Japan UNESCO Tours

Today you will fly to Tokyo. On arrival, your driver will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car to ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Welcome to Meiji Jingu Shrine This shrine is the largest and most powerful spot in Tokyo. Meiji Jingu enshrines Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken as its deities.The Ramen street Whether it’s special noodles, special broth, or special toppings, each shop adds its own unique twist to this iconic dish, serving everything from classic favorites to flavors you won’t find anywhere else.the Tokyo Imperial Palace occupies the site of the original Edo Castle the Tokugawa shogunate's castle, which was once the largest fortress in the world. Located in the center of Tokyo, the palace is surrounded by moats and serene gardens.At 1,092 feet (333 meters) tall, Tokyo Tower is an impressive Japanese landmark offering 360-degree views of the city from its two observation decks（Includes 150m viewing tickets）. 

Senso-ji Temple Tokyo`s oldest and most prominent temple. The magestic Senso-Ji Buddhist Temple is almost 1400 years old and is a symbol of Asakusa and the entire city of Tokyo.This Senso-ji and Asakusa food tour is family-friendly.  If you're a foodie, you should try some of the local street food such as takoyaki (octopus balls), yakisoba (stir-fried noodles), the Asakusa-specialty monjayaki (savory pancake), and taiyaki (fish-shaped waffles filled with sweet bean paste).You'll ride Tokyo Mizube Line's comfortable water bus that will allow you to move freely in this thrilling scenic ride.   You can choose between the Asakusa to Odaiba route. Some of Tokyo's top sights including the Tokyo Sky Tree, Tsukiji Bridge, Rainbow Bridge, and more!   The cruise can be done in under an hour allowing you to use your free time to explore more of either Asakusa or Odaiba. Odaiba Marine Park&Tokyo's Rainbow Bridge is a public park that stretches around the Tokyo Bay.  The roughly 800m long artificial coastline of Odaiba Beach hosts a number of marine sports for visitors to enjoy, such as windsurfing. The park also has a rocky beach area.Best of all, the Odaiba Marine Park offers you fantastic views of Tokyo's Rainbow Bridge, which provides the connecting link between mainland Tokyo and the island.The New Transit Yurikamome is a driverless, automated transit service linking Shimbashi to Toyosu, via Odaiba across the Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo. The name Yurikamome comes from the black-headed seagull found in Tokyo Bay, which is the official prefectural bird.

West Lake Village is located in the "West Lake" a display of Japan's original scenery thatched cottage village. From the village you can see Mount Fuji in the distance, and the pointed roofs are covered with thick thatch. The village brook murmuring, birds singing flowers, seems to have come to Xanadu.Head to Oishi park which offers seasonal scenery with various types of flowers all year long on the banks of Lake Kawaguchiko. Try taking pictures of flowers with Mt.Fuji's reflection on the lake in the background!The Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave is located at the east entrance to the Aokigahara Jukai "sea of trees" forest, and is regarded as one of the tourist spots within the Fuji Five Lakes area that can be visited throughout the year. Over 1150 years ago, during year 6 of the Jogan era (864 a.d.), Nagaoyama, a flank volcano of Mt. Fuji erupted. The red hot lava flow (Aokigahara Maruo) descended between ancient parasitic volcanoes, creating this two-tunnel type cave.Arakurayama Sengen Park is one of the world-famous viewing spots of Mount Fuji. In springtime, the cherry blossoms in bloom create a spectacular view of a five-storied pagoda and Mount Fuji unique to Japan. Not only does the park offer splendid views of the mountain in respective seasons, but it also serves as a popular viewing spot for the beautiful night scenery of Fujiyoshida City.

Matsumoto Castle is one of the most complete and beautiful among Japan's original castles. It is a "hirajiro" - a castle built on plains rather than on a hill or mountain. Matsumoto Castle is unique for having both a secondary donjon and a turret adjoined to its main keep. The castle structures, in combination with their characteristic black wainscoting, give off an air of grandeur and poise.The lake is located in the heart of Suwa and is the largest lake in Nagano Prefecture. In spring, the lake is surrounded by beautiful cherry blossoms, while summer sees it lit up by fireworks above. In warmer months, lake activities include pleasure cruises, amphibious bus tours, fishing, and more.Suwa Taisha (Suwa Grand Shrine), located in Nagano Prefecture, south east of Matsumoto, in the center of the country, is one of Japan's oldest and most important shrines.

Shirakawa-go is surrounded by steep mountains, 96% of the village is forest, and only 0.4% of farmland is a typical mountain village. In the village, there are Hakusan National Park, Tiansheng Prefectural Natural Park, etc.and there are many natures that have been preserved since ancient times. In the Hida area, villages fall into steep areas with mountain folds, while Shokawa flows through gaps in steep slopes like stitched folds, forming villages in the watershed.The Takayama Jinya served as the local government office headed by the officials dispatched from Edo (present day Tokyo). The building complex was in official use until 1969 and is now open to the public as a museum. 

