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The mythical birthplace of Japan, Awaji Island is celebrated for its fragrant incense,
sweet onions, and dramatic coastal scenery. A peaceful island retreat in the Seto Inland Sea, ideal for nature, wellness, and exceptional local cuisine. A cosmopolitan port city where Japan's maritime heritage meets international culture.
Kobe is known for its elegant waterfront, historic Western architecture, and world-famous Kobe beef. Japan's ancient imperial capital, Kyoto is home to more than 1,600 temples, tranquil gardens, and traditional tea houses.
A city where centuries-old culture and seasonal beauty shape every experience. Japan's largest freshwater lake lies just northeast of Kyoto, surrounded by historic towns, castles, and quiet waterways.
Lake Biwa offers a peaceful side of Kansai where nature, craft traditions, and slow travel come together. The smallest of Japan's four main islands, Shikoku is known for dramatic coastlines, sacred pilgrimage routes, and vibrant regional traditions.
From famous whirlpools to Sanuki udon noodles, the island offers an authentic and adventurous side of Japan. Okayama blends feudal history with a relaxed modern atmosphere.
Discover one of Japan's most celebrated landscape gardens, and nearby heritage towns rich in traditional crafts.

The mythical birthplace of Japan, Awaji Island is celebrated for its fragrant incense, sweet onions, and dramatic coastal scenery.
A peaceful island retreat in the Seto Inland Sea, ideal for nature, wellness, and exceptional local cuisine. A cosmopolitan port city where Japan's maritime heritage meets international culture.
Kobe is known for its elegant waterfront, historic Western architecture, and world-famous Kobe beef. Japan's ancient imperial capital, Kyoto is home to more than 1,600 temples, tranquil gardens, and traditional tea houses.
A city where centuries-old culture and seasonal beauty shape every experience. Japan's largest freshwater lake lies just northeast of Kyoto, surrounded by historic towns, castles, and quiet waterways.
Lake Biwa offers a peaceful side of Kansai where nature, craft traditions, and slow travel come together. The smallest of Japan's four main islands, Shikoku is known for dramatic coastlines, sacred pilgrimage routes, and vibrant regional traditions.
From famous whirlpools to Sanuki udon noodles, the island offers an authentic and adventurous side of Japan. Okayama blends feudal history with a relaxed modern atmosphere.
Discover one of Japan's most celebrated landscape gardens, and nearby heritage towns rich in traditional crafts.

  • Stone torii gate leading to Izanagi Jingu Shrine on Awaji Island, offering a visit to one of Japan's oldest spiritual sites near Hotel New Awaji stays

    izanagi jingu shrine

    Visit the oldest shrine in Japan dedicated to the gods who birthed the island.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Large red torii gate at Onokorojima Shrine on Awaji Island, symbolizing Japan's mythological origins and accessible cultural exploration from nearby resorts

    onokorojima shrine megalith tour simple

    Walk among sacred stones and hear ancient myths of Japan creation.

    • culture / arts
    • half-day
    • visit
  • Boat moving through swirling coastal waters near Awaji Island, offering an active ocean experience easily reached from Hotel New Awaji properties

    whirlpool sightseeing cruise

    Sail on a large vessel right next to the massive tidal vortexes of the strait.

    • nature
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • © Awaji Puppet Theater. All rights reserved. Traditional Awaji puppet performance with ornate costume, showcasing local cultural storytelling unique to Awaji Island and its heritage experiences

    awaji ningyo za puppet theater

    Watch emotional dramas performed by masters using large traditional puppets.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Guests ziplining into a massive Godzilla attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island, offering a high-energy themed experience near resort stays

    nijigen no mori godzilla interception

    Zipline straight into the glowing mouth of a life sized Godzilla.

    • culture / arts
    • half-day
    • visit
  • Rocky coastline of Nushima Island off Awaji, offering a quiet and scenic island escape accessible from Hotel New Awaji locations

    nushima island cruise

    Circle the mythic birthplace of Japan by private fishing boat.

    • nature
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Terraced gardens at Awaji Yumebutai, blending architecture and nature in a landmark destination near Hotel New Awaji accommodations

    awaji yumebutai & hundred-step garden

    Explore Tadao Ando’s dramatic seaside complex featuring terraced flower gardens, cascading ponds, and striking concrete architecture.

