30 March 2024 to 11 April 2024

12 Nights of 4 & 5-Star Accommodation/ 13 Days/ 5 Rounds of Golf with Shared Cart and Caddie

KOBE / KYOTO / ISE / TOBA / NAGOYA / MISHIMA (Mt Fuji) /TOKYO

Embark on a journey of discovery in Japan, where timeless traditions blend seamlessly with contemporary splendour. 

See the highlights of Japan from Kobe to Kyoto, Ise to Toba, Nagoya to Mishima (Mount Fuji) and Tokyo. It's the perfect season to experience Kobe and Kyoto in bloom, see the sights and play enough golf to immerse yourself in the unique customs and traditions that have developed around golf in Japan.  

You play 5 rounds of golf with shared cart and caddie at five of Japan's premier courses - Arima Royal GC, Rokko Kokusai GC, Seta GC, Ise GC, and Taiheiyo Gotemba GC.

We are very fortunate to have On The Tee golfers invited to play at Taiheiyo Gotemba, an exclusive private members' club. Its views of Mount Fuji are magnificent. Selected as the #1 course by Japan's leading golf magazine Par Golf, it’s no surprise that Gotemba is host to a range of international professional tournaments, including the Mitsui Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters and the World Golf Championships EMC World Cup.  

The tour will be guided by On The Tee’ s Japan specialist Yoko Timbs, fluent in both language and culture, as you travel from Kobe to Kyoto, to Ise, Toba, Nagoya, Gotemba (Mt Fuji) and finally to Tokyo.

Kobe Inclusions:

• 3 Nights at the Merikan Park Oriental Hotel in spacious Superior Twin South View Rooms with Executive Lounge Access. (Room size 37.8m2/ Balcony 21.6m2). Take a moment to admire this stunning hotel by following the link.

• Welcome Drinks and Canapes, 3 Breakfasts, one Lunch and a Beef Teppanyaki Dinner.

• Sightseeing/Experiences - Full day Tour including a visit to Himeji Castle and a tour of a sake brewery.

• 2 rounds of golf including shared cart and caddie at Arima Royal GC and Rokko Kokusai GC.
  
  From Kobe, we take a step back in time with our arrival in Kyōto as every corner tells a story of centuries gone by. 

Kyoto Inclusions:

• 3 Nights at the Nikko Princess Hotel (Twin Rooms 36 - 42m2).

• 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 2 dinners.

• Sightseeing and Experiences - Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama, private temple blessing for the group. 

• Optional tea ceremony or samurai sword experience in Gion District, subject to availability.

• Golf at Seta Golf Club, with shared cart and caddie.

From Kyoto the tour heads to Mie where we visit the most important shrine in Japan, Mikimoto Pearl Island and the delightful Ama Divers.

 Mie Inclusions:

• 2 Nights at Umino-chou Ryokan - futon bedding.

• Sightseeing - Ise Grande Shrine, Mikimoto Pearl Factory and Ama Hut.

• 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 2 Dinners.

• Golf at Ise Country Club.

From Mie we board our coach for the road trip to Nagoya where we take the bullet train to Mishima  (Mount Fuji).

 Mishima Inclusions:

• 1 night at Fujisan Mishima Tokyu Hotel - Superior Twin Room 26m2

• 1 Breakfast and 1 Dinner

• Golf at Taiheiyo Gotemba GC

After golf we travel by coach to Tokyo.

 Tokyo Inclusions:

• 3 Nights at Prince Park Tower Tokyo in Deluxe Twin Rooms (38m2)

• 3 Breakfast, 1 Lunch and 2 Dinners

• Full Day Tokyo Tour 

Other inclusions:

• Private coach transfers

• Group Airport Transfers

• Golf Competition and Prizes

• Welcome Pack 

 Price per person sharing is JPY 1,113,000 
Single Supplement of JPY 319,500

It is important to note that the exact timing of the cherry blossom season can vary slightly each year depending on the prevailing weather conditions.

1 April 2024 - DAY 3 - Golf at Hanayashiki Golf Club Yokawa Course (B)

Playing golf in Japan is a unique experience, read about the customs and traditions both on and off the course.

Transfer to Hanayashiki Golf Club after breakfast, where you play the Yokawa Course.
Designed by Osamu Ueda, the course will soon celebrate the 60th anniversary of its opening.
Blue Tee (Men) - Course Rating 71.9. Slope Rating 140
Red Tee (Women) - Course Rating 73. Slope Rating 133.

Host to the Studio Alice Women’s Open on the LPGA Tour every April. While hilly, it is a championship course of vast scale. The 18th hole is famous for its difficult cross-pond shot, a challenge you’ll want to take on at least once. Play a round of golf in comfort - all carts are equipped with the latest navigation system.

Dine luxuriously while enjoying a panoramic view from the 4th floor restaurant, overlooking the course (at own expense).

Free evening.

2 April 2024 - DAY 4 - Golf at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club (B)

Rokko Kokusai Golf Club is a private golf club recognized as one of the best golf courses in Japan. This spacious 36-hole is surrounded by natural forest. Rokko Kokusai Golf Club’s flat terrain gives it a graceful elegance. The courses were originally designed by Japanese golf architect, Fukuichi Kato and redesigned in 1996 by Nicklaus Design. The tough layout combines difficulty and beauty throughout the 36 holes. The beautifully curved fairways, undulating putting greens, and strategically placed ponds and bunkers have created an attractive masterpiece. The East course is a classic tough course, while the West course has a backdrop of the magnificent the Rokko Mountains. Both have a relatively flat and spacious layout, but they still require clear judgment as to the most appropriate route to take.

