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7-Day Japan History and Culture Tour from Nagoya, Osaka out Tour Code: 426-20083

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Visit Kyoto, Nagoya, Osaka, Nara.
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  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
Day 1 Nagoya
Day 2 Nagoya - Kyoto (133 km)
Day 3 Kyoto - Osaka (77 km)
Day 4 Osaka - Kurashiki (158 km)
Day 5 Kurashiki - Hiroshima  (122 km)
Day 6 Hiroshima - Himeji (209 km)
Day 7 Himeji - Kobe - Osaka (76 km)

Day 1: Nagoya

Deluxe Hotel: Hilton Nagoya or Hotel Keihan Nagoya or similar
Meal: Excluded
Pick-up service are served for all-day in Chubu Centrair International Airport, we will have a receptionist onsite to assist you to transfer to the hotel. Please provide your flight number before the tour, we will arrange the departure time based on all guest’s flights of the tour group, please kindly noted it will take some times to wait for others. *The hotel check-in is available after 3pm with your passport.

Day 2: Nagoya - Kyoto (133 km)

Standard Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Shijo Karasuma or Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguchi or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, visit the Nagoya Castle, which was the heart of one of the most important castle towns in Japan. Then transfer to Kyoto. Visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a World Cultural Heritage site, and stroll along the Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka Streets. Afterwards, head to Gion. It is a good place to experience the ancient charm and culture of Kyoto. The Yasaka Shrine, a bustling, colorful and pleasant downtown shrine. Walk on Hanamachi Street, the most stylish geisha district in Japan.

  • Nagoya, JAPAN

    The largest city in the Chubu region of Japan, Nagoya is an industrial shipping center. The main industry in the area is automotive, and many car companies, like Lexus, have their headquarters here.

    Nagoya Castle

    It is completed in 1612 and is a typical castle built on flatlands. Though it got attacked during the second World War, some parts of it remained and have been handed down as important cultural assets.

  • Kyoto, JAPAN

    For over 1,000 years, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan. Today, its economy is based around information technology. It is home to the Nintendo headquarters, one of the world's most popular video game corporations.

    Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera

    An Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka

    The old cobblestone streets of Ichinenzaka, Ninenzaka, and Sannenzaka have prospered since ancient times. These sloping streets are lined with historic Japanese-style buildings that typify Kyoto, even including many souvenir shops.

    Gion

    Gion is the most famous district of Kyoto which reserves many old streets and architectures to feel the old Japanese culture.

    Yasaka Shrine

    A Shinto shrine in the Gion District of Kyoto, Japan. The shrine includes several buildings, including gates, a main hall and a stage.

    Hanamikoji

    It is the classiest district where Geisha live in all over Japan since Edo Period. It is one of the classic highlights of Kyoto.

Day 3: Kyoto - Osaka (77 km)

Standard Hotel: Sheraton Miyako or New Hankyu or Bellevue Garden Kansai or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. The seemingly endless path of vibrant orange torii gates is one of the most famous images of Japan. Afterward, head to Nara Park where full of very playful and friendly deer. And don’t miss the beautiful view in Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Visit the Osaka Castle Park (tower/museum excluded), the landmark of the Osaka city. This evening, visit Shinsaibashi, the largest shopping district in Osaka and taste the local cuisine at Dotonbori Food Street.

  • Kyoto, JAPAN

    For over 1,000 years, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan. Today, its economy is based around information technology. It is home to the Nintendo headquarters, one of the world's most popular video game corporations.

    Fushimi Inari-taisha - Duplicated

    This shrine in Kyoto was founded in 711 and sits at the base of a mountain. From the shrine, visitors can take many trails up the mountain, some of which lead to other shrines.

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

  • Nara, JAPAN

    This Japanese city has a rich history. From 710 to 794 BCE, it was the country's capital. There are many deer in the area, and it is said that if you bow to them, they will return the gesture.

    Nara Park

    This park in Japan is famous for its large population of over 1,200 deer, who are not afraid to interact with their human visitors. Covering over 660 hectares, it features many beautiful gardens.

    Kasuga Taisha

    Kasuga Taisha was established at the same time as the capital and is dedicated to the deity responsible for the protection of the city. Many of its buildings are painted vermilion, in bold contrast to the cedar roofs and surrounding greenery.

  • Osaka, JAPAN

    Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Japan. It is the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Japan.

