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- Itinerary Information -

Meeting time: 07:50

Departure time: 08:00

Meeting point: In front of Kani Doraku Higashi branch * Close to Nihonbashi

Duration: 2 days

Return information: Expected to arrive at the original meeting point (in front of Kani Doraku Higashi store) around 19:00-20:00

Kotohira-gu Shrine - This is a shrine with deep religious beliefs in Japan. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times, but it has been popular among the common people since the Edo period. Visiting Ise Jingu Shrine and Kotohira-gu Shrine is a lifelong dream for the common people. To reach Kotohira-gu Shrine, you must first climb 365 stone steps to reach the shrine gate, or you can take the "stone step dragon" transportation that only appears in costume dramas at your own expense, and you can also easily reach the shrine gate.

On both sides of the stairs leading to Kotohira-gu Shrine, there are various souvenir shops, Sanuki udon noodles and inns. Walking and strolling makes the climb up the stairs not boring at all! From the shrine gate, you need to walk another 785 steps to reach the main shrine. The main shrine of Kotohira-gu Shrine enshrines "Omononushi" and "Emperor Sutoku". Omononushi dominates navigation, agriculture, fisheries, transportation, medicine, and production.

In ancient times, when transportation was extremely inconvenient, countless civilians traveled thousands of miles to fulfill their lifelong wish. Those who were unable to go to the shrine would entrust their dogs to relatives and friends who were going to the shrine, and let the dogs worship on their behalf. Therefore, the famous "Konpira Dog Statue" can still be seen here. This kind of "proxy worship" was often heard in ancient times and is quite interesting.

The world's three largest whirlpools - Naruto Whirlpool Tide Watching Boat - The Naruto Strait between Awaji Island and Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture is a place where the ocean currents are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. At high tide, a large amount of seawater flows from all directions through the narrow Kii Channel into the Naruto Strait, forming a whirlpool with a sea level drop of up to 1.3 meters. This phenomenon occurs in the Messina Strait in Italy, the Seymore Strait in the United States, and the Naruto Strait in Japan, and is known as the "world's three largest whirlpools." Board the Naruto Whirlpool Tide Watching Boat to see this natural wonder up close.

World Cultural Heritage～National Treasure・Himeji Castle

The national treasure Himeji Castle is the first place in Japan to be registered as a World Cultural Heritage. Because of its beautiful and majestic appearance like a white egret with wings spread, it is also called "White Egret Castle". Himeji Castle was built in 1333 AD. It was built by the local noble Akamatsu Norimura, and then gradually expanded by Hashiba (Toyotomi) Hideyoshi and Ikeda Terumasa until it became what it is today. Over the past four hundred years, Himeji Castle has not only experienced the civil war in the late shogunate, the "castle abolition order" in the Meiji era, and the bombing of the US military during World War II, but it has miraculously survived the crisis of destruction three times, so it is also called "the castle without war". It is ranked as one of the three famous castles in Japan along with Nagoya Castle and Kumamoto Castle. There are about 1,000 Somei Yoshino cherry trees planted in Horiuchi. When the spring cherry blossoms bloom, the romantic pink cherry blossoms and the majestic castle echo each other into a beautiful scenery, and it has been selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots. (★Expected flowering period: late March to mid-April).

The white-walled streets that exude history and art - Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter in Okayama Prefecture features Japanese nostalgic styles such as white-walled kura-yashiki, sea cucumber walls, and willow trees along the Kurashiki River. The buildings in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter were built under the influence of both Japan and the West during the Edo period, retaining a strong historical color and a new-old charm; the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is surrounded by fashionable restaurants, cafes, and shops that have been renovated from traditional buildings. It is also the production center of Japanese indigo dyes and the birthplace of Japanese denim, where you can buy a variety of denim and canvas textiles and handicrafts.

Ritsurin Garden - The most famous garden in Shikoku, Japan, it is known as a "one step, one view" and is divided into two gardens, the south garden is a strolling garden, and the north garden is a modern quasi-Western-style garden. The total area is about 75 hectares. Ritsurin Park is set against the backdrop of the verdant Shiyun Mountain. It is composed of 6 pools, 13 rockeries and more than 10 pavilions that are cleverly laid out. The scenery is different everywhere and presents different styles in each season. The entire garden is beautiful and can be compared with the three famous gardens. It has been famous since the Edo period in Japan.

Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets - Designed with the image of Pasadena, a high-end residential area outside Los Angeles in mind, Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets is home to approximately 210 well-known international brands from home and abroad. Famous brand stores are lined up in a large area, making it a great choice for shopping away from the crowds of Osaka.