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Kansai Niche Secret One-Day Tour: Awaji Island / Mount Koya / Kumano Kodo (Choose one of three) - Departing from Osaka Shinsaibashi
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Kansai Niche Secret One-Day Tour: Awaji Island / Mount Koya / Kumano Kodo (Choose one of three) - Departing from Osaka Shinsaibashi

10 hours
Hyogo Prefecture
€67.12/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund Redeemed vouchers cannot be refunded Lost, stolen or damaged tickets can't be refunded
  • Japanese-speaking professional driver/guide
  • English-speaking professional driver/guide
  • Chinese-speaking professional driver/guide
  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location

Not included: Admission to Tickets for attractions need to be purchased at your own expense. The price for each ticketed attraction has been marked in the itinerary.; Meals and beverages

Meeting point: Address Please refer to the Map for assistance How to get there: Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station Exit 2, South No. 10 escalator to 1F

Ticket: Voucher type - Present your mobile voucher

Overview

The only one on the entire network where 1 person forms a group: Absolutely no anxiety about cancellation due to insufficient numbers. Even if only one person places an order, we depart immediately! Three Core Routes (Please select your preferred itinerary when booking) Route A: Awaji Island | Tadao Ando's Aesthetics and a Romantic Flower Sea Healing Journey. Nestled between Honshu and Shikoku, this maritime pearl is a dream island interwoven with light, shadow, flowers, and sea breeze. Master Ando's Miracles of Light and Shadow: Deeply explore Tadao Ando's iconic exposed concrete masterpieces, experiencing the perfect fusion of architecture, nature, and light. Blooming Seasonal Flower Seas: Following the concept of "seasonal travel," we take you into the most beautiful mountain flower fields blooming in season, capturing the most splendid moments in photos. Cozy Sea View Delights: Special arrangements are made to visit a super popular internet-famous dessert shop facing the sea. While the sea breeze gently blows, savor limited edition desserts, letting a little bit of beauty ripple in your heart. Route B: Mount Koya Sacred Site | Goma Chants and Hidden Shrine Spiritual Cleansing. Ancient temples stand quietly, surrounded by a sea of clouds. The air is filled with a faint scent of sandalwood, making this an absolute pure land for spiritual contemplation. Soul-Stirring Rituals: Exclusive arrangements to participate in the ancient Esoteric Buddhist Goma fire ritual, dispelling evil and praying for blessings amidst roaring flames and ethereal chants, cleansing the soul. Stroll through the Sacred Okunoin: Wander among tens of thousands of ancient towering trees, watching dappled sunlight gently fall, experiencing a tranquility that spans a thousand years. Direct Private Car to a Hidden Gem: Special visit to Niutsuhime Shrine. This World Heritage shrine is hidden deep in the mountains, so remote that even local buses cannot reach it! We take you there easily by private car, allowing you to admire the magnificent vermilion sacred bridge. Route C: Kumano Kodo | A One-Day Epic Pilgrimage to the Kumano Sanzan. A World Cultural Heritage site and the ultimate dream for hiking enthusiasts, preserving Japan's most pristine and mysterious natural scenery. Exclusive to the Entire Network - One-Day Express: The Kumano Kodo, with its extremely inconvenient transportation, usually takes several days for independent travelers. We are the only one on the entire network that can perfectly gather the "Kumano Sanzan" (Hongu Taisha, Hayatama Taisha, Nachi Taisha) in one day – a miraculous itinerary. Essential Ancient Trail Light Hike: No boring, high-intensity training. We have carefully selected the most comfortable and moss-covered essential forest sections for you, easily experienced even in sneakers. Touch the Original Natural Sacred Realm: Stand before the magnificent Nachi Falls, breathe the purest air, and witness Japan's unspoiled primeval forest with your own eyes.

Highlights

【The only one on the entire network | Guaranteed departure for 1 person or more】 Say goodbye to the anxiety of being stood up! As long as you want to go, even if you're the only one, we will never cancel and will depart immediately!
【Adapting to the times | Exclusive custom "Seasonal Tours"】 Reject rigid, assembly-line schedules! We adjust departure and itinerary times twice a year (winter/summer time) to ensure you experience the best light of the day for boarding, sightseeing, and return.
【Unique | Direct access to the deep mountain secret realm by private car】 Exclusive private car directly to Mount Koya, exploring the hidden secret realm that even local buses have completely given up on and cannot reach – Nibu-tsuhime Shrine.
【Epic Miracle | The only one-day express tour of Kumano Sanzan on the entire network】 Break through transportation limits! Perfectly gather the three great sacred sites in one day, including a light hike on the essential mossy ancient path without strenuous training, enjoying Japan's most pristine scenery.-

What's included

Japanese-speaking professional driver/guide
English-speaking professional driver/guide
Chinese-speaking professional driver/guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location