    Osaka Castle Park

    This Japanese castle is one of the country's most famous landmarks, perched high on a hill above the city of Osaka and regarded as an important cultural monument by the Japanese government.

    Duration: Approx. 40 Minutes

    Shinsaibashi

    Shinsaibashi is the main shopping district of Osaka, Japan. It includes different themed sectors, including Shinsaibashi-suji, a covered shopping street, and Amerika-muri, an American themed area, one of the most popular areas for Osaka's youth.

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

    Dotonbori

    Dotonbori is one of the most prosperous business districts in Osaka and a landmark food stronghold. Almost all the specialties of Osaka are included here, including ramen noodles, octopus roast, teppanyaki, revolving sushi, puffer fish cuisine, etc. The most famous ones are "Osaka King General" and "Crab Road Music". In the night when neon lights are flashing, there is even more excitement here.

Day 4: Osaka - Kurashiki (158 km)

Standard Hotel: Royal Park Hotel Kurashiki or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
In the morning, transfer to Kurashiki，visit one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan-Okayama Korakuen, which is a cultural heritage site for the world to treasure. Then, go to Ohashi House, a nationally important cultural property in Kurashiki-city with a typical old style. Next, enjoy your time in Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area, known for the characteristically Japanese white walls of its residences and the willow trees lining the banks of the Kurashiki River.

  • Kurashiki, JAPAN

    Kurashiki is an area of historic buildings along an old willow-edged canal. A picturesque group of black-and-white warehouses has been converted into museums, and laneways are lined with old wooden houses and shops.

Day 5: Kurashiki - Hiroshima  (122 km)

Standard Hotel: Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, transfer to Hiroshima, visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, commemorating one of the darkest moments in Japanese history, with the goal of promoting peace in the hope that history will not be repeated. Then, take boat to Miyajima, it is one of the top three scenic spots in Japan. Visit Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, the Floating Shrine on the Sea has more than 1400 years of history, fits well with bule sea and green forest, recreating the elegance of the Heian era. Lunch and dinner is on your own arrangement.

  • Hiroshima, JAPAN

    The capital of Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan.As of August 2016, the city has an estimated population of 1,196,274. Hiroshima was the first city targeted by a nuclear weapon, when the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) dropped an atomic bomb on the city at 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, near the end of World War II.

    Hiroshima Peace Memorial

    Originally the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, and now commonly called the Genbaku Dome, Atomic Bomb Dome or A-Bomb Dome, is part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, Japan and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The ruin of the hall serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on 6 August 1945.

Day 6: Hiroshima - Himeji (209 km)

Standard Hotel: Hotel Monterey Himeji or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, transfer to Himeji. Himeji Castle, also known as White Heron Castle due to its elegant, white appearance, is widely considered as Japan's most spectacular castle. Next to Himeji Castle is the Kokoen, a Japanese garden made up of nine separate walled gardens designed in various styles reflective of Edo-period architecture. Lunch and dinner is on your own arrangement.

  • Himeji, JAPAN

    A city located in Hyōgo Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. Originally a castle town, Himeji is home to the Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Himeji Castle

    A hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in the city of Himeji which is located in the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan. The castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture, comprising a network of 83 buildings with advanced defensive systems from the feudal period.

Day 7: Himeji - Kobe - Osaka (76 km)

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
In the morning, transfer to Kobe. Kobe Harborland is a shopping and entertainment district between JR Kobe Station and the waterfront of Kobe's port area. Visit Chinatown, a popular tourist attraction and shopping and dining district. Then, transfer to Rokkosan Observatory to enjoy the charming scenery of the Osaka Bay. Then, transfer to Osaka Kansai International Airport to take the flight to leave Osaka（Please kindly book a flight departing after 7pm）. If you need to stay in Osaka Airport Hotel due to flight reasons, please inform us when booking the tour! The tour guide (or driver) will assist you in arranging lunch at your own expense.

  • Kobe, JAPAN

    The sixth-largest city in Japan and the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture. Kobe was one of the cities to open for trade with the West following the 1853 end of the policy of seclusion and has since been known as a cosmopolitan and nuclear-free zone port city.

Price Includes

  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • 6 nights hotel accommodation
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary.
  • Transportation
  • Chinese-speaking tour guide

Price Excludes

  • Airfare to and from your departure city
  • Personal room fees, such as minibar items, laundry, valet, or room service
  • Gratuities (minimum $10 per day, per person)

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  • Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print and bring e-ticket(s) on your trip, as they serve as proof of purchase.

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