Taipei – Sun Moon Lake

Today we will be heading to the Taiwan-round island tour in central Taipei, we will head to the Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area located in the center of the island. This largest freshwater lake in Taiwan is divided into two parts resembling the sun and crescent moon, with the surrounding area being the home of the indigenous Thao people. Enjoy a bus tour of the lake after lunch, visiting popular sites like the Ita Thao indigenous village and several prominent landmarks, including the Ci’en Pagoda, Xuanzang Temple, and Wenwu Temple. Our knowledgeable tour guide will provide commentary, helping you to learn more about the area. Sun Moon Lake is renowned for its natural beauty and rich indigenous culture, making it a top-rated tourist destination in Taiwan.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Fleur de Chine – Mountain View Room(5-star), Sun Moon Lake or equivalent

Sun Moon Lake – Kaohsiung

Today we will continue with a pleasant walk around the unique Xiangshan Visitor Center, featuring a massive canopy structure providing stunning views of Sun Moon Lake. Next, you will depart for Kaohsiung, the most populated city in South Taiwan and a romantic harbor city. Your first stop will be the Fo Guang Shan, a large Buddhist monastery with an enormous gold-colored statue of Buddha Amitabha, the tallest bronze sitting Buddha statue in the world. You can gain insights into the doctrines and development of Buddhism, the most widely practiced religion in Taiwan, and try tasty vegetarian meals at the monastery’s restaurants. Afterward, you can head down the hill to the center of Kaohsiung City, where you can experience the oldest and most typical night market, Liuhe Tourist Night Market, and savor local delicacies like seafood congee, steamed salted shrimps, papaya milk drink, and stinky tofu. You will stay overnight at a centrally located 5-star hotel with a department store, convenient stores, and drug store nearby, giving you the opportunity to stock up on any additional supplies needed for your entire fun tour!

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Grand Hi Lai Hotel(5-star), Kaohsiung or equivalent

Kaohsiung – Kenting – Taitung

After breakfast, on the third day of your Taiwan-round island tour, you will travel to the south to Kenting National Park, which is known for its coastal geology and marine biodiversity. You will visit several unique natural rock formations such as Maopitou, Chuanfan Rock, and Eluanpi Lighthouse, as well as Longpan Park.

Afterward, you will continue your journey to Taitung via the scenic South Link Highway and stay in a 5-star hot spring resort in Chihpen, famous for its carbonate hot spring water that helps improve blood circulation and relieve fatigue best to end the day of the tour.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Chihpen(5-star), Taitung or equivalent

Taitung – East Coast – Hualien

After breakfast, today we gonna continues along the east coast, famous for its natural scenery. Stops include Xiaoyehliu, Sanxientai, Shitiping, and Fanshuliao, each with unique geological features. Xiaoyehliu has natural rock formations similar to those in Yehliu Geopark, and Sanxientai is an offshore island connected to the mainland by a bridge. Shipping is a well-developed sea erosion terrace and is considered a world-class geology classroom.

Before visiting a marble factory in Hualien, Fanshuliao, a unique canyon, will be explored to the world-famous Taroko Gorge.

By end of the day, you will enjoy a relaxing night stay at a luxurious 5-star resort hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Silks Place Taroko – Garden View Room(5-star), Hualien or equivalent

Hualien – Taroko – Taipei

Today you will visit Taroko National Park, which is located in the eastern part of Taiwan and features high mountains, sheer gorges, and marble cliffs that can soar up to 1,100 meters high. During the tour, you will visit popular attractions such as Shakadang Trail, Swallow Grotto Trail, Cimu Bridge, and Eternal Spring Shrine. After lunch, you will take a break at Tianxiang and enjoy the picturesque scenery of the area.

After will be heading to Qingshui Cliff, one of the “Eight Wonders” in Taiwan, before heading back to Taipei in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen or similar

Taipei – Yehliu – Jiufen – Pingxi

Today we will be visiting Taiwan’s north and northeast coasts. Yehliu Geopark is known for its unique rock formations caused by wind and sea erosion, including the famous “Queen’s Head.”

After that, we will visit Jiufen, a historic hillside village that was once a gold mining hub and is now a popular tourist destination. Here, you can enjoy the scenery, sample local foods, and must try the traditional dessert, Taro Ball.

