[Japanese Cherry Blossom Season Exclusive] One-day tour to Miho Art Museum and Mitsuiji Temple for night cherry blossom viewing｜Departing from Shinsaibashi, Osaka

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-Project introduction-

• Departure date: March 25 to April 15, 2025 (cherry blossom viewing special, group of 4 people, departure every day)
• Meeting time and location:
  - 11:30 Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area)
  - 12:50 Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, sightseeing bus parking lot in front of the station
• Number of people traveling: 4 people

*The meeting time will be notified to guests via email/WeChat (if applicable) 1 day before departure at 8-10pm. It is recommended to wait at the meeting location 10 minutes before departure.

＊When traveling with a small number of people, a driver will be arranged to provide full travel services. There will be no additional group leader or tour guide. Please note that

- Introduction to attractions -

Meixiu Art Museum (please pay for your own admission fee)

• The Meixiu Art Museum was designed by the famous architect Mr. I.M. Pei, and was conceived with the concept of "Peach Blossom Spring". It is far away from the city. The most special thing is that 80% of the building is buried in the mountains. In summer, the trees are green, the mountain roads are long, and in winter it snows heavily. If the museum is closed, the museum will simply be closed. The collection includes artworks from ancient civilizations such as Japan, China, South Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The process of visiting Meixiu Art Museum is like a journey of discovery of paradise, with twists and turns, but the beautiful scenery is moving everywhere. "Walking along the stream, forgetting the distance of the road, I suddenly came across a peach blossom forest, hundreds of steps across the bank. There were no trees in the middle, the grass was delicious, and the fallen flowers were colorful. It was very strange for fishermen." Dozens of steps, suddenly enlightenment”, forming a place where art, nature and architecture resonate with each other. LV once moved its “2018 Early Spring Vacation Series Conference” here.
  
• The most beautiful cherry blossom tunnel during the cherry blossom season - every spring, the weeping cherry blossoms around the Meixiu Art Museum bloom, covering this secret art palace with a dreamy pink and white gauze. Walking forward in the tunnel, you will see endless large and beautiful cherry blossoms at the end, which seem to dye the inner wall of the tunnel into a romantic pink. The long tunnel and the tunnel entrance are intertwined with the cherry blossoms, presenting a beautiful dream. picture. At the other end of the tunnel is the Meixiu Museum.
  
• Reference ticket fees: 1,300 yen/adults, 1,000 yen/high school students and college students, free/elementary and junior high school students
  

＊Mixiu Art Museum will be closed on March 31, April 7, and April 14. During the period, you will go to: Omi Hachiman-Hachimanbori

Omi Hachiman-Hachimanbori

• Located in Omi Hachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, Hachimanbori is an artificial waterway built in the Edo period. It is known as the Furusato of Omi merchants and is an important historical and cultural heritage of Japan. During the cherry blossom season, Hachimanbori transforms into a dreamy spring water town, becoming one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in the Kansai region.
  

Mitsuiji Temple-Tiandaiji Temple main mountain (please pay for your own admission fee)

• When visiting Nara, the first thing you should pray for is Japan's largest gold and bronze statue "Rosena Buddha", commonly known as "Nara Great Buddha". As the saying goes, the history of the Great Buddha can also be called the history of Nara. The Todaiji Daibutsu Hall in the north of Nara Park is the home of the Nara Giant Buddha. In addition to the Big Buddha, Todaiji Temple also has other Buddhist temples and is the center of the scenic spot. The height of the Buddha is about 15 meters. When you face the Buddha, you will feel its majesty far beyond the numbers, and you will be amazed by its overwhelming presence.
  (Admission fee: Daitenden, Hokke-do, Senju-do, Todaiji Temple Museum, 800 yen, elementary school students 400 yen)

Lake Biwa drainage

• Lake Biwa No.1 Canal is one of the oldest canals in Japan. It was built in the Taisho era and has a total length of about 2.7 kilometers. Known as the "King of Water Conservancy," it was designed to bring water from Lake Biwa into Kyoto for drinking and irrigation purposes. Completed in 1912, the project played an important role in regulating the water level of Lake Biwa, preventing flooding, and providing water sources for surrounding farmland.
  
• When spring comes, the cherry blossoms along the first canal of Lake Biwa bloom, forming a spectacular flower path. Cherry blossom trees line both sides of the waterway, and their white and pink flowers sway in the spring breeze, like a dreamy sea of ​​flowers. The cherry blossoms here complement the water, and the reflections of the cherry blossoms float in the water, adding endless charm. Visitors can stroll along the trails beside the canal and quietly enjoy the perfect integration of cherry blossoms and water.
  

