Discover the history and religions of ancient Japan's capital of Kyoto and Nara. See Arashiyama, Kinkaku-jitemple, Todai-jitemple & Nara Park, Kobe MOSAIC. This tour is all about the most famous spots that a traveler should visit at least once.
Begin your excursion in the morning at "Arashiyama" a notable for its view of cherry blossoms and color of Autumn leaves, the bridge "Togetsukyo" which spans across Katsura river is a central landmark and the most highly recommended spot is the Sagano Bamboo Forest! Walk a pleasantly cool 100m long walkway that begins from the side of the world heritage Tenryuji Temple. Spotted in the bamboo forest. The large "Okame-Ishi" rock is a famous power spot, and is said your wish will come true within a year if you rub the rock. Pause your tour for lunch, then re-board your bus to Kinkaku-ji (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage) a pagoda made to house the sacred relics of the Buddha.
Move on next to Nara Park, you’ll find Todai-ji Temple a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main gate to Todai-ji Temple is a national treasure and the Great Buddha of Nara which commonly known as Nara-no-Daibutsu. Finish your excursion at Nara’s Deer Park, a famous section of Nara Park. Last but not least, Transfer to Kobe Mosaic to have dinner, Kobe Mosaic is a popular shopping mall with beautiful scenic views of the city of Kobe. Set on the port side with panoramic views of the Port Tower of Kobe.
Mount Fuji is the most famous mountain in Japan and was recently registered as a World Heritage site. Mt. Fuji is becoming more and more popular among not only tourists but also the Japanese. Mt. Fuji is the biggest mountain in Japan at a height of 3776m.
This guided one-day tour includes a stop at the Fuji Visitor Center, a trip up to Mt. Fuji's 5th station at an elevation of 2,300 meters, a cruise on pristine Lake Ashi, and a ride on the Mt. Komagatake Ropeway which boasts great views of the surrounding Hakone National Park. You will be speechless when you see Mt. Fuji with the beautiful lake.
Join our Osaka Afternoon Tour and discover Osaka's favorite snack, Okonomiyaki or Takoyaki, and Osaka Castle, a grand structure dating back to the 17th century when Osaka became the center of Japan and began to prosper as a great town of merchants. You will have a private guide who will take you around Osaka!
Go around the city at your preferred pace, and ask any questions you may have!
Descubre dos sitios Patrimonio de la Humanidad de Japón con este tour de un día entero por Miyajima y Hiroshima.
Destacamos
- Busca ciervos salvajes en Miyajima
- Admira uno de los sitios más fotografiados de Japón
- Absorbe la belleza del santuario de Itsukushima
- Recorre la inquietante Cúpula de la Bomba Atómica de Hiroshima
Sal de Kioto y dirígete a Miyajima, una pequeña isla cuyo nombre significa isla del santuario. Según el número de personas en el autobús, cogeremos un taxi jumbo – taxi con capacidad para hasta nueve personas - o el tren para llegar a este destino mágico, sin duda una de las mejores opciones entre los turistas que vienen a Japón.
Una vez en Miyajima, déjate cautivar por el santuario bermellón que flota majestuosamente sobre el agua de color azul profundo que actúa como puerta de entrada al santuario de Itsukushima. El santuario data del siglo VI y se hizo famoso por su ornamentada estructura de estilo shinden-zukuri. La frondosidad de los paisajes que lo rodean te brinda la oportunidad de admirar ciervos salvajes que vagan libremente por la naturaleza virgen y abundante de Miyajima.
Vuelve a Miyajimaguchi en ferri y abre tu camino hacia la siguiente parada: el Museo y Memorial de la Paz de Hiroshima. La ciudad, cuyo nombre recuerda el fatídico evento del 6 de agosto de 1945, abrió un parque que sirve de recordatorio para las generaciones futuras. La Cúpula de la Bomba Atómica es el símbolo del desastre y se ha conservado igual que estaba con el fin de promover la paz y la eliminación de las armas atómicas.
Al acabar el recorrido, volveremos a Kioto.
Idiomas
Inglés
Fushimi Inari Shrine is the head shrine for some 30,000 Inari shrines across the country. It is especially famous for its seemingly endless vermilion torii (1,000 shrine gates.) Fushimi Inari was dedicated to the gods of agriculture; the deities were enrolled to ensure prosperity in business, a bountiful harvest and traffic safety. The Fox is traditionally seen as sacred, and is considered the messenger of Inari. According to Folklore, it has been said that in the olden days the Fox ate the insects that would harm the crops, which then led to a bountiful harvest. Arashiyama is notable for its view of cherry blossoms and color of autumn leaves, the bridge "Togetsukyo" which spans across Katsura River is a central landmark of Arashiyama.
