[From Okayama] Okayama & Kurashiki Full Day Tour
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Duration
7 hours 40 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable day trip to discover the hidden charms of Okayama and Kurashiki, guided by a National Government Licensed English-speaking expert. You'll explore Okayama Korakuen, one of Japan's "Three Great Gardens," and wander through the picturesque Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. This tour offers flexibility with your choice of a plan including a unique "Kakushi Sushi" making and tasting experience for lunch, or a plan without lunch for more freedom. We also offer additional plans including round-trips from Osaka, or Kyoto, as well as one-way journeys from Osaka or Kyoto to Hiroshima. Please explore these options to perfectly match your travel itinerary.
What's Included
Included
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
Sushi Making Experience & Lunch (Only if you select "With Lunch" Option)
Admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Not included
Fees other than those listed in Includes
Sushi Making Experience & Lunch (Only if you select "No Lunch" Option)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign in front of Momotaro Tourist Information Center, JR Okayama Station 2F. You may meet up with fellow travelers from Osaka and Kyoto
End point
Please head to your next destination on your own from Okayama Station
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
Hop on the charming Okayama Electric Tramway at Okayama Station! After a quick 4-minute ride to Shiroshita Station, walk to Okayama Korakuen Garden
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 2
One 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.
Stop 3
5 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
Head to Okayama Station by tram and on foot
Stop 4
1 hour 25 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
[Lunch Option Only] Kakushi Sushi Making Experience & Lunch: Experience Japanese cuisine by crafting your own Chirashi sushi on our hands-on tour. Arrange fresh sashimi, seafood, and colorful vegetables on sushi rice. Then savor your creation as a delightful and authentic lunch. [For No Lunch Option] You will have free time around Okayama Station to purchase your own lunch
Stop 5
25 minutesAdmission included
Stop 5
Take the JR local train from Okayama to Kurashiki
Stop 6
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 6
The 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.
Stop 7
1 hour
Stop 7
Free time for sightseeing. Enjoy a special time experiencing history and tradition while taking in the riverside scenery, appreciating art at the museum, and touring around charming cafes.
Pass by stop 8
Pass by stop 8
Take the JR local train from Kurashiki to Okayama
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
All seats in the Okayama/Kurashiki area are unreserved, as public transportation is used. Please note that seating is not guaranteed
Other
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
Other
If the Inoue House cannot be entered, the tour will visit the Former Ohara House or the Ohashi House instead
Other
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 3 miles
Other
[Lunch option Only] For lunch, the menu includes kakushi sushi made by customers during the experience, side dish, red miso soup, and dessert
Other
[Lunch option Only] For those who would like a lacto-ovo‐vegetarian meal (vegetables will be used instead for kakushi sushi; eggs and dairy products are used in other menu items), please be sure to request at the time of booking. If requests are not provided in advance, same-day changes cannot be accepted
Other
[Lunch option Only] Allergy-friendly, halal, gluten-free, and other meal requests are not available
Other
[For No Lunch option] Lunch is not included on this tour. There will be time allotted for the Okayama Station vicinity. Please purchase your own lunch
Other
Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with lunch
Other
Tour's total duration is 7 hours 40 minutes, although the total duration listed in the itinerary is 4 hours 30 minutes. The remaining hours are allotted for travel time
Other
Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.9
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