10D9N Okayama & Hiroshima Setouchi Discovery (Private)

Arrival at Kansai International Airport, meet the driver and proceed to the tour of the day. Visit Osaka Castle Park, a historic park surrounding Osaka Castle offering scenic views, and explore Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, Osaka’s most vibrant entertainment and shopping area.

Breakfast at the hotel, then proceed to the tour of the day. Visit Kitano Ijinkan (Old Foreign Residences), a charming district featuring preserved Western-style houses from the Meiji era. Explore Kobe Harbor, a modern waterfront area with beautiful seaside views and iconic city landmarks, and visit Himeji Castle, Japan’s best-preserved feudal castle and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Breakfast at the hotel, then proceed to the tour of the day. Visit Okayama Castle, a striking black castle also known as “Crow Castle”. Explore Korakuen Garden, one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, featuring ponds, bridges, and landscaped lawns. Walk through the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, a preserved canal area with white-walled warehouses, boutique shops, cafés, and enjoy a seasonal fruit picking experience (such as grapes or strawberries) in the Okayama or Kurashiki area.

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Breakfast at the hotel, then proceed to the tour of the day. Visit Onomichi Old Town, a nostalgic seaside town known for narrow lanes and traditional houses. Take the ropeway to Senkoji Temple, a hillside temple offering panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea, and wander through Cat Alley, a charming alley decorated with cat-themed art. Visit the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site symbolizing peace, and Peace Memorial Park, dedicated to promoting world peace and honoring atomic bomb victims.

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Breakfast at the hotel, then proceed to the tour of the day. Take a ferry ride to Miyajima Island, a sacred island known for its natural beauty and traditional atmosphere. Visit Itsukushima Shrine, famous for its iconic torii gate appearing to float on water during high tide, and stroll through Miyajima Town. In the afternoon, walk across the historic Kintaikyo Bridge, a five-arched wooden bridge, and take the ropeway to Iwakuni Castle, a hilltop castle offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains.

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Breakfast at the hotel, then proceed to the tour of the day. Enjoy a scenic ferry crossing experience with your vehicle from Iwakuni to Yanagii and Matsuyama (about 1-2 hours ride). Visit Dogo Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest hot spring baths, and take the ropeway to Matsuyama Castle, a well-preserved hilltop castle with sweeping city views.

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Breakfast at the hotel, then proceed to the tour of the day. Climb the stone steps to Kompira Shrine, a famous Shinto shrine dedicated to seafarers. Enjoy a hands-on experience making Sanuki-style udon noodles, and explore Ritsurin Garden, a beautifully landscaped Japanese garden with ponds and traditional bridges.

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Breakfast at the hotel, then proceed to the tour of the day. Take a sightseeing boat to observe the powerful Naruto whirlpools caused by tidal currents, and visit the Otsuka Museum of Art, featuring full-scale reproductions of world-famous Western artworks.

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Breakfast at the hotel, then proceed to the tour of the day. Travel across Awaji Island via scenic bridge routes. Visit Uzu no Oka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Park, featuring an observation terrace with panoramic sea views, and Awaji Hanasajiki Flower Park, with seasonal flower fields overlooking the ocean.

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Breakfast at the hotel, free at your own leisure until transfer to the airport for your flight departure.

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