Two-day tour of Kagawa, Shikoku, Japan｜Kotohiragu Shrine & Naruto tide-watching boat & Sanuki udon making experience & Kurashiki beauty & Himeji Castle & Ritsurin Park & Kobe Mita Outlet Hot Spring Shopping Two-day tour｜Depart from Osaka
- Go to Kotohira-gu Shrine, a must-visit for Japanese people
- Make and enjoy the world-famous chewy Sanuki udon noodles
- Take a ride on the Naruto Whirlpool Watching Boat and see the world's three largest whirlpools up close
- Strolling through the white-walled streets that exude history and art - Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
- Enjoy the majestic white egrets dancing in the air - Himeji Castle, a World Cultural Heritage and National Treasure
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Accommodation type | Hotel |
| Room type | Double room |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Temples & shrines, Historic site tour |
| Transport | Sightseeing cruise, Bus tour |
| Cruise type | Sightseeing boat |
Product Info
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- Itinerary Information -
Meeting time: 07:50
Departure time: 08:00
Meeting point: In front of Kani Doraku Higashi branch * Close to Nihonbashi
Duration: 2 days
Return information: Expected to arrive at the original meeting point (in front of Kani Doraku Higashi store) around 19:00-20:00
Kotohira-gu Shrine - This is a shrine with deep religious beliefs in Japan. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times, but it has been popular among the common people since the Edo period. Visiting Ise Jingu Shrine and Kotohira-gu Shrine is a lifelong dream for the common people. To reach Kotohira-gu Shrine, you must first climb 365 stone steps to reach the shrine gate, or you can take the "stone step dragon" transportation that only appears in costume dramas at your own expense, and you can also easily reach the shrine gate.
On both sides of the stairs leading to Kotohira-gu Shrine, there are various souvenir shops, Sanuki udon noodles and inns. Walking and strolling makes the climb up the stairs not boring at all! From the shrine gate, you need to walk another 785 steps to reach the main shrine. The main shrine of Kotohira-gu Shrine enshrines "Omononushi" and "Emperor Sutoku". Omononushi dominates navigation, agriculture, fisheries, transportation, medicine, and production.
In ancient times, when transportation was extremely inconvenient, countless civilians traveled thousands of miles to fulfill their lifelong wish. Those who were unable to go to the shrine would entrust their dogs to relatives and friends who were going to the shrine, and let the dogs worship on their behalf. Therefore, the famous "Konpira Dog Statue" can still be seen here. This kind of "proxy worship" was often heard in ancient times and is quite interesting.
The world's three largest whirlpools - Naruto Whirlpool Tide Watching Boat - The Naruto Strait between Awaji Island and Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture is a place where the ocean currents are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. At high tide, a large amount of seawater flows from all directions through the narrow Kii Channel into the Naruto Strait, forming a whirlpool with a sea level drop of up to 1.3 meters. This phenomenon occurs in the Messina Strait in Italy, the Seymore Strait in the United States, and the Naruto Strait in Japan, and is known as the "world's three largest whirlpools." Board the Naruto Whirlpool Tide Watching Boat to see this natural wonder up close.
World Cultural Heritage～National Treasure・Himeji Castle
The national treasure Himeji Castle is the first place in Japan to be registered as a World Cultural Heritage. Because of its beautiful and majestic appearance like a white egret with wings spread, it is also called "White Egret Castle". Himeji Castle was built in 1333 AD. It was built by the local noble Akamatsu Norimura, and then gradually expanded by Hashiba (Toyotomi) Hideyoshi and Ikeda Terumasa until it became what it is today. Over the past four hundred years, Himeji Castle has not only experienced the civil war in the late shogunate, the "castle abolition order" in the Meiji era, and the bombing of the US military during World War II, but it has miraculously survived the crisis of destruction three times, so it is also called "the castle without war". It is ranked as one of the three famous castles in Japan along with Nagoya Castle and Kumamoto Castle. There are about 1,000 Somei Yoshino cherry trees planted in Horiuchi. When the spring cherry blossoms bloom, the romantic pink cherry blossoms and the majestic castle echo each other into a beautiful scenery, and it has been selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots. (★Expected flowering period: late March to mid-April).
The white-walled streets that exude history and art - Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter in Okayama Prefecture features Japanese nostalgic styles such as white-walled kura-yashiki, sea cucumber walls, and willow trees along the Kurashiki River. The buildings in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter were built under the influence of both Japan and the West during the Edo period, retaining a strong historical color and a new-old charm; the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is surrounded by fashionable restaurants, cafes, and shops that have been renovated from traditional buildings. It is also the production center of Japanese indigo dyes and the birthplace of Japanese denim, where you can buy a variety of denim and canvas textiles and handicrafts.
Ritsurin Garden - The most famous garden in Shikoku, Japan, it is known as a "one step, one view" and is divided into two gardens, the south garden is a strolling garden, and the north garden is a modern quasi-Western-style garden. The total area is about 75 hectares. Ritsurin Park is set against the backdrop of the verdant Shiyun Mountain. It is composed of 6 pools, 13 rockeries and more than 10 pavilions that are cleverly laid out. The scenery is different everywhere and presents different styles in each season. The entire garden is beautiful and can be compared with the three famous gardens. It has been famous since the Edo period in Japan.
Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets - Designed with the image of Pasadena, a high-end residential area outside Los Angeles in mind, Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets is home to approximately 210 well-known international brands from home and abroad. Famous brand stores are lined up in a large area, making it a great choice for shopping away from the crowds of Osaka.
Purchase Notice
【Notes】
Group or individual package tours are subject to the Domestic Travel Standardized Contract issued by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications of the Republic of China. When you complete your reservation, it means that you agree and accept the provisions of the Foreign Travel Standardized Contract .
Reminders
A minimum of 20 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 14 day(s) before the departure date
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Infants under 1 year old who do not occupy a seat or bed can join for free. One adult can only bring one infant who does not occupy a seat or bed. If you are traveling with an infant, please inform us in the "Remarks" column when placing a reservation.
Please confirm the tour number on site and meet in front of Kani Doraku Higashi branch (near the Nihonbashi side).
The room types are mainly provided by the hotel and cannot be specified.
If you have special requests such as smoking/non-smoking rooms or allergy requests, please make a note in advance. We will arrange it based on the hotel's needs and we are sorry that we cannot make specific requests.
The scheduled tour route may be changed or cancelled due to traffic conditions or congestion on the day.
If the weather or traffic conditions make it impossible to visit the attractions, the tour leader has the right to change or cancel part of the itinerary at any time for the sake of overall safety. Participants cannot request a refund or fee reduction for this reason.
Due to road conditions and other factors, the tour may adjust the duration of your visit or cancel some attractions. The return arrival time may also be significantly delayed. Please avoid arranging activities in the evening on that day. Please be aware of this.
If you leave the group midway, it will be deemed as giving up the trip automatically and you will not be able to ask for any refund. If this causes personal or property damage, you will be responsible for the consequences.
During free activities, please pay attention to the safety of your person and property. If you fail to heed the advice and an accident or loss occurs, you will be responsible for it yourself.
The hot spring hotel does not provide bath towels separately. Please bring the bath towels prepared in the room to use in the bathing area.
The opening hours of the hotel's hot spring facilities are subject to the hotel's official announcement.
Please arrive at the meeting point in advance and wait. The bus will depart on time. No refunds or rescheduling will be given if you are late. Please be advised.
Due to limited space in the luggage storage box, each person is only allowed to bring one large suitcase on board. If you wish to bring large luggage on board, please inform us in the remarks column. Thank you for your cooperation.
Vehicle type: Cars are assigned based on the number of people. When traveling with a small number of people, a driver and accompanying personnel will be arranged to provide full-time travel services. No additional tour guide will be assigned. After arriving at the scenic spot, you can visit freely. Please note.
Meals cannot be customized. If you have vegetarian requirements, please inform us in the remarks column when ordering.
After the trip has started, if the trip is terminated due to force majeure such as weather conditions or natural disasters, the unfulfilled itinerary will be refunded according to the actual expenses incurred. However, additional expenses such as return transportation costs or local accommodation costs must be borne by the passenger.
Passengers under the age of 18 cannot participate alone and must be accompanied by a passenger over the age of 18.
The entire hotel is non-smoking. If you need to smoke, please go to the designated smoking area of the hotel. If the hotel does not have a smoking area, smoking is prohibited both inside and outside the hotel. If you smoke in a non-designated smoking area, you must pay the cleaning fee specified by the hotel. If the smoke alarm sounds, the hotel may call the police. The repair costs and responsibilities must be borne by the guests. Please be aware of this.
The flower viewing period or maple viewing period may be slightly delayed due to weather conditions. Once the tour is completed, it will not be affected by the flowering/maple viewing conditions and will proceed as usual. Please be advised.
Please note that weather conditions may affect the best viewing period for flowers or red leaves. The tour will not be cancelled or refunded due to this.
If the Naruto Whirlpool Tide Viewing Boat Service is closed or the facility is temporarily suspended due to force majeure such as weather, we will go to the Onaruto Bridge Whirlpool Science Museum and make a partial refund.
The Naruto Whirlpool Tide Viewing Cruise is a natural phenomenon. Whether you can see the whirlpool depends on the weather. If you cannot see the whirlpool on the day of the cruise, you will still board the Naruto Whirlpool Tide Viewing Cruise as scheduled and no refund will be made. Please understand.
You can choose to leave the group at Kobe-Mida Premium Outlets. If you wish to leave the group, please inform the tour leader in advance and sign the departure consent form provided by the tour leader before you can leave the group.
Sanuki Udon Making Experience, the making experience and Udon dining sessions are subject to the arrangement of the facilities. Please note that you may need to have lunch first and then the experience.
The bus seats and restaurant seats used during the experience may be shared with other passengers in the same group, depending on the tour leader and facility arrangements on the day.
According to Japanese customs, people with tattoos are not allowed to enter the hot spring facilities. Please understand.
Cancellation Policy
- For cancellations made at least 41 day(s) prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 5% will apply
- For cancellations made 31 to 40 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 10% will apply
- For cancellations made 21 to 30 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations made 2 to 20 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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