During the Edo Period, Kanazawa served as the seat of the Maeda Clan, the second most powerful feudal clan after the Tokugawa in terms of rice production and fief size.  Accordingly, Kanazawa grew to become a town of great cultural achievements, rivaling Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo).This tour will take you to visit Nagamachi Samurai, Kenrokuen, Higashi Chaya District and Kanazawa's Geisha District. Standing quietly in the city, these traditional buildings blend in with the modern atmosphere of Kanazawa, resulting in a charming classical town.

Train Station private pick-up/drop off  service

One Way between Kanazawa and Kyoto by Shinkansen（2hrs26min）

After arriving at Station,Check in at the hotel by yourself.The hotel is close to the station.

Kodaiji is an outstanding temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama District.     It was established in 1606 in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of Japan's greatest historical figures, by Hideyoshi's wife Nene who is also enshrined at the temple.Its main buildings were constructed in the lavish style of the era of Japan's unification with the financial support of Hideyoshi's successor Tokugawa Ieyasu.They feature richly decorated interiors and are surrounded by beautiful Zen gardens.Located in Higashiyama Ward, along one of the main tourist corridors in eastern Kyoto, Nene no Michi retains the look of a Kyoto that for the most part no longer exists.The street scape of Nene no Michi is unique in that it adheres to Kyoto building codes: there are no garish signs and telephone wires have been buried.In Kyoto, that makes it both beautiful and very unusual.Yasaka Shrine is well known for its summer festival, the Gion Matsuri, which is celebrated every July.Arguably the most famous festival in the whole country, the Gion Matsuri dates back over a thousand years and involves a procession with massive floats and hundreds of participants.Hanamikoji Geisha District In The Evening The best place to see geisha in Kyoto is Hanami-koji on the south side of Shijo-dori.A stroll through in the evening will usually yield at least one sighting.Japanese traditional culture performance garden gion kobu kaburenjo theater in the small theater, maiko in kyomai, including Kyogen (farce played during a noh cycle), bugaku, sado, kado sokyoku (koto music), bunraku and amongst others You can watch Japan's world-class traditional culture and performing arts in a one-hour digest.

Unlike many sightseeing locations, Higashi Honganji Temple is still an influential place in modern religious practices, situated just east of another spot of interest, Nishi Honganji Temple. They functioned as a single temple complex, in fact, until shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu split them into east (higashi) and west (nishi) because he was afraid that as a single entity, their political power would grow too great.Sanjusangendo is the popular name for Rengeo-in, a temple in eastern Kyoto which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy.  wooden statue of a 1000-armed Kannon (Senju Kannon) that is flanked on each side by 500 statues of human sized 1000-armed Kannon standing in ten rows.  Together they make for an awesome sight.Nishiki Market is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen", this lively retail market specializes in all things food related, like fresh seafood, produce, knives and cookware, and is a great place to find seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties, such as Japanese sweets, pickles, dried seafood and sushi.Kyoto Tea Ceremony in Japan is one of the best and memorable experiences you can have!   Kimonos would normally be worn during traditional tea ceremonies.Our expert tea master and host, and friendly staff will demonstrate the process during the tea ceremony while explaining the significance behind it the steps and the tools.   You will get to learn about tea ceremony history, Kyoto, and tea ceremony etiquette.During the tea ceremony, you will not only observe how to make matcha green tea but you will also be guided on the process of making your own by the tea master.

Himeji Castle:Himeji Castle, also known as White Heron Castle (Shirasagijo) due to its elegant, white appearance, is widely considered Japan's most spectacular castle for its imposing size and beauty and its well preserved, complex castle grounds. The castle is both a national treasure and a world heritage site. Unlike many other Japanese castles, it was never destroyed by war, earthquake or fire and survives to this day as one of the country's twelve original castles.

Okayama Castle:Okayama Castle, also known as "crow castle" due to its black exterior, was built in 1597 in the style of the Azuchi-Momoyama Period. The original castle was destroyed in the last year of World War 2, but a reconstruction was made in 1966. The castle is located on the Asahi River, which was used as a moat. Korakuen Garden is located just across the river.

Okayama Korakuen Garden:Korakuen is a beautiful landscape garden and Okayama's main attraction. Along with Kanazawa's Kenrokuen and Mito's Kairakuen, Korakuen is ranked as one of Japan's three best landscape gardens.

Atomic Bomb Dome:In December 1996, it was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site as a building that conveys the devastation of nuclear weapons at the 20th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Merida Conference.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park:Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park ( Heiwa Kinen Kōen) is one of the most prominent features of the city. Even visitors not looking for it will likely stumble upon the large park of over 120,000 square meters. Its trees, lawns, and walking paths are in stark contrast to the surrounding downtown area. Before the bomb, the area of what is now the Peace Park was the political and commercial heart of the city. For this reason, it was chosen as the pilot's target. Four years to the day after the bomb was dropped, it was decided that the area would not be redeveloped but instead devoted to peace memorial facilities.

