HIGHLIGHTS OF KANSAI AND ART SETOUCHI 10 DAYS
Itinerary route
itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at Osaka, Japan
• Arrive at Kansai International Airport in Osaka prefecture. Meet your guide at the airport and take a private car to Kyoto City (approx. 2h 30 min).
• Check in at fhe hotel and relax for the evening.
• En|oy your first dinner meal at the hotel.
Day 2
Explore the heart of Kyoto
• After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide at the hotel lobby.
• Take a private car for a comfortable ride through the ancient city and explore the famous must-visit places around Kyoto, including the Kiyomizudera Temple, Fushimiinari Shrine, Gion district etc.
• Choose your special experience to discover Japanese culture in depth. Meet the finest artisans and masters of Japanese tradition to encounter the world of Japanese culture and philosophy.
Day 3
Discover Kyoto in depth
• Visit the bamboo path in Arashiyama in the morning, walk along the famous “Togetsukyo” bridge and en|oy a nice walk around the river with a Matcha tea in your hand or visit U§ region, which is home to the famous Matcha of Kyoto.
• Come back to the city center and stroll around the famous Nishiki market in the center of fhe city to try out all the unique tastes of Japan, from wagashi sweets, oysfers, spices, yakitori to pickles.
• In the afternoon, choose your favorite activity – going on a small hike, go shopping or take tea ceremony classes.
Day 4
Visit the port town of Kobe and northern Hyogo
• Stroll around the stylish port town of Kobe or take a cable car up the Rokko mountain that overviews the whole city.
• Stay at the traditional ryokan Nishimuraya Honkan in Kinosaki Onsen, located in the northern part of Hyogo prefecture. En|oy a special guest room with an open-air bath. During dinner, you will en|oy a privafe Noh performance and try on costumes, a special program that is normally impossible to experience.
Day 5
Arrive in Uno port, Okayama
• After breakfast at the hotel, en|oy a little free time in Osaka for shopping and in the afternoon take the Shinkansen (bullet train) from JR Shin-Osaka station to JR Okayama station (approx. ?i0 min), where you transfer to a private car all the way to Uno, the lovely port town (approx. I h).
• Check-in to hotel and relax for the evening. Take in the peaceful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea and prepare for your island hopping adventure you are about to start the next day.
• En|oy your first meal in the Setouchi area, prepared with local vegetables and seafood.
Day 6
Embark on an art island hopping cruise
• Embark on a private cruise from Uno Port (or Naoshima Island) on a Catamaran yacht to encounter the art islands of this area, with the assistance of a local captain and hostess who will be taking care of you on board.
• Visit Teshima Island, which offers a beautiful harmony of modern art and its surrounding nature and Inu|ima Island, which is home to a unique museum built on the ruins of an 1 00 year old copper refinery.
Teshima
Teshima has always provided residents access to abundant water resources. This has led to its robust farming heritage, which continues to fhis day. There are also arf and museums scattered throughout fhe area including the Teshima Arf Museum, which is located in a corner of rice terraces overlooking the ocean.
Day 7
Indulge in the fascinating world of modern art on Naoshima
Spend the whole day to explore this fascinating art island of Naoshima, where the art pro|ect started over 30 years ago.
• Visit the one of a kind museums, designed by famous architects exhibiting unique art works and insfallations created by artists from all over fhe world. Stroll around the island and encounter many artworks blending with.
Day 8
Explore the scenic view and gastronomy of Shodoshima
• Sail to the second largest island in the Seto Inland Sea “Shodoshima“, a popular destination for domestic travelers. This island is most known for its Soy Sauce, Olive oil and Somen noodles. Visit a soy sauce factory that still uses the old traditional wooden barrels which makes the flavor richer and finer, and try various products.
• Encounter the old Japanese culture inside of on old movie set located at the sea or ride a cable car up the mountains to take in the breathtaking view of the Seto Inland Sea, also the colorful leaves in the autumn season.
Day 9
Visit the architecture of Tadao Ando on Awajishima
• The last island of this trip Awajishima, is said to be the place where Japan was born, based on Japan’s creation myth. Visit the oldest shrine in Japan “Izanagi Jingu”, where the first god of Japan who created this country is enshrined.
• On fhis island you will find many places designed by the famous japanese architect Tadao Ando, including the Awa|i Yumebutai, Honpuku|i Temple etc.
Day 10
Move to Osaka to fly back to Mexico
• Last day of this trip in Japan.
• After breakfast at the hotel, check out and take a private car back to KIX airport (approx. 1h 40min).
• Take the flight back home or to your next destination.
Have a safe trip!
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