Okayama Korakuen Sushi Making and Kurashiki Walking from Okayama

・Take a thorough tour of Korakuen, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. ・Experience making "kakushi sushi" (seafood chirashi sushi), a local dish from Okayama with a history of about 300 years, invented during the Edo period (1603-1868), and enjoy lunch. ・At Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, after touring the Inoue House which is one of the largest, most iconic townhouses in the Important Traditional Building Preservation District, freely enjoy exploring Kurashiki's traditional townscape with a sightseeing coupon which can be used for your choice among admission to the Ukiyo-e Museum, eating out on the go, or a simple experience activity. ・Please book this Okayama round-trip tour if you have a JR Pass.

Hop on the charming Okayama Electric Tramway at Okayama Station! After a quick 4-minute ride to Shiroshita Station, walk to Okayama Korakuen Garden

One of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, Okayama Korakuen is a beautiful landscaped garden from the Edo period (1603-1868) covering an area of ​​approximately 13 hectares. With vast ponds, elegant teahouse, and lovely seasonal flowers, the garden showcases the changing atmosphere throughout the four seasons for visitors to enjoy. The neighboring Okayama Castle is also known as "Crow Castle" due to its black exterior, and is quite spectacular when viewed from across the garden.

Head to Okayama Station by tram and on foot

Kakushi Sushi Making Experience & Lunch: Experience Japanese cuisine by crafting your own chirashi sushi on our hands-on tour. Arrange fresh sashimi, seafood, and colorful vegetables on sushi rice. Then savor your creation as a delightful and authentic lunch.

Take the JR local train from Okayama to Kurashiki

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is an attractive area with a charming townscape featuring white-walled storehouses and black roof tiles. Relish the traditional Japanese scenery while visiting many museums, cafes, and shops.

The Inoue House is one the largest, most iconic townhouses in the Important Traditional Building Preservation District of Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. This 300-year-old house was designated as an important cultural property of Japan in 2002.

Free time for sightseeing. Enjoy exploring on your own using the Kurashiki Sightseeing Coupon which can be used when entering the Ukiyo-e Museum and eating out on the go.

Take the JR local train from Kurashiki to Okayama

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• All seats in the Okayama/Kurashiki area are unreserved, as public transportation is used. Please note that seating is not guaranteed
• The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
• Kurashiki Sightseeing Coupon applicable facilities and shops may be subject to change
• If the Inoue House cannot be entered, the tour will visit the Former Ohara House or the Ohashi  House instead
• As this is a walking tour, please wear shoes and clothing that are suitable for walking. The total walking distance for this tour is approximately 3 miles
• For lunch, the menu includes kakushi sushi made by customers during the experience, side dish, red miso soup, and dessert
• For those who would like a lact-ovo‐vegetarian meal (vegetables will be used instead for kakushi sushi; eggs and dairy products are used in other menu items), please be sure to request at the time of booking. If requests are not provided in advance, same-day changes cannot be accepted
• Allergy-friendly, halal, gluten-free, and other meal requests are not available
• Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with lunch and Kurashiki Sightseeing Coupons
• Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
• Tour's total duration is 7 hours 40 minutes, although the total duration listed in the itinerary is 4 hours 30 minutes. The remaining hours are allotted for travel time.

• Round Trip from Okayama
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  Lunch: If you would like a vegetarian meal, please indicate them when booking. On the day of the tour, the meal can NOT be changed.
  Please note: Vegan, allergy-friendly, halal, gluten-free, and other meal requests are not available.

• National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
• Admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
• Kurashiki Sightseeing Coupon
• Kakushi Sushi Making Experience and Lunch

• Fees other than those listed in Includes

• If you have arrived at the pickup location but have trouble finding the meeting point, you can call the local operator JTB Sunrise Tours on +81 3 5796 5454 (Operated between 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Japan time) for assistance. • In case bookings have been made separately, you may be assigned to be on separate tour buses.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc..
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.9 Stars based on 11 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.