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Tour Code: GTO5502489

Chugoku & Shikoku Private Tour
71 Reviews
6 days 5 nights

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Room Type Explained

Single Room

Single room types are rooms for single room occupants.
One person will be occupying the hotel room throughout the tour.

Twin Room

Twin room types are rooms set for two people who will occupy one room, but will have two separate beds.

Double Room

A double room is a room that has one bed for two people to share.

Triple Room

A triple room is one room where three people may share the same room. It has three separate beds.

Japanese Style Room

A Japanese-style room traditionally does not have a western-style bed, it is a tatami floor room with futon bedding. However, if you prefer a western-style bed, you may request one though we cannot guarantee it.

Please note: If you would like to request neighboring rooms next to your traveling companions, you and your traveling companions must have the same room types in order to be next to each other. For example, if you have requested a double room, but your traveling companions have requested a twin, or triple room, then neighboring rooms cannot be accommodated. However, if both you and your traveling companions match in room type, then neighboring rooms will likely be arranged for your convenience.

Take in the beautiful scenery of the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions while visiting hidden- gems and historical sites.

The Chugoku Region can be found near the island of Shikoku, with both rural regions offering hidden gems, tasty food, and rich history. Travel along your rural Japan adventure on a private coach bus, while a knowledgeable English-speaking guide provides valuable insight into Japanese history and culture. Travel along with All Japan Tours, as we take you through the charmingly rural Chugoku and Shikoku regions.

From Osaka, journey to Himeji, where guests will visit Himeji Castle, one of Japan's twelve original castles that have never been destroyed by fire, war, or natural disasters. After seeing the castle and the nearby Kokoen Garden, visit Kurashiki to see the Ohara Museum of Art, Japan's first museum of Western Art. Travelers can find works of art by Picasso, Pollock, and more on display here. Guests then travel to Hiroshima, a city wih a tragic history, where the Peace Memorial Park and the A-Bomb Museum can be found. Learn more about the history of the city and its bright future ahead during your time here. After, take a ferry to Miyajima, where the famous Itsukushima Shrine, or the "floating" torii gate, can be seen.

Head across the Shimanami Kaido, a bridge that connects the main island of Honshu to the smaller island of Shikoku. Once on Shikoku, visit Iya Valley and Oboke Gorge, where guests can admire the serene forests and ravines. Then visit Kotohira-gu Shrine, an important piece of history to both the Buddhist and Shinto religions. Before heading back to the main island of Honshu, visit the Shikoku Mura Village and Ritsurin Park in Takamatsu. The pleasant landscape and exhibits of traditional buildings offer a glimpse into the past. Head back to Osaka through Awaji Island, where guests will stop to visit the Miracle Planet Botanical Museum and the 100 Stepped Garden at Yumebutai. The stunning Botanical Museum consists of several different species of plants, while the 100 Stepped Garden holds exactly 100 square gardens decorated with flowers. Return to Osaka in the evening where the tour will come to an end.

This itinerary can be customized based on your budget and interests. Please feel free to CONTACT US to plan your dream trip to Japan.

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Tour Information

Please Note:

● The price is per person with minimum 2 people, based on twin/double or triple room occupancy.
● The itinerary can be customized based on your interests and budget, please contact us to plan your perfect vacation to Japan.

Deposit

We require US$200 deposit per person to hold the space at time of booking and the final payment is due 2 month prior to departure

What's included

• 4 nights Western style and 1 nights Japanese style accommodation
• Meet and greet upon arrival at Osaka Kansai Airport or Itami Airport
• Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
• Private transfers between destinations in Japan
• Comprehensive escorted with AJT professional English speaking tour guide

Meals
• Breakfast everyday
• 1 dinner

Admission fees and activities

All entry fees to sites, activities listed in the itinerary

What's NOT included

• International Airfares
• Meals that are not included in the itinerary
• Travel Insurance
• Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
• Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills

Additional Information

Transport
Travel by private van between destinations, baggage handling free.
Arrival Departure Airports
This tour starts and finishes in Osaka for arrivals and departures at Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) or Itami Airport (ITM).
Meal Requests
Vegetarian or special meals can be arranged.
Meet and Greet
Meet and greet and private airport transfers on arrival and departure included

Itinerary In Brief

Day1 Arrive at Osaka
Day2 Osaka - Himeji - Kurashiki
Day3 Kurashiki - Hiroshima
Day4 Hiroshima - Shimanami Kaido - Ilya Valley, Kotohira - Takamatsu
Day5 Takamatsu - Awaji Island - Osaka
Day6 Tour Ends

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Tour schedule and prices subject to change without notice

Day1

Welcome to Osaka!

Meet your private driver in the airport's arrival hall and travel to the hotel by private car.