What's not included

Admission to Tickets for attractions need to be purchased at your own expense. The price for each ticketed attraction has been marked in the itinerary.
Meals and beverages

Meeting point

Address Please refer to the Map for assistance How to get there: Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station Exit 2, South No. 10 escalator to 1F

Awaji Island

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select a tour date
● Before 6:00 PM Japan time one day before departure, we will send an email with the meeting time and location for the next day's itinerary, as well as the guide and license plate information. If you do not receive the email, please check your spam folder first; if there is still no news, please contact us promptly. If you receive multiple emails, the latest email content shall prevail. ● This itinerary is for a small, exquisite group, with a driver-guide providing full service throughout (the driver also acts as the guide, no additional guide is arranged). They will provide travel assistance in the vehicle, allowing you to easily enjoy the entire itinerary. On the day, passengers who choose different guided languages may be arranged in the same vehicle. If you have communication needs during the trip, please communicate with the driver-guide at any time. Considering that the driver's English description may be inadequate, we will use translation software for real-time translation. ● If some attractions are temporarily closed, the driver-guide will flexibly adjust the sightseeing spots according to the actual situation on the day, and will still arrange exciting content for you, so please travel with confidence. Due to force majeure such as traffic, weather, festivals, or crowds, the itinerary arrival time and content may be adjusted (the driver-guide has the right to adjust/reduce the itinerary on site). We ask for your understanding and cooperation, and refunds cannot be requested on this basis. Thank you for your understanding. ● Your journey is about to begin, we wish you a pleasant trip! If you have any questions, please contact us at any time.
Departure: Meet the operator at 09:30. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Kind reminder: After exiting Shinsaibashi Subway Station Exit 2, go up to 1F. Scan the QR code for Google Maps Q Plaza Shinsaibashi. Kind reminder: We recommend arriving at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance. We will send it via email before 18:00 on the day before. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time Departure: Meet the operator at 09:45. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. 【Extremely Important Notice】According to Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism regulations, buses are only permitted to pick up and drop off passengers at the designated meeting point. The vehicle will depart on time; no refunds or changes will be issued for those who are late and miss the bus. Please be sure to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance, and do not arrive at the last minute. Driver and guide license plate information will be sent via email by 18:00 the day before. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 11:00, 30 min(s), Self-guided, Awaji Highway Oasis, Roadside station at Awaji Highway Oasis, depart after a 30-minute stop. Here you can overlook the world's longest suspension bridge, the "Akashi Kaikyo Bridge"! Take a commemorative photo under this magnificent bridge. [Attraction/experience] 11:40, 2 hour(s), Self-guided, Awaji Yumebutai, Church of the Sea, Observation Deck Hyakudan-en Outdoor Theater, Awaji Greenhouse Garden, Awaji Yumebutai Restaurant, Visit Tadao Ando's designed Yumebutai and Church of the Sea, departing in 2 hours. Immerse yourself in Tadao Ando's architecture, experiencing a moment where inner tranquility and power intertwine. Witness the beautiful coexistence of architecture and nature, where imagination can freely soar in this space filled with a sense of stability and openness. [Attraction/experience] 13:50, 20 min(s), Self-guided, Honpukuji Water Temple, Visit Honpuku-ji Water Temple, departing in 20 minutes. This hidden masterpiece designed by Tadao Ando is not just a building, but a spiritual journey, a process of sinking from the ground into the water, enveloped by light and shadow in the vermilion Buddha hall. Admission is 400 yen for adults (junior high school students and above) and 200 yen for children (elementary school students and below), to be paid by the visitor. [Attraction/experience] 14:30, 40 min(s), Self-guided, Awaji Hanasajiki, Awaji Island Flower Corridor, Sky Path, a sea of flowers in all four seasons. [Attraction/experience] 15:50, 20 min(s), Self-guided, Kareki Shrine, Kunshudo, the birthplace of Japanese incense, was founded in 1893. [Attraction/experience] 16:15, 20 min(s), Self-guided, Izanagi Shrine, Japan's oldest shrine, "Izanagi Shrine" [Attraction/experience] 16:50, 1 hour(s) 20 min(s), Self-guided, A Happy Pancake, In addition to enjoying desserts and drinks at the happy pancake shop facing the Seto Inland Sea, you can also admire the most beautiful sunset in the Seto Inland Sea. Return after 1 hour and 30 minutes. (To match the Awaji Island sunset time, the tour will depart at 9:30 AM starting March 1, 2026.) [Return] 19:30, at Shinsaibashi Station, The arrival time is subject to the traffic conditions on the day, and may be late or early. Please understand. Day {num}
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Prohibitions & Limitations Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given Pets are prohibited Vehicle & luggage info Luggage allowance: 1 pieces of standard-sized luggages
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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