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Day 5: Thursday 02 April 2026 – Shizuoka/Mt Fuji
Other destinations of interest include the Toyota Commemorative
Museum of Industry and Technology which pays tribute to the iconic
badge which helped shape Japan, Atsuta Jingu Shrine, one of Japan9s
greatest centres of worship since ancient times and home of sacred
sword Kusanagi-no-tsurugi, one of the three sacred treasures that
symbolise the Imperial Throne.
Day 7: Saturday 04 April 2026 - Owase
This morning we sail into the Port of Shimizu, widely considered one of
Japan9s most beautiful ports with sweeping views of Mount Fuji
dominating the skyline. Home to Japan9s greatest Shogun Tokugawa
Leyasu and Japan9s famed green tea heartland, Shizuoka has much to
explore and experience. Options today could include a visit to Fujisan
Sengen Shrine at the foothills of Mount Fuji and home to around 500
cherry blossom trees, Shimizu Funakoshi-zutsumi Park where 850 cherry
blossom trees in bloom frame views of Mount Fuji, Obuchi Sasaba Tea
Fields and their panoramic views of Mount Fuji and lush tea plantations.
At Shiraito Falls, discover one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Japan,
this 150-metre wide 20-metre high cascade was named after its
resemblance to hanging threads of silk. Other options could include a
visit to Mount Fuji World Heritage Center, a museum dedicated to
Japan9s famous landmark, remote Kotokuji Temple surrounded by cherry
blossom trees and offering stunning views of Mount Fuji surrounded by
cherry blossoms, or stretch your legs at Japan9s first toll tunnel Meiji
Utsunoya Tunnel, opened in 1876 under Utsunoya Pass to connect
eastern Japan with the imperial capital of Kyoto.
The coastal city of Owase, famous for its seafood and walking trails, is a
lively Edo-period town and former post station (rest stop with
accommodation, shopping and dining for travellers) on one of ancient
Japan9s traditional travel routes. Our time here can be spent exploring
the village and its local delicacies; Owase Shrine which is home to an
ancient pair of Camphor trees, one of which is over 1,000 years old, and
Tanemaki Gonbei-no-Sato garden. The latter, built in honour of the folk
song legend, features Gonbei House exhibiting folklore materials and
magnificent Japanese gardens featuring colourful Kawazu and Somei
Yoshino cherry blossoms.
Day 8: Sunday 05 April 2026 – Kochi
Day 6: Friday 03 April 2026 - Nagoya
Famous for its castles, cars, and culinary delights, Nagoya is home to a
vibrant culture and Japan9s fourth most populated city. Regarded as the
nation9s leader in automotive, machine tooling, robotics, fine ceramics
and aerospace industry, it is also Japan9s industrial powerhouse. Nagoya
is home to cherry blossom hot spots Inuyama Castle, one of Japan9s 12
original castles and designated National Treasure; the Shikinomichi 8Path
of Four Seasons9, where hundreds of cherry trees line the Yamazaki River
for almost a kilometre; 1,400 trees lining the banks of the Gojogawa
River creating a pink arch during Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival; and
Tsuruma Park, a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing parties under
the trees.
Perched on the Pacific Ocean coastline, Kochi combines a variety of
natural attractions and outdoor activities with a unique culture and
historical towns featuring castles, ancient sake breweries and traditional
markets. A national surfing hot spot, Kochi9s rugged coast has earned it
UNESCO Global Geopark status while cherry blossoms abound at Kochi
Castle, Mount Soda, Nishigawa Flower Park, and Nyuta. Our explorations
here could include 8th Century Chikurin-ji Temple with its five-storied
pagoda and stunning gardens registered as a National Place of Scenic
Beauty, and Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden honouring the
life9s work of botanist Dr. Tomitaro Makino, the father of Japanese
botany. It features more than 3,000 plant and tree species including 40
different species of cherry blossoms. While Ryugado 8Dragon River9
Cave, one of Japan9s three largest limestone caves, was formed over the
course of 175 million years and features an 11-metre waterfall inside.
