SETO INLAND SEA ISLANDS & ART TOUR

There is a japanese expression, “Art of Autumn" which you can enjoy during this season.

This is a beautiful autumn colored sceneries of Seto Inland Sea and art tour.

Date

Place and Hotel

♨=onsen

Activity

NOV.

(Sat.)

Depart Honolulu to Kansai.

(Sun.)

KANSAI AIRPORT HOTEL NIKKO

After arriving at Kansai airport, go to a hotel connected to the airport terminal.

(Mon.)

TAKAMATSU

HOTEL CLEMENT

From the hotel go to Awaji-Oshima. Visit the Hokudan Earthquake Memorial Park, Awaji traditional puppet theater. Next go to Tajima, visit the Otsuka Art Museum displays replicas of major works of western art from ancient times to the 20th century and is made with ceramic. Japan is proud of their skilled technology in making of these ceramics. Then go to Takamatsu and to the hotel.

(Tue)

TAKAMATSU

HOTEL CLEMENT

Shoyu Factory

From Takamatsu with the ferry go to Shodo island. Visit the Olive Garden, Kankakei Gorge, Shoyu Factory, “Twenty-Four Eyes" Movie Village which has the preserved set of this movie. For lunch is special Hishio don. Then back on a ferry and return to Takamatsu and to the same hotel.

(Wed.)

TAKAMATSU

HOTEL CLEMENT

From Takamatsu ride the ferry and go to Naoshima islandm known as Japan's Art Island. Visit a Underground Art Museum - Ando Museum, a traditional residence with an unusual interior where it joins the buildings of the Art House Project. Then catch a ferry and return to Takamatsu and to the same hotel.

(Thu.)

KURASHIKI KOKUSAI HOTEL

Within Takamatsu visit Ritsurin Garden, a famous historical Japanese landscape garden. Next driving on the Seto-Ohashi bridge, a series of double deck bridges that connects Kagawa pref. and Okayama pref. over several small islands in the Seto Inland Sea.For lunch is famous Sanuki Udon. Next go to Kurashiki, to the Bikan historical district, canal area and visit Ohara Art Museum. Then go to a hotel next to the Bikan canal area.

(Fri.)

ONOMICHI

KOKUSAI HOTEL

From Kurashiki go to Tomonoura, a olden day historical port town.

Then to Onomichi, famous as a film set location. Visit the Onomichi Senkoji, a historical Buddhist temple within Senkoji Park with nice views over the islands from the hill. Next go to the Onomichi main shopping street, with an olden day atmosphere covered shopping arcade. Then go to the hotel.

(Sat.)

ONOMICHI

KOKUSAI HOTEL

ãã¾ãªã¿æµ·éå¤ãç¾å¤§æ©

From the hotel go to Omijima, a natural scenic spot with a nickname “Alps of the Sea”. Next visit Oyamazumi a Shinto shrine dedicated to the gods who protect sailors and soldiers, a Salt Factory, then go to Oshima. Next visit Murakami Suigun Naval Museum, regards to Sengoku's strongest Murakami pirates who ran the Setouchi. Then visit Imabari Towel Museum & Shop which produces most of the towels in Japan. Return to same hotel.

(Sun.)

KURE

HANKYU HOTEL

2ç¾½ã®ããã

From Onomichi ride the boat(ferry) and go to Rabbit island (Okunoshima), an island full of rabbits. Visit Takehara townscape conservation area, a historical town district well preserved. Next visit Fude no Sato, a brush museum introducing the 180 year history and culture of Japanese brush making. Then in Kure visit Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum), shows a replica of the battleship “Yamato" & a real Mitsubishi Zero A6M fighter plane. Then go to hotel within Kure.

(Mon.)

MIYAJIMA

CORAL HOTEL

From Kure go to Etajima, visit a Former Navy (Marine Self Defense Force) School. Built in Meiji period with bricks architect imported from Britain. For lunch is special Navy Curry. Then go to Miyajimaguchi and to the hotel. Nighttime sightseeing of Miyajima.

(Tue.)

KOBE

CROWN PALAIS

From Miyajima go to Suo-Oshima. Visit the Japan-Hawaii Immigrant Museum, a house as a museum with interesting exhibits and information on Japanese who emigrated to Hawaii. Next go to see Kintaikyo bridge in Iwakuni.

Then from Shin-Iwakuni catch a shinkansen(bullet train) and go to Kobe and to the hotel.

Hotel is in a convenient place for shopping and eating.

(Wed.)

Within Kobe visit Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, and Sakai Knife Museum & Shop. Next go to Sakai Plaza of Rikyu, learn & experience the Japanese tea. Then go to Kansai airport for your departure flight to Honolulu.