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Japan, Osaka

Discovering Hyogo and Kansai 4*

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Deal negotiated for you

  • The 11-day, 10-night tour, with accommodation in the hotels as mentioned or similar
  • Board according to programme
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Outbound transfer from Kansai Airport (KIX or ITM) to Kyoto Hotel by shared shuttle
  • Transfer from downtown Osaka to Kansai International Airport (KIX) by limousine bus
  • The JR Kansai Wide Area Pass 5 days
  • Kyoto-Himeji luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person)
  • A tea ceremony
  • The return ticket for the boat to Amanohashidate
  • The return ticket for the cable car at Amanohashidate
  • Lunch or dinner with Kobe beef in teppanyaki style (excluding drinks)
  • Visit to the Denshokan Museum in Sakai with a group knife-making workshop in English
  • Sake distillery tours in Kobe with group tasting in English
  • A Japanese kitchen knife with your name engraved on it
  • Unlimited Pocket Wifi (1 per booking)
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Your stay starts here

Discovering Hyogo and Kansai 4*

Embark on a journey of discovery in Kansai, a region in Japan where ancient traditions and modernity coexist elegantly. This trip invites you to explore the richness and diversity of Kansai, from Kyoto, the cultural capital with its refined temples and gardens, to Osaka, a vibrant gourmet metropolis. You will also pass through Kobe, renowned for its exceptional beef; Himeji, home to a UNESCO-listed castle; and Kinosaki Onsen, where you can relax in traditional baths. From unique experiences such as tea ceremonies and discovering Sakai cutlery to visits to sake distilleries and moments of serenity in preserved landscapes like Amanohashidate, this complete itinerary offers an authentic insight into the Japanese way of life.

Your day-by-day itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Osaka

Day 2: Free day in Kyoto

Day 3: Free day in Kyoto

Day 4: Discover Amanohashidate

Day 5: Kinosaki - Himeji

Day 6: Himeji - Kobe

Day 7: Discover Kobe

Day 8: Kobe - Osaka

Day 9: Discover Osaka

Day 10: Discover Osaka

Day 11: Departure from Osaka

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Osaka

On arrival at Osaka airport, you will be transferred by shared shuttle bus to your hotel in Kyoto. Once you have settled in, pick up your Pocket Wifi to stay connected throughout your trip.

To start your Japanese immersion, we suggest a Zen walk through the Arashiyama bamboo grove and Tenryu-ji Temple, followed by a stroll through the Gion district where you may catch a glimpse of a geisha. Finally, visit the renowned Nishiki market, which is famous for its culinary specialities.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Overnight at a hotel in Kyoto.

Day 2 | Free day in Kyoto

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day to explore Kyoto at your own pace. Activity included: take part in a tea ceremony, a traditional Japanese ritual.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Overnight at the hotel in Kyoto.

Day 3 | Free day in Kyoto

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy another day at leisure to explore further. We recommend visiting the Fushimi Inari shrine with its thousands of red torii gates, and then exploring the Higashiyama district, home to the Kiyomizu-dera temple, Maruyama Park, and the Chion-in temple. Further north, the famous Zen temple Nanzen-ji is also well worth a visit.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Overnight at the hotel in Kyoto.

Day 4 | Discovering Amanohashidate

Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart by train for Amanohashidate, widely regarded as one of Japan's three most beautiful landscapes. Explore its sanctuaries, enjoy a cruise and take the cable car up to the ‘floating bridge of heaven’, where you can enjoy exceptional panoramic views. In the afternoon, continue by train to the charming spa town of Kinosaki Onsen.
Dinner included and overnight in a ryokan in Kinosaki Onsen.

Day 5 | Kinosaki - Himeji

Breakfast at the ryokan.

Spend the morning strolling through the willow-lined streets of Kinosaki in a traditional yukata and try one of the town's seven public baths. Then, take the train to Himeji to see its majestic, UNESCO-listed castle.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Overnight at the hotel in Himeji.

Day 6 | Himeji - Kobe

Breakfast at the hotel.

Set off for Kobe, a cosmopolitan city located on the shores of the Seto Inland Sea. Activities included: enjoying a teppanyaki meal made with world-famous Kobe beef.