Next, we will visit the Shifen Waterfall, known as the “Little Niagara Falls” of Taiwan, and then head to Shifen Station, which is a reminder of Taiwan’s history. You can buy souvenirs, enjoy local food, and participate in the traditional sky lantern-releasing ceremony.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen or similar

Taipei

Spend one day free & easy at your leisure to explore the city of Taipei.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen or similar

Leaving Taipei for Tokyo

After breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel lobby to the airport and depart from Taipei, and head to Tokyo today. Upon arrival at Tokyo, our tour representative will meet you at the airport and then transfer you to check into your hotel via a bus or public transfer.

Please note the check-in time in Japan is always after 3 pm.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Tokyo Dome Hotel or similar
 

Mount Fuji – Nagoya

After breakfast, we will head toward the foothills of Fuji Mountain. Enjoy the scenic landscape at Mt.Fuji 5th Station. If the weather is unpleasant, we will visit Mount Fuji World Heritage Center instead.

Next visit Oshino Hakkai, a historic natural attraction comprising eight ponds that are all that remains of a former sixth lake dried up several hundred years ago. Next, proceed to Bussharito Heiwa Park. Afterward, transfer to Nagoya and stroll the famous Osu Shopping District. Dinner is on your own arrangement.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Keihan Nagoya or similar (2023)
Accommodation: The Strings Hotel Nagoya or similar (2024)

Nagoya – Kyoto

Kyoto -Nara- Osaka

After breakfast, we will proceed to Fushimi-Inari Taisha. Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. Next visit Nara Deer Park, where you can interact with hundreds of deer inhabited in the area.

And don’t miss the beautiful view of Kasuga Taisha Shrine. We will arrive at Shinsaibashi in Osaka for some shopping. Dotonbori is filled with theaters, restaurants bars, and cafes and the night is nearby please enjoying at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Granvia Osaka or similar

Osaka – Hiroshima – Miyajima

Morning 7:00 to 7:30 AM, meet at the hotel lobby to kickstart an exciting journey to Hiroshima and Miyajima. At 8:18 AM, we’ll board the Nozomi 99 from ShinOsaka Station, embarking on a seamless ride to Hiroshima Station, where we’ll arrive at around 9:41 AM. From there, we’ll proceed to the enchanting Miyajima, famous for its breathtaking sights. Miyajima is a picturesque small island near Hiroshima, famous for its floating giant torii gate, considered one of Japan’s top views.

Also known as “shrine island” in Japanese, it’s closely associated with Itsukushima Shrine, a world-famous shrine distinguished by its iconic “floating” torii gate, a unique architectural wonder standing over water, seemingly suspended in the sea during high tide. The shrine complex includes various buildings connected by boardwalks, such as a prayer hall, main hall, and a noh theater stage, all supported by pillars above the water’s surface. This romantic destination is best enjoyed with an overnight stay in one of its ryokan. Evenings offer tranquility and the chance to see friendly wild deer roaming during the day. During lunchtime, customers will have the freedom to choose and enjoy their meals at their leisure.

At 1:00 PM, we’ll return from Miyajima to Hiroshima and proceed to the significant Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, which houses the poignant Peace Memorial Museum and the resilient Atomic Bomb Dome, offering a deeper understanding of the city’s history. By 5:00 PM, we’ll return to Hiroshima Station, where you can grab a Bento Box if desired.

At 6:17 PM, we’ll board the Nozomi 54 from Hiroshima Station, making our way back to Osaka. Arriving in Osaka at around 7:38 PM.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Granvia Osaka or similar

Osaka

Enjoy a free day at leisure in Osaka. Hotel Located in the center of Shinsaibashi. Which is surrounded by shops and Japanese street Food.

1 minute walk to Shinsaibashi Suji shopping street is the premier shopping area in Osaka. It’s around 600 meters long and filled with trendy boutiques and retail chains.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Granvia Osaka or similar

Osaka

Enjoy a free day at leisure in Osaka.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Granvia Osaka or similar

Say goodbye to Osaka

After breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel lobby to the airport for your flight departure.

Meals: Breakfast