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Kurashiki and Okayama (Korakuen Gareden & Castle) from Osaka
Joined 2019
We will visit Kurashiki and Okayama on this tour. Kurashiki is very well known for its beautiful Bikan Historical Quarters where the canal-side townscape has been preserved since the 17th century, and Okayama is very well known for Korakuen Garden which is one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan, and Okayama Castle, which is called Crow Castle from its black painted walls.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Osaka
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Kurashiki had been governed by the national government as a business center after the 17th century, and the Bikan Historical Quarter, which has been designated as an Important Traditional Building Preservation District, is lined with houses and warehouses with white walls and the townscape of the past is well preserved. In addition, the Ohara Museum of Art, the first Western art museum in Japan built in 1930, and Kurashiki Ivy Square, a tourist facility renovated from a former spinning factory, are also well known.
Korakuen Garden
Korakuen is a Japanese garden (daimyo lord garden) and is one of the three famous gardens in Japan. Build by the lord of Okayama in the 17th century, this garden represents the rich culture of those days and is designates as a special place of scenic beauty. It is a pond strolling garden centered on a building where the feudal lord entertained guests, and borrows Okayama Castle as a view.
Okayama Castle
The outer walls of the castle tower of Okayama Castle are covered with black-painted clapboard, which is also known as Crow Castle. In addition, according to excavations, gold leaf tiles from the 16th century have been excavated, and it is thought that gold leaf tiles were used throughout the main buildings in the castle at the time of construction, and it is also called Golden Crow Castle. The castle tower, which was built in the 16th century, was destroyed by fire in the air raids of World War II, and the one that exists today was rebuilt after the war.
End of the tour
Back in Osaka.
Ending Point
At your hotel in Osaka
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guiding fee
transportation fee(you and guide); approx. JPY15,000 per person, lunch, entrance fee and insurance
Tour Important Information
Tours are NOT covered by insurance.
Transportation fare (JR tickets); JPY 15,000 round trip per person plus guide, entrance fee; JPY 700 per person and lunch for guests and guide are NOT included. Ask for details.
Direct payment will be occurred in CASH on the spot on the day of the tour.
IF YOU ARE GOING TO USE "JR PASS", PLEASE INFORM ME BEFORE BOOKIG.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2019
About Tour Guide Hiroyuki T.
Hi!
I had been working for Wakayama Prefectural Government for 38 years, mainly in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations. I am a national certificated English guide and I have a lot of knowledge and experience in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations.
I am very good at cultural heritages.
And Koyasan and Kumano in Wakayama Prefecture are inscribed in the World Heritage List as parts of “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". I was a project manager of "the Koyasan and Kumano World Heritage Inscription Project” at Wakayama Prefectural Government. I know inside and out of Koyasan, Kumano, Wakayama and other places in the Kansai area.
I have a lot of experience of guiding as I was also in charge of international relations for a long time at the government.
I will be able to provide interpretive guiding service for you around Koyasan, Wakayama, Osaka and other places in the Kansai area as I am a cultural heritage management and international relations professional.
I am sure you will be able to get deeper understandings on Japanese culture and that your trip with me will be memorable one.
Reviews
“Osaka with historic background”
Our group of four enjoyed the walking tour led by Hiro, who was an excellent resource for the places we visited in Osaka, namely the Osaka Castle and the Shitenno-Ji Temple. We especially appreciated his pausing at each site to give us historic information and background. Hiro was very knowledgeable and efficient, especially in his pre-excursion communication to us, giving us assurance that we would enjoy the day. Perhaps the best comment I could make occurred after he answered one of our emails by stating.: “Just come, I will take care of everything”
Hiroyuki T.
(132 reviews)Thank you very much for kind words. It was very nice spending time with you in Osaka. It was not a long tour but it was very comfortable to have a conversation with you. You showed a lot of interest to Japanese history and culture, I am very happy to know that you liked my "history lessons". Please take good care of yourself and stay health. Best wishes, Hiro
“Second great day with Hiro”
Hiro guided us for two days in a row and just like the first day his itinerary and insight was excellent and informative. Thanks Hiro
Hiroyuki T.
(132 reviews)It was a beautiful day Just like the first day. We had a wonderful time just like the first day. I enjoyed the tour myself. There are a lot more to see and to experience in this area. Come back to Japan again to visit another beautiful place. Hiro
Bill R.
Cultural Properties in Ancient Capital of Kyoto- from Osaka
“Great day provided by Hiro”
We had the pleasure of being guided around Kyoto by Hiro. It was a most informative and enjoyable day. Hiro had setup a full day of things to see and provided great background information and insight to the various sights. Great day. Bill
Hiroyuki T.
(132 reviews)Bill san, Thank you very much for your kind message. I am glad to know that you liked my tour very much. I had a wonderful day myself with you. How is your brother-in-law? Is he okay? Say hello to him. Please come back to Japan again with him. Hiro
