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Kanazawa is a beautiful ancient city in Hokuriku. As it was not bombed during the World War II, there remain many beautiful buildings and valuable cultural assets in the city. On this tour, we will make a day trip from Osaka to Kanazawa to visit Higashi Chayagai Streets, Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden, Omicho Market and more.
FROM$421/ per group
Kyoto Must-see Gardens of the Temples
yoto was the ancient capital of Japan from 794 over one thousand years.
I would like to introduce you Tenryuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, Daitokuji Temple.
In the Tenryuji and Kinkakuji Temples there are stroll-type gardens while in other temples there are dry landscape gardens.
FROM$298/ per group
Nikko One day Tour of Enormous nature and Temple from Tokyo
Nikko area is one of the greatest tour spots in Japan where you can see magnificent theme park created by nature.
In parallel, it is also the theme park of Edo era (1603~1867). This tour introduces several tour spots as Chuzenji lake, Kegon fall from nature theme park and Nikko Toshogu shrine as UNESCO world cultural heritage build in Edo era (1603 – 1867).
FROM$407/ per group
Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking with Breakfast Atop
Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking with Breakfast Atop, has been one of the highlights of a tourist trip to Bali. Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking is one of our most popular tours, especially for adventure activities in Bali. one of the holiest mountains in Bali, Mount Batur offers incredible views, Sunrise exploding into the skyline, the beauty of the caldera and Lake Batur, making this tourist destination more and more crowded with tourists, the journey will start at 02:00AM (hotel pick up).
FROM$120/ per group
NARUTO WHIRLPOOL and OTSUKA MUSEUM of ART
I guarantee you enjoy the nature and artworks.
Naruto whirlpool is one of the three major whirlpools in the world.
Please take a look at my blog "NARUTO WHIRLPOOL with VIDEO"
In Otsuka Museum of Art, you can see ceramic reproductions of famous artworks.
The most magnificent one is Sistine Hall in Vatican with "The Last Judgement" by Michelangelo.
All the paintings are reproduced porcelain panel paintings in the original size and space.
Don't miss it!
FROM$298/ per group
Kyoto Day Trip Tour from Tokyo (Case3)
This tour includes central area of Kyoto such as Imperial Palace,
Nijo castle and Gion street,
where you can enjoy traditional Palace, historical castle and traditional town atmosphere.
FROM$351/ per group
Mt. Koya and Women's Pilgrimage Route
Buddhism sacred mountain Mt. Koya was forbidden to women until the 19th century. Women were not allowed to enter the sacred place. Even so, women headed for Mt. Koya, walked the pilgrimage route, and finally walked the Women's Pilgrimage Routes to come closer. On this tour, we will walk a part the Women’s Pilgrimage Routes that still remain there, followed by visits to the Danjo Garan Temple Complex, Honzan Headquarters and the Inner Sanctuary Okunoin.
FROM$316/ per group
The Visit to the Memorial Spots in Summer War of Osaka
I would like to introduce to you the temple town in the south of Osaka. The town is mixed with old-fashioned and modern Osaka.
I take you to the the memorial spots in the summer war of Osaka between Toyotomi and Tokugawa during Warry States Period.
FROM$298/ per group
Kyoto Day Trip Tour from Tokyo (Case2)
This tour includes mainly eastern area of Kyoto such as Kiyomizu temple,
Ninenzaka-slope with watching Five stories pagoda of Hokanji temple, Ginkakuji temple, and south area as Fushimiinari shrine.
FROM$351/ per group
Walking Tour around Kyoto Station
Please watch a video. From the first 30 seconds to 60 seconds you see the view from the top of Kytoto Station, and for 2 minutes from 3 minutes 40 seconds you can enjoy beautifully changing colors of autumn leaves at Shosei-en Garden, and for the last one minute you can see the view from the observatory of Kyoto Tower.
I would like to introduce you the area around Kyoto Station.
I can show you Fushimi inari Shrine, Toji Temple.
FROM$298/ per group
Ginkakuji, Philosopher's Path, Eikando and Nanzenji Temple
I would like to take you to Ginkakuji, Plilosopher's Path, Eikando, and Nanzenji Temple.
The another name for Ginkakuji is "Temple of Silver Pavilion" whlle that for Kinkakuji is called "Temple of Golden Pavilion." It is said that the Temple expresses "wabi sabi" or simple athetic values. The temple has a stroll-type pond garden, so you can enjoy a beautiful view from any angle. The steps are covered with moss on both sides.
FROM$298/ per group
Matsumoto Golden Tour
I would like to guide you Matsumoto called little Kyoto. The typical scenic spots as the castle town of Matsumoto are the spectacular Matsumoto Castle, the Former Kaichi School, Timepiece Museum, Nawate dori shopping avenue with an old-style atomosphere, and Matsumoto City Museum of Art.
FROM$372/ per group
Kyoto Higashiyama (Kiyomizu, Kodaiji, Gion, Kenninji)
I would like to introduce you Higashiyama, the east area of Kyoto.
