8D Let’s Go Wakayama & Kyoto

Meals on board | Seafood Set Lunch | Hotel Dinner

• Wakayama Castle (admission fee included) - Is the symbol of Wakayama City with its castle tower on Mt. Torafusu. The castle has a history as the castle of the Kishu Tokugawa family.
• Tama Museum & Kishi Station - Is known for the having calico cats serving as station master. The present stationmaster is Tama II. The museum is filled with fun designs, including a cypress bark roof with a skylight shaped like a cat eye. The museum is connected to the Tama Cafe and Tama Shop.
• Fruit Picking - You can enjoy fruit picking of your favourite fruit depending on the season.
• Kuroshio Market - Where anything can be found and bought such as tuna, seafood, sushi and seafood barbecues. Next, you can enjoy watching a tuna cutting demonstration.
• Engetsujima - Drive along the Shirahama coast and have a photo-stop to view the magnificent, the small sandstone that formed the island.
• Senjojiki - Also known as “one thousand tatami mats”, which perfectly describes the appearance of these flat, sheet-like rocks.

Breakfast | Seafood Hotpot Lunch | Hotel Dinner

• Sandanbeki Cave (admission fee included) - A rock wall that comprises of approximately 2 kilometres of steep cliffs which are 50 metres high. The raging waves striking the cliffs are certainly exciting and will give you a memorable experience! You can take an elevator to the underground caves, allowing you to experience the dynamic presence of the stormy seas right before your eyes.
• Taiji Whale Museum (admission fee included) - Is a large complex that includes an aquarium and both dolphin and whale pools in addition to a museum with various whale-related displays. Dolphin and whale shows are held several times daily.
• Hashikuiwa Rocks - Are about 40 rocks of various sizes in a row towering over the seashore from Kushimoto heading towards Oshima.
• Nachi Taisha - A Shinto shrine located halfway up Nachi Mountain, about 350 meters above sea level.
• Nachi Waterfall - Enjoy breath taking views of this 133m waterfall, the tallest and one of the most famous waterfalls in Japan.

Breakfast | Udon Set Lunch | Kaiseki Set Dinner

• Nachikatsuura Fish Port - Here fishermen come every morning to lay out their catch for auction. You can observe from the gallery at the 2nd floor and see how they use a sharp sickle to prod and lift the fish to check its quality before placing their bid.
• Futami Okitama Jinja - Famous for a pair of large and small rocks located side by side in the sea, known as Meoto-iwa (lit. husband and wife rock). The rocks serve as a torii gate, for locals to offer prayers to the sunrise and a sacred rock 700 meters offshore from Meoto-iwa.
• Mikimoto Pearl Island - Where Mr Kokichi Mikimoto became the world’s first to succeed in culturing pearls in 1893. The museum on the island showcases the beautiful, cultured pearls and you can also watch the Ama’s demonstration on traditional pearl cultivation diving.
• Ise Shrine - Which is one of the most important shrines in Japan that has an approximately 2,000 years of history. It has been designated as a National Treasure by the Japanese government.
• Okage Yokocho - A lovely traditional street lined up with machiya (old wooden houses) that sells local snacks, crafts, and little souvenirs.

Breakfast | Toppanyaki Lunch | Shabu-Shabu Dinner

• Ninja Museum (admission fee included) - Which is a museum dedicated to the history of the ninja and ninjutsu. This typical ninja house has protections such as set traps and fake hallways. You will be able to experience hidden doors, secret passageways and hidden compartments that were designed by the ninjas back then. In addition, you can experience throwing stars in the Ninja Experience Space and watch the popular ninja shows.
• Ninja cosplay - Dress up like a Ninja and become a master of hiding!
• Ninja Train - Enjoy Japan’s world-famous Ninja Train where you can experience the fun!
• Ujigawa - Flows through town, dividing Uji into two parts. Its prominent position shapes the beautiful landscape of the town and provides opportunities for repose and recreation. Most of the city's attractions are within short walks from the river.

Breakfast | Tofu Set Lunch | Yakiniku BBQ Dinner

• Arashiyama Bamboo Forest - Is Japan’s most famous bamboo forest. It’s believed to be one of the most photographed places in Kyoto.
• Togetsu-kyo Bridge - Is a 155-meter bridge built across the Katsura River, which leisurely through Saga Arahiyama, a well-known place of scenic beauty.
• Katsura River - Is a continuation of two other rivers, the Hozu River, a small, speedy river which begins in the mountains near Kameoka and then slithers through the mountains separating Kameoka.
• Fushimi Taisya Shrine - An important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilions torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters above sea level belonging to the shrine grounds.
• Shinsaibashi - Explore the shopping paradise and be wowed by the many shops and departmental stores selling trendy clothes, shoes, books, etc.
• Dotonbori - Visit food paradise where many cafés, restaurants, street food stalls, etc. are located. See the colourful illuminated neon signboards by the Dotonbori Canals, with their mirror reflections on the water.

Breakfast | Tempura Set Lunch

• Kobe Chinatown - Also called Nankinmachi, covers asmall area, but it is packed with Chinese restaurants, street food stalls, and souvenir shops.
• Kitano Former Foreigner's Town - Located on a hill overlooking the ocean, the town has a unique mix of Western and Japanese style buildings. About 30 Western-style buildings have been preserved in their original state, and 16 are open to the public.
• Rokkosan Farm - Is an animal farm that is home to horses, ponies, goats, sheep and more. Get up close and personal with these lovable creatures.
• Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets – Where you can get a wide range of discounted branded merchandise at affordable prices.

Breakfast

• Bid farewell to this beautiful country before transferring to the airport for the flight home.