Kansai to Kanazawa: Craft and Culture Tour (6 days,5 nights)

Who is this for?
For adventurous travelers who want to delve into Japanese culture through the lens of great craftsmanship from Osaka to Kanazawa. Experience century-old traditions firsthand while crafting your own unique souvenirs to cherish. Find authentic experiences and treasures through off the beaten path destinations. 

- This is a private tour. Only you and your group will participate. 
- This trip can be tailored according to your preferences. Please feel free to inquire about any specific requests ahead of time.

Physical Activity: Low
Length of Trip:  6 days, 5 nights
Capacity:  1-6 people 

Visualize yourself:
- Exploring the lively and colorful stalls of street food areas in Osaka
- Slurping Uji Matcha Soba and making your own matcha tea 
- Experience traditional craft making at Yunokuni no Mori in Kaga, Ishikawa
- Stroll through a beautiful historic townscape in Komatsu, Ishikawa
- Enjoy a hands-on Kanazawa gold leaf experience

Itinerary:

OSAKA    |    2 nights
Day 1: Arrival in Kansai & Introduction to Osaka
Arrive in Kansai International Airport. Then into a private vehicle for a transfer to a hotel recommended by us in the city. Use this day to rest up or take some time to explore Osaka.

Day 2: Temples, Sample Food Making, and Markets
Included meals: Breakfast

A balanced day of nature and city sights. Start the day by exploring an often overlooked but worth visiting because of its views, a temple full of daruma dolls. Then make your way to explore the vibrant Osaka city.

ISHIKAWA | 2 nights

Day 3: Uji Heritage & Tea Culture → Transfer to Kanazawa
Included meals: Breakfast

Travel to Uji, a historic town closely associated with Japanese tea culture.
Visit Byodoin Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stroll through the charming streets of Uji.Enjoy lunch followed by a tea ceremony and tea-related cultural experience at Fukujuen Uji Kobo, learning about tea production and preparation.

Day 4: Komatsu: Historic Townscape & Traditional Crafts
Included meals: Breakfast

Begin the day at Yunokuni no Mori, a traditional crafts village with folk-style houses, where you will experience Ishikawa’s local handicrafts.
 Continue to Hokkoku Toorimachi in Komatsu and stroll through its beautiful traditional townscape along the former trade route.
 Visit a CERABO KUTANI and cultural facility, where you will learn about the history and artistry of this iconic regional pottery.

OSAKA |     1 night
Day 5: Kanazawa: Gold Leaf Craft & Famous Garden 
Included meals: Breakfast

Walk through the atmospheric Higashi Chaya District, known for its preserved teahouses and traditional streetscape. Participate in a gold leaf workshop, where you will create a personalized keepsake using Kanazawa’s world-famous gold leaf.Afterward, enjoy lunch and explore Kenroku-en Garden, one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, admired for its seasonal beauty and classical landscape design.

Day 6: Departure
Included meals: Breakfast
Your next destination? Home sweet home. But remember, it's not sayonara yet, it's "See you soon!" The question is, where to from here?

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