Kansai in City walking tour
- Age 1~Age 70
- 4~5 hours
- 08:40 / 09:50
Dear customers, the following is a reference itinerary for that day (please note that the tour guide may adjust the order of the itinerary based on the actual situation on that day or remove the staying time of some attractions.) *Pre-travel notice: We will send you detailed tour guide and vehicle information by email between 20:00 and 21:00 the night before your trip, so please be sure to check it. Please note that the email may be mistakenly sorted into the trash can, so please check it carefully. During the busy tourist season, the sending of emails may be slightly delayed, so we hope you will understand. If you receive multiple emails due to special circumstances, please use the last email. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. *One of the Three Views of Japan - Amanohashidate Observation Area "Amanohashidate", which floats in Miyazu Bay on the Sea of Japan, is known as one of the "Three Views of Japan" along with "Matsushima" and "Miyajima". The sandbar is 3.6 kilometers long, with pine trees planted along the coast and white sand beaches on both sides, like a bridge in the sky. If you climb to the observation deck of Mount Monju, you can look down as if you were a flying dragon, and it is called "Hiryu-kan". Ine Funaya - Venice City, Japan Visit the floating boathouse in Ine Village and experience the primitive ecological landscape. Interact with seagulls on a pleasure boat to Ine Bay. The pleasure boat ticket is at your own expense. *Cycling tour Complimentary bicycles are available for free use, making it convenient to explore the alleys and boathouses of Ine Village. Please note: Due to the long distance travel, the actual arrival time is greatly affected by traffic and weather factors. The above times are merely estimates. Please do not book activities later than the itinerary on the same day. The operator is not responsible for any damages caused by delays. This is a shared tour and participants come from all over the world.
- Age 1~Age 70
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 08:40 / 09:50
Get on and off at the meeting point08:40▼Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area)09:50▼Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (in front of 7-Eleven)10:30▼Kinkaku-ji Temple (approx. 40 mins)Visiting fees are at the customer's expense.12:00▼Kiyomizu-dera Temple area (individual visit, free stroll, lunch on your own / approx. 3.5 hours)15:30▼Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (approx. 70 mins)17:00▼After enjoying the day's itinerary, start heading back.19:00▼Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area (free stroll / approx. 1 hour)This is a shared tour, and participants come from all over the world.
- Age 1~Age 70
- 5~6 hours
- 07:20
Explore Japan's hidden gems: Ine Town, Amanohashidate, and Miyama Kayabuki Village *Ine Town - Known as the "Venice of Japan," you'll feel like you're in another world when you float by. One of the most beautiful villages and towns in Japan, this town has over 230 funaya houses lined up along the shores of Ine Bay, allowing you to feel the pristine scenery of nature. Stroll or bike through the picturesque streets and admire the crystal blue waters blending with the deep green mountains. At Funaya Hiyori, you can visit not only exquisite cafes but also real funaya houses. *Amanohashidate - Known as one of the "Three Views of Japan," Amanohashidate is a sandbar that looks like a bridge in the sky. Standing at the observation deck of Mount Monju, Amanohashidate looks like a dragon and overlooks this beautiful natural wonder. Don't forget to sign a fan at Chienji Temple to pray for academic success. You can also take a leisurely stroll along the beach to enjoy the fine white sand and cool seawater. Miyama Kayabuki Village - Experience the charm of ancient Japan and enter "Miyama Kayabuki Village" to feel the tranquility of the past. The thatched roof houses here are known as one of the three largest thatched roof houses still standing in Japan, and it feels like you have wandered into an isolated wonderland. Don't forget to try Miyama's milk soft serve at "Korofukuro" and check in at the red postbox that captures a moment in Miyama. This trip will leave you with unforgettable memories as you appreciate Japan's most beautiful natural scenery and traditional culture, including the tranquility of the boathouse on the water and the majestic view of the sandbar. This is a shared tour and participants come from all over the world.
- Age 1~Age 70
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 08:40 / 09:50
Boarding and alighting at the meeting point 08:40 ▼Nihonbashi Station, Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area) 09:50 ▼Kyoto Station, Hachijo Exit (in front of 7-Eleven) 07:30-08:30 ▼Pick up/drop off/pick up at hotel/private lodging, hotel/private lodging on the Osaka Loop Line 10:30 ▼Sanzenin Temple (free time to explore/lunch on your own/approximately 140 minutes, fees at customer's expense) Sanzenin Temple in Ohara, Kyoto is a monzeki temple where princes and members of the imperial family have served as chief priests for generations. You can enjoy the beauty unique to Kyoto, such as the pond ornamental garden Jyuhekien, which allows you to feel the richness of the four seasons, the pond stroll garden Yuseien, the prestigious Shinden and Kyakuden, and Ojo Gokuraku-in, an important cultural property that houses national treasures. You can enjoy beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons, with mountain cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring, hydrangeas in early summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and covered in snow in winter. (Admission fee: 700 yen for adults, 400 yen for junior and senior high school students, 150 yen for elementary school students) Kyobi Chaya Genre: Tofu dishes, creative cuisine Soba Ippuku Chaya Genre: Udon, tofu dishes, sweets shop Rokawa Chaya Genre: Udon, tofu dishes, sweets shop Shino Matsumon Genre: Japanese cuisine, tofu dishes 14:00 ▼Arashiyama (free stroll / about 3 hours) Located in the northwest of Kyoto, Arashiyama attracts many people with its world-famous bamboo forest and beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons. The area is dotted with temples, old imperial villas, and famous historical sites, many of which are recognized as national treasures or world heritage sites. The entire area has been designated as a scenic spot by the Japanese government. The tourist train that connects Arashiyama and Kameoka is the "Sagano Scenic Train." The 7.3km route from "Torokko Saga Station" to "Torokko Kameoka Station" takes about 25 minutes, and you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Hozugawa Valley in every season, including beautiful cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery and the murmuring of the river in summer, glossy autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery in winter. It is a scenic spot that delights the eyes of visitors throughout the year. Restaurants and souvenir shops line the streets, and there is a shop where you can taste sweets near Togetsukyo Bridge. Recommended sightseeing course (We recommend that you choose one that suits your taste and enjoy sightseeing. The fee is at the customer's expense.) 17:00 ▼ After enjoying the day's itinerary, we start to return. 19:00 ▼ Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area (free stroll / about 1 hour) Guests can play in the Shinsaibashi area of Osaka for about an hour. After playing, guests who are boarding and disembarking at the meeting point will disband in the Shinsaibashi area. Guests who are taking a course to a hotel or guesthouse should wait for the shuttle bus. Once the shuttle bus arrives, you will be taken back to your hotel or guesthouse and the tour will end. This is a shared tour and participants come from all over the world.
