First direct charter flight to Hiroshima
Published on: Mon, May 26, 2025
By: Hayati Dzulkifli Text Size: Dewi (second left, standing) showing the poster of the special tour package with Popular Express Travel and I-World Travel teams. Kota Kinabalu: Popular Express is arranging the first direct B737-800 charter flight from Kota Kinabalu to Hiroshima, Japan. Jointly organised with I-World Travel, the other prefectures are Ehime and Tottori. Popular Express Travel Managing Director Dewi Chen said the special tour package offers a five-day four-night all-inclusive tour from Aug 10 until 14 in which includes round-trip flights, accommodation and a thoughtfully curated itinerary. She said the inaugural flight only takes 4.5 hours to discover the three great Japanese cities departing Aug 10 and returning on Aug 14. 'This is the most value-for-money Japan package ever from here as we are offering wonderful and unforgettable destinations in Japan for Sabahans to visit via the direct charter flight where it is quite difficult for tourists to reach there. We're offering nearly 50 per cent off compared to typical market rates.
Advertisement For just RM4,688, you experience authentic Japanese hot spring culture and visit Unesco World Heritage Sites,' Dewi told a press conference. 'Only 178 seats are available, with 122 already booked. Reservations are open on a first-come, first-served basis,' she said and hoped to expand similar offerings to connect Sabahans with the wider world,' she said. She said Sabahans would get to see three iconic castles namely:- Hiroshima Castle – The grand residence of warlord Mōri Terumoto during the Warring States period, showcasing the glory of samurai Japan;
Matsuyama Castle – One of only 12 original castles with intact towers, and the pride of Shikoku; and
Kurashiki Old Town – A picturesque Edo-period town along the canal, often called 'Little Kyoto of Western Japan. They would also enjoy: Sunrise at the floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine;
Walking barefoot across the mystical 'Tottori Sand Dunes' where desert meets ocean;
Strolling in ''yukata' along Dogo Onsen's century-old hot spring street;
Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park at night and see the Paper Crane Monument; and
Try their hand at 'washi paper making.' * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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