Highlights of Western Japan (8 days)

This eight-day private tour focuses on the highlight of Western part of Japan to appreciate 

modern culture, culinary experience, scenic nature, traditional culture and history. Arrive in

Kansai International Airport and start your trip from Osaka. Osaka is a third largest city in

Japan with modern architecture, restaurants, theaters, and hotels. It is also a good spot to

get a glimpse of local lifestyle and food. Then, move to Hiroshima by bullet train. Must-see

spots are Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine registered as UNESCO World Heritage

site. Finally, enjoy your visit to Japan’s centers of authentic culture and enchanting ancient

capital cities, Kyoto and Nara.  

Sample Itinerary Overview

Day 1   Arrive at Osaka 

Arrive at Kansai International Airport and transfer to Osaka. Here, there are Universal Studio,

a theme park with rides and shows of movies, animations and cartoons, and Kaiyukan,

a popular aquarium among children and families. Explore the city of Osaka as you like. 

Stay at a deluxe hotel for two nights.

Day 2   Osaka, Culture & Gourmet Tour 

Enjoy privately guided tour of Osaka. Visit Osaka Castle, a major historical monument of Osaka. You will be escorted to Dotonbori, the city of “Kuidaore” which literally means “eat until you drop.” People in Osaka love to eat; there is a wide variety of foods from casual dining to exclusive gourmet restaurants including Kobe beef.

Day 3  Hiroshima

Transfer to Hiroshima by train. Half Day privately guided tour in Hiroshima.

You will be guided to Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park.

Stay at a deluxe hotel for one night.

Day 4  Miyajima

Privately guided tour to Miyajima.  It is a sacred beautiful island home to UNESCO world heritage Itsukushima Shrine. Take a walk to ropeway station and go up to Mt. Misen.  Stay at a deluxe ryokan with a charming garden overlooking the ocean.

Transfer to Kyoto by train. Privately guided tour of Kyoto. Stroll around the old town of sake breweries in Fushimi area and enjoy sake tasting if you like. Then, you will visit Fushimi Inari Shrine enshrined God of Sake. Tofukuji Temple has the largest and oldest Zen hall and dry landscape garden. Stay at a deluxe hotel in Kyoto for three nights.

Enjoy a private guided day trip to Nara from Kyoto. In Nara Park, you will see many deer that are believed as messengers of God. The Great Buddha in Todaiji Temple is the most popular site. Take a walk to Kasuga Grand Shrine and a promenade garden. You will be escorted back to Kyoto.

Transfer to Kansai International Airport by train or bus. 

The tour price will differ according to many factors such as the rank of accommodation (e.g. 5-star hotel, 3-star ryokan), way of transportation (e.g. train, private car), number of days with a private guide, duration of your tour, or season.  Please contact us.  One of our tour consultants will come up with an ideal plan and cost for you.

Contact us

For more information, or to start customizing your own itinerary, please contact us.

Michi Travel Japan

Tel: 81-3-5213-5040

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