Travelpack

Matsuyama • Takamatsu • Tokushima • Kochi • Ozu

Begin your journey in Japan with a seamless arrival into Tokyo before heading to the tranquil hot-spring town of Matsuyama, where traditional ryokan stays, a serene tea ceremony, and immersive cultural exploration set the tone. Continue through Shikoku with private guided experiences, historic castles, sacred temples, and scenic coastal landscapes, blending heritage with everyday local life. Art and nature take center stage in Takamatsu and Naoshima, followed by photogenic highlights across Kagawa and hands-on traditional arts in Tokushima. The adventure deepens in Kochi with castle walks, vibrant markets, and exhilarating canyoning, before concluding in the elegant castle town of Ozu, offering refined stays, peaceful gardens, and a perfectly balanced farewell to Japan’s culture, nature, and craftsmanship.

Day 1: Matsuyama
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Matsuyama via Tokyo Haneda Airport
Private Transfer Airport to Hotel
Stay at Yamatoya Honten for 3 nights

Day 2: Tea Ceremony Experience Class Ninomaru Garden
Japan Rail Pass
Jurakutei is a Ninomaru Historic Site Garden surrounded by greenery at the foot of Matsuyama Castle. The experience here is more than just tea
It's a Japanese "art of tranquility" that has been around for over 400 years.
Sitting on tatami mats, listening to the scent of matcha and the sound of hot water, I can feel the hustle and bustle of everyday life disappearing quickly.As I tasted a smoke made by my host, followed by making tea with my own hands, You can naturally experience the essence of Japanese culture, which is to set your mind right. in a teahouse overlooking the castle town of Matsuyama Castle.
Why not create a one-of-a-kind "Your Japan Experience"?
Recommendation: Photo shooting OK, tea ceremony experience, sweets included
Inclusions :
- Japanese sweets on matcha
At the foot of Matsuyama Castle, in the quiet Ninomaru historic garden "Jurakutei", Come and experience the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.A full-fledged instructor from the Urasenke tea ceremony school will teach you directly. to learn proper manners and manners in the tatami tea room, Taste the matcha and seasonal Japanese sweets made by the host. After that, try making matcha yourself using a chasen. For a moment of tea in silence, calm your mind, It is a valuable experience to feel the Japanese sense of beauty and the heart of hospitality. Chanoyu is the art of making tea to entertain guests. The host pours charcoal, boils water and makes matcha for the guests.The series of gestures convey the spirit of "wakeiseijaku." "Wa" means a heart that harmonizes with others, "Kei" means a heart that respects others, "Kiyo" means a purity of mind and tools, and "Jaku" means a richness in stillness. While valuing the heart of this tradition, the experience is easy for first-timers to understand.Sitting on tatami mats, listening to the sound of tea whisks, and tasting the scent of matcha tea is a quiet time away from everyday life. Enjoy a special time with a small group of up to 5 people per seat.
It is also possible to install a chair seat.
There is also a 90-minute course where you can experience the tea ceremony, flower arrangement calligraphy, and all traditional Japanese culture.
We are looking forward to seeing you.