- Age 1~Age 70
- 5~6 hours
- 08:40 / 09:50
08:40 Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point, Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area) 09:50 Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point, Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (in front of Seven-Eleven) 10:50 ▼MIHO MUSEUM - IM Pay's Shangri-La (free walk and free lunch / about 2.5 hours) 13:50 ▼Kyu-Chikurin-in Temple - Reflections like Ruriko-in Temple (about 60 minutes) 15:20 ▼Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Torii in the lake (about 40 minutes) 16:00 ▼After enjoying the day's sightseeing, we start to return. 19:00 ▼Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area (free time / about 1 hour) Guests can play in the Osaka Shinsaibashi area for about an hour. After playing, guests who have boarded and disembarked at the meeting point will disband in the Shinsaibashi area. This is a mixed tour, and participants come from all over the world.
- Age 1~Age 70
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 09:30
09:30-11:00 ▼Pick up/drop off/drop off at hotel/private inn; we will not wait if the time is over, so we recommend that you wait at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure. 12:00 ▼Kobe Port/Mosaic Ferris Wheel (free walk/lunch on your own/approx. 2.5 hours) Kobe is a trading port with a 140-year history as one of the world's leading international ports. It flourished as a foreign settlement during the Meiji period, and many of its exotic buildings remain today, making it popular with tourists as they are photogenic for social media. Kobe landmarks such as the Port Tower, Mosaic Ferris Wheel, and the large shopping mall umie stand side by side. Take a leisurely stroll along the sea while feeling the sea breeze. 14:30 ▼Kitano Ijinkan-gai (approx. 1 hour) Since the opening of Kobe Port, many foreigners have lived here since the Meiji period, and the Kitano Ijinkan-gai is characterized by its streets that still convey the atmosphere of the Meiji period. On a hill overlooking the sea, there are many public foreign-style houses, including the "Kazamidori no Yakata" (Weathercock House), a national important cultural property with a weathercock on the roof as its symbol, and the "Moegi no Yakata" (Moegi House), the residence of former U.S. Consul General Hunter Sharp, where you can experience exotic culture and history. The Kitano area of Kobe, which is crowded with tourists, is full of wonderful shops. Kitano, which is full of exotic atmosphere and harmony, is full of discoveries that will make you want to return again and again. 16:30 ▼Arima Onsen (free stroll / about 1.5 hours) Arima Onsen, the inner sanctum of Kansai, loved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, is one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan. It has been loved by many literary figures and celebrities, and even today the hot spring town is full of old-fashioned atmosphere. You can enjoy the different spring qualities of Arima's specialty "Kinsen", a brown-colored hot spring containing iron and salt, and the colorless and transparent "Ginsen", which is popular with women as it makes your skin smooth. There are two public outdoor baths, Kin no Yu (gold spring) and Gin no Yu (silver spring). There are also inns that offer day-trip bathing, and Arima Onsen Taiko no Yu, a hot spring theme park with 24 types of baths. We recommend touring the seven springs, including Tenjinsengen, which emits white smoke from the central chimney while making a gurgling sound. 18:00 ▼ Night view of Mt. Rokko (about 1.5 hours) Mt. Rokko is located in the southeast of Hyogo Prefecture. Its international history, excellent hiking trails, and stunning views of Kobe and Osaka make it one of the prefecture's main tourist destinations. On top of Mt. Rokko, there are observation spots where you can see the cities of Kobe and Osaka, and the panoramic view is breathtaking! There are also plenty of spots where you can enjoy delicious food and drinks while looking at the beautiful night view, so you can enjoy Kobe with both your eyes and your tongue. 19:30 ▼ The tour ends. 20:30 ▼ The day's itinerary ends happily! This is a shared tour and participants come from all over the world.
- Age 1~Age 70
- 5~6 hours
- 07:30
07:30-08:30: Pick-up/drop-off/transfer to hotel/private inn Hotels/private inns within the Osaka Loop Line 10:00 ▼ Kiyomizu-dera area (individual worship, free stroll, free lunch/approximately 3 hours) Recommended sightseeing course Course 1: Kiyomizu-dera (customer pays admission fee) - Ni-san-nen-zaka - Ishibe-koji - Gion·Hanami-koji-dori - Yasaka Shrine You can visit your favorite spots according to your stamina and time~Course 2: Kimono experience (Customers who are interested can wear a kimono and enjoy the old townscape and touring Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Let's take pictures of the wonderful moment.) (There are many kimono shops near Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. We recommend renting a kimono at a shop at Kiyomizu-dera Temple and returning it at a shop at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. The fee is at the customer's expense.) 13:30 ▼ Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (individual visit and free stroll / about 70 minutes) 16:00 ▼ Nara Park (individual visit and free stroll / about 1.5 hours) "Deer and autumn leaves" interweave "Nara Park" The contrast between the autumn leaves and evergreen trees is vivid Recommended tourist spot [Todaiji Temple] (Admission fee is at the customer's expense.) Todaiji Temple was built during the Nara period. Nara is popular with tourists and once served as the capital of Japan. It is registered as a World Heritage Site as one of the "Cultural Monuments of Ancient Nara" by UNESCO. Todaiji Temple has eight national treasure buildings, 14 buildings with 24 national treasure Buddha statues, and nine other national treasures, including paintings and books. The famous Great Buddha, the Great South Gate, the Kongorikishi statues, and the Hokkedo Hall, as well as the Buddha statues enshrined within, are all national treasures. There are very few places in Japan where you can see so many national treasures at once. Admission fees: Todaiji Temple Great Buddha Hall: 600 yen for adults (junior high school students and above), 300 yen for elementary school students; Great Buddha Hall and Todaiji Museum: 1000 yen for adults (junior high school students and above), 400 yen for elementary school students 17:30▼After a fun day of sightseeing, we start to head back. 18:30Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area (Guests on the course that takes you to your hotel or guesthouse should wait for the shuttle bus. When the shuttle bus arrives, we will take you back to your hotel or guesthouse and the tour will end.)This is a mixed tour, and participants come from all over the world.
- Age 1~Age 70
- 5~6 hours
- 08:40
Boarding and alighting at the meeting point 08:40 ▼Nihonbashi Station, Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area) 07:30-08:30 ▼Pick up at hotel or guesthouse, hotel or guesthouse on the Osaka Loop Line 10:00 ▼Popular cat stationmaster -- Kishi Station (approx. 60 mins) 12:30 ▼Shirahama Toretore Market -- One of the largest seafood markets in western Japan (free time to stroll and have lunch / approx. 120 mins, food costs at the customer's expense.) 14:45 ▼Senjojiki (approx. 30 mins) As its name suggests, Senjojiki is a large rock formation reminiscent of a wide rock formation. The white, soft rock jutting out from the tip of Setozaki toward the Pacific Ocean in a slope is a large rock formation made of sandstone formed 18 to 15 million years ago, and has been eroded by the rough waves crashing on the shore to create a magnificent landscape. The sunset sinking into the horizon is truly a "breathtaking view." 16:00 ▼After enjoying the day's sightseeing, we start heading back. 18:30 ▼Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area (free time/about 1 hour) Guests can play in the Shinsaibashi area of Osaka for about an hour. Once you're done playing, the tour ends in the Shinsaibashi area. Guests who don't want to play can disband directly in the Shinsaibashi area. This is a mixed tour, and participants come from all over the world.
- Age 1~Age 70
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:30
10:30▼Board and disembark at the meeting point, Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area)12:00▼Mosaic Ferris Wheel at Kobe Port (free time to explore, lunch on your own/approximately 2.5 hours)14:30▼Kitano Ijinkan-gai (approximately 1 hour)16:30▼Arima Onsen (free time to explore/approximately 1.5 hours)18:00▼Mt. Rokko night view (approximately 1.5 hours)19:30▼Return to Osaka city and disband in the Shinsaibashi/Dotonbori area/drop off at your hotel in Osaka city, where the tour ends. 20:30▼The day's itinerary ends happily! This is a mixed tour, and participants come from all over the world.
- Age 1~Age 70
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:30
Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point 08:40 ▼Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area) 09:50 ▼Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (in front of 7-Eleven) 07:30-08:30 ▼Pick up/drop off/pick up at hotel/private inn, hotel/private inn on the Osaka Loop Line 12:00 ▼Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets (free walk/lunch on your own/about 4 hours) (does not visit Kitano Ijinkan-gai and Kobe Port) There are many outlet malls in the Kansai area, which includes Osaka and Kyoto, two of Japan's most popular tourist destinations. Among them, Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets, the largest in western Japan, has more than 200 stores, mainly domestic and international luxury brands. Modeled after the high-end residential area of Pasadena, a suburb of Los Angeles, Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets has about 210 stores of famous domestic and international brands, from luxury brands to popular select shops, interior goods, sports, miscellaneous goods, and restaurants, and you can enjoy shopping all day long in an extraordinary space. There is a park in the facility, so if you get tired of shopping, you can take a break while looking at the Akashi Strait. Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets is also famous as a facility where you can shop without getting wet in the rain. It is a spot where you can enjoy yourself to the fullest, with a customer-first approach. *Present your passport at the information center to receive a discount coupon. 16:30 ▼Arima Onsen (free stroll / about 1.5 hours) Arima Onsen, the inner sanctum of Kansai, loved by Taiko and Hideyoshi, is one of Japan's three oldest hot springs. It has been loved by many literary figures and famous people, and even today the hot spring town is full of traditional atmosphere. You can enjoy baths with different spring qualities, including Arima's specialty "Kinsen," a brown-colored hot spring containing iron and salt, and the colorless and transparent "Ginsen," which is popular among women as it makes your skin smooth. There are two public outdoor baths, Kin-no-yu (Kinsen) and Gin-no-yu (Ginsen). Other attractions include day-trip bathing at ryokan inns and Arima Onsen Taiko no Yu, a hot spring theme park with 24 types of baths. We recommend touring the seven springs, including Tenjinsengen, which emits white smoke from its central chimney while making a gurgling sound. 18:00 ▼ Night view of Mt. Rokko (approx. 1.5 hours) Mt. Rokko, chosen as one of the "New Top Three Night View Cities in Japan", is located in the southeast of Hyogo Prefecture. It is one of the prefecture's main tourist destinations, with its international history, wonderful hiking trails, and wonderful views of Kobe and Osaka. On top of Mt. Rokko, there are many observation spots overlooking the city of Kobe and Osaka, and the panoramic view is overwhelming! There are also plenty of spots where you can enjoy delicious food and drinks while looking at the beautiful night view, so you can enjoy Kobe with both your eyes and your tongue. 19:30 ▼ Return to Osaka city and disband in the Shinsaibashi/Dotonbori area/The tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel in Osaka city. 20:30 ▼The day's itinerary ends happily! This is a mixed tour, and participants come from all over the world.