Shinsaibashi

• The most famous shopping street in Osaka is home to large department stores, chain drugstores, old brand stores and small shops. Products of all grades and styles are available, and Hello Kitty and Disney stores are also located here. This is also a gathering place for drugstores that girls like, and you can buy cosmetics and skin care products at will. Most stores are equipped with Chinese shopping guides and support UnionPay card payment, so you can enjoy shopping easily.

Dotonbori

• Synonymous with Osaka’s cuisine, this street never has a rest, whether it’s day or night. As the birthplace of Osaka people's so-called "eating and eating" food culture, Dotonbori has many delicious snacks such as octopus balls, okonomiyaki, Jinlong ramen, etc., as well as traditional Japanese izakayas and various Internet celebrity restaurants, such as the popular The popular Kani Doraku among Chinese people.

－Travel Instructions－

1. It is not recommended to carry luggage on a one-day tour. If you need to carry luggage, please make a note when registering.
   
2. Please be sure to gather at the designated pick-up location at the designated time and do not be late. This product cannot be refunded, changed, transferred to other flights, or participated in midway. If you are unable to participate in this trip due to your own reasons, you will be responsible for the corresponding losses.
3. During the group itinerary, you are not allowed to leave the group in advance or leave the group midway. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished part will be deemed to have been abandoned by you, and no fees will be refunded. Any accidents that may occur after the tourists leave the group or leave the group are required. Take your own responsibility.
4. During peak tourist seasons or other special circumstances, the departure time of the trip may be advanced or slightly delayed (the specific departure time is subject to the tour guide's notification), so please be prepared in advance.
5. The transportation, sightseeing and stay time involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation on the day. In the event of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather conditions, etc.), without reducing the number of attractions in the itinerary, the tour guide may reasonably adjust the order of attractions in the itinerary based on the actual situation and with the consent of the guest.
6. This itinerary does not include meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Some restaurants are not allowed to bring outside food into the restaurant or they only occupy a seat without ordering food.
7. Please respect local cultural customs when traveling.
8. This product may be adjusted according to weather and other factors. For your safety, the staff has the right to ask guests to suspend outdoor activities and communicate with you to make other arrangements. The actual conditions of the day shall prevail.
9. In the event of severe weather or other force majeure factors, the park may delay or change the execution time of amusement facilities or program performance times without prior notice, and may even cancel some project operations and performances.
10. The quality of the flowering period is mainly affected by weather conditions. If the best viewing period is not reached, the tour will be dispatched according to the normal schedule. Tourists who are concerned about this please choose carefully when placing an order.
11. This product does not include meals, please take care of it yourself.
12. During the travel itinerary, there are shopping malls and other shopping places in certain scenic spots, restaurants, rest areas and other areas. The above-mentioned places are not designated shopping places arranged by travel agencies. Please consume rationally according to your own needs and ask for necessary receipts. If a consumer dispute occurs, you must bear the relevant responsibilities and obligations yourself.
13. There may be privately operated entertainment and consumption venues in the destination. Most of these venues do not have legal business qualifications and pose various hidden dangers. For your safety and health, please consider consumption carefully.

－Things to note during the itinerary－

• Due to the unpredictability of traffic conditions, weather, festivals or crowds on the day, the arrival time of each itinerary may change. According to Japanese law, the maximum working time for drivers is 10 hours. In order to ensure the safety of the driver and the stability of driving, the itinerary may be adjusted according to actual conditions, including reducing the time spent visiting attractions or canceling certain attractions. We sincerely hope that all passengers can understand and support the adjustments we have made while ensuring safety.
• In the event of the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, we deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause you. Please understand our position, we will not be able to provide refund services for this reason. This decision was made out of responsibility for the safety of drivers and passengers, and to ensure the smooth running of the entire team.
• Other force majeure factors may include but are not limited to:
  - Natural disasters: Natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, typhoons, etc. may affect the itinerary.
  - Traffic accidents: Road traffic accidents, traffic jams, etc. may cause travel delays.
  - Weather conditions: Severe weather conditions, such as heavy snow, heavy rain, fog, etc., may affect transportation and itinerary arrangements.
  - Government regulations: Emergency regulations, traffic controls, etc. issued by the government may cause changes to the itinerary.
  - Health emergencies: Sudden health problems of passengers or team members may require first aid and emergency treatment, resulting in changes to the itinerary.
  - Social events: such as strikes, protests, social unrest, etc. may have unpredictable impacts on transportation and itineraries.
  - Mechanical failure: Mechanical failure of a means of transportation (such as a vehicle) may cause travel delays.