Day 3: Matsuyama Full-Day Private Trip
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Matsuyama! Matsuyama, with the tranquil and beautiful Seto Inland Sea to the west and the mountains to the east, boasts a pleasant climate--mild thoughout the year with little rainfall. With its abundance of cultural offerings, Matsuyama features both the convenience of a city and the slow pace of the countryside. 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.
Duration : 6 hours
Inclusions :
- Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Matsuyama
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
- Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Dogo Onsen Honkan
Dogo Onsen Honkan (, Dgo Onsen Honkan) is the symbol and main attraction of Dogo Onsen. The charismatic bath house was built in 1894 during the Meiji Period. Its wooden interior is a maze of stairways, passages and rooms, usually bustling with activity by staff and guests. Dogo Onsen Honkan is said to have served as inspiration for the award-winning animated film "Spirited Away" by Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli. The Honkan offers two gender-separated, old-fashioned public baths made of stone. The main bath on the first floor is called Kami no Yu (Bath of the Gods), while the smaller but more distinguished Tama no Yu (Bath of the Spirits) is on the second floor. Large communal tatami rooms on the second floor and smaller private rooms on the third floor provide bathers with space to rest and enjoy a snack. Four different admission plans provide visitors with varying levels of access to the Honkan's facilities (see details below under "Hours and Fees").
1 hour - Admission Ticket Not Included
Dogo Onsengai
Dogo Onsen (, Dgo Onsen) is one of Japan's oldest and most famous hot springs, located to the east of central Matsuyama. The area is popular with tourists for its beautiful bath house and many ryokan. Dogo Onsen has also been a frequent destination for Japan's most prestigious guests, the Imperial Family. The main attraction in Dogo Onsen is the Dogo Onsen Honkan, a wooden public bathhouse, dating from 1894. The interior of the Honkan is a maze of stairways, passages and rooms, all of which bustle with bathers and staff. It is said to have served as inspiration for Miyazaki's popular animated film "Spirited Away".
20 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Matsuyama Castle
Matsuyama Castle (, Matsuyamaj) is one of Japan's twelve "original castles", i.e. castles which have survived the post-feudal era since 1868 intact. It is also one of the most complex and interesting castles in the country. It is located on Mount Katsuyama, a steep hill in the city center that provides visitors with a bird's eye view of Matsuyama and the Seto Inland Sea. There are about 200 cherry trees on the castle grounds, making this a lovely cherry blossom spot typically around late March to early April each year. Matsuyama Castle was constructed between 1602 and 1628. In 1635, the castle got assigned to a branch of the Matsudaira family, relatives of the nation ruling Tokugawa, and it remained in their hands until the end of the feudal era. The current three storied castle tower was constructed in 1820 after the original five storied one had been destroyed by lightning.
15 mins - Admission Ticket Not Included
Ishite-ji Temple
Ishiteji (), located near Dogo Onsen to the northeast of Matsuyama's city center, is the city's most famous temple. It is number 51 of the 88 temples on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Pilgrims dressed in white are a frequent sight at this large temple. Ishiteji's name literally means "stone hand temple", referring to a local legend in which an aristocrat had held a stone tightly in his hand at his death bed after seeking the priest Kobo Daishi to no avail, and was later reborn

Day 4: Takamatsu
Stay at Royal Park Hotel Takamatsu for 3 nights

Day 5: Naoshima Day Tour from Takamatsu Sta with Bike
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 its 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 )
Duration : 8 hours
Inclusions :
- Admission fee of Benesse House Museum (1300 JPY)
- Bottled water
- Ferry or boat between Takamatsu port and Naoshima (Round trip)
- Cycling rental or Public bus fee at Naoshima Island
- Admission fee Multi - Site Ticket (JPY 1050)
- Private English speaking guide at Naoshima (meet at Takamatsu station)
Takamatsu Port
Included the transportation fee of ferry or high-speed boat between Takamatsu-port and Naoshima - Round trip
2 hours - Admission Ticket Included
Naoshima-cho
Rental bicycle at Naoshima Island- rental charge is included.
For those who dont want to bother with timetables and wish to enjoy freely the island, you have the choice between renting a bicycle. The island has some stiff slopes. For you out there, who is not totally confident in your stamina, do not worry: you can rent a bike with electric assistance.
2 hours - Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Naoshima Pavillion
Red Pumpkin
Round, red form welcomes visitors
This is the first thing you see when the ferry enters Naoshimas Miyanoura Port. According to theartist, a red sunbeam searched the outer reaches of the universe only to metamorphose into a red pumpkin in the sea off Naoshima. Naoshima Pavilion A pavilion reminiscent of a oating island Adding a twenty-eighth island to Naoshimas twenty-seven,this pavilion is comprised of approximately 250 stainless steel mesh triangles. One can go inside, and it is illuminated at night.
Admission Ticket Free
Benesse House Museum
Benesse House Museum (ticket include: 1300JPY)
Benesse House Museum opened in 1992 as a facility integrating a museum with a hotel, based on the concept of "coexistence of nature, art and architecture." Designed by Tadao Ando, the facility is built on high ground overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and features large apertures that serve to open up the interior to the splendid natural surroundings. In addition to exhibiting the painting, sculpture, photography, and installations in its collection, the Museum also contains permanent site-specific installations that artists have created especially for the building, selecting locations on their own and designing the works for those spaces. The Museum's artworks are found not just within its galleries, but in all parts of the building, as well as in scattered locations along the seashore that borders the complex and in the nearby forest. You can visit the Valley Gallery (Fee: Included in the Benesse House Museum entrance fee).
1 hour, 40 mins - Admission Ticket Included
Art House Project
Art House Project (ticket include: Multi - Site Ticket, not every site./1050JPY)
The Art House Project is an art project underway in Naoshima's Honmura district. It began in 1998 with Kadoya, and currently comprises seven locations: Kadoya, Minamidera, Kinza, Go'o Shrine, Ishibashi, Gokaisho, and Haisha. In this project, artists take empty houses scattered about residential areas and turn the spaces themselves into works of art, weaving in history and memories of the period when the buildings were lived in and used.

