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Southern Japan 6 nights

Remote island of Shikoku & Kyushu to Osaka via Hiroshima

Traveling by bus, train and ferry boat, with a mix of Western style hotels and Japanese ryokan and with fantastic Japanese cuisine included, Southern Japan Enchantment is a genuinely unique tour. It will provide you with a breathtaking experience of Japan's stunning natural, urban and cultural diversity.

Starting date,2012 – 23 ⁄ March,7 ⁄ April

Land only tour package USD 2,498 ⁄ EUR 1,785

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Day 1 – Arrival Osaka
Welcome to Osaka, you are greeted by a tour guide who will escort you to the hotel.
Hotel – Nikko Kansai Airport or similar.

Day 2 Ritsurin Garden–Shikoku Driving
To get our second half of the trip off to the best possible start, we will begin from Ritsurin Garden, built during the Edo Period. The garden is considered the best in Japan. Ritsurin Garden was awarded "3 stars" by "Le Guide Vert", the sightseeing guidebook by Michelin guide. In Matsuyama, we will visit Ishiteji Temple. The name literally meaning "stone hand temple" due to a local legend, is number 51 of the 88 temples on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. It is also Matsuyama's most famous temple, located near Dogo Onsen. Then, we will visit Dogo Onsen Honkan, a wooden public bathhouse, dating from 1894. It is said to have served as an inspiration for Miyazaki's popular animated film "Spirited Away". And of course, the tour would not be complete without a long, relaxing soak in the Onsen (spa) that have rejuvenated the Japanese people for many centuries. Here, guests can try wearing the Yukata (Japanese robe) and enjoy the Kaiseki dinner.
Hotel – Mielparque Matsuyama Hotel or similar.

Day 3Blood pond hell – Kyushu Driving
Today, we will take a three hour ferry ride to Beppu, Kyushu, renowned for being a spa heaven and famous spa resort in Japan. The "Hells" (Jigoku) of Beppu are nine spectacular hot springs suited for viewing rather than bathing. Seven of the hells are located in the Kannawa district and are very popular tourist spots in Beppu. We will visit Umi-jigoku (sea hell), made up of bright cobalt blue hot water, the Chi-no-ike-jigoku (blood pond hell) where hot water containing red melted clay gushes out, and the Tatsumaki-Jigoku (tornado hell). Later we will head to Aso city for over night.
Hotel – Beppu Royal Hotel or similar.

Day 4Mt.Aso–Nagasaki
This morning, we will take a Ropeway to enjoy the panoramic view of Mt. Aso, an active volcano and its ancient caldera ranks among the world's largest, with a diameter of up to 15miles and a circumference of over 60miles. Nagasaki, one of Japan's closest ports to the Asian mainland, has played a prominent role in foreign trade relations for many centuries and was the only port opened to foreign traders during Japan's period of isolation. Nagasaki is also known as the home of Kakure Kirishitan (Hidden Christian), a Japanese Roman Catholic Church that went underground for over 200 years due to the persecution of Christianity in 1630. In more recent history, Nagasaki became the second city destroyed by an atomic bomb. Our Nagasaki tour includes Glover Garden, a garden with the story of Madame Butterfly, Oura Tenshudo, the oldest standing Christian church in Japan, and Nagasaki Peace Memorial Park.
Hotel – Monterey Nagasaki or similar.

Day 5Kintai-Kyo Bridge–Sanyo Driving
Today, we will experience a ride on the "Bullet Train" to Shin-Shimonoseki. At Mohri Museum and Gardens, we will see the beautiful Zen garden and its displays including Japanese paintings, armory, textiles, pottery, Japanese lacquer ware, antique books and documents that belonged to the Mohri family of Choshu. Mohri is the feudal daimyo domain located in Yamaguchi. In 1866, samurai from Choshu and Satsuma (Kagoshima) allied to fight the Tokugawa shogunfs armies and establish the Meiji Restoration. Then we will visit the Kintai-Kyo Bridge, which was completely made of wood and without the use of any nails in 1673. This bridge makes five bold arches over the Nishiki River.
Hotel – Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima or similar.

Day 6Miyajima –Hiroshima and Miyajima
Our last day, we will take a morning tour of Hiroshima. Our first stop is Miyajima, a small island less than an hour outside the city of Hiroshima. Miyajima is most famous for its giant torii gate, which at high tide seems to float on top of the water. While officially named Itsukushima, the island is more commonly referred to as Miyajima, Japanese for "shrine-island". Like the torii gate, the shrine's main buildings are built over water. Enjoy the beautiful sight ranked as one of Japan's three best views. Then we will visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum. We will continue our journey to the East, Himeji Castle, considered Japan's most beautiful castle which was never destroyed in wars, earthquakes or fires and it keeps its original form. It is a national treasure of Japan and a UNESCO world heritage site. In the evening we will arrive at Osaka and enjoy the last evening of the tour.
Hotel – Nikko Kansai Airport hotel or similar

Day 7 –Departure
Sadly, your pleasant and memorable Japan Tour ends today.
Fly home with cherished memories or enjoy your extended stay in Japan or in Asian Cities.

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