We recommend taking the opportunity to visit Himeji's White Heron Castle and stroll through the Koko-en gardens. These gardens are made up of nine areas which were laid out using techniques from the Edo period.

One meal included (lunch or dinner subject to availability).

Other meals at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel in Kobe.

Day 7 | Discovering Kobe

Breakfast at the hotel.

Included in the activity is a guided tour of sake distilleries in English, followed by a tasting session to discover the secrets of this emblematic drink.

We also suggest a visit to the Ikuta-jinja shrine, the lively Chinatown and a stroll around Kobe harbour.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Overnight at the hotel in Kobe.

Day 8 | Kobe - Osaka

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for Osaka and a free day to explore the city at your leisure.

We recommend visiting Osaka Castle, a symbol of feudal power, and then the History Museum.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Overnight at the hotel in Kobe.

Day 9 | Discovering Osaka

Breakfast at the hotel.

Activity included: Take a deep dive into the world of Sakai cutlery with a visit to the Denshokan Museum, followed by a workshop where you can engrave your name onto a knife to take home.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Overnight at the hotel in Kobe.

Day 10 | Discovering Osaka

Breakfast at the hotel.

You have a free day to explore Osaka. We suggest strolling through the shopping districts of Umeda, Namba and Shinsaibashi, and then enjoying the unique atmosphere of Dotonbori in the evening with its neon lights, culinary specialities and lively bars.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Overnight at the hotel in Osaka.

Day 11 | Return from Osaka

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer by limousine bus to Osaka Airport for the return flight.

Your accommodation

During your tour, you will stay for 10 nights in the following 4-star hotels (local standards) or similar:

  • Kyoto : 3 nights at the 4-star Mitsui Garden Kyoto Shijo (or similar)
  • Kinosaki Onsen: 1 night at the 3-star Tsuruya Ryokan (or similar)
  • Himeji : 1 night at the 4-star Monterey Himeji (or similar)
  • Kobe : 2 nights at the 4-star Daiwa Roynet Kobe Sannomiya Premier (or similar)
  • Osaka : 3 nights at the 4-star Monterey La Soeur Osaka (or similar)

PLEASE NOTE: The hotels listed above are subject to availability. Changes may be made, but we will always try to accommodate you in hotels of a similar category.

Your board

During the tour, you will be accommodated on a bed-and-breakfast basis. A dinner is planned at a ryokan on day 4, and a lunch is planned in Kobe on day 6.

Useful information

CUSTOMS FORMALITIES: Upon arrival, travellers must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after their return date. A visa is only required for stays of more than 3 months.

Non-Japanese nationals entering Japan are subject to biometric data collection (fingerprinting and photographing).

Non-British nationals or dual nationals are advised to consult the consulate or embassy of their destination country.

Minors must have their own passport. We strongly recommend that minors travelling unaccompanied by their legal guardians carry a copy of their family register.

CURRENCY: The currency used is the yen (JPY). As of 15 October 2024, 1 Euro is equivalent to 162.8 Japanese yen.

Transport included
This price includes :
  • The 11-day, 10-night tour, accommodation in the hotels as mentioned or similar
  • Board according to itinerary
  • Outbound transfer from Kansai Airport (KIX or ITM) to Kyoto Hotel by shared shuttle
  • Transfer from downtown Osaka to Kansai International Airport (KIX) by limousine bus
  • JR Kansai Wide Area Pass 5 days
  • Luggage transfer from Kyoto to Himeji (1 piece of luggage per person)
  • A tea ceremony
  • Return ticket for the boat at Amanohashidate
  • Return ticket for the cable car at Amanohashidate
  • Lunch or dinner featuring Kobe beef prepared teppanyaki style (excluding drinks)
  • Sake distillery tours in Kobe with group tasting in English
  • Visit to the Denshokan Museum in Sakai with a group knife-making workshop in English.
  • A Japanese kitchen knife with your name engraved on it
  • Unlimited Pocket Wifi (1 per booking)
  • Booking fees
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Tourist tax to be paid on site
  • Optional personal insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • And more generally everything in the above "This price includes" section

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

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