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5-Day Taste of Shikoku & Osaka

presented by Khanal Sanjib, your Local Travel Agent

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Booking means the Customer agreeing to purchase a trip, as set out in the trip plan provided by the Local Supplier through the Tripfuser platform which details all elements described in setting out the total price for the trip, the deposit amount and all subsequent payments.

Customer/s means a person or persons who Book a trip with a Local Supplier using the Tripfuser platform.

Local Supplier means the provider of the trip, being Booked by a Customer, using the Tripfuser platform.

Qualifying Trips means those trips identified as meeting the Qualification Criteria set out in Clause 4, below.

RFC Offer means the offer of free cancellation and full refund of costs of a Booked trip, where cancelled 21 days or more before the departure date contained in the Booking Documentation.

RFC Offer Period means the period commencing on 1 March, 2021 and continuing until 1 May, 2021 (unless otherwise extended by Tripfuser).

Tripfuser means Tripfuser Pty Ltd

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2. The RFC Offer shall be available to Customers Booking a Qualifying Trip during the RFC Offer Period.

Qualifying Trips

3. Trips that meet the following criteria shall be Qualifying Trips:

a. Trips described in trip plans that are contained in the Tripfuser trip gallery labelled ‘Free Cancellation Trips’ located on it’s website (www.tripfuser.com);

b. Trips, as exactly described in the trip plan including each and every element without change, save as to price; and

c. Trips, where a change has been requested by a potential Customer and accepted and confirmed in writing to the Customer by the Local Supplier as being able to be included in the RCF Offer.

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a. the Customer must make a Booking using the Tripfuser platform and accept the Tripfuser terms and conditions - www.tripfuser.com/terms-of-use; and

b. All amounts to be paid for the Trip must be paid on time, which include any deposit and other progressive payments, failure to pay these amounts on the date specified when making a Booking will result in the RFC Offer ceasing to apply.

RFC Offer Claim

5. The following shall apply in relation a Customer seeking to claim against the RFC Offer:

a. To cancel a Booking and utilise the RFC Offer, the Customer must notify Tripfuser in writing no less than 21 days before their departure date in respect of the applicable Booking;

b. Upon receipt of the notice to cancel the Booking, Tripfuser shall acknowledge that the RFC Offer has been validly received within the RFC Offer period and RFC Offer is valid; and

c. Tripfuser with them provide a timeframe for the Customer to receive a full refund of the Booking amount which shall be soon as reasonably practicable but no less than 12 weeks from the cancellation date.

Limits and Exclusions

6. The following are specifically limited and excluded from being able to be claimed under the RFC Offer:

a. All and any third-party costs, expenses or other amounts resulting from the cancellation of the Booking;

b. Any amount over and above the amount specified in the Booking documentation (less any unpaid amount that is yet to be paid in respect of a Booking); and

c. Any special, consequential, indirect or other costs, expense or other amounts incurred in relation to the cancellation of the Booking.

CUSTOMISABLE TRIP PLAN

One of the four main islands of Japan, Shikoku is divided into four prefectures; over the course of five days, you'll encounter the wonderful sights of three of them on your private Japan guided tour.

Beginning and ending in the lively city of Osaka, your trip will see you travelling to Tokushima and experiencing the Naruto Whirlpools and the Edo-Period town of Wakimachi on the way. Moving on to the Iya Valley, you'll encounter one of Japan's 13 rare bridges, the 1100-year-old vine bridge, before visiting the thatched village of Ochiai and taking a boat cruise on the beautiful Yoshino River.

You'll try your hand at unique cultural crafts such as paper making and indigo dyeing, as well as taking part in an udon-making class where udon itself was born. You'll visit stunning temples... read more

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Outdoors & Nature
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starting from US$ 3,279 per traveller

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Free Cancellation*

Cancel for any reason up to 21 days prior to travel and get a full refund! Available on selected trips when you see the ‘Free Cancellation’ banner. Terms and conditions apply.

Terms and conditions

The Tripfuser Pty Ltd (Tripfuser) ‘Risk-free 21-day cancellation offer’ (RFC Offer) is subject to the following terms and conditions:

Definitions

1. In these terms and conditions, the following meanings apply:

Booking means the Customer agreeing to purchase a trip, as set out in the trip plan provided by the Local Supplier through the Tripfuser platform which details all elements described in setting out the total price for the trip, the deposit amount and all subsequent payments.

Customer/s means a person or persons who Book a trip with a Local Supplier using the Tripfuser platform.

Local Supplier means the provider of the trip, being Booked by a Customer, using the Tripfuser platform.

Qualifying Trips means those trips identified as meeting the Qualification Criteria set out in Clause 4, below.

RFC Offer means the offer of free cancellation and full refund of costs of a Booked trip, where cancelled 21 days or more before the departure date contained in the Booking Documentation.

RFC Offer Period means the period commencing on 1 March, 2021 and continuing until 1 May, 2021 (unless otherwise extended by Tripfuser).

Tripfuser means Tripfuser Pty Ltd

Offer and Offer Period

2. The RFC Offer shall be available to Customers Booking a Qualifying Trip during the RFC Offer Period.

Qualifying Trips

3. Trips that meet the following criteria shall be Qualifying Trips:

a. Trips described in trip plans that are contained in the Tripfuser trip gallery labelled ‘Free Cancellation Trips’ located on it’s website (www.tripfuser.com);

b. Trips, as exactly described in the trip plan including each and every element without change, save as to price; and

c. Trips, where a change has been requested by a potential Customer and accepted and confirmed in writing to the Customer by the Local Supplier as being able to be included in the RCF Offer.