- Age 1~Age 70
- 5~6 hours
- 08:40 / 09:50
Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point 08:40▼Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area) 09:50▼Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (in front of 7-Eleven) 10:00▼Kiyomizu-dera area (individuals must visit the temple, stroll around freely, and have lunch at their leisure / approx. 3 hours) Recommended sightseeing course Course 1: Kiyomizu-dera Temple (customers are responsible for admission fees) - Ni-Sannenzaka - Ishibekoji - Gion·Hanamikoji-dori - Yasaka Shrine You can visit your favorite spots according to your stamina and time~Course 2: Kimono experience (Customers who are interested can wear a kimono and enjoy the old townscape and touring Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Let's take pictures of the wonderful moment.) (There are many kimono shops near Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. We recommend renting a kimono at a shop at Kiyomizu-dera Temple and returning it at a shop at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. The fee is at the customer's expense.) 13:30 ▼ Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (individual visit and free stroll / about 70 minutes) 16:00 ▼ Nara Park (individual visit and free stroll / about 1.5 hours) "Deer and autumn leaves" interweave "Nara Park" The contrast between the autumn leaves and evergreen trees is vivid Recommended tourist spot [Todaiji Temple] (Admission fee is at the customer's expense.) Todaiji Temple was built during the Nara period. Nara is popular with tourists and once served as the capital of Japan. It is registered as a World Heritage Site as one of the "Cultural Monuments of Ancient Nara" by UNESCO. Todaiji Temple has eight national treasure buildings, 14 buildings with 24 national treasure Buddha statues, and nine other national treasures including paintings and books. The famous Great Buddha, the Great South Gate, the Kongorikishi statues, and the Hokkedo Hall, as well as the Buddha statues enshrined within, are all national treasures. There are very few places in Japan where you can see so many national treasures at once. Admission fee: Todaiji Temple Great Buddha Hall: 600 yen for adults (junior high school students and above), 300 yen for elementary school students; Great Buddha Hall and Todaiji Museum: 1000 yen for adults (junior high school students and above), 400 yen for elementary school students 17:30▼After a fun day of sightseeing, we start heading back. 18:30Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area (free time/about 1 hour)This is a mixed tour, and participants come from all over the world.
- Age 20~Age 99
- 3~4 hours
- 13:00
Nadagogo, Japan's number one sake brewery, is a mecca for sake lovers, where you can enjoy free tours and tastings of more than 10 sake breweries. Sake breweries gather along the Hanshin Railway lines, and the roads are flat, making it perfect for walking around town.If you come to Kansai, please try it once. Sake made from high-quality sake rice (Yamada Nishiki) suitable for sake brewing and high-quality underground water rich in minerals. This is a tour around Nada, which has prospered as a famous sake production area since the Edo period because of its port.・A walking tour of Japan's No. 1 sake brewery, Nada Sake Brewery・Please try this tour where you can learn trivia, history, manufacturing process and more.・10 free tastings included, so be careful not to drink too much.
- Age 20~Age 99
- 2~3 hours /3~4 hours
- 13:00
Blessed with an abundance of underground water veins that spring up from the Momoyama Hills, Fushimi was once called "Fushimizu" (literally "fushimizu" in Japanese), and it is said that full-scale brewing began here about 400 years ago because the water was suitable for sake brewing. It flourished as a castle town and a port on the Yodo River on the Tokaido, and sake breweries with white walls stand out along the Uji River and canals. The streets of Fushimi, where you can enjoy the atmosphere of a sake brewing town, with ten-koku boats sailing among swaying willows, have been designated as the "Fushimi Minamihama Neighborhood Landscape Development District" by Kyoto City. ~Time Schedule~13:00 [Meet at the north ticket gate of Keihan Electric Railway Nakashojima Station] Meet in front of the sake barrel object located immediately after exiting the north ticket gate! This is where the tour begins! It's a flat road, but you'll be walking about 2 kilometers, so please wear comfortable shoes on the day. 13:15 [Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum] ☆Three types of sake tastings, including Daiginjo, and a special Gekkeikan sake cup included☆The building is a wooden storehouse built in the Meiji era that is still in use. You can drink the underground water used in sake brewing from the well in the courtyard. Just like Fushimi sake, it is very soft and delicious, so please try it. You will be surprised at how soft it is. In the exhibition room, you can see traditional sake brewing tools, which are designated as tangible folk cultural properties of Kyoto City. 13:50 [Fushimi Yume Hyakushu] ☆Winter limited sake ice cream included☆Shop & cafe "Fushimi Yume Hyakushu". In fact, this building is the former main store of Gekkeikan, built in the Taisho era. In addition to Gekkeikan, various Kyoto sakes and souvenirs are sold in the store. We have prepared a 3-type sake tasting set including appetizers here. 14:30 [Kizakura Kappa Country] ☆Kyoto's oldest local beer included☆ Kiizakura is famous for its sake commercials using kappa characters, but it is also the first company to make local beer in Kyoto. Therefore, in addition to the sake manufacturing process, Fushimizugura is characterized by the fact that you can tour the beer factory. After the tour, try tasting sake and beer in the lovely courtyard. 15:15 [Aburacho] ☆Authentic sake tasting set of three types☆ We have more than 80 types of sake from all 18 breweries in Fushimi, mainly ginjo sake and daiginjo sake, and more than 100 types including seasonal limited edition sake. In addition, at the sake tasting counter attached to the store, you can compare three types in small cup size as well as a glass. Just looking at the bottles will make you feel happy.
- Age 0~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
The number one fresh tuna landing in Japan! We will guide you through the auction at Nachikatsuura Fresh Tuna Market. "What is that doing?" "How much is that tuna worth?" As you watch the auction, many questions will arise. Since it is a private tour, we will carefully answer each and every one of them. Only a local guide who lives in this town can tell you about the lives of people who make a living from tuna and various stories related to tuna. It would be a waste to just look! Please join us.
