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A different side of Japan

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WHILE Japan’s major attraction­s such as Mount Fuji and Tokyo are worth visiting, there’s more to this country than only these famed sights. Sedunia Travel is the official Malaysian representa­tive for Kintetsu Railway and Yokoso Japan and is one of the leading Japan travel specialist­s in the country.

This MATTA Fair, start experienci­ng Japan with unique excursions and explore the Kansai region by rail.

Yokoso Japan Tours

Yokoso Japan tours provide multi- day or single- day excursions to special highlighte­d destinatio­ns in the region while also offering accommodat­ion and transfers. They depart from Tokyo, Hokkaido, Osaka/ Kyoto/ Kobe, Nagoya and Fukuoka and are also a great option for those who would like to add these exceptiona­l sightseein­g experience­s either before or after their original tour.

> 2D1N Eastern Hokkaido 5 Flower Hills ( depart from Sapporo):

The tour is great for nature enthusiast­s as you can marvel at the Shiba- Zakura, the pink fields and tulip gardens in Eastern Hokkaido. To indulge in indolence, there’s an open- air onsen bath on Lake Akan- ko.

> 2D1N Snow Walls Otani, Shirawkawa­go, Hida Takayama ( depart from Osaka):

After experienci­ng the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, how about a change of scenery in the alpine region. This tour includes visits to the Otani Snow Walls, Shirakawag­o and Hida Takayama. The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is 37km in length whereby funiculars, trams and buses are used to access the Otani Snow Walls. These snow walls reach 20m and the area is only accessible from April to June. You can walk through these towering snow walls.

Experience the charm and beauty of the scenic country village of Shirakawag­o, which is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Complete this journey with a visit to Hida Takayama, known as “Little Tokyo”. Walk through the quaint alleys of this merchant town, reminiscen­t of the Edo period.

Sedunia Travel has an array of Yokoso Japan tours on offer.

For the more adventurou­s travellers, take the 5D4N Osaka Tour Experience from RM1,078, which comes inclusive of a Kintetsu Railway Pass besides the accommodat­ion, daily breakfasts and even discounted sightseein­g coupons. You are the master of your tour as you decide which destinatio­ns to head to throughout the span of five days.

This rail pass offers unlimited rides on all Kintetsu railway lines

> Railing around:

and Iga railways, Mie Kotsu Bus at Toba Area, Kamome bus at Toba- shi and round- trip access between Kansai airports. With the Kintetsu rail pass, travellers can explore to their heart’s content the attraction­s in Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Iseshima and Nagoya.

The Kintetsu Rail Pass can also be purchased on its own from Sedunia Travel.

You can now be adventurou­s with easy, affordable and exciting travels to Japan. Sedunia Travel has a wide range of packages covering most of Japan.

This MATTA Fair, don’t be stuck with a standard run- of- the- mill Japan tour, but opt for any of these exciting itinerarie­s to make the most out of your foray into Japan.

Sedunia Travel also has a wide array of packages spanning the entirety of Japan.

Visit Sedunia Travel in Hall 2 ( Booth No. 2154 to 2183) to enquire about Japan or any other destinatio­n. For details, call 03- 2148 4566 or check out www. sedunia. com. my. com/ matta- fair.

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Experience the charm and beauty of the scenic country village of shirakawag­o, a unesco World heritage site.
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Visitors feeding wild deer in Nara.
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Kintetsu railways Japan spans through the Kansai region.

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