6 days tour

South Japan Express

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South Japan Express

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Accommodation

OSAKA : CANDEO OSAKA NAMBA or HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OSAKA CITY CENTRE - MIDOSUJI or HOTEL ANA CROWNE PLAZA OKAYAMA : MITSUI GARDEN OKAYAMA or GRAN VIA OKAYAMA or HILTON HIROSHIMA MATSUYAMA : ANA CROWNE PLAZA MATSUYAMA or KOBE MERIKEN PARK ORIENTAL HOTEL We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.

Insurance

Basic insurance is included on this tour. The policy comes into effect on arriving at the destination, at the start of the services with Europamundo and it expires when the circuit arranged by our company has ended.

Meals

breakfast buffet 3 Lunch included in: HIMEJI, MATSUYAMA, TAKAMATSU 1 Dinner Included in: HIROSHIMA

Transport

Includes arrival transfer

Others

Ticket admission: Castle, Engyo-ji Temple, Korakuen Gardens in Okayama , Itsukushima Temple , Peace Museum in Hiroshima , Dogo Onsen, Ishiteji Temple in Matsuyama , Shinto shrine , Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu , Naruto Brigde , Earthquake Memorial Museum

Guide

Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Others

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights not included.

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Itinerary of your trip South Japan Express

  • Day 1 Day 1: Osaka
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Osaka

      Arrival. Welcome to Japan! Transfer to the hotel and free time. You will receive information about the start of the circuit during the afternoon.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Osaka, Himeji, Korakuen Gardens, Okayama
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Osaka, Himeji, Korakuen Gardens, Okayama

      We leave for HIMEJI, where we will include entry to its immense complex that shows us the architecture of Japanese castles. Lunch included in a local restaurant. We go on to OKAYAMA, where we will visit Korakuen, one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan, with its lakes, waterfalls and traditional teahouses. Next, we head towards the Shinto shrine of Kibitsu-Jinja where the God Kibitsuhiko-no-Mikoto is venerated, which is the origin of the legend of Momotaro, symbol of Okayama Prefecture. We find a unique architecture with a corridor of 360 meters long. After the visit, free time in the city, active provincial capital of just over 700,000 inhabitants.Note: On some dates, we may be accommodated in FUKUYAMA or KURASHIKI. When this happens, the visit to Kibitsu-Jinja Temple will be cancelled. The visit to Kurashiki can be made on the same day in the afternoon.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Okayama, Kurashiki, Itsukushima, Hiroshima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Okayama, Kurashiki, Itsukushima, Hiroshima

      We leave for KURASHIKI, a city with a very well preserved historical centre. Time for a stroll in this charming place with its atmosphere from the past. We continue on our way to HIROSHIMA, a city sadly known for the atomic bomb that fell on it in 1945 and which levelled the city. We will stroll around the Peace Memorial, the Dome of the bomb and we will visit the impressive Museum of Peace. After the war we will seek peace by embarking on a ferry to the island โ€œwhere men and gods live togetherโ€, with the sanctuary of ITSUKUSHIMA dedicated to the guardian of the seas, built partially over the sea. Time to visit the temple, to stroll around its pretty centre and have lunch. Return to our hotel in Hiroshima. Dinner included.Note: The order of the visits in Hiroshima may vary without affecting their content.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Hiroshima, Matsuyama
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Hiroshima, Matsuyama

      Today we will take a ferry to Shikoku Island, on a pleasant crossing that lasts two hours and a half and see the many islands that make up Japan. In MATSUYAMA we will take the cable car up to its impressive castle. Afterwards, we will visit ISHITEJI, a beautiful Buddhist temple and a place of pilgrimage. Lunch included. In the late afternoon, we will visit DOGO ONSEN (admission included), a traditional Japanese bath facility built in the 19th century.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Matsuyama, Kotohira, Takamatsu, Naruto, Kobe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Matsuyama, Kotohira, Takamatsu, Naruto, Kobe

      We depart for KOTOHIRA, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the God of sailors and a place of pilgrimage. The shrine stands on Mount Zosu and is reached by climbing 785 steps. Afterwards in TAKAMATSU we will visit RITSURIN, one of the prettiest gardens in Japan. Lunch included. Then, in NARUTO, we cross an impressive bridge over the sea, stopping on the way to admire the construction and walk on its glass floor with the sea 45 metres below us. Our road is surrounded by beautiful scenery and then crosses long bridges between islands over the sea. Arrival in KOBE, accommodation.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Kobe, Osaka
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Kobe, Osaka

      In Kobe we visited the Earthquake Memorial Museum, a place to remind the tragic seism that devastated the city in 1995 and its perfect reconstruction. We go on to OSAKA, arrival at noon. Note: On some dates, the Earthquake Museum may be changed for the Sake Museum or a climb up Kobe Tower.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 3 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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