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Explore the rich history and culture of Wakayama City on this guided walking tour, which takes you through some of the city's most iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Perfect for history buffs and curious travelers alike, this tour blends stunning architecture, scenic views, and fascinating stories of Wakayama’s past. Let's immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with local traditions. This tour is great for any types of travelers , such as adventure seekers, families with children, etc.

Experience the highlights of Kyoto on this full-day tour starting from Tempozan Cruise Terminal in Osaka. Your private vehicle will take you to Arashiyama, a scenic district known for its enchanting Bamboo Forest, historic temples, and the picturesque Togetsukyo Bridge. Next, visit Rokuon-ji, or Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, where the iconic gold-covered temple reflects beautifully on the surrounding gardens. Enjoy a delicious lunch and explore the vibrant Nishiki Market, also known as Kyoto’s Kitchen, where you can sample local delicacies and browse traditional goods. In the afternoon, visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that create a mesmerizing pathway up Mount Inari. After a full day of sightseeing, you will be comfortably transferred back to Tempozan Cruise Terminal by private vehicle, allowing you to relax and reflect on the unforgettable cultural and natural experiences of Kyoto.

◆ Option A – Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama & Amanohashidate (City & Sea Highlights) ◆ Option B – Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji & Arashiyama (Kyoto Classics Only) ◆ Option C – Miyama, Ine Fishing Village & Amanohashidate (Rural Kyoto & Coast) Use this product to make the most of your day in port from Maizuru with a private car and English-speaking guide and choose from three carefully designed routes. The most popular option combines Kyoto’s top temples with Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views, for a “city & sea” experience in a single day. Or, focus on Kyoto’s classics—Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji and Arashiyama—for a deep dive into shrines, temples and bamboo forests, or escape the crowds with a rural route to Miyama, Ine fishing village and Amanohashidate. All itineraries are timed for cruise schedules with pickup and drop-off at Maizuru Port, giving you flexibility to choose the route that best matches your interests and pace while we take care of all the logistics.

Your guide, Ai, is a Japanese government-certified English tour guide interpreter since 2015; an award-winning, magazine-covered photographer; and holds graduate degrees: MA in Japanese Pedagogy from Columbia U (Class of 2025) and MBA in tourism and hospitality management from Kyoto U (Class of 2020).　After graduating from Columbia, she has taught Japanese language in higher education in the US. Ai: This is a private, customized tour for luxury travel by taxi that will visit the most popular tourist spots in Osaka: Osaka Castle, vibrant southern Namba to Dotonbori riverside and Shinsaibashi shopping area, and Umeda Sky Building at the end of the day to see the sunset.　 For lunch and/or dinner, I will arrange the top-notch restaurant in town. Since all transportations and entrance fees are included, the only additional cost would be your meals (and souvenirs.) Pick up and drop off at Kobe/Osaka Cruise Port, Shin-Osaka Station, and any hotels in Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe/Nara are available.

This is a private tour, exclusively for your group (only your group will participate). Perfect for one-day visitors with limited time. Ideal for first-time visitors looking to make the most of their time while experiencing local attractions, history, & culture. The itinerary is flexible & can be fully customized to suit your interests & pace. Admission tickets & private transportation costs are included for a seamless & immersive experience. Discover the highlights of Himeji & Kobe on this private full-day tour, ideal for cruise passengers, history enthusiasts, & first-time visitors. Visit the iconic Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its elegant architecture & samurai heritage. Stroll through the tranquil Koko-en Garden, featuring beautiful Edo-period-style landscapes, ponds, & seasonal gardens. Then, head to Maiko Marine Promenade beneath the spectacular Akashi Kaikyo Bridge to enjoy panoramic views of the Akashi Strait & its unique glass-floor walkway.

If you've traveled to Japan in the past, it's probably Tokyo-Mt.Fuji-Nagoya-Osaka and Kyoto, or Hokkaido and Okinawa. This tour is perfect for you! It's because it's five days that condensed the west side of Japan that you haven't seen yet. This is a charter bus tour that departs from Japan's second largest city, OSAKA, and tours hidden spots that are difficult to reach by train. The distance you move in 5 days is about 750 mile. The tour picks up and tours tourist attractions at intervals of 1-2 hours. Departure from OSAKA city by charter bus: - First day: PICK UP at OSAKA city - *Stay at Toyooka city, Hyogo - Day 2: from Toyooka city - *Stay at YONAGO city, Tottri Pref - Day 3: from YONAGO city - *Stay at HIROSHIMA city - Day 4: from HIROSHIMA city - *Stay at HAGI city, Yamaguchi - Last day: from HAGI city - *DROP OFF at FUKUOKA city * We support the "Western Golden Route" policy being promoted by Fukuoka City.