- Age 13~Age 80
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 08:50
Welcome to KYOTO, Japan!Let's dive into and discover Kyoto's kaleidoscope of sights and sounds.Explore as many as 12 attractions in the city on this full day tour.We take you to the must-see sights and also show you the hidden gems of each location.Let's stroll the city on foot and by metro like a local for the day.Transportation and the street in the area are very complicated, even for the Japanese.However, all guide ours were born and raised in Japan, have lived for a long time close to the area, and are well-trained expert locals.So, we can take you to so many places, at the best time, within a limited timeframe.We recommend you join our tour on your first day in Tokyo. Because, you can learn not only about sights, but also about Japanese history, culture, society, ways of thinking, values and even about local etiquette, how to take public transportations, our everyday life.But above all, the best part of traveling is good food.JR Saga-Arashiyama station at 8:50Arashiyama, Randen Tram Line, Ryoan-ji Temple, Sushi-go-round(lunch, Ramen, Kara-Age, Beer), Kinkakuji Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-zaka slope, Kiyomizu Temple, Sanneizaka, Yasaka Pagoda, Gion area, Gion shopping street
- Age 0~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 13:00
Walk along the narrow, maze-like alleyways towards the lighthouse while listening to the stories of an experienced local guide. Please feel free to join us. You can take photos in the alleys that look like they are from overseas, or take a rest at a stylish cafe in the back alley. It is strange that every road on the way down always leads to a fishing port. Why not enjoy a mini overseas trip in Amalfi, Japan? ~Experience flow~13:00 Check-in Please tell us the name of the person who applied. Please cooperate with temperature checks and disinfection. ↓ Walk along the alleys of Saikazaki while listening to the stories of a local guide. ↓ When we arrive at the lighthouse, we return to the port and disband! Feel free to walk and explore the alleys!
- Age 12~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00
About 150 years ago, along with the opening of the port of Kobe, the foreign settlement was established as a residence and workplace for foreigners. Please take a stroll through the exotic streets filled with retro buildings from the Taisho to Showa periods, including the 15th building, which is the only remaining building from the former settlement period. ~Time schedule~ 10:00 [Meet in front of Hanadokei in Higashi Yuenchi: Immediately outside C8 exit of Sannomiya station underpass] The tour starts here! Although the road is flat, you will walk about 2 kilometers, so please wear comfortable shoes on the day. 10:10 [Japan Pearl Hall] Built in 1952, a nationally registered tangible cultural property. It can be said that it is a mecca for pearl processing in Kobe's local industry, and the building has a historical atmosphere. 10:25 [Kobe City Museum] This museum is a nationally registered tangible cultural property that was built in 1935 and was built in the former Yokohama Specie Bank Kobe Branch. The ancient Greek-style exterior with 6 Doric semi-columns and the entrance of the colonnade reminiscent of the time when it was a bank are impressive. 10:50 [Former Kobe Settlement 15th Building] Nationally designated important cultural property built around Meiji 13. The building was used as the American Consulate in its early days, and has a colonial-style exterior with an open verandah on the south side of the second floor. Although it was completely destroyed in the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, 70% of the materials used before the collapse were used to return to its original state. 10:55 [Shinko Building] Completed in 1939 as the headquarters building of Kawasaki Kisen. Characterized by its simple design, the art deco-style penthouse on the southeast corner of the roof accentuates the scenery of Kaigandori. 11:00 [Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Building] A landmark of the port town of Kobe. It is an elegant and gorgeous building with impressive stonework (rustica) on the first floor and elegant terracotta decoration on the second and higher floors. The designer, Setsu Watanabe, visited Europe and the United States when designing this building, and decided on an American Renaissance style architecture. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of its completion in April 2022, it is still in operation as an active office building. . One of the buildings representing Kaigandori. Built as Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Kobe branch building, designed by Kozo Kawai. 11:20 [Kobe Meriken Park] "Meriken Park" and "Harborland", where you can find photogenic landmarks that represent Kobe, are areas you should visit first when you come to Kobe for sightseeing. Take a leisurely walk along the coast while feeling the sea breeze, board a cruise ship and view the cityscape of Kobe from the sea, or enjoy the glittering night view at night. No matter what time of the day you come, you can enjoy the atmosphere of the port town of Kobe.
- Age 12~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00
About 150 years ago, along with the opening of the port of Kobe, the foreign settlement was established as a residence and workplace for foreigners. Please take a stroll through the exotic streets filled with retro buildings from the Taisho to Showa periods, including the 15th building, which is the only remaining building from the former settlement period. ~Time schedule~ 10:00 [Meet in front of Hanadokei in Higashi Yuenchi: Immediately outside C8 exit of Sannomiya station underpass] The tour starts here! Although the road is flat, you will walk about 2 kilometers, so please wear comfortable shoes on the day. 10:10 [Japan Pearl Hall] Built in 1952, a nationally registered tangible cultural property. It can be said that it is a mecca for pearl processing in Kobe's local industry, and the building has a historical atmosphere. 10:25 [Kobe City Museum] This museum is a nationally registered tangible cultural property that was built in 1935 and was built in the former Yokohama Specie Bank Kobe Branch. The ancient Greek-style exterior with 6 Doric semi-columns and the entrance of the colonnade reminiscent of the time when it was a bank are impressive. 10:50 [Former Kobe Settlement 15th Building] Nationally designated important cultural property built around Meiji 13. The building was used as the American Consulate in its early days, and has a colonial-style exterior with an open verandah on the south side of the second floor. Although it was completely destroyed in the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, 70% of the materials used before the collapse were used to return to its original state. 10:55 [Shinko Building] Completed in 1939 as the headquarters building of Kawasaki Kisen. Characterized by its simple design, the art deco-style penthouse on the southeast corner of the roof accentuates the scenery of Kaigandori. 11:00 [Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Building] A landmark of the port town of Kobe. It is an elegant and gorgeous building with impressive stonework (rustica) on the first floor and elegant terracotta decoration on the second and higher floors. The designer, Setsu Watanabe, visited Europe and the United States when designing this building, and decided on an American Renaissance style architecture. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of its completion in April 2022, it is still in operation as an active office building. . One of the buildings representing Kaigandori. Built as Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Kobe branch building, designed by Kozo Kawai. 11:15 [Former Foreign Settlement 38th Building] Completed in 1929 as the National City Bank Kobe Branch. Designed by Vories Architectural Office, which has worked on Kobe Jogakuin and Kwansei Gakuin University. 11:20 [Kobe Foreign Settlement Ruins Monument] This monument was erected on April 25, 1967 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the port of Kobe. 11:35 [Chinatown Nankinmachi] Along with Yokohama Chinatown and Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown, Nankinmachi is counted as one of the three major Chinatowns in Japan. It is a popular tourist area with a wide variety of stores selling Chinese food, miscellaneous goods, and dishes.
