TATEYAMA KUROBE ALPINE ROUTE - Dynasty Travel

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SINGAPORE

DAY 1 SINGAPORE - NAGOYA (Chubu Centrair International Airport)

Assemble at Changi Airport for our flight to Nagoya, classified as a first-class airport and is the main international gateway for the Chubu region of Japan.

Nagoya

NAGOYA

DAY 2 NAGOYA - via SHIGA - FUKUI

Upon arrival, you will be met and greeted by your guide before transferring to Fukui. Stop at Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest and one of the world’s oldest lakes, for a photo opportunity. Continue to Daihonzan Eiheiji, a sprawling temple complex of over 70 buildings set on a forested hilltop, founded in 1244 by the Zen monk Dogen and recognized by the Emperor during the Muromachi era as the premier training hall of the Soto sect.

Accommodation: Courtyard Fukui or similar property

Lake Fish Set Lunch Lunch

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Shabu-Shabu Dinner Dinner

Daihonzan Eiheiji

Daihonzan Eiheiji

FUKUI

DAY 3 FUKUI - ISHIKAWA (KANAZAWA)

Visit Tojinbo, a dramatic 1-kilometer stretch of rugged basalt cliffs rising 25 meters above the Sea of Japan, named after a monk who, according to local legend, met a tragic fate here, and enjoy a sightseeing cruise to take in the stunning coastal views. Continue to Kaga Traditional Craft Village, a theme park showcasing Japanese handicrafts, set among traditional-style houses nestled in a forested area. Conclude the day at Kenroku-en, originally the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle and celebrated as one of Japan’s three finest gardens, known as the “garden with six sublimities” and open to visitors since 1874.

Accommodation: ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa or similar

Hotel Breakfast

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Chicken Set Lunch Lunch

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Seafood Cuisine Dinner Dinner

Kenroku-en

ISHIKAWA

DAY 4 ISHIKAWA (KANAZAWA) - SHIRAKAWAGO - ISHIKAWA (KANAZAWA)

Start the day at Himi Banya-gai Harbour Market, a seaside market built in the style of a traditional fisherman’s hut, renowned for its fresh Himi Kanburi (winter yellowtail). Continue to Gokayama Washi no Sato for a hands-on experience in making traditional Japanese paper, or washi, a craft with over 1,000 years of history that is recognized as one of Japan’s Traditional Crafts. Conclude at Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its centuries-old gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some over 250 years old, offering a glimpse into Japan’s historic rural life.

Accommodation: ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa or similar property

Hotel Breakfast

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Udon or Soba Set Lunch Lunch

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Kaiseki Dinner Dinner

Shirakawa-go

ISHIKAWA

DAY 5 ISHIKAWA (KANAZAWA) - KUROBE ALPINE ROUTE - NAGANO

Visit the architecturally stunning Starbucks Coffee at Toyama Kansui Park, where modern design blends seamlessly with the surrounding natural environment and traditional Japanese aesthetics—enjoy a complimentary drink as part of the experience. Continue to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, a spectacular journey through the Northern Japan Alps, traversed via cable cars, trolley buses, and a ropeway, offering breathtaking mountain scenery and a memorable adventure across one of Japan’s most iconic alpine routes.

Accommodation: Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu or similar property

Hotel Breakfast

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Japanese Set or Bento Lunch Lunch

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Hotel Dinner

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

NAGANO

DAY 6 NAGANO - GIFU

Begin the day at Daio Wasabi Farm, one of Japan’s largest wasabi farms, set in the scenic Daio Valley with lush mountains and clear streams, where high-quality wasabi is cultivated. Continue to Matsumoto Castle, famously known as "Crow Castle" for its striking black exterior, and admired as one of Japan’s premier historic castles for its architectural beauty. Conclude at Takayama Old Merchant Street (Sanmachi Suji), a charming Edo-period district in Takayama, Gifu, featuring beautifully preserved merchant houses, shops, and traditional sake breweries.

Accommodation: Gero Yamagataya Hotel or similar property

Hotel Breakfast

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Local Beef Lunch Lunch

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Hotel Dinner

Daio Wasabi Farm

Daio Wasabi Farm

GIFU

DAY 7 GIFU - AICHI (NAGOYA)

Start the day with a tour of Tenryo Sake Brewery, a seven-time winner of the Annual Japan Sake Award, where you can learn about the traditional sake-making process. Next, visit Gujo Hachiman for a hands-on Japanese food sample DIY experience at Sample Village Iwasaki, creating realistic replicas of items like pizza, parfaits, lettuce, or spaghetti. Conclude at Toki Premium Outlet, a sprawling shopping destination in Gifu Prefecture inspired by the streets of Colorado, USA, featuring 140 stores for a complete one-stop shopping experience.

Accommodation: Nagoya Kanko Hotel or similar property

Hotel Breakfast

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Japanese Set Lunch Lunch

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Eel Rice Set Dinner Dinner

AICHI

DAY 8 AICHI (NAGOYA)

Free at your own leisure.

Accommodation: Nagoya Kanko Hotel or similar property

Hotel Breakfast

SINGAPORE

DAY 9 AICHI - NAGOYA (Chubu Centrair International Airport) - SINGAPORE

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight. It is time to bid farewell to Japan and travel home with fond memories of the sights, sounds and stories we have collected on this incredible journey. We hope that you have had an enjoyable holiday with Dynasty Travel and look forward to our next trip together!

Simple Breakfast Breakfast

Singapore

TATEYAMA KUROBE ALPINE ROUTE - Dynasty Travel