Best of Japan Tour Summer: Tokushima Awa Odori Dance Festival -11 days 10 nights　*WITH ERFS CERTIFICATE**

Tour starts: Mon. Aug 8, 2022

Perfect for those who want to visit the well known regions of Japan.

Summer is the season of festivals in Japan. There are several prominent summer festivals throughout the country, but the Awa Odori (Awa Dance Festival) in Tokushima is the most famous of many dance festivals held across Japan. "Awa" is the former name for Tokushima Prefecture while Odori means dance. You can experience this tradition when joining this tour.

• Tokyo

Tokyo's cultural landmarks, fashionable neighborhoods, and diverse shopping districts. Learn how to make your own sushi with a professional sushi chef and savor your delicious creations. Explore attractions like the Asakusa district with an atmosphere of old Tokyo, Japan's largest and busiest fish market, the historical Imperial Palace, and the record-breaking Tokyo Tower.

• 5th station of Mt. Fuji

Great view of the Fuji Five Lakes area below.

• Hakone Ropeway & Owakudani

An aerial lift that provides nice views of Mount Fuji and Lake Hakone. Sulfurous vapors and warm rivers.

• Shinkansen (Bullet Train)

High-speed railway at speeds up to 300 km (186 miles) /hr.

• Koka Ninja Mansion

Visit Koka Ninja Mansion, a mansion used to be resided in by ninja, equipped with many ingenious traps and devices, designed to prevent intruders and to provide a means of escape in times of need. Then proceed to Miho Museum, a stunning architecture that accentuates the surrounding nature while exhibiting a variety of items from different ancient civilizations. It was designed by the renowned architect, I. M. Pei, and is named after Koyama Mihoko, one of the richest women in Japan and the founder of the museum. Moreover, the museum has been listed as one of the "1000 Places To See Before You Die".

• Kyoto, Nara & Oska day tour

Spend two days in the ancient city of Kyoto, Nara, and proceed to Osaka, you will visit Osaka Castle and have a chance to see why Osaka is called the "night life city".

• Onaruto Bridge

Naruto Whirlpool spectacular viewing from bridge and ferry. Near the city of Tokushima in the island of Shikoku is the city of Naruto. This city is best known for its large whirlpools in the ocean. Visitors can visit and view the whirlpools from the popular Onaruto Bridge. One of the most popular and best ways to view the whirlpool is from Onaruto Bridge from Uzunomichi walkway. The walkway also has an observation room where guests can directly see the whirlpools from above through glass windows in the floor.

• Awa Odori

The Awa Odori Festival is held every year in mid- August, usually August 12th to the 15th, and is Tokushima’s most popular event and attraction. This festival features various dance parades and dance stages throughout the city. Most performances are during the daytime, but the main event takes place later in the evening in downtown Tokushima.

• Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle is located in the city of Himeji and is only a five minute bus ride away from Himeji Station. Himeji Castle the most popular and visited castle in Japan, it is also listed both as one of Japan’s national treasure castles and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This castle is also one of Japan’s twelve original castles, which means it was never destroyed in its history and has been standing since it was originally completed in the year 1609. The surrounding area is also one of Japan’s most popular cherry blossom destinations during the spring.

• Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum

One of the largest sake brewers in Japan.

• Wagyu Beef

There are many restaurants located within Kobe that serve Japanese or international cuisine, but there are many places that offer Kobe beef. Kobe is known around the world for its famous Kobe beef, which is beautifully marbled, delicious, and very expensive beef. The most popular way to enjoy Kobe beef is in a restaurant where the chef grills the meat in front of the guests. Eating Kobe beef is a popular activity for tourist visiting Kobe and can provide a delicious and unforgettable experience.