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day 1
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Miyajima and Hiroshima
Morning: Go from Hiroshima to Miyajima Island by JR (25 min) and ferry (10 min);
Visit Itsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage Site, and stroll the Mt. Misen area;Enjoy
"Hiroshima-yaki" (a savory local dish) for lunch.
Afternoon:Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. (Listening to the account
of an A-bomb survivor can also be arranged, by request.)
Evening: Stay at a comfortable hotel in Hiroshima.
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day 2
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Saijo and Okayama
Morning: Go from Hiroshima to Saijo by JR (35 min);Visit sake breweries in Saijo.
(A premium sake tasting opportunity can also be arranged, by request.)
Afternoon: Go from Hiroshima to Okayama by JR Shinkansen (40 min); Visit Korakuen
Garden, one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens.
Evening: Stay at a comfortable hotel in Okayama.
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day 3
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Matsue
Morning: Go from Okayama to Matsue by JR (2 hours and 30 min);
Visit Matsue Castle and stroll the castle town.
(A 30-minute boat ride along the moat can also be arranged, by request.) Enjoy famous
Izumo soba buckwheat noodles.
Evening: Stay at a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) in nearby Tamatsukuri Onsen
Hot Spring resort.
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day 4
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Yasugi and Kurashiki
Morning: Go from Matsue to Yasugi by JR (15 min);
Visit the Adachi Museum, renowned for its authentic Japanese garden, a three-star
rating by Michelin;
Afternoon: Go from Yasugi to Kurashiki by JR (2 hours and 10 min);
Visit Ohara Art Museum and stroll the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter.
Evening: Stay at Ryokan Kurashiki in the historical quarte.
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day 5
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Naoshima
Morning and Afternoon: Go from Kurashiki to Naoshima Island by JR (1 hour) and ferry
(20 min); Visit Chichu Art Museum and Art House Project.
Evening: Stay at Hotel Benesse House, located within the Benesse Art Museum. (A
guided tour of the museum can also be arranged, by request.)
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day 6
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Naoshima
Morning: Go from Naoshima to Okayama by ferry (20 min) and JR (50 min) or go from
Naoshima to Takamatsu by speed boat (25 min) or ferry (60 min).
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