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Top 20 Experiences in Okayama Prefecture

Naoshima Island 1 Day Cycling Tour from Uno Station Okayama

Naoshima Island 1 Day Cycling Tour from Uno Station Okayama

Naoshima is the main island of a township made up of twenty-seven islands administered by Kagawa Prefecture. The island has a documented history going back to the Heian period, but today it’s known for its contemporary art museums, which draw visitors from all over the world, especially during the Setouchi Triennale art event held every three years in the region. Since the island is part of the Seto Inland Sea National Park, there are strict rules for the visual impact of new buildings, so many of the art museums are built into the ground, creating an interesting aesthetic of their own. ・You can enjoy to go around Naoshima island by bicycle (with power-assisted bicycle, e-bike) with Private English Speaking guide. ・Chichu Art Museum (excluded entrance ticket's fee : 2100 JPY and you should buy the online tickets) *there is not possible to take a enough time to visit here in this tour )

Private tour
$241.99
Okayama Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Okayama Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Okayama! The jewel of Okayama City is Korakuen Garden, considered one of Japan's top three gardens. You can enjoy pink cherry blossoms in the spring, multi-colored maple trees in autumn, and the crow-black exterior of nearby Okayama Castle all year. Okayama also serves as a transportation hub, linking the Shinkansen to rail service on Shikoku Island. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Free cancellation
Private tour
$146.03
Special Ikebana Experience Guided by an Ikebana Master, Mrs. Inao

Special Ikebana Experience Guided by an Ikebana Master, Mrs. Inao

Let's try to deepen your understanding of the Japanese people's love of nature and the culture ikebana experience!! Firstly, the nationally-licensed guide interpreter will explain the history and spirit of ikebana at a flower store that has been loved by the locals for 70 years. After that, you will be able to choose one type of flower for yourself. Then, You will travel from the flower store to the classroom through the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter with an interpreter. A teacher from Ikenobo, Japan's oldest school of Ikebana, who has been arranging flowers for 65 years, will teach you everything from techniques to etiquette. This tour is not just a hands-on experience, but also a springboard to a deeper understanding of Ikebana and Japanese culture. The spirit of ikebana is rooted in the idea of giving life back to life by arranging flowers that had once been cut off by plucking. If flower arrangement is an aesthetic of addition, ikebana is an aesthetic of subtraction.

Free cancellation
Private tour
New
$61.89
Half-Day Shared Tour at Kurashiki with Local Guide

Half-Day Shared Tour at Kurashiki with Local Guide

Hiroyuki Hara, the famous Hara family that lived in Kurashiki for 400 years (Edo period), represents a deeper history of Kurashiki with an interpreter. Speaking of the origin and history of Kurashiki, we will visit places in the Bikan Historical Quarter. At the end of the tour, we will enter Cafe Ueda, established in 1972 and loved by the locals for a long time, you can talk with Hiroyuki Hara. You will experience the "real Kurashiki" that you cannot find on the Internet. You will be able to discover the charm of the Bikan Historical Quarter, which only locals who actually live in Kurashiki can talk about. Let's learn more about Kurashiki from the city's history, not just sightseeing. At the end of the tour, you will receive a wonderful souvenir.

Free cancellation
Private tour
$48.68
Kurashiki Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Kurashiki Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kurashiki! The main attraction in Kurashiki is its atmospheric Bikan quarter, an area of historic buildings along an old willow-edged canal, laneways lined with old wooden houses and shops, and perfectly preserved Edo period mills. Visiting Kurashiki Bikan is like takling a step back in time! Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Free cancellation
Private tour
$97.35
Kurashiki Rickshaw Tour

Kurashiki Rickshaw Tour

Discover Kurashiki the traditional way: on a rickshaw. As a shogunate crown colony in the Edo period (1603~1868), Kurashiki enjoyed prosperity by storing goods and products from all over Japan. Alongside the canals are white-wall Japanese style warehouses and traditional Japanese houses with willow trees on the bank. This tour can be customized to your preferred departure time, ending point, and length.

Free cancellation
Private tour
$41.72
Get to Know Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

Get to Know Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

In this tour, you will learn more about the heart of Kurashiki-Bikan district. A walk through the area under the guidance of a guide who will tell you about the city and interesting facts about it You will learn about the main figures of Kurashiki, the history of the city, visit a former industrial workshop, and visit the main Bikan shrine. Discuss architecture, lifestyle, and much, much more.

Free cancellation
$13.91
Private Naoshima Art Island Guided Tour

Private Naoshima Art Island Guided Tour

Meet with professional guide, who used to work at the museum in Naoshima and enjoy guided exclusive tour in Naoshima by vehicle. Take a breather from the busy city life and explore a peaceful and more greener side of Japan with this guided tour with a local guide of Naoshima Island.

