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LEGENDARY JAPANESE CASTLES FROM MAIZURU TO FUKUCHIYAMA
Main stops
- Tanabe Castle in Maizuru: ruins and garden
- The peaceful town of Fukuchiyama
- Fukuchiyama Castle: in the typical Japanese style
- Tour of the Goryo Shinto shrine
- Shopping in a shop selling sweet delicacies
The programme
- We start our excursion with a tour of Tanabe Castle in Maizuru, which dates back to the 16th century. We can admire the remains of the castle, which can still be seen in the attractive gardens that surround them, juxtaposed with some reconstructions that give us an idea of how they would have looked in the past.
- We will then leave Maizuru and travel to the tranquil inland town of Fukuchiyama, where crowds are scarce and the atmosphere is peaceful, making it the ideal place for a relaxing day.
- The main attraction is Fukuchiyama Castle, situated on a small hill and built in the 16th century using materials recovered from a fort that was previously on the site.
- We will reach the foot of the castle after a short walk and admire the typical features of the Japanese castle: the thick stone foundations, the wooden walls and the curved roofs that slant upwards.
- Not far from the castle, we will visit Goryo shrine, dedicated to the Japanese deity Inari and enshrining the spirit of Akechi Mitsuhide. Outside, there is a large garden, ideal for a moment’s relaxation.
- Our excursion will end with a stop for some shopping in a local store called Adachi Otoemon, situated a short distance from the castle in a restored building from the Meiji period with a lovely garden. We can buy some local culinary delicacies here and taste the delicious chestnut tarts.
- We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places and English guides are available.
- Traffic jams are to be expected during tourist season.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- There will be no snow at the time the tour takes place.
- Visibility during the tour is subject to weather conditions.
- We recommend exchanging Japanese yen on board as there are no currency exchange offices in the area.
Amanohashidate Sightseeing Half Day
Viewed from the mountains at either end of the bay, the Amanohashidate Sandbar (which roughly translates to 'bridge in heaven') looks like a pathway between heaven and earth. The scene has been admired for centuries and is ranked among Japan's three most scenic views.
Main stops
- Kasamatsu Park & Motoise Kono Shrine (Using Cable Car)
- Road Station Tore Tore Center
The programme
In this course you visit Amanohashidate Area, one of the most scenic spots in Japan. Kasamatsu Park has an observatory where you can overlook Amanohashidate. Amanohashidate is seen in the shape of the letter 'one' kanji character. Also it's upside down and looks like the bridge to the heaven when you do Matanozoki that is seeing from between your legs. After visiting Amanohashidate Area, you will visit Road Station Tore Tore Center. It is the most popular seafood market in Maizuru, where visitors can enjoy fresh seafood dishes several ways. At the Fresh Seafood Market visitors can have fishes they've just bought cooked up on the spot, The Fresh Seafood Restaurant serves visitors first-class seafood cuisine, and the food stalls serve casual seafood dishes. Meanwhile, there is popular roadside market, which sells fresh vegetables harvested each morning and fresh processed local foods.
Good to know- Please note due to Travel season in Japan, heavy traffic jam will be expected.
- Wear low-heeled, comfortable walking shoes.
- The cable transportation may change due to weather conditions and other safety reasons without prior notice.
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