Hotel Elsereine Osaka or similar class

Day2

Osaka - Himeji - Kurashiki

In the morning, we will leave our hotel in Osaka and travel to Himeji, where we will visit Himeji Castle. The castle is both a national treasure and a world heritage site, which is why it is considered by many to be Japan's greatest castle. Himeji Castle is also one of twelve original castles that have never been destroyed by fire, war, or natural disasters. We will also visit the nearby Kokoen Garden, where guests can stroll by ponds, waterfalls, and admire the serene landscape. After exploring the spectacular castle grounds, we will make our way to Kurashiki, where we will visit the Kurashiki Canal. Take a ride on a boat along the canal, which is surrounded by willow trees and old storehouses. Near the canal, we will also find Ohara Museum of Art, Japan's first museum of Western Art. You can find works of art by Picasso, Pollock, and more on display here. In the evening, we will enjoy dinner at our Japanese-style inn.

Breakfast / Dinner

Kurashiki Yuga Onsen Hotel Santoka or similar class

Day3

Kurashiki - Hiroshima

We will start our day by exploring Hiroshima, a city wih a tragic history, where we will visit the Peace Memorial Park and the A-Bomb Museum. The Memorial Peace Park area once served as the political and commericial heart of the city. The A-Bomb Museum located in the park was one of the only buildings left standing after the bomb. Learn more about the history of the city and its bright future ahead during your time here. We will then set out to Miyajima, where we will see the famous Itsukushima Shrine, the "floating" torii gate. During high tide, the water covers the bath to this torii gate, making the shrine look as if it's floating on the water. During low tide, guests are able to walk out to the famous torii gate.

Breakfast

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima or similar class

Day4

Hiroshima - Shimanami Kaido - Iya Valley, Kotohira - Takamatsu

Today, we will head across the Shimanami Kaido, a long toll road with beautiful views during the drive. This road also connects the main island of Honshu to the smaller island of Shikoku. We will make a stop at the Kirosan Observatory, where you can see stunning scernery and the Shimanami Kaido. As we travel to Iya Valley, we will stop by the Iya Kazurabashi, a beautiful vine bridge across the Iya Valley river. We will travel to Oboke Gorge, where we will enjoy a short boat ride along the Yoshino River, taking in the beautiful scenery of the ravine. After our boat journey, we will travel to Kotohira-gu Shrine, a Shinto Shrine dedicated to sailors. Both Buddhist and Shinto elements can be found at the shrine, as it was once considered a mixture of a Buddhist Temple and a Shinto Shrine.

Breakfast

JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu or similar class

Day5

Takamatsu - Awaji Island - Osaka

We will head to Takamatsu today to visit Shikoku Mura Village and Ritsurin Park, a landscape garden built by local feudal lords during the Edo Period. After we explore the stunning ponds, hills, and trees of the park, we will head to Awaji Island, where we will see the Miracle Planet Botanical Museum and the 100 Stepped Garden at Yumebutai. The stunning Botanical Museum is a large green house that consists of several different species of plants. We will then head to the 100 Stepped Garden, which consists of exactly 100 square gardens. This area provides for stunning photos and a beautiful sight. In the evening, we will head back to Osaka, where we will stay the night.

Breakfast

Hotel Elsereine Osaka or similar class

Day6

Tour Ends

After breakfast, our tour officially ends! The rest of your day is free for leisure until your transfer to Osaka Kansai Airport or Itami Airport for your flight.

Breakfast

Experiences

Accommodations

PLEASE NOTE: These are the hotels All Japan Tours generally uses on the touring styles and regions shown. There is no guarantee that you will stay in the lodgings listed on the website. We encourage you to check your travel documentation for confirmation of the exact accommodation you will be staying in.

Oboke Gorge

Kurashiki Canal

Shimanami Kaido

Himeji Castle

Destinations

Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaiso / Ilya Valley / Kotohira / Takamatsu / Awaji Isaland

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Airport Transfers	Airport transfers are NOT included unless otherwise specified	Airport transfers are included* (If no options are taken: hotels are not requested to be changed and passengers use the correct airports)	Airport transfers are included if arriving on the first day of the tour and returning on the last day of the tour	Private airport transfers are included if arriving on the first day of the tour and returning on the last day of the tour	Airport transfers are NOT included unless otherwise specified
Transfer between cities	Transfer between cities via private coach and Shinkansen (bullet train), depending on the itinerary			Transfer between cities via private coach and first class Shinkansen (bullet train), depending on the itinerary	Transfer between cities via Shinkansen (bullet train) or express train. Private minivans are also used occasionally where public transport is not available or practical
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Meals	Breakfast every morning, plus meals as indicated (vegetarian or special meals can be arranged)
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Ages	4 years old and above			6 years old and above
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Take in the beautiful scenery of the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions while visiting hidden- gems and historical sites.

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Additional Information

Itinerary In Brief

Day1

Welcome to Osaka!

Day2

Osaka - Himeji - Kurashiki

Breakfast / Dinner

Day3

Kurashiki - Hiroshima

Breakfast

Day4

Hiroshima - Shimanami Kaido - Iya Valley, Kotohira - Takamatsu

Breakfast

Day5

Takamatsu - Awaji Island - Osaka

Breakfast

Day6

Tour Ends

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