- IMABARI DEPARTURE
- TAKAMATSU ARRIVAL
- ENGLISH SUPPORT
- SATURDAY and MONDAY
The bus leaves Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, and travels through the steep mountainous areas of Shikoku towards Iya, Tokushima Prefecture. You will experience Japanese mountain villages, including the Kazurabashi Bridge, which is also well known to Westerners.
Afterwards, you will board a sightseeing boat at Oboke Gorge.
You can experience the nature of the four seasons while admiring the strange rock formations and beautiful valleys upstream of the Yoshino River, one of Japan’s three most violent rivers.
After taking a break on the way, the bus arrives at Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture.
Here, you will eat the regional specialty Sanuki udon for dinner. You will have the experience of making Sanuki udon, the specialty of Kagawa Prefecture, at a restaurant in the downtown area of Takamatsu City.
Under the careful guidance of the master, you will have a 40-minute experience of kneading, rolling and cutting the udon dough, and when you have completed the udon, you will receive a certificate of completion. The taste of the udon you have made will be unforgettable.
Special price until the end of March
Price per person: 63,000yen → 30,000yen (tax included)
- Imabari (boarding) 8:45
- Kazurabashi Yumebutai (lunch break and Kazurabashi experience)
- Oboke Gorge sightseeing boat
- Takamatsu (drop off) 18:00
- Udon making experience (dinner)
Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time
Included experiences
A walk across the Kazurabashi Vine Bridge, located in the mountains of Iya Valley, a hidden gem in Japan (120 minutes)
Iya, a hidden valley in Japan located in the middle of Shikoku, an island rich in mountain forests, is a particularly popular spot on the island.
Cross Kazurabashi Bridge, an ancient ivy bridge nestled in the forest. In addition to its natural beauty, this site holds historical significance for the Japanese people, having been used as an escape route by the Heike clan to escape their Genji enemies.
Boat tour of the beautiful Oboke Gorge (60 minutes)
Oboke Valley is a beautiful valley located near the Iya Valley.
This cruise along the clear waters of the Yoshino River, surrounded by the spectacular beauty of rock sculptures, is a leisurely boat ride that allows you to experience the beauty of the valley carved by nature up close.
Experience making and eating Sanuki udon, the signature dish of Kagawa (120 minutes)
Learn how to make Sanuki udon, a signature local dish of Kagawa Prefecture, from scratch under the guidance of a master.
Afterwards, enjoy your own udon and professionally made homemade Sanuki udon with side dishes provided in the restaurant.
- Imabari (boarding) 8:45
- Kazurabashi Yumebutai (lunch break and Kazurabashi experience)
- Oboke Gorge sightseeing boat
- Takamatsu (drop off) 18:00
- Udon making experience (dinner)
Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time
Suggestions for what to do after drop-off
Continue your journey with YUI PRIMA OLIVIA
Get off at Takamatsu and spend the night enjoying local seafood. The next day, depart Takamatsu on YUI PRIMA OLIVIA and set off on a journey of a scenic route around the Seto Inland Sea .
Enjoy other travels/ Return home
1.Get off at Takamatsu and transfer to the Sunrise Seto sleeper train for the return journey to Tokyo and Osaka.
2.Get off at Takamatsu and head to Takamatsu Airport to fly back home.
【The price includes】
- Bus fare
- All-you-can-drink service on the bus
- On-board attendant (in Japanese and English)
- Kazurabashi Bridge admission ticket
- Oboke Gorge sightseeing boat ticket
- Udon experience
【The price does not include】
- Lunch fee
- Accommodation fee
Special price until the end of March
Price per person: 63,000yen → 30,000yen (tax included)
