Top 10 Cultural Tours in Shikoku, Shikoku

Sendai is the biggest city of northern part of Japan, and well known for unique history, food and nature. You could select 4 hours or 7 hours private tour and our team would suggest the best itinerary based on your interests. For instance, Zuihoden (the mausoleum of Shogun), Osaki Hachimangu Shrine (Shinto shrine, one of the national Treasure of Japan), Matsushima (One of the three most scenic spots of Japan), Whiskey distillery, Sake brewery, Winery, Shiogama Shrine and so on. Do not miss the best place and experience in Sendai, Miyagi! Let's enjoy Japan one step deeper!

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Hotel pickup

Exclusions: Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Other personal expenses

Meet with professional guide, who used to work at the museum in Naoshima and enjoy guided exclusive tour in Naoshima by vehicle. Take a breather from the busy city life and explore a peaceful and more greener side of Japan with this guided tour with a local guide of Naoshima Island.

Inclusions: Ferry ride from Uno port to Miyanoura, English-speaking guide from Uno port, Pickup from Uno port, Transportation in Naoshima

Exclusions: Drop-off (Tour ends at Miyanoura port), Ferry ride from Miyanoura port to Uno port, Lunch and Dinner, Beverages

***The tour time below is Japan Standard Time.*** A great birthday/ surprise gift for Ghibli fans *If you can't find the convenient time slot, please send me a request. * This online experience will take you to the places in Japan which are said to be the inspirations of seven Ghibli films. It's about 1hour experience via Zoom and operated in the hope of expanding the wishlist places of your next visit to Japan. Let's explore Ghibli-related places throughout Japan without leaving your home! Starting from Tokyo where the animations are being created, we will explore many places which are said to be inspirations of some of the scenes of the films such as a bathhouse where Chihiro worked at(Spirited Away), the enchanted forest(Princess Mononke), etc.. We will explore virtually from the north(Hokkaido) to the south (Kagoshima) of Japan. *If you do not show up on the tour time, we will not reschedule and refund you.

Inclusions: English speaking online guide, Consulting service for your future travel, Q & A session about Ghibli and Japan

Exclusions: Real guide

For a more efficient way to explore Iya Valley, take a private taxi on a one-day tour! Your tour driver will customize your six-hour tour according to your interests. To start your day, meet your driver at your hotel, or anywhere at your convenience. Potential stops on a six-hour tour include the Manikin Peeing Boy Statue, with stunning views of the steep surrounding mountains and turquoise Iya River; Iya Kazurabashi vine bridge, Ochiai Village, a small hamlet in the heart of Iya Valley with farm houses from the mid-Edo era; and Oku-Iya Kazurabashi double vine bridges. Let us know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying. Your guide will customize a tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Please let us know if baby or kids will be seated in your group.

Inclusions: Professional Local Guide, Hotel Pick up and Drop off, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel expenses

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch

With this tour you will be able to stay at traditional Japanese house with over 250 years of history and also explore a Japanese paper making workshop. When you enter your stay you will notice immediately the traditional vibes. You will see a huge Irori (old fashioned Japanese sunken hearth) a samurai armor, Goemonburo (metal bathtub heated from beneath, that was used in Japanese home), and a Iwafuro (Rock bath). During your stay you will experience the great natural beauty, and experience living like the olden times of Japan. For dinner, you will gather around the Irori, where you can enjoy cooking the fresh seasonal ingredients with the hostesses. Lastly you will be able to visit the workplace of where they make Japanese paper. You will be able to take part in the paper making process and also learn about the traditional　technique of the Tosa Japanese paper making!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, English speaking guide, Transportation fee during tour, Paper making workshop fee, Minshuku inn fee (Dinner and Breakfast included)

Exclusions: Transportation fee to the meeting point, Transportation fee back after the tour ended

Steady steps, still air, and peace. Feel the timelessness of Japan by experiencing an ancient tradition. Located in the middle of the Seto Inland Sea lies Shikoku, famous for its thick noodles called udon, oranges, art, and a special circuit of 88 temples waiting to be discovered. Why not start uncovering authentic Japan by experiencing a part of this great trek? - Visit two temples, each with their own unique history and scenery - Enjoy hiking along the peaceful and beautiful Goshikidai Mountain range - If desired, experience the hike wearing traditional pilgrim attire

Inclusions: Temple souvenir , Transfer by public bus, English Speaking local guide, Experience sight seeing two different temples

Exclusions: Accommodation, Food, travel Insurance

For a more efficient way to explore Iya Valley, take a private taxi on a one-day tour! Your tour driver will customize your four-hour tour according to your interests. To start your day, meet your driver at your hotel, or anywhere at your convenience. Potential stops on a six-hour tour include the Manikin Peeing Boy Statue, with stunning views of the steep surrounding mountains, turquoise Iya River and Iya Kazurabashi vine bridge. Let us know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying. Your guide will customize a tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Four hours is NOT enough to visit both of Iya-valley area and Oku-Iya Kazurabashi double vine bridges. Please choose which you prioritize.

Inclusions: Hotel Pick up and Drop off, Professional Local Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Fuel expenses

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch

A Japanese monk will privately guide you to Chikurinji-temple, one of the eighty-eight Shikoku pilgrimage. Also visit an award-winning sake brewery that only uses locally produced rice and visit the rice field and surrounded nature. This tour is packed with things that you can't experience anywhere else, taking advantage of the local characteristics.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Exclusions: Lunch on Day 1 at Hirome Market

Explore unique and interesting geo park in Muroto, one of the Unesco world geoparks, and spend a night at traditional storehouse-style inn that has been reborn into modernity by the hands of architects. Tiles and unique stone walls are one of the kind–wisdom of the ancestors nurtured to live on this land. If you prefer Western style accomodation, you have a choice to stay UTOCO Auberge & SPA. It features an ocean view pool that pumps deep ocean water deeper than the deep sea. As the concept is to live in the ocean, all rooms offer an open space with ocean views. A hotel is launched by shu uemura, a makeup artist representing Japan and having a cosmetics brand. The local guide will take you to three of the Ohenro 88 temple pilgrimage and the tour of Muroto Geopark.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch

Exclusions: Lunch Day 1 at Hirome Market

If you have any places you wish to visit in the Kagawa Prefecture, a friendly English speaking driver will support your journey. This will not be a guided tour. ◆Spots to visit◆ -Takamatsu Port From Takamatsu Port, you can visit Naoshima. -Ritsurin Koen A beautiful garden that some say tops the Three Great Garden of Japan Ritsurin Koen. -Yamadaya ~Udon~ At Yamadaya you will be able to enjoy the delicious Sanuki Udon. -Yakuriji Temple The 85th temple of Shikoku's pilgrimage. On the side of Goken Mountain, the temple can be reached on foot or by cable car. -The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) was a prominent Japanese American artist, sculptor and landscape designer. -Kotohira-gu Shrine One of the most popular shrine in Japan and has been worshiped since ancient times as "the God of the Sea". There is an extremely long staircase, consisting of 1,368 steps. You can choose liked spot to visit.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop off at any place in Takamatsu city, English speaking driver for half day

Exclusions: Food and Drinks, Professional English Speaking Guide, Admission fee