Japan Private Tour (JPN047): Explore New Highlights and Rich Flavors in Mie Prefecture (6 Days 5 Nights)

Arrive at Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO). Recommended airlines offering direct flights are Thai Airways and Thai AirAsia X (direct flight time is approx. 5 hours and 55 minutes).

We welcome you at the airport and take a high-speed boat from Centrair Port to Tsu Nagisa-Machi Port (takes 45 minutes).

Travel to Matsusaka City, renowned for Matsusaka beef—one of Japan's finest luxury wagyu varieties. Reared with specialized methods that yield exquisite marbling, the beef melts tenderly in your mouth. Matsusaka City is famous as the home of Matsusaka beef, celebrated for its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and gorgeous marbling. Beyond its culinary fame, the city boasts a storied heritage of wealthy merchants from the Edo period.

Take the group to enjoy a special Matsusaka beef lunch.

Explore Ise City, the spiritual heart of Shinto in Japan. Ise is home to Ise Jingu, the country's most revered Shinto shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, the ancestral deity of the Japanese Imperial Family.

Visit Ise Jingu, one of the most sacred and significant Shinto shrines in Japan. Explore the Inner Shrine (Ise Jingu Naiku), stroll along Oharai-machi and Okage Yokocho, and take in the panoramic views along the Ise-Shima Skyline from the Mt. Asama observation deck.

Stroll along Oharai-machi and Okage Yokocho, charming historic streets lined with traditional shops and eateries.

Visit Toba City, the home of Mikimoto pearls. Toba is the birthplace of Mikimoto, the world-renowned cultured pearl brand.

In the evening, check in to your hotel in Toba City.

Watch the Ama Show at Mikimoto Pearl Island. Ama are traditional female free-divers who harvest pearls and seafood, carrying on a heritage dating back over 2,000 years.

Experience the wonders of Ise-Shima Bay and explore Shima City, a picturesque coastal town known for its natural beauty and notable venues like the G7 Ise-Shima Summit site.

Noon: Enjoy lunch at Ama Hut Satoumi An—savor fresh seafood in an authentic Ama diver hut atmosphere.

Take the Kashikojima Espana Cruise (15:30-16:20) - scenic cruise taking in the beauty of Ise-Shima Bay.

Travel back to Toba City.

Overnight in Toba City (Ijika Area).

Visit Toba Aquarium to meet the rare Japanese dugong and fascinating marine creatures.

Travel to Taki Town to shop and explore the culinary delights at VISON Complex, a vibrant hub of local delicacies and farm-fresh produce from across Mie.

Travel to Tsu City - the capital of Mie Prefecture.

Hotel check-in (recommended: Hotel Green Park Tsu).

Travel to Iga City, the land of ninjas. Iga is the birthplace of the famed Iga ninja, renowned for their strategies and secret weaponry.

Visit Iga-Ueno Castle, built during the Edo period by the Todo clan. Explore the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum to discover the fascinating history of the Iga ninja.

Explore charming Kameyama City and discover Sekijuku Post Town, a well-preserved post town on the ancient Tokaido trail filled with Edo-period wooden buildings.

Travel to Suzuka City, a motorsport hub. Visit Suzuka Circuit, the world-famous Formula 1 race track.

Free time for shopping at Aeon Mall Suzuka.

Hotel check-in (recommended: Suzuka Circuit Hotel).

We take you to scenic Komono Town. Situated at the foot of Suzuka National Park, Komono is one of Mie Prefecture's most breathtaking destinations, blessed with mountain vistas and nature that shifts with the seasons—making it the perfect retreat to unwind and breathe in the fresh rural Japanese air.

Take the Gozaisho Ropeway to admire spectacular year-round views of Mt. Gozaisho. Riding the Gozaisho Ropeway is a highlight of Komono—it is the longest ropeway in the Kansai region, sweeping visitors up to the summit of Mt. Gozaisho (1,212 meters) in just 15 minutes. Spring: enjoy wildflowers and blooming trees. Summer: experience refreshing breezes and seas of clouds. Autumn: marvel at vibrant fall foliage painting the mountainsides in brilliant red, orange, and gold. Winter: enjoy Gozaisho Ski Resort, a favorite regional snow destination.

Option: A must-try experience is soaking in Komono's famous natural hot spring, "Yunoyama Onsen"—a historic onsen with over 1,300 years of history. Relax in open-air hot spring baths surrounded by tranquil mountain views.

During autumn, Yokogawa Gorge and Yachika River become one of the most stunning foliage spots in Mie, where vivid red and golden maples reflect on the water, making it a wonderful photo spot.

Continue to Inabe City to experience rural Japanese charm. If visiting in March, join the spring Ume Plum Festival at Inabe Agricultural Park and enjoy sweet, fresh strawberry picking.

Travel to Kuwana City, a paradise for shopping. Shop at Jazzdream Nagashima, a massive outlet mall featuring numerous top brands.

Nabana no Sato: Illumination beauty. Admire the spectacular light installations followed by dinner.

Overnight in Nagoya City.

In the morning, explore Nagoya, Japan's fourth-largest city and the historical and cultural center of the Chubu region. Stroll through Yanagibashi Central Market (Ozone Fish Market), Nagoya's largest fresh market, brimming with fresh seafood and popular sushi stalls. We recommend trying Hitsumabushi (grilled eel over rice) or fresh sushi at great prices.

Visit Nagoya Castle, one of Japan's most important castles, famously crowned with golden dolphins (Shachihoko). The castle grounds feature lovely gardens ideal for a morning stroll, and in spring, it becomes one of the most picturesque cherry blossom spots in Nagoya.

Pay your respects at Atsuta Jingu (Atsuta Shrine), an ancient Shinto shrine over 1,900 years old that houses the sacred Kusanagi sword (Kusanagi no Tsurugi), one of the Three Imperial Regalia of Japan.

When the time comes, depart for Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) for your return flight to Thailand.