OVERVIEW

Highlight

✓Guided tour to popular winter spots: Miyama, Amanohashidate, and Ine

✓Cooking experience in Miyama

✓Savoring Japanese delicacies like Kobe beef

✓Staying in a boat house

✓Visit to a sake brewery or tea ceremony at a temple

One of the greatest joys of winter in Japan is experiencing the beautiful snowy landscapes and indulging in gourmet delights. With this tour, we’ll guide you to the northern part of Kyoto. You’ll visit traditional thatched-roof houses and “funaya” (unique houses in the Ine area, built along the coast with facilities to store boats within the homes).

During the winter season, there are various events and illuminations that add to the charm. Winter offers a multitude of ways to enjoy your time in Japan and we invite you to experience it for yourself on the Iconic Winter Kansai Tour!

DAY01

KYOTO－MIYAMA-INE

We'll head to the picturesque Miyama Village known for its thatched-roof houses. In Miyama, you'll have the unique opportunity to visit local homes and join the owners in a cooking experience. This will allow you to get a taste of daily life in Japan.
Afterward, we'll proceed to the unique Ine area, known for its "funaya" boathouses. You'll have the chance to stay overnight in one of these traditional boathouses and indulge in fresh seafood dishes. It's a truly immersive experience into the local culture and cuisine.
DAY02

INE－AMANOHASHIDATE―KOBE

Start off your day with a visit to a sake brewery! Did you know that Japanese sake is made with rice and water? Learn more about the process of making traditional handcrafted sake from a master brewer while you take in the rich aromas of the brewery. After the tour, treat yourself by sampling a diverse collection of sake, and receive a great souvenir.
Please note, this sake brewery tour is only available for groups of 2 to 5 people.

In the afternoon, become a sumo wrestler! Katsuragi City is said to be the location where the country's first sumo match took place long ago. At Kehayaza, a sumo museum in Katsuragi city, enjoy watching sumo demonstrations by amateur sumo wrestlers, and learn how to do this traditional sport for yourself. Then step onto the "dohyo" sumo ring and have a match with an amateur sumo wrestler!
DAY03

KOBE－SAKURAI―NARA

We will guide you to Nara, the land where Japan's history began. Winter is the season for sake brewing and there is no better time to visit a sake brewery for a tour and tasting experience.
※For those who do not wish to partake in alcohol, we can arrange a tea ceremony experience at a temple instead.
Afterwards, we'll visit Nara Park, where deer roam freely and live in harmony with the people around them. Embark on a journey to encounter the origins of Japan.
DAY04

Nara City - Osaka/Kyoto

After checking out, we will arrange transportation to either Osaka or Kyoto for you.
*Additionally, we can also arrange a personalized 1-day tour in either Kyoto or Osaka to add to your experience. For inquiries or more information, please contact us through the inquiry form.

JOURNEY

DAY01

AKyoto
BIne
DAY02

BIne
CKobe
DAY03

CKobe
DNara
DAY04

DNara
EOsaka/Kyoto
DAY06

EOsaka
AKansai International Airport

PRICE DETAILS

PRICE

286,000 JPY～/ per person (a group of 5 people)
330,000 JPY～/ per person (a group of 4 people)
385,000 JPY～/ per person (a group of 3 people)
440,000 JPY～/ per person (a group of 2 people)

PRICE INCLUDES

3 Nights’ Accommodation
4 Days chartered car with Driver
English-speaking guide
Activity fees
-Cooking experience
-Visit Sake brewery or tea ceremony experience
Dinner at kobe beef restaurant
Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip

CAR

chartered car type: Van
Driver+English-Speaking Tour Guide