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shunbun TOUR

our luxurious exploration of japanese culture

March 16-29, 2025

what's included

ACCOMMODATIONS

11 nights at luxury hotels and traditional inns 

We take great care in curating the best hotels and ryokan (traditional inn) to provide comfort and a memorable cultural experience. 
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AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES

An intimate look with  Japanese culture

You will stay with a Japanese family for 2 days, attend a sumo match, eat like and with the locals and soak in rejuvenating hot springs.
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MEALS

3 meals per day 

All things food is central to our experience, and we go to great lengths to introduce you to the wide variety of food that makes up washoku.
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STRESS FREE HOLIDAY

Leave everything to us!

We have meticulously planned this tour to anticipate your every need. The pace of the tour allows for some relaxation and self-discovery. 
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TOUR outline

Wasoku Tours

Sunday, March 16 - Osaka 

START: Check-in at Swissotel Nankai Osaka

DO: Welcome Orientation Dinner at a traditional Japanese pub (izakaya)

STAY: Swissotel Nankai Osaka

Wasoku Tours

Monday, March 17 - Osaka

START: Swissotel Nankai Osaka

DO: Attend the Spring Sumo Tournament and enjoy famous street food of Osaka

STAY: Swissotel Nankai Osaka

Wasoku Tours

Tuesday, March 18 - Fukuoka 

START: Swissotel Nankai Osaka

DO: Attend a professional baseball game, eat at one of Fukuoka's famous yatai (outdoor eating stall)

STAY: Miyako Hotel Hakata 

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Wednesday, March 19 - URESHINO

START: Miyako Hotel Hakata in Fukuoka 

DO: Travel to Yanagawa (Fukuoka Prefecture), canal boat ride & unagi lunch, drive to Ureshino hot springs.

STAY: Wataya Besso Ureshino

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Thursday, March 20 - nagasaki

START: Wataya Besso Ureshino

DO: Visit Nagasaki Peace Park, eat champon noodles in Chinatown, and learn about Japan's history with Christianity.

STAY: Nagasaki Hilton

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Friday, March 21 - nagasaki​

START: Nagasaki Hilton

DO: Visit the Shimabara/Unzen area and enjoy fresh fish from the Ariake Sea

STAY: Nagasaki Hilton

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Saturday, March 22 - fukuoka

START: Nagasaki Hilton

DO: Drive back to Fukuoka and meet homestay family.

STAY: Homestay family

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Sunday, March 23 - fukuoka​

START: Homestay family

DO: Spend the day with homestay family.

STAY: Homestay family

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Monday, March 24 - yufuin​

START: Homestay family

DO: Drive to Yufuin and enjoy the beautiful sights in the Aso-Yufuin area.

STAY: Yufu-No-Oyado Hotaru

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Tuesday, March 25 - aso Area​

START: Yufu-No-Oyado Hotaru

DO: Visit the world's largest caldera and other spectacular sights in the Kuju Aso area 

STAY: Kamenoi Hotel Aso

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Wednesday, March 26 - Kagoshima​

START: Kamenoi Hotel Aso

DO: Visit the Takachiho Gorge, Kirishima area, and Sakurajima volcano

STAY: Shiroyama Hotel Kagoshima

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Thursday, March 27 - Ibusuki Onsen​

START: Shiroyama Hotel Kagoshima

DO: Visit a shochu maker, eat famous "black pork" and enjoy the sand baths in Ibusuki

STAY: Shiroyama Hotel Kagoshima

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Friday, March 28 - Kumamoto​

START: Shiroyama Hotel Kagoshima 

DO: Visit Kumamoto Castle and enjoy famous foods of Kumamoto

STAY: Koko Hotel Premier Kumamoto

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Saturday, March 29 - fukuoka â€‹

START: Koko Hotel Premier Kumamoto

DO: Travel to Fukuoka, do some sight seeing and have final lunch together. 

accommodation spotlight

Shiroyama Hotel Kagoshima 

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reserve your spot

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START: March 16, 2025 in Osaka  /  FINISH: March 29, 2025 in Fukuoka (13 nights/14 days)

INCLUSIONS:  Accommodations, 3 meals per day, ground transportation, entrance fees, homestay experience, expert guide

STYLE: Premium / GROUP SIZE: Min 3 - Max 6

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (reserved by October 16, 2024): $9945 per person based on double occupancy, Single Supplement +$1495

REGULAR RATE (October 17 - December 16): $11,440 per person based on double occupancy, Single Supplement +$1720

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