Travel in comfort on a specially equipped coach with onboard restroom as you explore Shikoku’s hidden gems, including the Oboke Gorge cruise and Iya’s vine bridge, with shopping stops and a boxed lunch included.
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The Highlight
- Travel in comfort on a premium coach with a restroom and extra legroom for a higher-class journey
- Experience the powerful scenery of the Oboke Gorge cruise
- Explore freely around the remote Iya Kazurabashi (vine bridge) area
- Enjoy shopping at the popular “Kurukuru Naruto” Roadside Station
- Stop for shopping at Awaji Highway Oasis
- Includes a delightful boxed lunch
The Experience
Luxury Memory – Premium Bus Experience
Experience a new level of travel with HIS. Enjoy a premium journey designed for comfort, relaxation, and unforgettable memories.
Travel in a specially equipped coach featuring extra legroom, an onboard restroom, and vanity facilities for a smooth and comfortable ride.
- Spacious seating layout with only 8–9 rows (compared to the standard 12), offering more legroom
- Seats equipped with power outlets or USB ports (available on selected seats)
- Reclining seats for added comfort
- Tables and footrests provided for a more relaxing experience
- Complimentary hand towels available (limited quantity)
- Seating layout may be 2+2 or 2+1 across the aisle; seat assignments are made on the day
- For 3-seat configurations, group members may be seated in separate rows
- Onboard restroom with vanity
Experience the powerful scenery of the Oboke Gorge cruise
- Cruise along the beautiful emerald-green Yoshino River and take in the dramatic scenery of towering rock cliffs and stunning gorges. If the boat service is canceled due to weather or other conditions on the day, the equivalent boarding fee will be refunded.
Explore freely around the remote Iya Kazurabashi (vine bridge) area
- The “Kazurabashi” vine bridge spanning the gorge is a perfect photo spot.
- It is designated as an Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan and is rebuilt every three years. Please note that the bridge crossing fee is not included in the tour price and must be paid by guests on-site.
Enjoy shopping at the popular Kurukuru Naruto Roadside Station
- “Kurukuru Naruto Roadside Station” is an interactive food-themed destination centered on local specialties such as Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes, lotus root, and Naruto sea bream.
- Enjoy a local market featuring Tokushima products, along with restaurants and shops offering regional cuisine and sweets.
Stop for shopping at Awaji Highway Oasis
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, one of the world’s largest suspension bridges.
- Browse a wide selection of local Awaji Island souvenirs, including famous onion soup and onion dressing.
Information about Tour Place of departure and destination: From Osaka to Tokushima, Hyogo Number of days of travel: 1 day Means of transportation: Bus Name of bus company: International Motor Vehicles Osaka or equivalent Meal(s): Bento Lunch Box Minimum number of passengers to operate. 20 Number of GUIDE：1
Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 16F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Registration No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444 Opening hour:10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Eri Tomiyama *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office, handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Boxed Meal
- 08:00Umeda (Meeting time 7:45, Departure time 8:00) ※ On July 18th, August 16th, September 20th, and October 11th, the meeting and departure times will be 30 minutes earlier (Meeting time 7:15, Departure time 7:30).
- Michi-no-Eki Kurukuru Naruto (Enjoy shopping at this popular roadside station! / Approx. 30 minutes)
- Oboke Gorge Sightseeing Cruise (Enjoy a thrilling cruise! / Approx. 30 minutes)
- Iya Kazurabashi Bridge (One of Japan's three most unusual bridges! Enjoy the beautiful gorge! / Approx. 60 minutes)
- Awaji Highway Oasis (Shopping for Awaji Island's local specialties! / Approx. 30 minutes)
- 20:00Umeda (Around 20:00)
Price Details
Add-on Items
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
- This is not a private tour; you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
- If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
- Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.
- Please note that odd-numbered groups will, in principle, share seats on the bus.
- The order of the itinerary may be partially changed.
- The Iya Kazurabashi bridge crossing fee is not included and must be paid by guests.
- If the boat is canceled due to weather or other conditions, the equivalent boarding fee will be refunded.
- Lunch will be served on the bus.
- Tea is not included, so please prepare your own before boarding.
Important Booking Information
Important Notes During Bus Tour
- Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.
- Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.
- As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
- Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.
- Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.
- Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.
- Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees. 8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.
- Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.
- Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.
- Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.
- Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.
- Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.
- Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.
- Manage your valuable belongings yourself.
- After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.
- Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.
- If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)
