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7-2 days prior 30%
1 day prior 40%
On the day(Before departure of the tour) 50%
On the day(After the departure of the tour) 100%
10-8 days prior 20%
7-2 days prior 30%
1 day prior 40%
On the day(Before departure of the tour) 50%
On the day(After the departure of the tour) 100%

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PLAN

Okayama's Delights: Korakuen Garden & Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area Walking Tour [No Meal] (From Osaka to Hiroshima)

  • Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarte

  • Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarte

  • Okayama Korakuen Garden - Spring(Photo courtesy of Okayama Korakuen Garden)

  • Inoue House[Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter]

  • Tour Details
1. Take a thorough tour of Korakuen, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.

2. At Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, after touring the Inoue House which is one of the largest, most iconic townhouses in the Important Traditional Building Preservation District, freely enjoy exploring Kurashiki's traditional townscape.

3. Lunch is not included on this tour. Free time is allotted for the Okayama Station vicinity, so please have it on your own. For customers with dietary restrictions, please book this plan.

4. Enjoy a comfortable Shinkansen ride between Shin-Osaka and Okayama and between Okayama and Hiroshima.

5. This tour is convenient to book with a Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour.


About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
Please check the following page for details. http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
2guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Osaka
Guide Service
English
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
Not Available
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F (in front of elevator) / 07:40
*Not the 19th floor with front desk.
Included
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee; Admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Not Included
Lunch charges
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.                                 

      Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo                                 

    Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.
[Cancellation Charge]

- Cancellation fees will be charged from 10 days in advance.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 15 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 4 days prior to the tour at 09:00 (for Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the deadline will be advanced to the preceding weekday).
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- Public transportation will be used to move around on this tour in Okayama City and between Okayama–Kurashiki. As all trains have non-reserved seats, please note that seating is not guaranteed.

- The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.

- If the Inoue House cannot be entered, the tour will visit the Former Ohara House or the Ohashi House instead.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F (in front of elevator) / 07:40

*Not the 19th floor with front desk.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor]

- The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will wait for customers at Okayama Station and guide them during sightseeing at Okayama and Kurashiki.

- When heading to Okayama, an assistant will lead customers from the meet-up at Hotel Granvia Osaka until boarding the Shinkansen at Shin-Osaka Station. There is no accompanying assistant while on board the Shinkansen.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with Shinkansen seats. If Shinkansen seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

- Lunch is not included on this tour. There will be time allotted for the Okayama Station vicinity. Please purchase your own lunch.
[Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring]

- As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking. The total walking distance for this tour is approximately 5 km.
[Regarding Luggage on Shinkansen]

It will not be possible to bring large luggage whose total height, width, and length exceeds 160 cm onto Shinkansen. If bringing large luggage, please make use of a delivery service on your own.

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

Tour Calendar

  • 2025
  • Seats available
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  • Requests Accepted
Number of stocks
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Price (per person)
Adults (12-99)
JPY
children (6-11)
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Infants (0-5)
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Number of People
Adults
Children
Infants

Payment in Advance Total
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  • After the payment has been processed, the travel contract will be finalized once the customer receives a reservation confirmation email along with an attached reservation confirmation sheet.
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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
17:407:50Depart from Hotel Granvia OsakaPlease be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.
Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F (in front of elevator)
Meet at 07:40, Dep. at 07:50
15Head to Osaka StationWalk to JR Osaka Station.
*An assistant will lead customers to the Shin-Osaka Station Shinkansen platform. There is no accompanying assistant while on board the Shinkansen.
On Foot
15Osaka Station - Shin-Osaka Station(JR Special Rapid Service, Rapid Service, or Local (non-reserved seat))
*Public transportation will be used on this tour. As all trains have non-reserved seats, please note that seating is not guaranteed.
Train
150Shin-Osaka Station - Okayama Station(Nozomi Shinkansen, ordinary car, reserved seating)Shinkansen
1Okayama StationThe guide will be waiting for participants at Okayama Station.
Meet up with customers of tours departing from Kyoto and Okayama.
15Board the TramTake the tram from Okayama Station to Shiroshita Station.
*Public transportation will be used on this tour. As all trains have non-reserved seats, please note that seating is not guaranteed.
Train
110TransferWalk from Shiroshita Station to Okayama Korakuen Garden.On Foot
160Okayama Korakuen GardenOne of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, Okayama Korakuen is a beautiful landscaped garden from the Edo period (1603-1868) covering an area of ​​approximately 13 hectares. With vast ponds, elegant teahouse, and lovely seasonal flowers, the garden showcases the changing atmosphere throughout the four seasons for visitors to enjoy. The neighboring Okayama Castle is also known as "Crow Castle" due to its black exterior, and is quite spectacular when viewed from across the garden.On Foot
110TransferWalk from Okayama Korakuen Garden to Shiroshita Station.On Foot
15Board the TramTake the tram from Shiroshita Station to Okayama Station.
*Public transportation will be used on this tour. As all trains have non-reserved seats, please note that seating is not guaranteed.
Train
185Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour)The tour will stop for free time in the Okayama Station area.
125Okayama Station – Kurashiki Station(JR Local Train, non-reserved seat)
*Public transportation will be used on this tour. As all trains have non-reserved seats, please note that seating is not guaranteed.
Train
115TransferFrom Kurashiki Station, travel through the shopping street and the beautiful district heading towards the Inoue House.On Foot
130Inoue HouseThe Inoue House is one the largest, most iconic townhouses in the Important Traditional Building Preservation District of Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter.
 This 300-year-old house was designated as an important cultural property of Japan in 2002.

