Southern Charms of Japan

Arrival 
Welcome to Osaka - Japan's vibrant heart of culinary delights, dynamic culture, and historical depth!

Upon arrival, your driver takes you to your centrally located hotel, you check in and have the evening at leisure.

Osaka City Tour
In the morning after breakfast you meet your private guide and to explore Osaka on a full day tour of the city. During the tour you use public transportation, just like a local.

First you visit the Umeda Sky Building, a high rise building that consists of two towers connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers great views of the city through its windows and from its open-air deck.

Then you have a chance to see the Osaka Castle. The construction of the original castle, that was intended to become the center of a new, unified Japan under Toyotomi rule, started in 1583. It was the largest castle at the time. Your guide will share with you the history of the castle, that was destroyed and rebuilt since then.

After some time for lunch, you proceed to the Shinsaibashi shopping area, the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and a symbol of the city that has its own history of nearly 400 years. Among the numerous shops you can find here local specialties and great cafes and restaurants.

After having some free time at the Shinsaibashi, you return to your hotel.

Departure
After breakfast and check-out your private driver transfers you to the train station to take a train. to Hiroshima. 

Arrival
Welcome to Hiroshima - a city of resilience, peace, and beauty! 

Upon arrival, your private driver takes you to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free.

Hiroshima City Tour with Miyajima Island
After breakfast at your hotel you are met by your private guide and go for an exciting tour of Hiroshima city. Here you visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park located in the area that used to be the political and commercial heart of the city, before the bomb. The main site at the park is the Peace Memorial Museum that focuses on the events of August 6: the dropping of the bomb and its outcome in human suffering. The exposition serves as a reminder that peace should not be taken for granted. The A-Bomb Dome, also known as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, is what remains of the former Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, it was one of the few buildings to remain standing when the bomb exploded. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the A-Bomb Dome today is a tangible link to Hiroshima's unique past.

After some time for lunch, together with your guide you take a ferry to Miyajima Island. The island is officially named Itsukushima, but more popularly known as Miyajima, literally "shrine island"; in Japanese, thanks to its most important attraction - the centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine. The shrine and its torii gate are unique for being built over water, as if floating in the sea during high tide.

After the tour you return back to your hotel.

Departure from Hiroshima
After breakfast and check-out, your private driver takes you to the airport or train station depending on where you travel next.

Arrival
Welcome to Fukuoka, a dynamic city where the energy of modern life blends seamlessly with centuries-old traditions.

Upon arrival, a private driver meets you at the train station and takes you to the hotel.

The rest of the day you can enjoy free time and some independent sightseeing or feel free to book any optional activities with us.

Fukuoka City Tour
After breakfast meet your private guide and start the tour of Fukuoka. In the centre of Fukuoka city, we will see a beautiful Japanese-style garden in "Yusentei"; which used to be the Kuroda feudal family's villa until the mid-19th century. Then, let's try Nagahama ramen, which is one of the most popular ramen among the locals. In the afternoon, we'll move to Hakata district, the eastern side of Fukuoka city, and visit Tochoji Temple and Kushida Shrine. You shouldn't miss Fukuoka Daibutsu in Tochoji, the biggest seated wooden Budha in Japan. Kushida Shrine has been a guardian shrine for Hakata merchants since the 8th century, and it is famous for answering prayers for good business, happy long life and staying young.

After the tour, you have free time.

Nagasaki Day Exploration
Explore the profound depths of Nagasaki's history and culture on this day trip from Fukuoka. Witness the legacy of peace at the Atomic Bomb Museum and Memorial Park, marvel at the blend of Eastern and Western influences in Glover Garden and Dejima, and be moved by the resilience and beauty of this historic city.

Start with a scenic drive from Fukuoka to Nagasaki, setting the stage for a day of discovery and reflection. First, visit the Peace Park and Museum to pay respects and understand the impact of the atomic bomb on Nagasaki.

Journey through Glover Garden and Dejima, witnessing the fusion of cultures and the city’s vibrant history as a cosmopolitan hub. See Oura Church and the iconic Megane Bridge, symbols of Nagasaki’s diverse cultural heritage. Reflect on a day of poignant memories and historical insights as you travel back, enriched by the experience.

Departure from Fukuoka
After breakfast and check-out, your private driver takes you to the airport and you depart from Fukuoka.