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Private Tour: Visit Naoshima Art Island with an Expert
Have you heard of the famous Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama? Are you ready to witness her iconic Red Pumpkin sculpture firsthand? Join us for an unforgettable journey through the captivating world of contemporary art on Naoshima Art Island, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who brings invaluable insights, having previously served in a local museum. Pickup by your guide at Uno Port and take a ferry together to Naoshima Island. Spend a full day visiting some of the most iconic attractions on the island, including the architectural marvel of Chichu Art Museum, Lee Ufan Art Museum, and Benesse House Museum, each offering a distinct perspective on contemporary artistry and cultural innovation. After a mesmerizing day in Naoshima, your guide will drop you off at Miyaurako Port where the tour is concluded.
Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji and Kobe Cities
We will have a good journey ahead! After picking you up from your hotel, we take the train to visit two emblematic places of Japan: Himeji Castle and Kobe City. First, we go to Himeji Castle. It is a Japanese castle still very well preserved with its wooden keep still up. The castle dates from 1346 and we currently see it as it was in 1618. Then we go to Kobe. To the north, the mountain. To the south, the sea... And in the center, you! Visiting this beautiful city by public transport and on foot. We will discover Kobe from north to south: the European district, the city center, the Chinese district and the port. History and fashion come together in this picturesque town.
Naoshima custom made private tour from Kagawa/Okayama
✓Friendly tour guide loved by many tourists over 9 years ✓The popular tourist attractions such as Red Pumpkin, Yellow pumpkin, Honmura village area,Chichu Museum(website booking is required), Bennese House Museum ✓You can customize tourist attractions according to your interests. Lunch :There are cozy restaurants or fancy beautiful restaurants and so on. Pick up from Okayama,Uno port is also available(additional pick up fee will be needed) Reviews from clients at viator private tour: We just came back from our day with Emi, and what a day it was. In six hours we accomplished so much, and in such a pleasant way. Emi was both knowledgeable and friendly, very flexible to accommodate all our requests and went out of her way to make our day a memorable one. Time flew and when we had to say goodbye we felt sorry we couldn’t ask Emi to join us for the next two yin Japan. , The places Emi took us to are the top attractions, but with Emi it felt we are with a friend, not a guide.
Half-Day Shared Tour at Kurashiki with Local Guide
Hiroyuki Hara, the famous Hara family that lived in Kurashiki for 400 years (Edo period), represents a deeper history of Kurashiki with an interpreter. Speaking of the origin and history of Kurashiki, we will visit places in the Bikan Historical Quarter. At the end of the tour, we will enter Cafe Ueda, established in 1972 and loved by the locals for a long time, you can talk with Hiroyuki Hara. You will experience the "real Kurashiki" that you cannot find on the Internet. You will be able to discover the charm of the Bikan Historical Quarter, which only locals who actually live in Kurashiki can talk about. Let's learn more about Kurashiki from the city's history, not just sightseeing. At the end of the tour, you will receive a wonderful souvenir.
Kurashiki Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kurashiki! The main attraction in Kurashiki is its atmospheric Bikan quarter, an area of historic buildings along an old willow-edged canal, laneways lined with old wooden houses and shops, and perfectly preserved Edo period mills. Visiting Kurashiki Bikan is like takling a step back in time! Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Guided Tour to Bizen pottery artists (with experience & lunch)
In Imbe, the birthplace of Bizen pottery, this pottery is a typical pottery of Japan that has been used and cherished in daily life throughout the town. With a guide who is knowledgable about Bizen pottery, this special guided tour is designed to convey the wonder of the town and the depth of Bizen pottery, not only by shopping, but also by actually meeting the potters and experiencing local life. This is a unique chance to visit the studios of Bizen potters with a tour guide and listen to their stories about the origins of Bizen pottery, how it is made, the differences among ceramics in Japan and other countries, trivia about the past, and other topics. After hearing directly from a Bizen potter about the culture and roots of Bizen pottery and the process of making it, the artist will give a demonstration on making plates, teacups, and other items. This is a unique chance to learn about the artist's techniques and the atmosphere in their stu
Special Ikebana Experience Guided by an Ikebana Master, Mrs. Inao
Let's try to deepen your understanding of the Japanese people's love of nature and the culture ikebana experience!! Firstly, the interpreter will explain the history and spirit of ikebana at a flower store that has been loved by the locals for 70 years. After that, you will be able to choose one type of flower for yourself. Then, You will travel from the flower store to the classroom through the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter with an interpreter. A teacher from Ikenobo, Japan's oldest school of Ikebana, who has been arranging flowers for 65 years, will teach you everything from techniques to etiquette. This tour is not just a hands-on experience, but also a springboard to a deeper understanding of Ikebana and Japanese culture. The spirit of ikebana is rooted in the idea of giving life back to life by arranging flowers that had once been cut off by plucking. If flower arrangement is an aesthetic of addition, ikebana is an aesthetic of subtraction.
Kurashiki Rickshaw Tour
Discover Kurashiki the traditional way: on a rickshaw. As a shogunate crown colony in the Edo period (1603~1868), Kurashiki enjoyed prosperity by storing goods and products from all over Japan. Alongside the canals are white-wall Japanese style warehouses and traditional Japanese houses with willow trees on the bank. This tour can be customized to your preferred departure time, ending point, and length.
Kurashiki Private Romantic Night in the Observatory Recliners
The viewing room of Kurashiki Observatory, the first private observatory built in Japan, is available for one hour. A small bottle of beer and snacks will be provided. Why not spend a wonderful time lying on a reclining chair and looking at the night sky? On starry days, we will set up a telescope so you can see the stars to your heart's content. The "Kuraten Concierge" will be stationed at the facility to give you instructions on how to use and enjoy the telescope and other facilities, so if you have any questions, please feel free to ask them anytime.
Okayama Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Okayama! The jewel of Okayama City is Korakuen Garden, considered one of Japan's top three gardens. You can enjoy pink cherry blossoms in the spring, multi-colored maple trees in autumn, and the crow-black exterior of nearby Okayama Castle all year. Okayama also serves as a transportation hub, linking the Shinkansen to rail service on Shikoku Island. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.