I will take you to Kiyomizu Temple, Sannenzaka slope, Koshindo, Kodaiji Temple, Yasaka Shrine and Gion area.
Lastly we visit Kenninji Tenple. It s the first Zen temple in Kyoto. The temple possesses many important work of art including the ceiling painting "Soryuzu", or "twin dragons", and a ceramic replica of the famous "Wind and Thunder Gods."
FROM$298/ per group
Takayama (Little Kyoto)
Takayama is called a little Kyoto. It is situated in a narrow and flat land surrounded by high mountains. Developed after a Kyoto-style town-planning scheme under the administration of Lord Takayama in 1600s, the town is divided into three areas such as Samurai houses, Buddhist Temples and merchants' quarters.
I would like to take you to Takayama Jinya, Kami-sannomachi avenue, and Yatai Floats Museum.
Your eEntrance fee is about 1,300JPY /person.
FROM$232/ per group
Machu Picchu of the East: The Ruins of Takeda Castle
The ruins of Takeda Castle is called the "Castle in the Sky" of "Machu Picchu of the East." They are truly appropriate names because the image of it floating above a sea of clouds, and gleaming in the light of the early morning sun in autumn is extremely beautiful. It's beyond description. The "Castle in the Sky" can be seen from Ritsuun-Kyo on the opposite side of the ruins of the Castle.
If you're lucky, you may see the castle floating in a sea of clouds from Ritsuun-Kyo in autumn.
FROM$376/ per group
Enjoy Osaka Aqua Metropolis and Modern Architectures
I would like to take you to the 2.6 km long Tenjinbashisuji shopping street. It's the longest shopping street in Japan. I recommend you visit the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living at Tenjinbashisuji sixth street. You can see the reproductions of long houses facing the street, goods for sale, and general household items.
The Osaka branch office of the Bank of Japan that was built in 1903 and the Osaka City Hall that was built in 1986 are located near Yodoyabashi (bridge).
FROM$225/ per group
Tokyo Golden Tour
I would like to take you to Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Sky Tree, Imperial Palace and Ginza.
Sensoji temple is Tokyo's oldest and largest one with a history dating back to 628. Kaminarimon, or "Thunder Gate," the outer gate of the temple is very famous as a landmark of Asakusa for its huge red lantern. It's colorful Nakamise, shopping arcade associated with Edo Period, is a pededtrian lane leading to the temple and lined with traditional shops and souvenir stands.
FROM$298/ per group
Tottori Flower Tour
I would like to take you to two beautidul flower parks. You can enjoy tropical and subtropical plants such as Cuban royal palm, tropical orchids, hibiscus, and lilies at Tottori Hanakairo Flower Parks. And at Yuushien Park, you walk around Yuushien park and watch beautiful peonies at the Peony's house and dry landscape garden. Probably you'll be amazed by well-maintained pine trees.
FROM$277/ per group
Matsuyama Golden Tour
I'd like to show you Matsuyama city; Mastuyama Castle, Dogo onsen (one of the oldest hot springs in Japan). And I take you to Uchiko (a little Kyoto).
FROM$298/ per group
Nara Palace site, Yakushi-ji, Toshodai-ji
Nara was the Imperial capital of Japan between 710 and 784. The city has many places of historical and artistic interest including the Nara Palace site, or the Heijyokyu remains, Yakushi-ji Temple, Toshodai-ji Temple and Saidai-ji Temple.
FROM$239/ per group
Osaka high-rise Buiding (Umeda Sky Building, Abeno Harulas)
I would like to introduce to you the northern area of Osaka, including the Umeda Sky Building, Osaka Station City, Grand Front Osaka, and Abeno Harkas in the south area.
FROM$298/ per group
Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, the Largest Burial Mounds in Japan
The Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine was founded in 211 and is dedicated to the sea gods which are the Sumiyoshi Sanjin (Sumiyoshi three gods) and the Empress Jingu.
It's the headquarters of the approximately 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide.
About 2.35 million people visited the shrine during the first three days of the New Year in 2013.
Then we'll move to Sakai-higashi Station by train. You can see a panoramic view of Osaka city including Abeno Harukas.
FROM$298/ per group
Ise Jingu Prestigious Shrine
se Jingu in western Japan is the most venerated Shinto sanctuary of great spiritual and historical significance. It attracts more than 8 million worshippers every year. This sacred shrine consists of 125 shrine centering on the two main sanctuaries: naiku, or inner shrine, and Geku, or outer shrine. Inner shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu Omikakmi, the supreme goddess shining like the sun, who is the ancestral deity of the Japanese Imperial family.
FROM$298/ per group
Hokuriku Golden Tour
Hokuriku district faces the Sea of Japan including three Prefectures; Fukui, Ishikawa and Toyama. We visit Tojinbo, Eiheiji and Natadera Temples.
・Tojinbo is one of the three most popular columnar joints in the world.
・Eiheiji literally means "The Temple of Eternal Peace."
・Natadere is famous for large rocks.
・Echizen Soba-no-sato. You have one of the most delicious soba noodles.
FROM$295/ per group