*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.
On Foot
160Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter *Free timeThe greatest draw of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is its beautiful, traditional townscape woven by white-walled storehouses, rows of willow trees, and the Kurashiki River. Enjoy a special time experiencing history and tradition while taking in the riverside scenery, appreciating art at the museum, and touring around charming cafes.On Foot
115TransferHead to Kurashiki Station.On Foot
125Kurashiki Station – Okayama Station(JR Local Train, non-reserved seat)
*Public transportation will be used on this tour. As all trains have non-reserved seats, please note that seating is not guaranteed.
Train
150Okayama Station – Hiroshima Station(Nozomi Shinkansen, ordinary car, reserved seating)
*The guide will lead customers to Okayama Station but will not board the Shinkansen.
Shinkansen
118:0018:30Arrive at Hiroshima Station, Tour EndsNo drop-off service to hotels will be provided.
From Hiroshima Station, customers are to make their own way to their next destination.
  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
17:407:50Depart from Hotel Granvia OsakaPlease be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.
Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F (in front of elevator)
Meet at 07:40, Dep. at 07:50
15Head to Osaka StationWalk to JR Osaka Station.
*An assistant will lead customers to the Shin-Osaka Station Shinkansen platform. There is no accompanying assistant while on board the Shinkansen.
On Foot
15Osaka Station - Shin-Osaka Station(JR Special Rapid Service, Rapid Service, or Local (non-reserved seat))
*Public transportation will be used on this tour. As all trains have non-reserved seats, please note that seating is not guaranteed.
Train
150Shin-Osaka Station - Okayama Station(Nozomi Shinkansen, ordinary car, reserved seating)Shinkansen
1Okayama StationThe guide will be waiting for participants at Okayama Station.
Meet up with customers of tours departing from Kyoto and Okayama.
15Board the TramTake the tram from Okayama Station to Shiroshita Station.
*Public transportation will be used on this tour. As all trains have non-reserved seats, please note that seating is not guaranteed.
Train
110TransferWalk from Shiroshita Station to Okayama Korakuen Garden.On Foot
160Okayama Korakuen GardenOne of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, Okayama Korakuen is a beautiful landscaped garden from the Edo period (1603-1868) covering an area of ​​approximately 13 hectares. With vast ponds, elegant teahouse, and lovely seasonal flowers, the garden showcases the changing atmosphere throughout the four seasons for visitors to enjoy. The neighboring Okayama Castle is also known as "Crow Castle" due to its black exterior, and is quite spectacular when viewed from across the garden.On Foot
110TransferWalk from Okayama Korakuen Garden to Shiroshita Station.On Foot
15Board the TramTake the tram from Shiroshita Station to Okayama Station.
*Public transportation will be used on this tour. As all trains have non-reserved seats, please note that seating is not guaranteed.
Train
185Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour)The tour will stop for free time in the Okayama Station area.
125Okayama Station – Kurashiki Station(JR Local Train, non-reserved seat)
*Public transportation will be used on this tour. As all trains have non-reserved seats, please note that seating is not guaranteed.
Train
115TransferFrom Kurashiki Station, travel through the shopping street and the beautiful district heading towards the Inoue House.On Foot
130Inoue HouseThe Inoue House is one the largest, most iconic townhouses in the Important Traditional Building Preservation District of Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter.
 This 300-year-old house was designated as an important cultural property of Japan in 2002.

*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.
On Foot
160Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter *Free timeThe greatest draw of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is its beautiful, traditional townscape woven by white-walled storehouses, rows of willow trees, and the Kurashiki River. Enjoy a special time experiencing history and tradition while taking in the riverside scenery, appreciating art at the museum, and touring around charming cafes.On Foot
115TransferHead to Kurashiki Station.On Foot
125Kurashiki Station – Okayama Station(JR Local Train, non-reserved seat)
*Public transportation will be used on this tour. As all trains have non-reserved seats, please note that seating is not guaranteed.
Train
150Okayama Station – Hiroshima Station(Nozomi Shinkansen, ordinary car, reserved seating)
*The guide will lead customers to Okayama Station but will not board the Shinkansen.
Shinkansen
118:0018:30Arrive at Hiroshima Station, Tour EndsNo drop-off service to hotels will be provided.
From Hiroshima Station, customers are to make their own way to their next destination.

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