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Explore the stunning autumn foliage and rich culture of Okayama on this day tour. Enjoy a visit to the Nagi Museum of Contemporary Art, where modern art seamlessly integrates with nature. Delight in a delicious lunch featuring locally sourced black soybeans, famed for their health benefits. Stroll through the scenic Okutsu Valley, renowned for its vibrant colors and clear streams, then unwind at the historic Okutsu Onsen, known for its beautifying hot springs.
- Full-day bus tour from Okayama with a local guide
- Visit the Nagi Museum of Contemporary Art with included admission
- Lunch featuring nutritious black soybeans included
- Explore the picturesque Okutsu Valley and relax at Okutsu Onsen
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at Shinkansen ticket gate of Okayama Station (2nd floor)
Itinerary
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This museum seamlessly merges modern art with its architecture itself. Designed to frame the surrounding landscape, it allows visitors to appreciate both contemporary art and the ever-changing natural views that have watched over the region for generations. Beyond exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, and video art, the museum hosts collaborative events with music and local cuisine. Unusually for an art museum, it has gained immense popularity as a highly photogenic spot. Why not immerse yourself in the artist’s spatial vision across the three rooms named "Sun," "Moon," and "Earth"?
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Immerse all five senses in nature with the vibrant clear streams and dramatic rock potholes (Ouketsu) of Okutsu Valley. Renowned as one of Okayama’s top autumn foliage spots, the valley hosts the Okutsu Valley Autumn Leaves Festival, featuring delicious local food stalls. From late October to mid-November, the 3-kilometer valley is vividly painted in rich shades of Japanese maple and ginkgo trees. Strolling through this valley filled with natural beauty and history is sure to leave you feeling refreshed and energized!
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Nestled in the same area as the valley lies Okutsu Onsen, one of the famous "Mimasaka Three Hot Springs," said to have been discovered in mythical times. Lined with classic traditional inns (ryokan), the nostalgic townscape feels seamlessly integrated with nature. Its alkaline simple thermal spring waters leave skin feeling remarkably smooth, making it immensely popular as a "beautifying hot spring" (Bijin-no-yu).
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests together.
- We might cancel the tour if we do not have at least (10) participants by 1 month before the scheduled departure.
- This tour involves a lot of walking. If you have trouble walking, we advise you not to book this tour.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests together.
- We might cancel the tour if we do not have at least (10) participants by 1 month before the scheduled departure.
- This tour involves a lot of walking. If you have trouble walking, we advise you not to book this tour.
- We are offering a 50% discount exclusively to Taiwan nationals during this period. Please present your passport to the guide before the tour. Please note that if you are unable to provide proof of Taiwanese nationality, the full amount will be charged.
- Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
- IMPORTANT: The bus will depart according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals.
- Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
- The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
- This tour utilizes a bus, and there may be delays in arrival time due to traffic or other factors.
- Due to traffic or other reasons, the duration of visits at each destination may be shortened, and arrival times may be delayed.
- Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the bus.
- Please refrain from standing up while the bus is in motion.
- If you accidentally leave any belongings on the bus, please be aware that they will be disposed of.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
- Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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