The most highly recommended spot is the Sagano Bamboo Forrest! It is a plesantly cool 100m long walkway that begins from the side of the world heritage Tenryuji Temple. We will also enjoy a ride on Randen, a local train with a 100 year history. Kinkaku-ji (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage), a pagoda made to house the sacred relics of the Buddha, has given this temple the popular name Kinkaku-ji (Temple of the Golden Pavillion) complex, whose gardens and agriculture focused around a central Golden Pavilion, was said to evoke paradise on earth. The view of Kinkaku which is reflected in the Kyoko-chi (mirror pond) is very beautiful.
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Sumo is Japan's national sport, and the many stables around the Ryogoku area of Tokyo are arguably the best place to experience it! The Grand Tournament runs just 6 times a year, but the rest of the year there are many chances to see sumo wrestlers in action by watching them up-close-and-personal at a morning training session.
This is a great opportunity to watch sumo wrestler's serious practice and training from short distance.
Feel the sumo world and how the practice is usually done. This experience will certainly be unforgettable.
Program is not available on Sundays and following months due to tournaments: March, July, and November.
Points of interest/ itinerary
* Perfect for all ages and skill level
* Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
* Learn about the historical roots of Sumo
* See sumo stars close up, much closer than at tournaments
* Gain a deeper understanding of Sumo rituals
* Guidance to and from the stable
This is a large scale new Japanese-style show restaurant in Roppongi, Tokyo.
Enjoy one-of-a-kind spectacular performance and entertainment by Geisha, Samurai, Oiran, Courtesans, and Kimono!
Do not miss this popular entertainment show at Roppongi Kaguwa, which is a Japanese-style show restaurant with a record of overseas public performances.
You will certainly enjoy the fusion of contemporary show yet includes Japanese traditional dance performance by Oiran, Samurai, and performers dressed as Geisha in kimonos. This night show is going on every night in the center of Roppongi performances by Oiran-za at Kaguwa that is equipped with 180 seats.
At this ""neo"" Japanese stage performance that features the theme of Oiran by selected professional dancers and Japanese drag queens, you will enjoy an elegant dance performance by the action such as the hanging in midair and spectacular action performances.
*All-You-Can-Drink includes beer, shochu, whiskey, cola, ginger ale, lemon liqueur, oolong tea, orange juice
One of Japan’s largest cities and famous for sake brewing, Kobe is a multicultural port city full of interesting neighbourhoods to discover.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Enjoy a walk through Kitano Ijinkan neighbourhood with your guide
* Admire unique art in Meriken Park
* See how Japan’s national drink is made at the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
We kick start our Kobe sightseeing tour with an hour-long stroll through the fascinating Kitano Ijinkan district; home to international diplomats, this 19th century neighbourhood overlooks downtown Kobe and is a great starting point for getting to know the city with your guide.
Afterwards, we take a rest and enjoy a Japanese and Western-style buffet lunch in ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe before we head to Meriken Park, a picturesque area by the waterfront. Built on reclaimed land, the park features many unique artworks for you to admire. Next we board the train from Sannomiya Station to Sumiyoshi Station (note that there is no reserved seating) ready for our Japanese Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Tour. You’ll spend the next hour learning about traditional sake making methods and history in the famous brewing town of Nada, where at the end of the visit you’ll get to taste the sake for yourself.
Credit for images copyrighted by ©Kobe Convention & Visitors Association/©JNTO/©Yasufumi Nishi
Take to two wheels and pedal your way along the dramatic shore of Lake Kawaguchi. Take in the beauty its World Heritage spots along the way and experience the magnificence of Mt Fuji.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Visit the 5th Station of Mt Fuji
* Delicious Japanese-style lunch included
* Feel closer to nature with a bike ride around Lake Kawaguchi
* Visit World Heritage locations along the way
From Tokyo we travel by bus for the first part of our journey to the oft pictured and perfectly shaped volcano, Mt Fuji. Once we reach the Fuji Visitor Centre, here you can learn about the volcano through displays and films. Next it’s time to travel through the clouds 7,546 ft above sea level to Mt Fuji 5th Station – nicknamed the border between heaven and earth – located halfway up the mountain.
Before we embark on our cycling adventure, enjoy a Japanese-style lunch that will give you energy for the rest of the afternoon. Ride for two and a half hours (about 25km) around the spectacular Lake Kawaguchi, visiting charming World Heritage spots along the way. See the Kawaguchi Ohashi Bridge and Kawaguchi Asama Shrine, whilst enjoying the beautiful ever-changing scenery of Lake Kawaguchi from your bike.
Credit for images copyrighted by ©Yasufumi Nishi/©JNTO/©Odakyu Electric Railway/©Akira Okada