Let’s explore Osaka

• Meals: Breakfast
• Stay: Sheraton Miyako Osaka (Twin / King)

Let’s begin with our journey exploring Osaka. After breakfast, our guide will take you to Osaka Castle, one of the most famous landmarks in Osaka. With golden ornaments and a green copper roof, its majestic appearance is an iconic part of the Osaka skyline. Enjoy the spectacular view from the castle tower before visiting the on-site museum. You’ll learn why Osaka Castle has played such an important role in Japan’s history through its engaging historical displays.
We will then take you to Dotonbori, one of Osaka’s most iconic areas. Dotonbori is an energetic, chaotic blur of neon lights, people, and outrageously oversized shop signs with food, food and more food! Please enjoy Osaka street food such as takoyaki (octopus balls) and kushi katsu (deep-fried skewers) as you like.
After the stroll, let’s make our way to Abeno Harukas, 300 metres high above Osaka, Japan’s tallest skyscraper. Take in the stunning 360° panoramic views over Osaka from the Observation Deck in the evening.

Express train journey to Ise

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Stay: Kashikojima Hojoen (Japanese style)

Pack an overnight bag for an Ise-Shima trip! Sit back and enjoy the comfort of Kintetsu Ise-Shima Liner while viewing the stunning landscapes along the way. Stepping off the train in Ise-Shima, you will explore the Okage Yokocho district, with its traditional Japanese townscapes offering lots to see and eat! After a visit to the sacred Ise Grand Shrine, indulge colourfully plated Kaiseki meal with seasonal flavours for dinner.

Discover Ise-Shima

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Stay: Sheraton Miyako Osaka (Twin / King)

Wake up to a spectacular view of Ago Bay. Enjoy a 50-minute, fully immersive sightseeing cruise with a short stop-over at a pearl factory, before heading to a scenic drive to visit the Ama hut, where professional skin-divers live and dive for a living. On arrival, the Ama women will serve you a fresh seafood barbecue. During your visit, you have the unique opportunity of speaking to the Ama women and getting to know their stories. At the Mikimoto Pearl Island, you will get to witness the Ama’s diving performance and lean all about pearl products.
Travel back to Osaka in comfort by Shimakaze, a sightseeing limited express with deluxe seatings, extra-large windows, and a café car.

Natural wonders of Yoshino

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Stay: Sheraton Miyako Osaka (Twin / King)

Today you will board the luxurious limited express train, Blue Symphony and enjoy a supreme railway experience all the way to Yoshino. Take a bus up to visit Kinpusenji Temple, which is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. and the second largest wooden structure in Japan.
Discover the spectacular views in the area with plenty of photogenic spots.
Returning to Osaka, spend time at your leisure.

Ancient Nara

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch
• Stay: Kyoto Hachijo Miyako (Twin / King)

Hassle-free luggage transfer from Osaka to Kyoto!

After checking out of the hotel, we will head to Nara by Aoniyoshi. The city is home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Todai-Ji Temple that houses a 15-meter tall bronze Buddha and has the one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. Take a lovely stroll among many deer in Nara Park.
On arrival at Kyoto by train, check in to the hotel and enjoy the rest of your day exploring the streets or relaxing at the hotel.

Kyoto’s highlights

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Stay: Kyoto Hachijo Miyako (Twin / King)

A private coach will take you on a sightseeing tour through Kyoto’s most iconic sights.
We will visit UNESCO World Heritage sites: Kinkakuji Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, as well as Fushimi Inari Taisha with its iconic thousands of vermilliion torii gates across the narrow pathway to the mountain top.
Also, in Arashiyama, hop on a rickshaw and glide through stunning bamboo forests and the picture perfect “Moon crossing” bridge with your friendly driver-guide.

Last day of the tour – See you again!

• Meals: Breakfast

The tour concludes after the final breakfast.
Enjoy reminiscing and making plans on what to explore next time!