Private Japan UNESCO World Heritage Tour with Hiroshima

Day 1: Osaka arrival, Kansai Airport Pick-up

1. Osaka
   40m
   When your arrival in Osaka, we will offer you a worry-free airport-hotel transfer by a private van. Your driver will hold your name board to greet you, show you the way to the well-prepared car which runs directly to the hotel.

Day 2: Nara UNESCO tour: Nara Park, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Grand Shrine, Yoshikien Garden

1. Nara Park
   3h
   Nara Park is the most famous park in this historic city. It's the home to hundreds of roaming deer and has become quite popular during cherry blossom period and autumn.
2. Todai-ji Temple
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Todaiji is located in the northern part of Nara Park. It has been designated as one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara by the UNESCO World Heritage Convention along with other culturally and historically significant items throughout the city.
3. Kasuga Grand Shrine
   1h · Admission ticket included
   It is located in the east of Nara Park and famous for its lanterns, which have been donated by worshipers. Hundreds of bronze lanterns can be found hanging from the buildings, while as many stone lanterns line its approaches.
4. Yoshikien
   3h
   Yoshikien Garden is a pleasant Japanese garden located in central Nara. It is named after the Yoshikigawa River, a small river that runs beside the garden. There are three unique gardens within Yoshikien: a pond garden, a moss garden and a tea ceremony garden.

Day 3: Kyoto UNESCO tour: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kiyomizudera Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Gion and Geisha Show

1. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
   2h
   Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is one of Japan’s most iconic sites. Officially called the Sagano Bamboo Forest, this enchanting spot features a 500-meter path surrounded by towering bamboo stalks.
2. Kiyomizudera Temple
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   It is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan and best known for its wooden stage. In 1994, the temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. Kiyomizudera Temple is a popular spot for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
3. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
   1h
   It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds.
4. Gion
   1h
   Gion is Kyoto's most famous geisha district. Within Kyoto, the Gion area is known as the center of maiko and geisha culture, a place that embodies traditional beauty.
5. Gion Corner
   50m · Admission ticket included
   You will enjoy a 50-minute Geisha show at Gion Corner and can take the picture with maiko after the show finish.

Day 4: Uji tour: Byodo-in Temple, Uji River, Mitsuboshien-Kanbayashisannyu-Honten (Tea Ceremony), Ishitera Tea Plantation

1. Byodoin Temple
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Byodoin's buildings were repeatedly lost to fires and other calamities over the centuries, however, the Phoenix Hall was never destroyed, making it one of the few original wooden structures to survive from the Heian Period.
2. Uji River
   40m
   The Uji River flows through town, dividing Uji into two parts. Its prominent position shapes the beautiful landscape of the town.
3. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Mitsuboshien-Kanbayashisannyu-Honten is a long-established store first started in the Tensho Era and known as the master of tea ceremony for the Shogunate.They do not aim to just sell genuine Uji Tea but also to impart the knowledge of taste and history of tea. They also provide tea-ceremony experience to customers which takes half an hour.
4. Ishitera Tea Plantation
   1h 30m
   Ishitera Tea Plantation is located in Wazuka, a town in southern Kyoto Prefecture, is famous for its production of exquisite green tea. This town has an 800-year history of making high-quality Uji tea.

Day 5: Osaka tour: Osaka Castle Park, Umeda Sky Building, Santa Maria Day Cruise, Osaka Wheel, Shinsaibashi

1. Osaka Castle Park
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Osaka Castle Park is one of Osaka's most beloved cherry blossom viewing spots, with the Osaka Castle Tower enhancing the backdrop.
2. Umeda Sky Building
   1h 30m
   Umeda Sky Building consists of two 40-story towers interconnected at their two uppermost stories via glass bridges with escalators and elevators.
3. Kuchu Teien Observatory
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The Kuchu Teien Observatory is an observation facility connecting the Tower East and Tower West of the Umeda Sky Building, on the 39th, 40th and rooftop floors.
4. 50m · Admission ticket included
   Santa Maria is a sea-faring sight-seeing ship cruising the Osaka Bay, the Water Capital. The journey takes about 45 minutes.
5. Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
   1h 30m
   It is one of Osaka's main streets. Spanning over 600 meters, this street is home to shops, restaurants, and cafes that cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences.

Day 6: Hiroshima UNESCO tour: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine

1. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
   1h
   Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park is one of the most prominent features of the city. Even visitors not looking for it will likely stumble upon the large park of over 120,000 square meters.
2. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Peace Memorial Museum is the park's main facility. Consisting of two buildings, the museum surveys the history of Hiroshima and the advent of the nuclear bomb. Its main focus though is on the events of August 6: the dropping of the bomb and its outcome in human suffering.
3. Atomic Bomb Dome
   30m
   The A-Bomb Dome is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is a tangible link to Hiroshima's unique past. It's also known as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, is what remains of the former Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall. The building served as a location to promote Hiroshima's industries.
4. Miyajima
   2h
   Miyajima is a small island less than an hour outside the city of Hiroshima. It is known for its forests and ancient temples. Just offshore, the giant, orange Great Torii Gate is partially submerged at high tide.
5. Itsukushima Shrine
   1h
   The shrine and its torii gate are unique for being built over water, seemingly floating in the sea during high tide. The shrine consists of multiple buildings, including a prayer hall, main hall and noh theater stage, which are connected by boardwalks and supported by pillars above the sea.

Day 7: Osaka Departure: Kansai Airport Drop-off

1. Osaka
   40m
   After breakfast, you are free to arrange your last hours in Osaka. Our staff will take you to Osaka's Kansai International Airport by a private van.
   
   If you need to extend your stay in Japan, please feel free to contact our consultants to tailor a personalized travel plan to meet your specific needs.

Pickup details

The staff will hold your name board and wait for you at the airport hall, after you get your luggage. Then he will take you to your private van and transfer to your hotel in downtown Osaka.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels