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This 6 hr walking tour includes 2hr Kintsugi experience at Mutoh. Before your Kintsugi experience, you will go on a walking tour with our licensed guide! Your guide will drop you off at Mutoh after a 4 hour walking tour. Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 4 hours from the start of the tour.You can customize your tour directly with the guide after placing your reservation. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. Please bring 550 Yen for the tools and materials used in the craft.

To the east of Hiroshima prefecture, lays a small town called Onomichi - the “miniature garden.” Within, one can visit famous Buddhist temples such as Senkoji which is located at the top of a mountain and is accessible via a mountain ropeway. Onomichi is also well known for the several small islands in the Seto Inland Sea which can be accessed from its port such as Ikuchijima. Ikuchijima is home to the Kosanji Temple Grounds. The various structures located within the temple complex include stunning attractions such as the ornate Koyomon Gate, the Thousand Buddha Cave, and the marble garden “The Hill of Hope.” This 1-Day Tour of Onomichi will give guests the opportunity to visit various remarkable temples and learn more about Buddhism in Japan. You will also be able to enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Seto Inland Sea and access one of its remote islands. Enjoy the beauty, charm, and culture of Onomichi by joining this tour!

Combining mythology, history, and traditional craftsmanship, this tour offers a deeper look at Japan's spiritual and artistic traditions that have shaped Japan for centuries in a 1-day tour from Nagoya. In the morning, you'll visit Atsuta Jingu, one of Japan's most important Shinto shrines. You'll explore its peaceful forest grounds and learn about the legends and history of the sacred sword housed on the shrine's grounds that has made this sacred site a place of worship for nearly 2,000 years. In the afternoon, visit the historic post town of Arimatsu, renowned for its 400-year-old tradition of Arimatsu Shibori. Stroll its preserved Edo-period streets and take part in a hands-on workshop, creating your own shibori-dyed souvenir with guidance from a local artisan. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to discover the mythology, history, and traditional craftsmanship of Japan in an unforgettable day from Nagoya led by a professional guide.