    • culture / arts
    • half-day
    • visit
  • Hands blending fragrance oils at an Awaji workshop, offering a personalized cultural experience rooted in the island's incense heritage

    parchez house of scents incense workshop

    Blend your own unique fragrance in a calm studio setting.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Freshly harvested onions from Awaji Island farms, highlighting a seasonal food experience tied to the region's renowned local produce

    hamada farm onion harvest simple

    Harvest sweet onions from the sandy soil and learn farming secrets.

    • food
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Traditional street and cultural setting near Awaji, reflecting local craftsmanship and artistic heritage accessible during your stay

    shido museum soil texture art

    Modern art using local clay and pigments in a refined studio.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Mountain terrace overlooking Kobe city and coastline, offering panoramic views and a scenic escape from the urban waterfront

    ROKKO GARDEN TERRACE

    See the glitter of the city lights from a high mountain lookout.

    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Red cable car ascending Mount Rokko, providing a unique and elevated journey with sweeping views over Kobe and Osaka Bay

    ROKKO CABLE LINE

    Ride a retro cable car up the steep mountain slope for panoramic bay views.

    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Historic white Himeji Castle with stone walls and blue sky, showcasing a UNESCO-listed landmark accessible from Kobe

    HIMEJI CASTLE

    Explore the pristine White Castle which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    • culture / arts
    • half-day
    • visit
  • Traditional sake brewery interior in Kobe, offering an immersive look into local craftsmanship and sake-making heritage

    KIKU MASAMUNE SAKE BREWERY MUSEUM

    Learn how sake is made and taste fresh samples in the Nada area.

    • food
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Historic Western-style building in central Kobe, highlighting the city's international history and cultural exchange

    KOBE CITY MUSEUM

    Explore Kobe's rich history of international exchange through art and artifacts.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Chef slicing premium Kobe beef, showcasing a refined dining experience central to Kobe's global culinary reputation

    KOBE BEEF DINING

    Watch premium Kobe Beef seared before you, showcasing its fine marbling, tender texture, and rich flavor that define one of Japan’s most celebrated Wagyu traditions.

    • food
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Exhibition of traditional Japanese woodworking tools, offering insight into craftsmanship and design culture in Kobe

    TAKENAKA CARPENTRY TOOLS MUSEUM

    Admire the craft of Japanese woodworking in a quiet forest space.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Large red torii gate at Ikuta Shrine in central Kobe, connecting spiritual heritage with nearby lively shopping streets

    IKUTA SHRINE AND
    HIGASHIMON STREET

    Visit the shrine of love before walking through the lively neon dining district.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Kobe waterfront skyline with illuminated tower and harbor views, offering a vibrant seaside promenade experience

    MERIKEN PARK HARBOR WALK

    Walk along the waterfront to see the red port tower and the sea.

  • Historic Western-style houses in Kitano district with city views, reflecting Kobe's cosmopolitan past and architectural charm

    KITANO IJINKAN DISTRICT

    Tour preserved Western-style mansions built by early merchants.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Path through Arashiyama bamboo forest in Kyoto, offering a peaceful nature walk and iconic cultural landscape experience

    arashiyama bamboo
    grove walk

    Walk through the green bamboo stalks in the early morning light.

    • nature
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Traditional tea ceremony setting in Kyoto with hands preparing matcha, offering an intimate cultural ritual rooted in Japanese hospitality

    camellia tea ceremony

    Learn the precise gestures of tea service in a historic townhouse.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Vermillion torii gates lining the mountain path at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, creating a memorable and immersive cultural hike

    fushimi inari shrine
    mountain hike

    Hike the full mountain loop under thousands of red gates.

  • Monk guiding seated meditation inside a Kyoto temple, offering a quiet and reflective Zen practice experience

    shorinji temple zazen
    meditation

    Practice meditation and breathing in a serene temple setting. The Zazen experience program is conducted in Japanese. For non-Japanese speakers, an English text guide is available.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Minimalist rock garden at Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto, showcasing contemplative design and a timeless Zen aesthetic

    RYOANJI TEMPLE ROCK GARDEN

    Contemplate the world’s most famous Zen rock garden with 15 carefully placed stones.

