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.

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.Akihabara, also commonly known as “Electric Town,” is the go-to district in Tokyo for electronics—and a popular spot to immerse in anime and manga culture. the Ghibli Museum is dedicated to showcasing the work of the Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli. Designed by Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki, the museum is heavily influenced by European architectural styles. the Tokyo neighborhood of Shinjuku is a thriving district full of shops and department stores, museums, bars, restaurants, and cafes abuzz with people. The neighborhood’s skyscraper district is home to some of the city’s tallest buildings.

Driving the streets by go-kart is one of the most thrilling ways to see Tokyo's Otaku paradise, Akihabara!  Choose from a variety of cosplay costumes and take pictures with your go-kart before hitting the road.Pokemon Center store, which is dedicated to selling products based on characters from the Pokemon games. products sold include trading cards, stationery, clothes, cups, lunch boxes, key chains and most unexpectedly, food. Nintendo Tokyo in addition to the sales of game consoles, game software, and character products, activities and games are held to provide a place for customers to enjoy themselves.Ninjia Restaurant cuisines full of surprise and beauty.  The master ninja will amaze thee with their ninja magic(appointment service only).

*【Driving the streets by go-kart Please note that you need to have an international license in order to join this activity.】

The Tsukiji Fish Market was once the largest seafood market in the world, handling more than 2,000 tons of marine products a day. Tsukiji now regularly shows up on visitors’ lists of must-see destinations in Tokyo for its lively atmosphere and incredible sushi.Discover the delicate art of making the perfect sushi roll with this three-hour group cooking class in Shinjuku, Tokyo, where you'll learn how to make different types of sushi, including nigiri, inari, hosomali, and more.the Tokyo neighborhood of Shinjuku is a thriving district full of shops and department stores, museums, bars, restaurants, and cafes abuzz with people.et on the banks of Tokyo Bay, with great views of the city skyline,Odaiba Seaside Park is a man-made landscaped park and beach. It’s popular with locals and tourists. right.Shibuya or Odaiba chose one.In Shinjuku's Kabukicho district, the surreal Robot Restaurant may be unlike anything you've ever seen. Its sci-fi Japanese cabaret show starring giant robots is loud and proud, both visually and audibly—taiko drums and techno music accompany flashing lights, multiple mirrors, and huge video screens. A sensorial extravaganza, the restaurant is no quiet night out.

TochigiNikko is a charming town in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture with plenty of attractions where you can experience authentic Japanese culture. Join this day tour and enjoy the best that the town has to offer. Visit the Toshogu Shrine, a beautiful shinto shrine and memorial of Tokugawa Ieyasu who founded the Tokugawa shogunate. Then, admire the magnificent Kegon Falls which was formed when the Daiya River was rerouted by lava flows. Afterwards, choose between the Chuzenji Lake or the Nikko Hot Spring. In Chuzenji Lake, gaze at the pristine waters and enjoy a stunning view of Mount Nantai.

Take a walk down the famous Komachi Street, and make sure to visit Tsurugaoka Hachiman ShrineDrop by the magnificent bronze Amida Buddha statue located on the temple grounds of Kamakura. In Kamakura, we’ll take the old-style electric train “Enoden” to Hase. Hase is famous for its beautiful garden and is also home to the impressive 13m-high Buddhist statue of Kamakura and the Hase-dera temple.Stroll around the beautiful Shichirigahama Beach where you can get a glimpse of Mt. Fuji

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.

The Miyagawa Morning Market has existed in one form or another for more than two centuries, and it's still a hub for fresh produce.You can buy everything from local fruit and vegetables to traditional "sarubobo" dolls and stylish chopsticks. 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.

This tour will take you to visit Nagamachi Samurai, Kenrokuen, Higashi Chaya District and Kanazawa's Geisha District. Colorful Kutani pottery, simple Ohi pottery, elegant Kanazawa lacquerware, splendid Kanazawa, unique Kanazawa paulownia craftsmanship, special hand-painted Kaga Yuzen silk, Kaga elephant inlay, Kaga embroidery, Kaga fish flying, Aya In conclusion, Kanazawa Shrine is a specialty of Kanazawa. Standing quietly in the city, these traditional buildings blend in with the modern atmosphere of Kanazawa, resulting in a charming classical town.