After golf, we take a step back in time with our arrival in Kyōto, where every corner tells a story of centuries gone by. 

Hotel: Nikko Princess

03 APR24 – DAY 5 - Kyoto full-day tour (B, L)

Wandering through Kyōto is like taking a step back in time. The city's ancient temples, shrines, inns, and palaces stand as majestic guardians of its rich heritage, providing a visual feast that will transport you to another era. Prepare to have your senses delighted on a full-day cherry blossom and cultural tour, as every corner of Kyoto tells a story of centuries gone by. We visit Kiyomizu-dera, said to be one of the best places to admire the cherry blossoms. See Kinkaku-ji, with its gleaming gold exterior, a temple originally built as a retirement villa for the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsuin. We’ll walk through the vibrant vermilion torii gates, a hallmark of Fushimi Inari shrine and discover the enchanting beauty of Arashiyama, famous for its bamboo grove.
A private temple blessing has been arranged exclusively for the On The Tee tour group.

Hotel: Nikko Princess

04 APR24 – DAY 6 - Golf at Seta GC (B, D)

By your third round of golf you will have well and truly embraced the tradition of lunch after nine-holes. Some may even look forward to the onsen tradition after golf!

You will play one of Seta golf Club’s three magnificent courses. Shared cart and caddie are included.

You have a free evening to explore the Gion District, famous for its association with geisha culture. The narrow streets are lined with charming teahouses, restaurants, and ochaya (geisha houses). Gion takes on a different charm at night when the lanterns are lit, casting a warm glow over the streets. It's during these evening hours that you might catch glimpses of geisha and maiko on their way to appointments, creating an almost mystical atmosphere. The best way to explore the picturesque district is from Hanami-kōji street towards Shijō-dōri.

Hotel: Nikko Princess

05 APR24 – DAY 7  Sightseeing at Ise and Toba (B,L,D)

We leave Kyoto today and travel to Mie. You will walk the Ujibashi Bridge, to reach Ise Jingu, one of Japan's most sacred and revered Shinto shrines. The shrine is dedicated to the Sun Goddess, and enshrines her as the ancestral deity of the Japanese imperial family. This spiritual sanctuary is known for its profound simplicity and significance in Japanese culture and religion.

Next we visit the Ama, traditional Japanese female free divers known for their remarkable skill in harvesting seafood, particularly pearls and various shellfish, using only basic diving equipment and their exceptional breath-holding abilities. In a rustic wooden hut close to the coast, the Ama will expertly cook their freshly caught seafood over an open charcoal grill and serve up one delicious dish after another!

From here we visit Mikimoto Pearl Island in Toba, for a unique glimpse into the world of pearl cultivation. The factory, established in the early 1900s, is considered the birthplace of cultured pearls. Visit the museum that show cases the history of pearl cultivation and the Mikimoto Pearl Shop, for a spot of pearl shopping.

Dinner is included.

Hotel: Umino-chou Hotel

6 APR24  – DAY 8 -Golf at Ise Country Club (B,D)

Designed by Seiichi Inoue, the Ise Course is considered to be the first course in Japan to use two greens per hole, which is still favoured by many clubs today. The course is a good test of both mental and physical skill with the need for sensible shot making at a premium. Dinner is included.

Hotel: Umino-chou Hotel

07 APR24 - DAY 9 - Nagoya to Mishima by Shinkansen (B, D)

Spotting the pink-hued cherry blossoms is bound to delight as we travel to Nagoya for the shinkansen journey to Mishima at the foot of Mount Fuji. No visit to Japan is complete without a ride on the bullet train or a visit to Mount Fuji!
Your luggage follows separately.
Dinner is included.

Hotel: Fujisan Mishima Tokyu Hotel

08 APR24 - DAY 10 Golf at Taiheiyo Gotemba GC (B,D)

Take in the fresh air, green foliage and stunning scenery and majestic views of Mount Fuji at Taiheiyo Club Gotemba. Selected as the No.1 course in Japan by the country’s leading golf magazine Par Golf, it’s no surprise that Gotemba is host to a range of international professional tournaments. Golfers around the world agree “you haven’t golfed in Japan until you’ve played Gotemba.” We are very privileged to have a member’s invitation for On The Tee golfers.
Transfer to Tokyo by private coach after golf.
Dinner at the hotel.

Hotel: Prince Park Tower Tokyo

09 APR24 - DAY 11 (B,L) Full Day Tokyo Tour

Today’s tour will include some of the most popular attractions in Tokyo. You’ll visit the Imperial Palace, the primary residence of the emperor of Japan. See Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple. Feel the bustle at Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing, one of Tokyo’s most recognizable sights. During its busiest times, an estimated 1,000 to 2,500 people forge their way across this intersection every two minutes. You’ll also get a bird’s eye view of the city from the Tokyo Skytree Tower.

10 APR24 (B,D) - Day at Leisure

Meet at the hotel this evening for our farewell dinner where we celebrate the winners and relish in the new friendships made.

Hotel: Prince Park Tower Tokyo

11 APR24 (B) Sayonara Tokyo

The tour ends after breakfast.
Group transfer to Haneda Airport.

SUGGESTED FLIGHTS with ANA

Friday 29th March at 21:45: Sydney to Haneda - flight NH 880
Saturday 30th March at 05:20: Tokyo to Itami NH017

Thursday 11th April at 22:20 form Haneda to Sydney NH789 arriving in Sydney at 8:55 on 12 April 2024.

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