Booking

4. For the RFC Offer to come into effect in relation to a Booking the following must have occurred:

a. the Customer must make a Booking using the Tripfuser platform and accept the Tripfuser terms and conditions - www.tripfuser.com/terms-of-use; and

b. All amounts to be paid for the Trip must be paid on time, which include any deposit and other progressive payments, failure to pay these amounts on the date specified when making a Booking will result in the RFC Offer ceasing to apply.

RFC Offer Claim

5. The following shall apply in relation a Customer seeking to claim against the RFC Offer:

a. To cancel a Booking and utilise the RFC Offer, the Customer must notify Tripfuser in writing no less than 21 days before their departure date in respect of the applicable Booking;

b. Upon receipt of the notice to cancel the Booking, Tripfuser shall acknowledge that the RFC Offer has been validly received within the RFC Offer period and RFC Offer is valid; and

c. Tripfuser with them provide a timeframe for the Customer to receive a full refund of the Booking amount which shall be soon as reasonably practicable but no less than 12 weeks from the cancellation date.

Limits and Exclusions

6. The following are specifically limited and excluded from being able to be claimed under the RFC Offer:

a. All and any third-party costs, expenses or other amounts resulting from the cancellation of the Booking;

b. Any amount over and above the amount specified in the Booking documentation (less any unpaid amount that is yet to be paid in respect of a Booking); and

c. Any special, consequential, indirect or other costs, expense or other amounts incurred in relation to the cancellation of the Booking.

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Included in Price

4 nights accommodation
16 activities
2 lunches and 4 dinners
Ground transportation
- Entrance fees
- Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Travel insurance
- Alcohol beverages
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Trekking permits

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Day 1: Naruto Whirlpools, Wakimachi City, Indigo Dye & Awa Odori Museum

Day 1: Naruto Whirlpools, Wakimachi City, Indigo Dye & Awa Odori Museum

Today, you'll be driven from Osaka to Tokushima, stopping several times on the way. The first will be at the Naruto Whirlpools, created by a large amount of water that moves between the narrow strait between the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Next, you'll visit Wakimachi, a town straight out of the Edo-period where historic buildings are preserved; you can try your hand at dyeing fabrics with indigo. Before arriving in Tokushima, you'll watch a traditional Awa Odori dance at the museum.

Hotel Sunroute Tokushima4 activities included Lunch and dinner included Osaka, Tokushima, Naruto and Mima

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Day 2: lya-no-Kazura Bashi Bridge, Ochiai Village, Oboke Gorge & Kochi Castle

Day 2: lya-no-Kazura Bashi Bridge, Ochiai Village, Oboke Gorge & Kochi Castle

Today, you'll visit the 1100-year-old vine bridge at Iya Valley, one of the 13 rarest bridges in Japan, a suspension bridge constructed of vines that are supported on each end by giant cedar trees. You'll then visit the beautiful Ochiai village and the many thatch-roofed houses, from Ochiai View tower. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a gentle 30-minute boat cruise on the beautiful Yoshino River. Your last visit is to Kochi Castle, the former seat of the Yamauchi lords in the Edo period.

The Crown Palais New Hankyu Kochi4 activities included Lunch and dinner included Kochi, Miyoshi and Tokushima

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Day 3: Japan Guided Tour - Paper-Making Experience & Sightseeing

Day 3: Japan Guided Tour - Paper-Making Experience & Sightseeing

Today, you'll experience Japanese paper-making at QRAUD Tosawachi before moving on to a Bonito grilling experience in Kochi city. With a full belly, you'll visit Chikurin-ji, a beautiful temple located on a hill overlooking the city and surrounded by a beautiful pine forest. Next, you'll visit Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden where you can wander through various gardens and environments filled with over 300,000 species of plants. You'll stay in one of Kotohira's old hot spring ryokans.

Kotohira Onsen Kotosankaku4 activities included Dinner included Kochi, Ino, Kuroshio and Kotohira

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Day 4: Ritsurin Kōen, Udon Making Experience, Kotohira-gu & Travel to Osaka

Day 4: Ritsurin Kōen, Udon Making Experience, Kotohira-gu & Travel to Osaka

This morning, you'll set off to visit Ritsurin Kōen, one of the most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan. After this, you'll enjoy a traditional udon-making experience in the very land where udon was born. After filling your belly, you'll visit Konpira-Shrine, a Japanese power spot from hundreds of years which is dedicated to marine safety and seafaring. In the afternoon, you'll drive to Osaka and check-in at hotel before heading out for a local dinner in the lively Namba district.

Hotel Nikko Osaka3 activities included Dinner included Takamatsu, Kotohira and Osaka

Day 5: The Vibrant Dotonburi & Departure

Day 5: The Vibrant Dotonburi & Departure

Today, you'll immerse yourself in excellent local foods and the vibrant atmosphere of Dotonburi, Osaka's premier tourist and entertainment district. Lively bars, restaurants, shops, karaoke centres, galleries and museums line the streets making it one of the best places to experiences Osaka's lively soul. When you're ready, your driver will take you to the airport.

-1 activity included -Tajiri and Osaka

starting from US$ 3,279 per traveller

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