From Osaka: 5-Day Private Iya Valley Tour in Hidden Shikoku 10-Seater + English Guide
ID: GYG1499844-O-2290985
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Land: Japan
Duur:
5 dagen
Beschrijving
Escape the usual tourist routes on a private 5-day road trip through Shikoku. Explore Iya Valley, vine bridges, mountain villages, Oboke Gorge, Kotohira, and Takamatsu.
Leave Japan's usual tourist routes behind on a private 5-day road trip through Shikoku. Travel from the Seto Inland Sea into the remote mountains of Tokushima, explore the hidden landscapes of Iya and Oku-Iya, and finish among the gardens and food traditions of Kagawa.
Day 1: Kansai - Naruto - Oboke - Iya
Meet your driver at your hotel in Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, or Nara. Cross toward Shikoku, visit the Naruto Strait, enjoy a local lunch, and continue through Miyoshi toward Oboke and Iya.
Day 2: Iya Valley - Vine Bridge - Mountain Food - Onsen
Explore selected viewpoints in Iya Valley, cross the historic Iya Vine Bridge, and visit nearby Biwa Waterfall. Discover local mountain food and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of village scenery, photography, cafes, or short walks.
Day 3: Ochiai - Nagoro - Oku-Iya
See the centuries-old hillside settlement of Ochiai, enjoy a flexible local mountain experience, and visit Nagoro Scarecrow Village. From April to November, continue to the Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges. A seasonal alternative route is used during the winter closure.
Day 4: Oboke Gorge - Kotohira - Takamatsu
Travel through Oboke Gorge, with an optional sightseeing cruise when operating. Continue to Kotohira, explore its traditional approach streets, and climb toward Kotohiragu Shrine according to your interests and physical condition. Finish the day in Takamatsu.
Day 5: Ritsurin Garden - Sanuki Udon - Kansai
Visit Ritsurin Garden and experience Kagawa's food culture. Join a hands-on Sanuki udon experience when available, or enjoy a selected local udon experience before returning to Kansai.
Choose Driver Only for independent exploration with private transportation and route support, or select the English-speaking Local Experience Guide option for deeper cultural insight and daily coordination. Guest accommodation, meals, admission fees, and optional experiences are not included.
Hoogtepunten
- Venture deep into Shikoku beyond Japan's usual tourist routes
- Cross the Iya Vine Bridge and explore Ochiai village and remote Oku-Iya
- Discover mountain food, rural culture, and the atmosphere of onsen country
- Journey from dramatic Oboke Gorge to historic Kotohira and Takamatsu
- Visit Ritsurin Garden; when available, try optional hands-on Sanuki udon-making
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
This is a private 5-day road trip with up to 10 hours of vehicle service daily.
Guests arrange and pay for their own 4 nights of accommodation.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Minor adjustments to timing, stop order, or individual stops may be made due to weather, traffic, road conditions, seasonal closures, safety, or local operating conditions. These will not materially change the overall 5-day itinerary.
Naruto timing may be adjusted according to the tide timetable.
The Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridges are normally closed from December to March and will be replaced with an alternative Iya-area experience.
Optional cruises and hands-on experiences depend on availability, weather, and operating conditions.
Vehicle suitability depends on luggage quantity and size. Please provide luggage details in advance if carrying several large suitcases.
Different pickup and drop-off cities may be possible after route confirmation. Extra charges may apply outside the standard service area.
INCLUDED
- Private vehicle for 5 days
- Up to 10 hours of vehicle service per day
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, or Nara
- Fuel, highway tolls, and parking fees
- Driver expenses and 4 nights of driver accommodation
- Route planning and daily transportation logistics
- Guide options include a 5-day English-speaking Local Experience Guide
- Guide options include 4 nights of guide accommodation, guide meals, and necessary guide travel expenses
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Guest accommodation for 4 nights
- Guest meals and drinks
- Attraction and onsen admission fees
- Optional Iya soba-making experience
- Optional Oboke Gorge sightseeing cruise
- Optional Sanuki udon-making experience
- Optional matcha, tea-house, and boat experiences at Ritsurin Garden
- Other optional activity or experience fees
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Service exceeding 10 hours per day
- Professional guide on Driver Only options
- Possible surcharge for pickup or drop-off outside the standard service area
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Annuleringen
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