- Age 13~Age 90
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:00
We will guide you to Wakayama's historical sites, where the scenery remains unchanged from 400 years ago. Enjoy a special atmosphere in a place that has not been turned into a tourist spot. Enjoy Japanese food culture with vegan cuisine for lunch and matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at tea time.
- Age 15~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:45
Takeno Town is located just 10 minutes by train from Kinosaki Onsen. Along the coast of Takeno-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, there is not only the beautiful color of the sea, but also a variety of geology and topography from the formation of the Sea of Japan to the present day. In addition, Takeno-cho still has a townscape of houses made of roasted cedar boards that have been passed down since ancient times, and the townscape still has the atmosphere of a small Japanese fishing port. In Takeno, a quiet town where old Japanese houses still remain, you can experience a variety of activities that allow you to experience the Japanese countryside. List of activities (city guide/fishing experience/fishing boat cruising/geo canoeing (*not available in winter)
- Age 16~Age 85
- 4~5 hours
- 10:00
A new experience where you can fully enjoy the traditional beauty of Japan awaits you in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture. Hirakata City is located halfway between Kyoto and Osaka and is easily accessible, but it is also a post town with its own unique charm. Here, you can have the fascinating experience of "transforming into a kimono in 3 minutes." The area is dotted with historical roads that have been in existence for over 400 years, temples and shrines, and Japanese traditions and aesthetic sense are alive and well. Walk around in a kimono and enjoy lunch and sweets at a townhouse cafe. You can take wonderful photos that are perfect for social media while enjoying Japanese culture.
- Age 6~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30
[Kiyoshikojin Seichoji Temple] Since ancient times, fire, which is indispensable for people's lives, has been revered as a sacred thing that purifies all things. The furnace (kitchen), which handles fire, is the center of the home and company. Kojin faith brings benefits such as family safety, business prosperity, and good luck in warding off evil. Why don't you visit Kiyoshikojin Seichoji Temple at least once in your life?
以前より楽しみにしていました清荒神清澄寺ガイドツアーに参加して来ました。 清澄寺までの道程は緩やかな坂道ですが参道には魅力的なお店や出店がいっぱいで歩いてるだけで楽しかったです。 またガイドの方は地元宝塚の専属ガイドさんで清荒神のみならず宝塚のことに精通しており色々教えて頂きました。 個人で行くと事前に調べたり色々大変ですがガイドツアーなら聞けば色々教えて頂けるのでズボラな私にはピッタリでした。 清荒神に関係のない宝塚のお勧めレストランまで聞いちゃいました(笑) 境内は広々とし資料館や売店まであり仏具まで購入できます。 お寺好きや歴史好きにお勧めのツアーです!!
- Age 1~Age 70
- 1 Day or more
- 12:00 / 13:20
Let's start your beautiful journey today12:00 Exit 2 of Nihonbashi (towards Namba-Shinsaibashi)13:20 Kyoto Hachijoguchi Station Tourist Bus Parking Lot13:50▼Arashiyama (approx. 70 minutes, free time)The Arashiyama area consists of two areas, the Arashiyama area and the Sagano area, and is dotted with not only rich cultural attractions, but also seasonal nature and retro trains, of which Tenryu-ji Temple is one. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and has a famous bamboo forest path that runs from Nonomiya Shrine to Okawachi Sanso.16:30▼Kyoto Gassho Village, Miyama Kayabuki Tribe Snow Lantern Gallery (approx. 180 minutes, free time)Miyama Nori is known as one of the three major remaining thatched villages in Japan, along with the gassho village in Shirakawa City, Gifu Prefecture, and Ouchi-juku, Fukushima Prefecture. The thatched houses in Miyama Town are Kitayama-style houses with a gabled roof on the upper part and a Yodo-style roof on the lower part. Currently, there are about 50 buildings in the village, including about 40 thatched houses (most of which are residential), and in 1993, the village was designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the national government. Umeyama Winter Snow Lantern Lighting Event: (Held from January 25th to February 1st) Thatched Mountain Villa Village Light-up Event Approximately 78 snow and flower lanterns, 200 LED lanterns, and 50 lanterns are lit up, illuminating the thatched mountain villas at night. Hot food stalls - These stalls mainly serve barbecued fries and hot soups, including Miyama's specialty venison. Snow Lantern Making Experience "Snow Lantern Gallery" In addition to enjoying the beautiful night view of the mountains, you can also apply to make a snow lantern, and the completed creation will be exhibited at the venue. (Snow lantern making experience bonus (candles, plastic cups, rental buckets included)) On January 29th, there will also be a special winter fireworks display~ Burning time: about 5 minutes, burning start time: 18:30 Since it may snow in winter, we recommend that you wear warm and waterproof clothing and waterproof, non-slip snow boots~ 21:00 Stay at Hoshino Hotels OMO3 Kyoto Toji or an equivalent hotel (breakfast included) Next day 09:30 Departure from hotel 11:20 One of the "Three Views of Japan" ~ Amanohashidate Observation Area (about 3 hours including lunch, please pay your own expenses) 15:00 Ine Funaya ~ "Venice of Japan" and "Kyoto's Last Secret" (about 1.5 hours, walking, horseback riding, or boat ride to feed seagulls. Boat fee is charged separately) Ine Village, which was chosen as one of the "18 Most Beautiful Villages in Japan" by Japanese people, has a unique Japanese water boathouse building, and you can experience the original scenery that you cannot find in tourist spots. There are more than 230 of them along the coast of Ine Bay, about 5 kilometers south, and people still coexist with the sea right in front of us. 18:30 Kyoto Hachijoguchi Station Tourist Bus Parking Lot 19:30 The tour ended safely for the day and we headed back. The return time is only a guideline, and we may return earlier depending on the smooth itinerary and road conditions on the day. This is a shared tour, and participants come from all over the world.
