What to do and see in Okayama Prefecture, Chugoku: The Best Tours

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

In addition to watching Kyogen, you will learn the historical background of Korakuen and Kyogen. After the performance, you can go up on the Noh stage, which is not usually open to the public. This experience is offered in Japanese, with readings in Japanese and English, making it a great experience for a wide variety of people. Kyogen is said to come from the same source as Noh, also a traditional Japanese art form. While Noh is based on myths and historical stories and mainly consists of dance, Kyogen is a comedic performance of stories from daily life. It does not use any large-scale stage set but expresses everything with words and gestures. Kyogen is characterized by its ability to take ordinary people's daily lives and folk tales and turn them into a "joke" by highlighting human habits and natures.

Inclusions: Kyogen Viewing Fee

Exclusions: Admission fee for Korakuen Garden (410 yen)

Private VIP Tour in KYOTO allows you to “Customize Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations. You have your own private Minivan Toyota HIACE 2019 and English speaking driver for approximately 8 hours. Our team assists you to manage the tour, give recommendations, make reservations and check information. <<< You customize your own Day Trip in KYOTO>>> STEP1: We propose list of famous destinations while you share with us your travel desires and special requests. STEP2: With careful communication and planning, we share and exchange our draft detailed itinerary. STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary. ***You can always change the itinerary even on the day while traveling on the van. Please feel free to reach our team and driver for recommendation at any time. ***Extra 1 ~ 2 hours will be given for free only in case of heavy traffic jam and unexpected delay(s). ***Extra charges will be applied for over time service.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner

Bizen ware, or "Bizen-yaki," is one of the most famous Japanese traditional potteries. For this lesson, you will have the choice of either using an electric potter's wheel or hand forming your pottery.

Inclusions: Pottery instructor, Material cost (clay), Lesson fee, Participants will receive a little gift

Exclusions: Delivery fee of a finished work (upon request), Food and drinks

Uncover the little-known treasures of Yakage Town on a one-day insider walking tour with a local guide. Explore the ancient route that the feudal lords took when they walked to Edo (the old name for Tokyo), visit Yakage Honjin where samurai and dignitaries stayed, local businesses that have been in operation for over 200 years, still making the same goods.  Marvel at the Edo architecture and visit specialty food shops to sample artisan Japanese sweets, sample freshly picked fruit and vegetables. As you walk, you'll learn the history of this town and meet locals that have lived in the town for generations.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off

As one of the oldest Japanese traditional sweet makers in Okayama prefecture, Sato Gyokuundo has been delighting customers for over 180 years. The signature products of this shop include the yuzu (a citrus hybrid of sour mandarin and Ichang papeda) orange that has been preserved, the sweet potato cracker with special flowers placed in the center, about 90 different varieties of flowers are used each year. Lastly, a mixture of honey, citrus and rice flour steamed together to produce a brown gelatin sweet which is wrapped in a bamboo leaf. The shop offers a relaxing atmosphere where you can taste test the sweets before buying.

Inclusions: Language guide to help with the workshop., All tools and ingredients will be supplied., Free samples and final made sweets from the workshop can be eaten after the process., Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from Yakage Town.

･ Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map ･ Valid trains are below; - Non-reserved seats on Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Okayama⇔Hakata) ･ The pass can be used for non-reserved seats on the "Hello Kitty Shinkansen". - Non-reserved seats on Express Trains - Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines - JR WEST MIYAJIMA FERRY (Miyajimaguchi⇔Miyajima) - Unlimited rides on Chugoku JR route buses. - Usable at "EKIRIN" rent-a-cycle shops within the pass's usage area. * For reserved seats, please purchase a Limited Express Reserved Seat Ticket from a JR-WEST Ticket Office or other location before boarding.

Inclusions: Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass

Exclusions: Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Okayama), Conventional lines on Kyushu Island

･ San'in-Okayama Area Pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map ･ Valid trains are below; - Non-reserved seats on Express Trains 'YAKUMO,SUPER HAKUTO (INCL.Kamigori⇔Chizu) etc.' - Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines * These trains below cannot be used

Inclusions: San'in-Okayama Area Pass 4 Day

Exclusions: Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Hakata)

・Experience Japanese traditional culture ・Appreciate the artworks of Lucky Cat ・Design your own Lucky Cat souvenir at your trip in Japan

Inclusions: experience fee, admission fee, material fee, consumption tax

Exclusions: Transportation fee

Inabayama Highland “Admission + Free Pass” Discount Coupon Inabayama Highland is an amusement park with the theme of “Brazil” in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. By applying from this page, you can use admission discount coupons with a “free pass” to enjoy all the vehicles in the park. Please take advantage of this opportunity. * Tickets for people with disabilities are not sold online. Please present your handicapped certificate at the ticket office and purchase it locally. Enjoy 15 types of attractions! Samba Carnival is also held every day! There are 15 types of attractions in Mt. You can enjoy a variety of attractions such as the classic merry-go-round and coffee cup, a powerful coaster and bungee jump, and a turbo drop that descends from 200m above sea level. The Sky Cycle, Ferris wheel overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, and the daily Samba Carnival are also popular. There are also 4 restaurants and food courts where you can take a break. Access is approximately 1 minute by car from Kojima IC. Please feel free to visit us.

Inclusions: Immigration fee, Vehicle free pass fee, consumption tax

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