Day 6: Full-Day Kagawa Tour
Private tours to popular Instagrammable places in Kagawa! We will guide you to the most popular sightseeing spots such as "swing in the sky," "Honenike Dam," "Chichibugahama Beach," and more for absolutely instagrammable places. A total of 8 hours of tour! The tour can be arranged as it is a private tour! We will offer you a trip where you can take "a miraculous shot" that you normally would not be able to take
Duration : 7 hours to 8 hours
Inclusions :
- Private transportation
You can take pictures at the stunning view called "SWING IN THE SKY".
A ticket for the ropeway to the top of the mountain is required in addition to the tour fee.
Travel from tourist spot to tourist spot by chartered taxi.
2 hours - Admission Ticket Free
Honenike Dam
You can take pictures of the dynamic dam.
Travel from tourist spot to tourist spot by chartered taxi.
2 hours - Admission Ticket Free
Chichibugahama Beach
Photogenic place.
Travel from tourist spot to tourist spot by chartered taxi.
2 hours - Admission Ticket Free
Takaya Shrine, Hongu
Famous photo spot as the TORII IN THE SKY.
Due to the prohibition of general vehicle traffic on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, please use the paid shuttle bus from the closer parking lot, or you will be guided to other sightseeing spots.
Travel from tourist spot to tourist spot by chartered taxi.
2 hours - Admission Ticket Free

Day 7: Tokushima
Stay at Awa Kanko Hotel for 2 nights

Day 8: Motomachi Private Activity Tour by Fine Arts
Few opportunities exist for foreigner visitors or even Japanese people to handle traditional puppets and learn about their structure and manipulation and see behind the scene views. Participants will have access to a range of traditional Japanese puppets with a guide who has more than 30 years experience performing in the puppet theater who can speak both English and Japanese and answer questions about the culture and history of the puppet theater.
Inclusions :
- All Fees and Taxes
Participants will learn how traditional Japanese puppets are operated in a hands-on workshop using a variety of puppets, then travel to the Tokushima Prefectural Awa Jurobe Puppet Theater to see a performance and tour the museum. Then participants will return to Tokushima JR Station.

Day 9: Kochi
Stay at Mercure Kochi Tosa Resort for 3 nights

Day 12: Kochi
Stay at Jyoseikan for 3 nights

Day 13: Discover the best of Kochi on a guided half-day walking tour
Explore Kochi Castle and the vibrant Hirome Market with a friendly local guide Visit Kochi Hachimangu Shrine to experience Japans spiritual culture and learn traditional Shinto customs Enjoy a well-paced route featuring history, food, and local culture Perfect for cruise passengers & first-time visitors hotel and port pickup available on request All entrance fees included for a smooth, worry-free experience Taste local flavors with a complimentary citrus juice and Biscuits Stroll through the lively Obiyamachi shopping street and soak up the citys charm
Duration : 4 hours
Inclusions :
- English-speaking guide (Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, or Taiwanese available upon request)
- Admission fee to Kochi Castle
- Local snack & drink (Gokkun citrus juice & Mille Biscuits)
- Meeting at JR Kochi Station South Exit (free of charge)
- Walking tour in Kochi city center
Kochi Hachimangu Shrine
One of Kochis oldest and most revered Shinto shrines, known for its serene atmosphere and deep cultural roots. Visitors can learn about the history and traditions of the shrine, experience rituals such as praying and drawing omikuji (fortune slips), and practice proper etiquette like hand purification and bowing. Surrounded by tranquil nature, it offers a peaceful and authentic glimpse into Japans spiritual culture.
30 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Obiyamachi Ichibangai
Kochis central shopping street filled with local stores, souvenirs, and everyday life. On Sundays, this stop may also include a visit to the famous Sunday Market (Nichiyo-ichi), Japans largest open-air market.
30 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Kochi Castle
One of Japans few original castles that survived from the Edo period. Visitors can explore the well-preserved keep, learn about Kochis history with your guide, and enjoy panoramic views of the city from the top.
1 hour - Admission Ticket Included
Hirome Ichiba
A lively indoor market where locals and travelers gather. Enjoy a wide range of local foods, including the famous seared bonito (Katsuo no Tataki), while experiencing Kochis food culture.
1 hour - Admission Ticket Free