One way transfer between Kanazawa and Kyoto by Shinkansen.one way round trip pick-up between hotel and station by private car.

Filled with over 1000 years of history and culture, Arashiyama used to be a place of Japanese aristocracy, and has remained a highly relevant destination while keeping its pristine natural beauty. In this half day walking tour, get to visit different important spots in Arashiyama, such as the Tenryuji Temple, recognized for its sprawling gardens and stunning views.Drop by the iconic Sagano Bamboo Forest and listen to the unique sounds of the wind before your last stop at the Togetsukyo Bridge.Okochi-Sanso The main house here is one of the finest examples of traditional Japanese residential architecture anywhere and the teahouse is a wabi-sabi gem.

This tour takes you to the most popular sightseeing spots that you must visit during your Kyoto visit. You will visit the World Heritage Kiyomizu-dera Temple, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city, the golden Kinkaku-dera Temple, Nijo Castle and see a different side of Kyoto as you explore its backstreet kitchen —the famous Nishiki Market boasting over 400 years of history.

Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto:Learn how to make and taste delicious matcha tea with a view of the scenic Kamogawa River area and various stories about tea. A Japanese tea instructor will carefully explain how to make tea.

After a tour with a history tracing back to the 8th century, Fushimi Inari Taisha is the headquarters of the some 30,000 Inari shrines around the country. We will take you to visit down to Uji. Famous for its high quality tea, Uji was one of the first places in Japan where green tea was cultivated. Get an in-depth background about the rich history of Japan’s tasty rice-based brew.Afterwards, head to Nara Park and Tōdai-ji Temple, all prized possessions in the heart of the city. Nara Park houses over 1,200 roaming deers that have become a natural treasure. Sitting in the midst of the large park is the Tōdai-ji Temple, a spectacular sight during the autumn season with warm-toned leaves hovering the World Heritage temple that makes for a photographic moment.

Arima Onsen is a famous hot spring town within the city limits of Kobe, but on the opposite side of Mount Rokko from the city center. A charming cable-car and ropeway system travels between the mountaintop and base of Mt. Maya, allowing visitors to enjoy its abundant natural beauty, with its dense forest that draws a striking contrast with the adjacent urban cityscape.Rokkosan Pasture is a public pasture farm situated in Mount Rokkō, Kobe.Himeji Castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture, comprising a network of 83 rooms with advanced defensive systems from the feudal period. The castle is frequently known as "White Egret Castle" or "White Heron Castle" because of its brilliant white exterior and supposed resemblance to a bird taking flight.

On this tour, you can enjoy the visit to the World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima and Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome, the place of prayer for peace on this leisurely tour. * Hiroshima is the principal city of the Chugoku Region and home to over a million inhabitants.Miyajima is a small island less than an hour outside the city of Hiroshima. It is most famous for its giant torii gate, which at high tide seems to float on the water. The sight is ranked as one of Japan's three best views.

The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (Akashi Strait Bridge) spans the Akashi Strait from Kobe to Iwaya on Awaji Island. Since its completion in 1998, it has held the record of having the world’s longest central span in any suspension bridge, measuring 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers). In total, the bridge extends 2.4 miles (3.9 kilometers).

"Kuromon Ichiba is a lively covered market which stretches for 580 meters in Osaka’s Chuo Ward. Nicknamed “Osaka’s kitchen” because both local homeowners and restaurant chefs get their supplies here, the market is famous for its fresh seafood and has recently become a popular tourist location. The construction of Osaka Castle started in 1583 on the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple, which had been destroyed by Oda Nobunaga thirteen years earlier. HEP Five, a shopping complex with specialty shops geared for young people, boasts Kita's most recognizable symbol: a bright red Ferris wheel on its roof. Dotonbori is a popular shopping and entertainment district and is also known as a food destination. At night it is lit by hundreds of neon lights and mechanized signs.  Get the chance to try more than 10 different amazing tastes! Takoyaki, Shioyaki, Kobe Beef, Okonomiyaki, Yakitori, Taiyaki, Yakisoba, Ikayaki, etc."

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

Day at leisure. Relax at your hotel, or explore the surrounding area.

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