    • culture / arts
    • 30-60 minutes
    • visit
  • Kiyomizudera Temple overlooking Kyoto city at dusk, offering panoramic views and a historic cultural landmark experience

    kiyomizudera temple

    Visit the hillside temple famous for its terrace built without a single nail.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Lantern-lit shrine architecture in Gion Kyoto, connecting spiritual heritage with the vibrant historic district

    yasaka shrine gion

    Visit this vibrant orange shrine that protects the Geisha district of Gion.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Landscaped garden with stepping stones and greenery in Kyoto, offering a calm and scenic walking experience

    murin an garden stroll

    Enjoy silence and mossy textures in a private villa garden.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Large wooden temple gate and brick aqueduct at Nanzenji in Kyoto, blending traditional architecture with historic infrastructure

    nanzenji temple and aqueduct

    View the massive wooden gate and red brick aqueduct in the forest.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Traditional Kyoto street at night in Gion district, offering an atmospheric walk through historic streets and geisha culture

    gion district evening walk

    Walk the cobblestone streets as lanterns glow and geisha appear.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Mountain terrace and infinity-style viewing deck overlooking Lake Biwa, offering panoramic views and a scenic highland escape

    biwako valley
    ropeway and terrace

    Ride a cable car to a sky terrace with panoramic lake views.

  • Historic Hikone Castle with white walls and traditional architecture, showcasing a preserved cultural landmark near Lake Biwa

    hikone castle

    Climb the steep stairs of an original National Treasure castle.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Stand-up paddleboarding near the floating torii gate at Shirahige Shrine on Lake Biwa, offering a unique and scenic water experience

    sup experience at shirahige
    shrine

    Paddle a board on the lake to see the large red torii gate floating in the water.

    • nature
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Traditional boat cruising through Omi Hachiman canal lined with historic buildings, offering a calm and cultural lakeside town experience

    omi hachiman canal boat ride

    Float through historic canals lined with white-walled warehouses.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Modern ceramic art complex in Shigaraki with landscaped grounds, highlighting craftsmanship and creative culture near Lake Biwa

    shigaraki ceramic cultural park

    Make your own pottery in one of the six ancient kiln towns.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Historic street in Omi Hachiman with preserved wooden buildings, offering a quiet and authentic cultural walking experience

    omi hachiman town walk

    Stroll past the black lattice walls and canals of this preserved merchant town.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Premium Omi beef served in a refined setting, showcasing one of Japan's oldest wagyu traditions from the Lake Biwa region

    omi beef dining

    Taste richly marbled Omi Wagyu, one of Japan's oldest beef traditions, prized for its deep flavor, fine texture, and long culinary history.

    • food
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Traditional shrine surrounded by forest near Lake Biwa, offering a peaceful visit rooted in local spiritual heritage

    TAGA TAISHA SHRINE

    Visit one of Japan’s oldest shrines, dedicated to longevity and good fortune.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Temple complex on Mount Hiei overlooking Lake Biwa, offering a historic and elevated cultural experience in a mountain setting

    ENRYAKUJI TEMPLE
    MOUNT HIEI

    Explore ancient temples hidden in the cedar trees on a mountain.

    • culture / arts
    • half-day
    • visit
  • Cyclists riding along Lake Biwa shoreline, offering an active and scenic way to explore Japan's largest lake

    BIWAICHI RENTAL CYCLE

    Cycle scenic routes at your own pace through towns and countryside.

    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • half-day
    • visit
  • View of powerful Naruto whirlpools from a coastal walkway in Shikoku, offering a dramatic and unique natural phenomenon experience

    naruto whirlpools uzu
    no michi

    Look down at massive tidal spirals from a glass floor walkway.

    • nature
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Performers in traditional costume dancing Awa Odori in Tokushima, showcasing a lively and immersive cultural performance

    awa odori kaikan dance hall

    Watch a live performance and learn the steps of the Fools Dance.

    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Hands holding freshly made udon noodles during a workshop, offering a fun and interactive local food experience in Shikoku

    nakano udon school craft
    class

    Knead and stomp wheat dough to make authentic Sanuki noodles.

