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12 Days Seto Sea & Shikoku: West Japan Journey(private guide and driver）Family Tour - Customizable

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From Kyoto to Osaka
4.8 (234 reviews)
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival

    Arrival
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Emion Kyoto)
  3. Day 2

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Emion Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kodaiji Temple
    • Walk Nene no Machi (Nene's Path)
    • Visit Yasaka Shrine
    • Walk Hanamikoji Dori
    • Japanese Traditional Culture Performance (tea ceremony, ikebana, koto music)
    Landmarks
    Kodaiji Temple
    Nene no Machi
    Yasaka Shrine
    Hanamikoji Dori
  4. Day 3

    Nara

    Nara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
    • Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • Visit Nara Park
    • Explore Todai-ji Temple
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji Temple
    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Nara Park
    Todai-ji Temple
  5. Day 4

    Kyoto to Okayama

    Kyoto to Okayama
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Granvia Okayama)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Himeji Castle
    • Visit Engyoji Temple
    • Cable car to Mount Shosha
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
    Engyoji Temple
    Mount Shosha
  6. Day 5

    Okayama to Hiroshima

    Okayama to Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
    • Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
    • Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    • Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
    Landmarks
    Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
    Atomic Bomb Dome
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
  7. Day 6

    Miyajima - Iwakuni

    Miyajima - Iwakuni
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
    • Visit Kintai Bridge
    • Visit Iwakuni Castle
    Landmarks
    Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
    Kintai Bridge
    Iwakuni Castle
  8. Day 7

    Hiroshima to Matsuyama

    Hiroshima to Matsuyama
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Kowakuen Haruka)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Senkoji Park
    • Visit Kirosan Observatory Park
    • Soak in Dogo Onsen
    Landmarks
    Senkoji Park
    Kirosan Observatory Park
    Dogo Onsen
  9. Day 8

    Matsuyama to Takamatsu

    Matsuyama to Takamatsu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Takamatsu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Matsuyama Castle
    • Visit Ishiteji Temple
    • Visit Kotohiragu Shrine
    Landmarks
    Matsuyama Castle
    Ishiteji Temple
    Kotohiragu Shrine
  10. Day 9

    Takamatsu to Naoshima

    Takamatsu to Naoshima
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Takamatsu)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Naoshima
    • Visit Chichu Art Museum
    • Visit Lee Ufan Museum
    • Visit Benesse House Museum
    Landmarks
    Chichu Art Museum
    Lee Ufan Museum
    Benesse House Museum
  11. Day 10

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tsutenkaku Tower
    • Visit Shitennoji Temple
    • Visit Osaka Castle
    • Tombori River Cruise
    Landmarks
    Tsutenkaku Tower
    Shitennoji Temple
    Osaka Castle
    Dotonburi
  12. Day 11

    Shikoku to Osaka

    Shikoku to Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ryozen-ji Temple
    • Naruto Whirlpools Cruise
    • Visit Hakutsuru Sake Brewery and Museum
    Landmarks
    Ryozen-ji Temple
    Naruto Whirlpools
    Hakutsuru Sake Brewery and Museum
  13. Day 12

    Departure

    Departure

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Where You'll Stay

  • Hotel Emion Kyoto

    Hotel 4*
    Days 1, 2
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  • Hotel Granvia Okayama

    Hotel 4*
    day 4
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  • Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima

    Hotel 4*
    Days 5, 6
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  • Kowakuen Haruka

    Hotel 4*
    day 7
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  • Daiwa Roynet Hotel Takamatsu

    Hotel 3*
    Days 8, 9
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