- Age 1~Age 70
- 5~6 hours
- 12:00 / 13:20
Let's start your beautiful journey today12:00 Exit 2 of Nihonbashi (towards Namba-Shinsaibashi)13:20 Kyoto Hachijoguchi Station Tourist Bus Parking Lot13:50▼Arashiyama (approx. 70 minutes, free time)The Arashiyama area consists of two areas, the Arashiyama area and the Sagano area, and is dotted with not only rich cultural attractions, but also seasonal nature and retro trains, of which Tenryu-ji Temple is one. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and has a famous bamboo forest path that runs from Nonomiya Shrine to Okawachi Sanso.16:30▼Kyoto Gassho Village, Miyama Kayabuki Tribe Snow Lantern Gallery (approx. 180 minutes, free time)Miyama Nori is known as one of the three major remaining thatched villages in Japan, along with the gassho village in Shirakawa City, Gifu Prefecture, and Ouchi-juku, Fukushima Prefecture. The thatched houses in Miyama Town are Kitayama-style houses with a gabled roof on the upper part and a Yodo-style roof on the lower part. Currently, there are about 50 buildings in the village, including about 40 thatched houses (most of which are residential), and in 1993, the village was designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the national government. Umeyama Winter Snow Lantern Lighting Event: (Held from January 25th to February 1st) Thatched Mountain Villa Village Light-up Event Approximately 78 snow and flower lanterns, 200 LED lanterns, and 50 lanterns are lit up, illuminating the thatched mountain villas at night. Hot food stalls - These stalls mainly serve barbecued fries and hot soups, including Miyama's specialty venison. Snow Lantern Making Experience "Snow Lantern Gallery" In addition to enjoying the beautiful night view of the mountains, you can also apply to make a snow lantern, and the completed creation will be exhibited at the venue. (Snow lantern making experience bonus (candles, plastic cups, rental buckets included)) On January 29th, there will also be a special winter fireworks display~ Burning time: about 5 minutes, burning start time: 18:30 Since it may snow in winter, we recommend that you wear warm and waterproof clothing and waterproof, non-slip snow boots~ 19:30 We safely finished the tour for the day and headed home. The return time is only a guideline, and we may return earlier depending on the smooth itinerary and road conditions on the day. 21:00 Kyoto Hachijoguchi Station Tour Bus Parking Lot 22:00 Shinsaibashi/Dotonbori Area Disband This tour is a mixed tour, and participants come from all over the world.
- Age 6~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 13:00
When most people think of Takarazuka, they think of the Takarazuka Revue, but surprisingly, there are not only operas, but also hot springs, memorial halls, and other attractions around Takarazuka Station. After the performance in Takarazuka, why don't you take a walk around the city from a different side with a tour guide? There will surely be new discoveries! ~Time schedule~ 13:00 [Meet in front of the Hankyu Takarazuka station ticket gate] The tour starts here! Although the road is flat, you will walk about 2 kilometers, so please wear comfortable shoes on the day. 13:10 [Birthplace of Carbonated Rice Crackers and Wilkinson Vending Machine] The popular carbonated water "Wilkinson Tansan" when drinking a highball. Did you know that this "Wilkinson Tansan" originated in Takarazuka? In front of Takarazuka Onsen, there is an all-Wilkinson vending machine only here in Japan. 13:20 [Takarazuka Onsen Hotel Wakamizu] During the Showa era, Takarazuka Family Land and hot springs were located along the Muko River, and it was a prosperous resort. There are only a few hotels in operation now, but the atmosphere of the hot spring town of yesteryear still lingers in the air. 13:40 [Takarazuka Ohashi] After passing Takarazuka Onsen, a large tower apartment is currently under construction on the site where the "Takarazuka Hotel", which was founded in 1923, used to be. Please take a look at the town of Takarazuka, which has been renewed with the changing times. The view from Takarazuka Bridge is a great photo spot. The set of Takarazuka Opera, Hankyu Railway and Mukogawa can only be seen here. The sidewalk of Ohashi is also spacious, so you can take pictures slowly. (Every 30 minutes on the hour, the fountain "Big Phoenix" rises from the Muko River, so if you're lucky, you can see it.) 13:55 [Tezuka Osamu Memorial Museum] Did you know that Mr. Osamu Tezuka was actually from Takarazuka? Uka Born in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture in 1928, I lived in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture from the age of 5, when I was just starting to understand things, to my sensitive boyhood, and until I was about to enter adulthood when I was 24. A museum has been built in Takarazuka to commemorate his achievements, not only as a city where he once lived, but also as a city that gave the underlying theme of all Tezuka manga. 14:40 [Hana no Michi] I think it goes without saying for Takarazuka fans, but it seems that Hana no Michi also means a flower path to the Takarazuka Grand Theater. It is truly a “flower path to the world of dreams”. There are bronze statues of opera performances such as "The Rose of Versailles" and a bronze statue of "Ichizo Kobayashi", the founder of Hankyu Corporation and the Takarazuka Revue. 14:50 [Takarazuka Hotel] There is a newly relocated Takarazuka Hotel in the middle of Hananomichi. In 2009, the Takarazuka Hotel was selected as the official hotel of the Takarazuka Grand Theater with the concept of "continuing your dreams here." Please take a look at the dignified appearance. 15:00 [Arrival at Takarazuka Station]
- Age 20~Age 99
- 3~4 hours
- 13:00
