Day 1:
Kansai Int'l Airport - Sakai, Osaka
Arrival at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, and transfer to Sakai, Osaka.
Day 2:
Sakai, Osaka
Enjoy Osaka’s most prominent landmark. Visit the Aerial Garden Observatory for panoramic views from 170 meters above the city. Stroll through the Dotonbori district for shopping and dining.
Day 3:
Sakai, Osaka
Stroll through the town of Sakai, steeped in history and tradition. One of the largest ancient tombs in Japan is must-see. Then learn Sakai’s traditional local craftworks such as ``chu-sen’’ dyeing, Sakai Cutlery. Experience the heart and soul of an authentic tea ceremony.
Day 4:
Osaka - Mt. Koya, Wakayama
Today, proceed to the World Heritage Site, Mt. Koya. Experience a night of ascetic retreat at a temple lodging and enjoy a night tour through the Okuno-in, one of Koyasan’s most sacred sites.
Day 5:
Mt. Koya - Kada Onsen, Wakayama
In this morning, experience a Gomataki, Fire Ritual. Discover one of Wakayama’s coastal treasures: the historic, photogenic town of Yuasa. Off the beaten path, a visit to the birthplace of Japanese soy sauce (shoyu) assures authentic views of Edo period architecture. Stay in Kada Onsen, renowned for its beautiful sunsets, and the panoramic views
Day 6:
Wakayama - Tokushima
Take a ferry to Tokushima and experience the sparkle of an aquatic city. Take the ropeway to Mt. Bizan and enjoy a panoramic view. Visit Awa Odori Kaikan and learn about and try one of Japan’s most famous traditional dances. Don’t miss Otsuka Museum of Art, featuring full-scale reproductions of major art historical gems.
Day 7:
Tokushima - Kobe, Hyogo
Explore the nature of Naruto by riding on a sightseeing boat and cross the world’s longest suspension bridge linking Kobe and Awaji Island. Discover charms of a port town, Kobe.
Day 8:
Kobe, Hyogo
Visit the Kitano-cho, a historical neighborhood known for its traditional western-style houses. Visit Nada Gogo, a sake breweries town, where there are museums about sake brewing. Take a Rokko cable car and enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the urban sprawl of Osaka Bay at the top of Mt. Rokko.
Day 9:
Kobe - Himeji - Tottori
After visiting Himeji Castle, one of the most well-preserved castles in Japan. Depart to Tottori, a region of unparalleled natural beauty and an ideal destination for travelers seeking off the-beaten path.
Day 10:
Tottori
Explore nearby Daisen Oki National Park with its world-class hiking trails through pristine nature and sacred Mount Daisen at its center.
Day 11:
Departure
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