Itsukushima Shinto Shrine:The centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine (Itsukushima Jinja) on Miyajima is the source of both the island's fame and its name. Formally named Itsukushima, the island is more popularly known as "Miyajima", literally "shrine island" in Japanese, thanks to its star attraction. The shrine is known worldwide for its iconic "floating" torii gate.

Kintai Bridge:A HISTORICAL WOODEN ARCH BRIDGE in the city of Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, the Kintai Bridge was built in 1673. With a series of five wooden arches, the bridge spans the Nishiki River. It is located at the foot of Mt. Yokotama, which is topped with the famous Iwakuni Castle. The castle was built in 1601 and overlooked a series of wooden bridges, all destroyed by spring floods before the Kintai bridge was completed.

Shukkeien Garden:Shukkeien can be translated into English as "shrunken-scenery garden", which is also a good description of the garden itself. Valleys, mountains and forests are represented in miniature in the garden's landscapes. Through careful cultivation of the land and vegetation, the garden mimics a variety of natural formations and scenic views.

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter:Canals were built to allow boats and barges to navigate between the city's storehouses and the nearby port. A central section of the city's former canal system has been preserved in the Bikan Historical Quarter.The weeping willow trees that line the canal and the stone bridges that cross over the water make for a picturesque scene.

Ohara Museum of Art:The Ohara Museum of Art was Japan's first museum of Western art. It is a private museum consisting of three adjacent buildings next to the canal and a separate building located in Ivy Square.The Main Gallery building was constructed when the museum was founded, and features most of the museum's highlights. On display are masterpieces of Western art by Picasso, El Greco, Gauguin, Modigliani, Rodin, Klee, Pollock and Kandinsky among others. The artists in the collection span a wide variety of periods and nationalities.

You will accompany with a Private English speaking guide by Private Car.

Umeda Sky Building:The ultramodern Umeda Sky Building is a landmark of Osaka's Kita Ward. It sprouted up at the end of Japan's economic bubble in 1993. Head to the uniquely designed observation deck for a picture-perfect view of the expansive cityscape.

Osaka Castle:The construction of Osaka Castle (大阪城, Ōsakajō) started in 1583 on the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple, which had been destroyed by Oda Nobunaga thirteen years earlier. Toyotomi Hideyoshi intended the castle to become the center of a new, unified Japan under Toyotomi rule. It was the largest castle at the time.

Shinsekai Streets&Tsutenkaku Tower:Paris was chosen as the model for Shinsekai's northern half, while the southern portion was built to imitate Coney Island in New York.   Tsutenkaku Tower was constructed in 1912 after Paris' Eiffel Tower.   Although it was scrapped during WWII, the tower was reconstructed soon afterwards in 1956.   The current tower is 103 meters high, with the main observatory at a height of 91 meters.   In addition, the tower offers an open-air deck on top of the main observatory and a 60 meter long slide at the base of the tower.

（Free and Easy Tour) Activities at your own arrangement：Kuromon Market,Osaka Castle Park,Dotonbori,Shinsaibashi,Hep Five Ferris Wheel

Kumano Kodo (熊野古道, Kumano Kodō) refers to a network of pilgrimage trails through the southern Kansai region. The Kodo ("old ways") are a key part of the region's World Heritage designation and have been in use for over 1000 years. They are the only pilgrimage routes besides the Camino de Santiago to be designated a World Heritage site.

Itinerary

• DAY 1

• 7:00 Meet with guests in the hotel lobby

• 7:35 Reserved seats from Shin-Osaka to Kii-Tanabe Station

• 9:58 Arrive at Kii-Tanabe Station

• 10:15 From Kii-Tanabe Station to Kurisu River

• 10:59 Arrive at Kurisu River

• ~ Kurisugawa --Kumano Shrine on the plateau

• 12:00 Plateau Kiri no Sato (free meal)

• ~ Prince Daimon ~ Prince Tojo ~ Former Prince Osaka ~ Gyuba-doji Mouth-Gyuba-doji statue

• 17:59 Near Bus station Yunomine Onsen

• 18:31 Arrive at Yunomine Onsen (Included Dinner at Hotel)

Itinerary

DAY 2

Breakfast at the hotel

7:40 Meet with the guide in the lobby

8:16 From Yunomine Onsen to Hosshinmon Prince

8:50 Arrive at Hosshinmon Prince

~ Prince Hosshinmon-Prince Mizunomi-Prince of worship

~ Sangenjaya style --- Hongu Taisha

11:30 Walk around the main shrine

~Free meal (lunch)

12:40 Depart from Honmiya Shrine

14:48 Arrive at Kii-Tanabe Station

15:30 Guide ends here

15:31 Depart from Kii-Tanabe Station

17:50 Arrive at Shin-Osaka Station

Inclusive Of

Breakfast

Dinner

Round-trip transfers

1-night accommodation at Yunomine Onsen

Not Inclusive Of

Lunch

（Free and Easy Tour) Activities at your own arrangement

Transfer service between Osaka and KIX airport with private English speaking driver guide.