7D6N Osaka & Shirakawa-Go Heritage (Private)

<p>Upon arrival at the Kansai International Airport, meet the driver and transfer to the Nagoya hotel for check-in.</p>

<p>After breakfast at the hotel, the day’s tour explores Nagoya’s cultural highlights before an overnight stay. Visit <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Nagoya Castle</span></span>, a famous samurai-era castle known for its golden shachihoko, and explore <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Honmaru Palace</span></span>, featuring beautifully reconstructed interiors. Continue to <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Osu Kannon</span></span>, a popular temple surrounded by a lively shopping district, and end the day at <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Atsuta Shrine</span></span>, one of Japan’s most important shrines, before overnight in Nagoya.</p>

<p>After breakfast at the hotel, the day’s tour continues to Takayama for an overnight stay. Explore <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Sanmachi Suji</span></span>, a beautifully preserved area with Edo-period wooden houses, and visit <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Takayama Jinya</span></span>, a former government office that showcases traditional architecture and history.</p>

<p>Breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the tour of the day. Overnight in Osaka. Shirakawa-go 白川乡 is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its steep-roofed gassho-zukuri farmhouses. Visitors<br />
can explore historic homes, enjoy beautiful seasonal views, and experience traditional rural life through local crafts, cuisine, and stays in family-run inns.</p>
<p><em>Entrance tickets NOT included: Ogi-machi Castle Ruin Observation Deck, Tajima Sericulture Museum, Wada House, Nagase House, Kanda House, Gassho-zukuri Minkaen Outdoor Museum, Doburoku Museum, Myozenji Museum, Toyama House, Binen-yumeromu Museum</em></p>

<p>Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer back to Osaka. Overnight in Osaka.</p>

<p>After breakfast at the hotel, the day’s tour explores Osaka before an overnight stay. Visit <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Osaka Castle Park</span></span>, a spacious park around the historic castle (castle entry not included and payable on-site if interested), then continue to <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Shitennoji Temple</span></span>, one of Japan’s oldest temples founded in the 6th century. The day ends at <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Dotonbori</span></span>, famous for its vibrant neon lights and delicious street food before overnight in Osaka.</p>

<p>Breakfast at hotel, free at your own leisure until transfer to the airport for your flight departure</p>