Beautiful Seto Inland sea &Kyoto, Private Luxury Tour -14 days

This a tour where visitors can enjoy the nature of the Setouchi area and traditional Kyoto contents.

The Seto Inland Sea, which stretches between Honshu and Shikoku, is dotted with islands big and small. The scenery of this Setouchi area, with its islands afloat on flat, tranquil waters, makes for such a stunning sight that it has earned itself the nickname ‘the world’s gemstone.

The Setouchi region is not only gifted with stunning natural resources, but is its islands are full of character, and with their historical ruins, architecture and many instances of old villages that have survived into the present, make a great place to visit. A trip to Setouchi offers a luxurious and utterly out of the ordinary experience, where you can savour a slower pace of living and feel history surrounding you.

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The following tours are model plans.
Please contact us for a quote according to your needs.
( Ex: Tour only plan excluding accommodation, etc.)
*Please consult with us about extending or shortening the tour itinerary.

*Accommodation rates are subject to change depending on the date of reservation.

ITINERARIES & INFORMATIONS

Day 1

After entry procedures, English speaking guide meets you at the custom exit.
Transfer from Kansai Airport Aman Kyoto by private van.
*Baggage will be put in the baggage storage in the car.
Accomodation: 2 nights at Aman Kyoto with Breakfast (Nara 60sqm,2pax use)

Day 2
09:00 Full-day sightseeing of Kyoto by private sedan with English speaking guide, visiting
-Kinkakuji Temple
-Nijo Castle
-Kimono & Tea ceremony at Machiya *subject to confirmation
-Kiyomizu Temple
-Gion
Return to hotel (17:00)

Day 3
08:00 Baggage will be trasported by Takkyu-bin from Aman Kyoto to Azumi Setoda, skipping Hiroshima.
*Please deposit your baggage at the bell desk when checking out
*Please prepare small luggage for Hiroshima for a night

09:00 Transfer to Kyoto Station by private sedan with English-speaking guide.
Leave Kyoto Station (09:46) for Hiroshima Station (11:23) by Nozomi #11

11:23 Half-day sightseeing of Hiroshima by private sedan with English-speaking guide, visiting
-Peace Memorial Park
-Peace Memorial Museum
Arrive at Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima (17:00)
Accomodation: 1 night at Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima with breakfast (1Bedroom Suite King 70sqm, 2pax use)

Day 4
09:00 Half-day sightseeing of Miyajima by private sedan with English speaking guide, visiting
-Itsukushima Shrine
-Miyajima Ropeway
Leave Hiroshima Station (14:03) for Shin-Onomichi Station (14:44) by Kodama 852

Transfer from Shin-Onomichi Station to Azumi Setoda by private sedan with English speaking guide
Arrive at Azumi Setoda (16:00)
Accomodation: *2 nights at Azumi Setoda with breakfast and dinner ("Niwa" 50sqm, 2pax use)

Day 5
08:30 Full-day sightseeing of Setouchi by private sedan with English speaking guide, visiting
09:45-11:00 Noshima Landing & Tide Cruise *subject to confirmation
*Only available on weekend.
-Murakami Suigun Museum
-Lemon Valley
-Sunset Beach
Return to ryokan (17:00)

Day 6
Free time in the morning
*You will enjoy Fishing, cycling, etc.
13:00 Transfer to Bella Vista Spa & Marina Onomichi by private van with English speaking guide
*Baggage will be put in the baggage storage in the car.
Accomodation: 2 nights at Bella Vista Spa & Marina Onomichi with breakfast and dinner (Terrace Suite 100sqm, 2pax use)

Day 7
Free time in the morning
13:00 Half-day sightseeing of Onomichi by private sedan with English speaking guide, visiting
-Tomonoura Walking Tour
Return to hotel (17:00)

Day 8
08:00 Baggage will be trasported by Takkyu-bin from Bella Vista Spa & Marina Onomichi to Aman Kyoto, skipping Naoshima.
*Please deposit your baggage at the bell desk when checking out.
*Please prepare small luggage for Naoshima for 2 nights.

09:00 Transfer to Uno pier by private sedan with English speaking guide
Take a private water taxi to Miyaura pier
After arrive at Miyanoura pier, half-day sightseeing of Naoshima by shuttle bus with English speaking guide, visiting
-Chichu Art Museum *subject to confirmation
-Lee Ufan Museum
-Benesse House Museum
Arrive at Benesse House (17:00)
18:30 Dinner at Terrace Restaurant Umi no Hoshi French (pay locally) *subject to confirmation.
Accomodation: 2 nights stay at Benesse House with breakfast (Oval Suite 70sqm, 2pax use)

Day 9
09:00 Transfer to Miyanoura pier by shuttle bus with English speaking guide
Take a private water taxi to Karato Pier
Full-day sightseeing of Teshima on foot with English speaking guide, visiting
-Archives of the Heart
-Teshima Art Museum
-Teshima Yokoo Museum
Take a private water taxi to Miyanoura pier
Return to the hotel (17:00)
18:30 Dinner at Japanese Cuisine Issen (pay locally) *subject to confirmation.

Day 10
Free time in the morning
12:00 Transfer to Miyanoura pier by shuttle bus with English speaking gude
Take a by private water taxi to Uno pier
Transfer from Uno Pier to Okayama Station by private sedan
Leave Okayama Station (14:33) to Kyoto Station (15:38) by Nozomi 112

Transfer to Aman Kyoto by private sedan with English speaking gude
Arrive at Aman Kyoto (16:30)
Accomodation: 4 nights at Aman Kyoto with Breakfast (Nara 60sqm,2pax use)

Day 11
09:00 Full-day sightseeing of Arashiyama by private sedan with English speaking guide, visiting
-Togetsu-kyo
-Rickshaw ride *subject to confirmation
-Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
-Ryoanji Temple
-Monkey Park Iwatayama
Return to hotel (17:00)

Day 12
09:00 Full-day sightseeing of Kyoto& Nara by private sedan with English speaking guide, visiting
-Todaiji Temple
-Nara Park
-Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
-Sake Brewery
Return to hotel (17:00)

Day 13
All day Free, at leisure

18:30 Transfer to the restaurant for dinner by private sedan with English-speaking guide
-19:00 Geisha Dinner at Kyoto Kitcho *subject to confirmation
Return to hotel (21:30)

Day 14
Transfer to Kansai Airport by private van with English-speaking guide

*Baggage will be put in the baggage storage in the car.

Precautions

What's included

・Private vehicle

・Admission fees (museums, temples, etc.)

・Transportation (JR, ferry, etc.)

・English interpretation guide *Please let us know if you would like another language.

・Luggage delivery fee ( Takku-bin: ①Aman Kyoto - Azumi, ②Bella Vista - Aman Kyoto)

・Experience fees (tea ceremony & kimono, cruise, rickshaw, private water cab, geisha dinner)

・Dinner at Kyoto Kitcho (please pay for drinks on site directly)

・Accommodation fee

*Air tickets are to be arranged by the guests themselves.

*Dinner at Benesse House is by reservation only; please make payment directly on site.

*Please note that experience and restaurant are subject to confirmation.


Items to check before Reservation

・ Names of all participants

・ Dietary restrictions / allergy information


Cancellation Policy

21 days ago: 20% of total accommodation / travel product charges

14 days ago: 30% of total accommodation / travel product charges

7 days ago-: 50% of the total accommodation / travel product price

From the day before to the day: 100% of the total accommodation and travel product charges