Enjoy the nostalgic charm of an ancient hot spring town, beautifully framed by Okayama's finest autumn foliage! You can also appreciate contemporary art, experiencing nature through both great local food and breathtaking landscapes.
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The Highlight
- Enjoy contemporary art at a photogenic museum where architecture and art merge seamlessly into one.
- Revitalize your body and soul with a lunch featuring one of Japan’s premier black soybeans.
- Feel the grand scale of nature and nostalgic Japanese scenery at one of the prefecture's top autumn foliage spots.
The Experience
Nagi Museum of Contemporary Art This museum seamlessly merges modern art with its architecture itself. Designed to frame the surrounding landscape, it allows visitors to appreciate both contemporary art and the ever-changing natural views that have watched over the region for generations. Beyond exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, and video art, the museum hosts collaborative events with music and local cuisine. Unusually for an art museum, it has gained immense popularity as a highly photogenic spot. Why not immerse yourself in the artist’s spatial vision across the three rooms named "Sun," "Moon," and "Earth"?
Black Soybean in Nagi Northern Okayama is one of Japan's premier producers of black soybeans. Rich in protein and often called "meat from the field," soybeans offer excellent health benefits, including naturally occurring isoflavones. Black soybeans grown in this region are loved in many forms—from tea and savory side dishes to delicious sweets like soft-serve ice cream! Recharge your body and soul with these nutritious and tasty black soybeans.
Okutsu Valley Immerse all five senses in nature with the vibrant clear streams and dramatic rock potholes (Ouketsu) of Okutsu Valley. Renowned as one of Okayama’s top autumn foliage spots, the valley hosts the Okutsu Valley Autumn Leaves Festival, featuring delicious local food stalls. From late October to mid-November, the 3-kilometer valley is vividly painted in rich shades of Japanese maple and ginkgo trees. Strolling through this valley filled with natural beauty and history is sure to leave you feeling refreshed and energized!
Okutsu Onsen Nestled in the same area as the valley lies Okutsu Onsen, one of the famous "Mimasaka Three Hot Springs," said to have been discovered in mythical times. Lined with classic traditional inns (ryokan), the nostalgic townscape feels seamlessly integrated with nature. Its alkaline simple thermal spring waters leave skin feeling remarkably smooth, making it immensely popular as a "beautifying hot spring" (Bijin-no-yu).
Information about tour operator Name H.I.S. Co.,Ltd. address Kamiyacho Trust Tower 5F 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6905, JAPAN registration number No.724 by Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Information about tour Place of departure and destination OKAYAMA Number of days of travel 1 Means of transportation BUS Meals LUNCH Minimum number of passengers to operate.10 Number of GUIDE：1 ・Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about our travel packages at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan/boshu_j_2009.pdf ・Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about this product at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Mandarin Chinese
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 08:45Meet your guide at Shinkansen ticket gate of Okayama Station (2nd floor)
- 09:00Depart from Okayama Station using a tour bus
- 11:00Visiting Nagi Museum of Contemporary Art (60 minutes / Admission fee is included)
- 12:30Lunch Time (Black Beans dishes / 60 minutes / lunch fee included)
- 14:30Okutsu Valley and Okutsu Onsen Street (60 mintues)
- 17:30Arrival at Okayama Station Tour Finish
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests together.
- We might cancel the tour if we do not have at least (10) participants by 1 month before the scheduled departure.
- Please note that wheelchair is not accessible.
- This tour involves a lot of walking. If you have trouble walking, we advise you not to book this tour.
Important Booking Information
Customer Guidelines:
- Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
- IMPORTANT: The bus will depart according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals.
- Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
- The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
- This tour utilizes a bus, and there may be delays in arrival time due to traffic or other factors.
- Due to traffic or other reasons, the duration of visits at each destination may be shortened, and arrival times may be delayed.
- Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the bus.
- Please refrain from standing up while the bus is in motion.
- If you accidentally leave any belongings on the bus, please be aware that they will be disposed of.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.
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)