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Offered languages
- English
・Take a thorough tour of Korakuen, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.
・Experience making "kakushi sushi" (seafood chirashi sushi), a local dish from Okayama with a history of about 300 years, invented during the Edo period (1603-1868), and enjoy lunch.
・At Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, after touring the Inoue House which is one of the largest, most iconic townhouses in the Important Traditional Building Preservation District, freely enjoy exploring Kurashiki's traditional townscape with a sightseeing coupon which can be used for your choice among admission to the Ukiyo-e Museum, eating out on the go, or a simple experience activity.
・Enjoy a comfortable Shinkansen ride between Shin-Osaka and Okayama or Hiroshima.
・Please book a Okayama round-trip tour if you have a JR Pass.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F in front of elevator, not the 19th floor with front desk. 7:40am Meet-up, 7:50am Departure. An assistant will guide participants to the Shin Osaka Station Shinkansen platform, but will not board the Shinkansen.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Take the Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka Station to Okayama Station. Upon arrival in Okayama, walk to Momotaro Tourist Center by yourself [Immediately on the left side after leaving through the Shinkansen ticket gate] The tour guide will be waiting for customers in front of Momotaro Tourist Information Center.
Admission ticket free -
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Hop on the charming Okayama Electric Tramway at Okayama Station! After a quick 4-minute ride to Shiroshita Station, walk to Okayama Korakuen Garden
Admission ticket free -
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One of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, Okayama Korakuen is a beautiful landscaped garden from the Edo period (1603-1868) covering an area of approximately 13 hectares. With vast ponds, elegant teahouse, and lovely seasonal flowers, the garden showcases the changing atmosphere throughout the four seasons for visitors to enjoy. The neighboring Okayama Castle is also known as "Crow Castle" due to its black exterior, and is quite spectacular when viewed from across the garden.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Head to Okayama Station by tram and on foot
Admission ticket free -
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Kakushi Sushi Making Experience & Lunch: Experience Japanese cuisine by crafting your own chirashi sushi on our hands-on tour. Arrange fresh sashimi, seafood, and colorful vegetables on sushi rice. Then savor your creation as a delightful and authentic lunch.
1 hour 25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Take the JR local train from Okayama to Kurashiki
Admission ticket free -
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Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is an attractive area with a charming townscape featuring white-walled storehouses and black roof tiles. Relish the traditional Japanese scenery while visiting many museums, cafes, and shops.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Inoue House is one the largest, most iconic townhouses in the Important Traditional Building Preservation District of Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. This 300-year-old house was designated as an important cultural property of Japan in 2002.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Free time for sightseeing. Enjoy exploring on your own using the Kurashiki Sightseeing Coupon which can be used when entering the Ukiyo-e Museum and eating out on the go.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Take the JR local train from Kurashiki to Okayama. At Okayama Station, board a bullet train "Shinkansen" to Shin-Osaka or Hiroshima Station. Please note that no guide will accompany you from Okayama Station.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All seats in the Okayama/Kurashiki area are unreserved, as public transportation is used. Please note that seating is not guaranteed
- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with Shinkansen seats, lunch, and Kurashiki Sightseeing Coupons. If Shinkansen seats, lunch, or sightseeing coupons are required, please book them under the child rate
- If the Inoue House cannot be entered, the tour will visit the Former Ohara House or the Ohashi House instead
- The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
- Allergy-friendly, halal, gluten-free, and other meal requests are not available
- As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking. The total walking distance for this tour is approximately 3 miles
- For those who would like a lact-ovo‐vegetarian meal (vegetables will be used instead for kakushi sushi; eggs and dairy products are used in other menu items), please be sure to request at the time of booking. If requests are not provided in advance, same-day changes cannot be accepted
- Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
- Kurashiki Sightseeing Coupon applicable facilities and shops may be subject to change
- For lunch, the menu includes kakushi sushi made by customers during the experience, side dish, red miso soup, and dessert
- Tour's total duration is 11 hours, although the total duration listed in the itinerary is 4 hours 30 minutes. The remaining hours are allotted for travel time.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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