April 4, Tue. En route, cross the International Date Line, arriving in Tokyo the next day. April 5, Wed. Upon arrival and after entry procedures, we transfer to our domestic flight to Yonago.
After arrival, we will proceed to the Adachi Museum of Art. Proceed to Tamatsukuri Spa and to a lovely Japanese inn for a relaxing evening and to enjoy the hot springs spa. This ryokan gives a glimpse into a way of life that is both gracious, unhurried and supremely refreshing.
L D April 6, Thu. Continue to Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo. April 7, Fri. Today we will travel to Kurashiki, a historic city located in western Okayama Prefecture, sitting on the Takahashi River, on the coast of the Inland Sea. April 8, Sat. Enjoy lunch at Kokoen Japanese Garden. Continue to Kobe. Lunch in Kobe Chinatown. Afternoon visit to Nishiki Market. April 11, Tue. Today is a free day to explore this culturally rich city on your own.
Suggestions will be given by your guide. April 12, Wed. Leave this morning and arrive in Ise by noon. Afternoon visit to the Ise Shrine. This great shrine is built amid a dense forest of giant cryptomeria trees next to the Isuzu River in the Mie Prefecture. Visit Okage Yokocho Street before departing for Kashikojima. April 13, Thu. Today we journey to Kamado where we will visit the pearl diving ladies in their huts and watch them dive for oysters.
After lunch, we continue to Toba and the Mikimoto Pearl Farm. Continue to Nagoya. B L April 14, Fri. Continue to Tokyo by the bullet train. April 15, Sat. This morning our sightseeing will include the Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace. B L April 16, Sun. Full day free to explore this exciting city on your own. April 17, Mon. Free morning for last minute sightseeing or shopping.
