【10% OFF】2-Day Bus Tour from Osaka to Izumo Taisha, Yaegaki Shrine & Kaike Onsen

DESCRIPTION

This unique 2-day excursion invites you to Izumo during the revered Kamiari Festival, recognized as one of Japan's most sacred religious occasions. In accordance with Japanese custom, millions of deities converge at Izumo Taisha for a week each year, creating a spiritually impactful time for visitors.

The tour features an extended visit to Izumo Taisha, where you will have the exclusive chance to explore Kamimiya Shrine, a holy site that welcomes worshippers only during the seven days of the Kamiari Festival. Prior to your arrival, your knowledgeable tour escort will share insights into the history, customs, and appropriate practices for worshipping, allowing you to fully engage with this extraordinary experience.

You will also travel to Inasa no Hama, the location where the deities are thought to arrive, and Yaegaki Shrine, famous for its matchmaking blessings as well as the well-loved Mirror Pond fortune-telling ritual.

Enjoy an overnight accommodation at the esteemed Kaike Tsuruya hot spring ryokan, with stunning views of Mt. Daisen and the Sea of Japan. Relax in the expansive indoor and outdoor hot spring baths and savor a meticulously crafted kaiseki dinner that showcases seasonal delicacies from San'in, including whole snow crab, fresh seafood sourced from Sakai Port, local beef hot pot, tempura, and various other regional specialties.

The itinerary also provides leisure time at the bustling Nakaura Seafood Market, a stroll along the delightful Mizuki Shigeru Road, and opportunities to shop for local sweets at Kotobukijo Sweets Castle, creating an ideal blend of spiritual exploration, local culture, delectable cuisine, and hot spring enjoyment.

Information about Tour

• Place of departure and destination: From OSAKA to TOTTORI / SHIMANE
• Number of days of travel: 2 days
• Means of transportation: Bus
• Name of bus company: International Motor Vehicles Osaka or equivalent
• Meal(s): Dinner x 1, Breakfast x 1
• Minimum number of passengers to operate: 15
• 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 oversees transactions related to your travel at the sales office and manages your travel arrangements. Should you have any inquiries or concerns regarding the information provided by the staff about this travel contract, please feel free to reach out to the aforementioned Tour Operations Manager.

Please review and comprehend the Terms and Conditions below.

• Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours
• Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract

Highlights

• Experience the **Kamiari Festival (Kamiarizai)** at **Izumo Taisha**, a unique event that takes place just once each year.
• Spend around 3 hours at **Izumo Taisha**, which includes a visit to the seldom-open **Kamimiya Shrine (Upper Shrine)**.
• Enjoy an overnight stay at the luxurious 5-star Kaike Tsuruya hot spring ryokan located in Kaike Onsen.
• Indulge in a seasonal Japanese kaiseki dinner that features whole **snow crab, local Wagyu beef, fresh seafood, and regional specialties**.
• Visit **Inasa no Hama**, the revered beach where deities are believed to arrive during the festival.
• Discover **Yaegaki Shrine**, renowned for its Mirror Pond, which offers fortune-telling and matchmaking blessings.
• Take a leisurely walk along the charming **Mizuki Shigeru Road**, adorned with statues of yokai (Japanese folklore monsters).
• Shop for fresh seafood at **Nakaura Seafood Market** and local confections at **Kotobukijo Sweets Castle**.
• Travel alongside a knowledgeable tour escort who has guided numerous visitors to Izumo Taisha, offering insights into the shrine's history and appropriate worship practices.

Itinerary

• Umeda (Meeting time 8:15, Departure time 8:30)
• Travel by bus to Nakaura Seafood Market Free time for lunch and shopping (approx. 60 min) Browse fresh seafood, local specialties, and regional souvenirs.
• Visit Mizuki Shigeru Road Free stroll through the famous yokai-themed street (approx. 70 min)
• Stop at Kotobukijo Sweets Castle Shop for Tottori's famous sweets and local products (approx. 40 min)
• Continue to Kaike Onsen Tsuruya (arrival around 5:00 PM) Enjoy the hot spring baths Seasonal kaiseki dinner featuring whole snow crab and regional cuisine Overnight at Kaike Onsen
• Hotel (Departure around 8:30)
• Inasa Beach (Visit the site where the Kami-mukae Shinto ritual takes place / approx. 15 minutes)
• Walk to Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Visit during the annual Kamiari Festival (approx. 3 hours, including Kamimiya Shrine) Visit Kamimiya Shrine (Upper Shrine) A rare opportunity available only during the Kamiari Festival, when the gods are believed to gather for their sacred meeting
• Visit Yaegaki Shrine Famous matchmaking shrine and Mirror Pond fortune-telling spot (approx. 30 min)
• Umeda (Around 19:30)

Price Details

Included

• Accommodation
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Japanese guide
• Air-conditioned bus

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned

Important Information

Important Notes During Bus Tour

1. Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.

2. Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.

3. As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.

4. Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.

5. Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.

6. Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.

7. 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.

9. Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.

10. Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.

11. Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.

12. Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.

13. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.

14. Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.

15. The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.

16. Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.

17. Manage your valuable belongings yourself.

18. After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.

19. Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.

20. 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.

Purchase Notice

• This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
• Eligibility: This tour is not valid for Japanese nationals. It is available to overseas tourists only.
• This is not a private tour; you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
• If the minimum number of participants (15) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
• This tour will continue to be available after the Super Summer Sale Final promotion ends.
• Guests departing on November 18 and 20 may travel together with participants on the P6310 Fuyo Annex accommodation plan.
• Guests traveling in an odd-numbered group may be required to share bus seats with other passengers.
• Sightseeing time may be shortened due to traffic or road conditions.
• The walk from Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine to Kamimiya Shrine (Upper Shrine) takes approximately 15 minutes.
• Lunch on both Day 1 and Day 2 is not included and will be at your own expense.
• Distribution of sacred sake (Omiki) and blessed rice (Osenmai) at Kamimiya Shrine may be unavailable if shrine priests are absent due to operational circumstances.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

• 21 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 20 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 50% cancellation fee