Private tour
$299.01
Osaka hotels to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer

Osaka hotels to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer

Book your Departure Private Transfer from Osaka hotels to Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX). Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttle queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. We will contact you immediately after your booking to confirm it and will request any missed details of your trip if any. One day before the trip, you will receive the phone number of your driver for your convenience. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • No Hidden Charges • Door-to-door Service

Free cancellation
Private tour
$64.69
Okayama Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Okayama Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Okayama! The jewel of Okayama City is Korakuen Garden, considered one of Japan's top three gardens. You can enjoy pink cherry blossoms in the spring, multi-colored maple trees in autumn, and the crow-black exterior of nearby Okayama Castle all year. Okayama also serves as a transportation hub, linking the Shinkansen to rail service on Shikoku Island. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Free cancellation
Private tour
$97.35
Okayama Custom Full Day Tour

Okayama Custom Full Day Tour

This private and customizable tour for Okayama is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

Private tour
$208.61
One Way: Osaka Int Airport (ITM) to/from Osaka

One Way: Osaka Int Airport (ITM) to/from Osaka

Book a hassle-free private transfer from/to Osaka International Airport (ITM) and Osaka. Ensure Pick-up from the airport with up to 60 minutes of waiting time included in case of delays. Drop off or pick-up in Osaka. * Our drivers can track your flight, so they can be on time for your airport pick-up/ drop off. *24/7 Help Center for any changes/updates to your ride *Cancel at least 24 hours prior to your service and get a full refund *Wide array of vehicles according to your needs *All-inclusive fare

Free cancellation
Private tour
$130.00
Kurashiki Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Kurashiki Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kurashiki! The main attraction in Kurashiki is its atmospheric Bikan quarter, an area of historic buildings along an old willow-edged canal, laneways lined with old wooden houses and shops, and perfectly preserved Edo period mills. Visiting Kurashiki Bikan is like takling a step back in time! Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Free cancellation
Private tour
$146.03
Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji Castle

Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle is one of the 12 Japanese castles well conserved with their wooden keeps. This Castle History starts from 1346 and we can see it as it was in 1618. Nearby the castle, Engyo-ji temple, on Mount Shosha, has got a thousand years long history. Some scene from "The last Samurai" movie were taken there. When we go back to Kobe, we can visit the Great Bridge of Akashi Kaikyo then Gigantor, statue of a robot, symbols of the revival of Japan, its technological genius and its pop culture.

Free cancellation
Private tour
$300.05
3 Hours Temari Workshop in Kurashiki

3 Hours Temari Workshop in Kurashiki

Why don't you make your one and only Temari in the world? She usually runs a glasses shop, but for everyone's benefit, Grandma Yasue will teach you how to make them for those who come to Kurashiki! Temari has long been a favorite folk craft of Kurashiki. Temari is made by wrapping thread around a core filled with rice husks and embroidery. In this experience, you will start by embroidering the core that has been made in advance.

Free cancellation
$68.84
Japanese Tea Ceremony Private Experience

Japanese Tea Ceremony Private Experience

A qualified tea master will hold a full-fledged tea ceremony in a traditional tea room. You can listen to the etiquette of the tea ceremony and how to use the utensils while enjoying the matcha that is made in front of you and the beautiful Japanese sweets. It will be a wonderful experience.

Free cancellation
Private tour
New
$27.81
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Osaka hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer

Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Osaka hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer

Book your Round-trip Private Transfer from Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Osaka hotels and return to any hotel or address. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttle queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. We will contact you immediately after your booking to confirm it and will request any missed details of your trip if any. One day before the trip, you will receive the phone number of your driver for your convenience. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • No Hidden Charges • Door-to-door Service

Free cancellation
Private tour
$129.38
Guided Tour to Bizen pottery artists (with experience & lunch)

Guided Tour to Bizen pottery artists (with experience & lunch)

In Imbe, the birthplace of Bizen pottery, this pottery is a typical pottery of Japan that has been used and cherished in daily life throughout the town. With a guide who is knowledgable about Bizen pottery, this special guided tour is designed to convey the wonder of the town and the depth of Bizen pottery, not only by shopping, but also by actually meeting the potters and experiencing local life. This is a unique chance to visit the studios of Bizen potters with a tour guide and listen to their stories about the origins of Bizen pottery, how it is made, the differences among ceramics in Japan and other countries, trivia about the past, and other topics. After hearing directly from a Bizen potter about the culture and roots of Bizen pottery and the process of making it, the artist will give a demonstration on making plates, teacups, and other items. This is a unique chance to learn about the artist's techniques and the atmosphere in their stu

Free cancellation
New
$323.34
Osaka city to Osaka Int Airport(ITM) - Departure Private Transfer

Osaka city to Osaka Int Airport(ITM) - Departure Private Transfer

Book your private Arrival transfer from Osaka city hotels to Osaka Int Airport (ITM). Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. Our transfer options are for you: nameplate pickup, flight escort, door-to-door delivery, no hidden fees, as well as clean cars and professional drivers to make your trip more comfortable and safe.

Free cancellation
Private tour
$66.92
Tonkatsu or Gyoza Cooking Class at Japanese Farmer's House

Tonkatsu or Gyoza Cooking Class at Japanese Farmer's House

Experience the delight of cooking Tonkatsu or Gyoza with a Japanese local farmer! A nationally licensed English guide will give you English instruction smoothly. Embark on an enriching journey to the heart of rural Japan, where you can immerse yourself in the local's life. Join us for an unforgettable hands-on experience, where you'll have the chance to master making either Tonkatsu or Gyoza! This tour will ignite your senses and leave you with cherished memories of Japanese countryside hospitality. You can also ride a rental bike and enjoy the beautiful scenery on SOJA KIBIJI cycling road with widespread paddy fields in Japan. - Vegetarian menu available: only Gyoza - Tonkatsu can be changed into Chicken-katsu

Free cancellation
Private tour
Special offer
New
$66.75