    • food
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Suspension vine bridge crossing a forested river valley in Iya, offering a thrilling and scenic nature adventure

    iya valley vine bridges

    Cross a swaying suspension bridge made of vines over a gorge.

  • Modern art museum building in Marugame, highlighting contemporary Japanese art and cultural exploration in Shikoku

    MARUGAME GENICHIRO-INOKUMA
    MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

    Discover contemporary art and architecture by Genichiro Inokuma.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Traditional Japanese garden with pond and arched bridge in Takamatsu, offering a serene and meticulously landscaped walking experience

    ritsurin garden

    Ride a wooden boat through a masterpiece garden of pine and water.

    • nature
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Torii gate overlooking expansive views of the Seto Inland Sea, offering a scenic and spiritual viewpoint in Shikoku

    TAKAYA SHRINE

    Walk to a mountaintop shrine with sweeping views of the Seto Inland Sea.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Temple entrance surrounded by greenery at the start of the Shikoku pilgrimage route, offering a meaningful cultural and spiritual journey

    RYOZENJI TEMPLE HENRO pilgrimage

    Visit the first temple of the famous 88-temple pilgrim route.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Grand shrine reached by long stone stairway in Kotohira, offering a rewarding cultural visit with panoramic views

    kotohira gu shrine and
    stone stairs

    Climb 785 stone steps to the main shrine for sweeping views of the Sanuki plain.

    • culture / arts
    • half-day
    • visit
  • Traditional thatched-roof restaurant serving udon noodles in Shikoku, showcasing a rustic and authentic local dining experience

    waraya udon noodles

    Slurp thick Sanuki noodles served in a large wooden tub in a thatched roof house.

    • food
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Black Okayama Castle with traditional architecture, paired with Korakuen Garden, offering a refined cultural and landscape experience in Okayama

    okayama castle &
    korakuen garden

    Discover the contrast between Okayama's historic black castle and one of Japan's finest landscape gardens, connected by the Asahi River.

    • culture / arts
    • 120-180 minutes
    • visit
  • Stone castle ruins and seasonal foliage at Tsuyama Castle Park, offering a scenic historical site known for cherry blossoms

    tsuyama castle kakuzan park

    Walk through thousands of cherry trees at this massive stone fortress site.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Canal-lined street with preserved white-walled buildings in Kurashiki, offering a picturesque walk through historic merchant town culture

    kurashiki bikan
    historical quarter

    Stroll past white-walled warehouses and willow trees on a canal.

    • culture / arts
    • half-day
    • visit
  • Hands shaping clay pottery in a Bizen workshop, offering a hands-on craft experience rooted in traditional Japanese ceramics

    bizen pottery studio
    workshop

    Mold clay into rustic cups or plates in a historic pottery town.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Mountain-top castle rising above clouds in Okayama, offering a dramatic and elevated historic landmark experience

    bitchu matsuyama castle

    Hike to a mountaintop fortress that floats above the clouds.

    • culture / arts
    • half-day
    • visit
  • Fresh strawberries growing in a farm setting, offering a seasonal and interactive fruit-picking experience in Okayama

    mahora farm fruit picking

    Pick ripe strawberries or grapes at a farm designed for slow relaxation.

    • food
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Interior filled with maneki-neko figurines, offering a playful and artistic cultural experience unique to Okayama

    maneki neko art museum
    painting

    Paint a ceramic lucky cat to bring home good fortune.

    • family
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Blacksmith forging a Japanese sword with glowing steel, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and samurai-era heritage

    bizen osafune touken no sato
    bizen osafune sword museum

    Explore the history and craft of Japanese swords in their historic birthplace

  • Hands customizing denim at a jeans workshop, offering a creative and personalized fashion experience in Okayama

    betty smith jeans museum diy

    Choose rivets and buttons to customize your own denim accessories.

    • culture / arts
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit
  • Plate of stir-fried udon noodles with meat and vegetables, showcasing a local comfort dish unique to the Tsuyama region

    tsuyama style horumon udon

    Eat the famous local soul food of fried udon noodles with savory beef offal.

    • food
    • 60-120 minutes
    • visit