Day 14: Canyoning Tour in Niyodogawas Gorge
People travel from everywhere in Japan and beyond to come experience our Canyoning tour. We pride ourselves in being the only company that operates in this gorge, where untouched natural beauty and crystal clear blue water are abundant. Our tours marry adventure, with abseils and cliffjumps, and stunning scenery which makes one feel in another world. Our guides are well trained and English speaking. Come experience Japan's natural wonders in a safe and fun environment.
Inclusions :
- Guide ( English, Japanese)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Canyoning equipment
Canyoning with us involves cliff jumping, abseiling and going under a waterfall (depending on the water levels). Our guests praise the beautiful location and we often hear that it feels otherworldly. When we meet, we will gear you up with a wetsuit, lifejacket and helmet, talk you through a safety brief and make our way to the canyon 5-10 minutes away. Our tours are available with an English speaking guide.

Day 15: Ozu
Stay at Nipponia Hotel Ozu Castle for 3 nights

Day 16: Ozu Private Customizable Full Day Tour
This private and customizable tour for Ozu city (in Ehime Prefecture) 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. Discover 4-5 attractions in Ozu City at your own pace on this fully customizable 8-hour full day private tour with an English-speaking (or other language) tour guide. Create a dream tour thats perfect for your interests and preferences. After booking, you'll receive a form with varied themes, allowing easy selection based on your interests. Whether it's culture, history, cuisine, nature, or special events, you can highlight your preferences and must-see spots, streamlining our planning process.
Duration : 8 hours
Inclusions :
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the hotel is within city center)
- English-speaking professional tour guide
- 8-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf
- Transportation within the city only
- Discover 45 attractions within the designated tour timeframe.
Pass By Ozu
Upon confirmation of your booking, you will be provided with a dedicated Tour Form containing key city highlights and essential information for your tour. Through this form, you can specify any attractions you wish to visit and share additional preferences. We will carefully review your input to craft an itinerary uniquely suited to your interests
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Garyu Sanso
A serene, traditional Japanese villa surrounded by lush gardens, offering a peaceful retreat and a glimpse into classic Japanese aesthetics.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Bansenso (former Matsui family residence)
A charming historic residence showcasing traditional Japanese architecture, providing insights into the lifestyle of the Matsui family during the Edo period.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Ozu Castle
A historic Japanese castle known for its well-preserved architecture and beautiful views of the surrounding area, reflecting the rich history of the region.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Flower Park Ozu
A vibrant park filled with seasonal flowers and beautiful landscapes, perfect for leisurely strolls and enjoying nature's beauty.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Nyoho-ji Temple
A peaceful temple known for its stunning architecture and serene gardens, attracting visitors seeking spiritual reflection and tranquility.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Nakamura district green square.(Hijikawa River green square.)
A green urban space that serves as a community hub, offering a relaxing environment for locals and visitors alike to gather and enjoy outdoor activities.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Omoide Warehouse
A unique shopping and dining complex that combines historical architecture with modern amenities, creating a lively atmosphere for visitors to explore and enjoy local cuisine.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Sanro-Den Hall of Sukunahikona Shrine
A revered shrine dedicated to the deity of health and healing, featuring beautiful grounds and a tranquil atmosphere ideal for reflection.
Admission Ticket Free

Day 18: Departure

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