- Private airport transfers
- 2 x 14 Day Japan Rail Passes (Green)
- JPY1,500 Pasmo Card for use on the non JR trains
- Private half day guided tour of Tokyo
- Day Tour of Kyoto by private vehicle with a driver guide
- Private taxi tour of Shirakawago
- 6 nights at the Sakura Prince Hotel in Tokyo
- 2 nights at the Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa
- 2 nights at the Takayama Green Hotel (Orinkaku rooms)
- 2 nights at the Hotel Nikko Kanazawa (Luxe floor)
- 3 nights at the Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
- 2 nights at the Hotel Ofutei in Tomonoura inc. dinner and breakfast daily
- 5 nights at The Thousand Kyoto
- 2 nights at the Fufu Hotel Nikko
- 3 nights at the Westin Sendai
- 2 nights at the Hoshino Resort KAI Tsugaru in Hirosaki inc. dinner and breakfast daily
- Breakfast daily
*Prices and inclusions are subject to change.
Experience Japan's main island to its fullest with our one whole month exploring the north, south and everywhere in between. This tour features a number of rest days - a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture.
*inclusions shown in the bullet points - package does not include airfares
Kurashiki Bikanchiku
Kurashiki Canal
Board the courtesy shuttle bus to Fukuyama Station and from Fukuyama Station board JR Sanyo Line train to Kurashiki Station. (45 mins)
Upon arrival in Kurashiki, walk 15 minutes from the South Exit to the Arts and Culture Precinct (Bikan Chiku), where you will find several dozen old-style houses which have been converted into museums, craft shops and cafes. These are located along a quaint, tree-lined canal in the historic arts and culture district.
Some places of interest in Kurashiki include the following (all found within the 'Bikan Chiku' area):
Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft (09:00 - 17:00/JPY700) - consists of three two-storied rice granaries re-styled into Edo Period museums. Some 4,000 folk-craft objects are shown, including ceramics, rugs, fancy mats, wooden ware, bamboo ware, textiles and other products from Japan and other countries.
Kurashiki Archaeological Museum (09:00 - 17:00/JPY400) - Opened in 1950, this white-walled storehouse exhibits more than 1,400 archaeological relics unearthed in this district.
Ohara House - with its white walls and unique Kurashiki-style windows and latticework, this classic example of a Kurashiki merchant house is still in its original state.
Japan Toy Museum (09:00 - 17:00/JPY400) - exhibits rural toys from around Japan dating back to 1603
Wander through this historical city on foot, taking in the beautiful townscape.
Stay: Hotel Ofutei - 2/2
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