A visit to a sake brewery is a must on any trip to the Kansai region of Japan. Nada Ward in Kobe City is the place with the largest production of sake in Japan, and there are about 30 sake breweries in the area called "Nada Gogo", which stretches 24km from east to west. The history of sake brewing dates back to around 1330. Speaking of "Nada's sake", it is so famous that it appears in classic rakugo, and Nada is blessed with various conditions suitable for sake brewing. Mineral-rich hard water called "Miyamizu", the production area of "Yamada Nishiki", which is famous as "the king of sake rice", and "Rokko Oroshi" blowing down from Mt. Rokko bring a cold and optimal climate. This tour will take you to 3 carefully selected locations and sample over 25 different types of sake. A guide who is familiar with sake and the Nada area will guide you to the profound world of sake. ~ Flow of the day ~ 13:00 Meet in front of the ticket gate of Ishiyagawa Station (Hanshin Line) 13:30 1st place Sake brewery With a history of over 250 years, it is the smallest sake brewery in Nada Ward, and the production volume is 1.8 bottles ( 1.8L) It is a small scale of about 40,000 bottles. Although the scale is small, there are well-known high-quality brands that are known all over Japan. You will be able to taste mainly unpasteurized sake (liquor with live yeast) that can only be enjoyed in Japan. This yuzu sake is the best! *We are not open on Saturdays and Sundays, so we will take you to another sake brewery. note that. 14:00 2nd place Sake brewery Founded in 1751, the president is the 13th generation brewery. There are a wide variety of authentic sake, including "Junmai Ginjo", which has been served at the Nobel Prize banquet five times in the past. The souvenir corner has a wide variety of snacks, sake bottles, masu, and more. Tasting with an explanation from the brewer is always very popular with tourists! 15:00 3rd Place Sake Brewery This is the biggest sake brewery in Japan. There is a museum that exhibits the traditional construction methods. Wear a happi coat and take a memorable photo at a commemorative photo spot. 15:30 4th place In Sakagura Nada Ward, it's a small sake brewery, but a sake master with over 60 years of experience will serve you sake. While making traditional, high-quality sake, it is also innovative and rich in variety. For example, there are whiskeys that have been aged in American oak for 14 years, sherry that has been aged in brandy barrels for 14 years, and sake that is a blend of white wine Chardonnay and sake. The image of Japanese sake will be overturned. This is optional, and there is a paid tasting counter. You can enjoy a small plate of cheese made from dairy cows raised on Mt. Rokko and the finest Shizukuzake. 16:30 Leave Uozaki Station (Hanshin Line)
- Age 7~Age 75
- 1~2 hours
- 14:10
[Walk with the guide and discover! Charm of Awaji ~Kariya Course~] Kariya is located in the northeastern part of Awaji Island and has prospered as a fishing town since ancient times. You can experience calligraphy at "Choonji", which is located on the hill of the temporary house and has valuable books of celebrities who became models for novels. This is a town walking tour that touches on the history and culture of Awaji. The chief priest of Choonji is a famous calligrapher. You can enjoy calligraphy as if you were drawing a picture, freely and according to your heart. Main course Meet at Minami-no-Machi bus stop on the Awagami Awahime Bus ⇒ Calligraphy experience at Choonji Temple and visit Sazo Idemitsu's book ⇒ Kotoshironushi Shrine ⇒ Sennenichi Sake Brewery (sake brewery tour and sake tasting) ⇒ dissolution
- Age 7~Age 75
- 1~2 hours
- 12:40
[Walk with the guide and discover! Charm of Awaji ~Parche Kaori no Yakata Course~] Awaji Island, where fragrant wood was first introduced to Japan, is now a local industry for incense sticks and incense, and boasts the highest production volume in Japan. After seeing various exhibits related to fragrance at the “Parche Kaoru no Yakata”, a facility with the theme of fragrance, you can experience making incense. Afterwards, we will visit a demonstration experiment site where herbs are grown in a medium made from recycled polyester fibers. Main course Meet at the "Parche Kaori no Yakata/Parche Kaori no Yu" bus stop on the "Awagami Awahime Bus" ⇒ Visit the facility ⇒ Experience making incense ⇒ Visit the greenhouse ⇒ Visit "STYLEM AGRI LABO" ⇒ Dismiss at the site * "Parche" The "Awagami Awahime Bus Southern Sightseeing Tour", which stops at the Kaori no Yakata/Parche Kaori no Yu bus stop, operates only on weekends and holidays from March 19th to November 3rd.
- Age 7~Age 75
- 1~2 hours
- 13:15
[Walk with the guide and discover! Charm of Awaji ~Iwaya Course~] ``Eshima'', one of the traditional places of ``Onokoro Island'', which is said to be the first land in Japan, and ``Iwakushi Shrine'', which is said to be the home of Mr. Ebisu of Nishinomiya. and "Ebisu-sama", and the retro townscape of "Iwaya Shopping Street", which prospered as the gateway to Awaji Island, with a guide staff. Main course Meet at "Iwaya Port Terminal" bus stop of "Awagami Awahime Bus" ⇒ Eshima ⇒ Iwakusu Shrine and Ebisu ⇒ Stroll around Iwaya Shopping Street ⇒ End at "Awajishima Tacoste"
- Age 12~Age 75
- 4~5 hours
- 13:00
Discover the perfect harmony of scientific wellness and traditional Japanese culture in Kyoto's hidden gem Shimabara District. Led by certified Onsen Care Instructors, this experience offers relaxation, education, and personal transformation through the art of authentic public bathing.・Hands-On Bathing ExperienceUndergo a pre-bathing health assessment to ensure safety and create a baseline for measuring post-bath benefits. Engage in a hands-on, guided bathing. Separate sessions for men and women. Immerse yourself in a self-guided bathing session, allowing your instincts and preferences to lead the way. Complete with a post-bathing health check to assess the impact of your experience.
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