Luxury Heritage and Wellness in Nishio

Begin your journey in Nishio with historic sightseeing, a traditional tea ceremony, thermal springs, and local festival events.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Cafe Kameya

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy a morning breakfast featuring freshly brewed coffee and light pastries.

2. 09:15|10:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit Nishio Castle

   09:15 – 10:30

   Explore the historic ruins, reconstructed turrets, and landscaped grounds of Nishio Castle.

   • entryFree
3. 10:45|12:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Tea Ceremony Experience

   10:45 – 12:00

   Participate in a traditional matcha tea ceremony led by a master.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Unagi no Kaneyun

   12:30 – 13:30

   Savor local grilled freshwater eel served over seasoned rice.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Outdoor

   Kira Kanko Hotel's Onsen

   14:00 – 15:30

   Unwind in thermal mineral waters with coastal views.

6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Nishio Gion Matsuri

   16:00 – 17:30

   Experience the summer festival atmosphere and traditional processions.

   • entryFree
7. 17:45|19:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Tea Ceremony Experience

   17:45 – 19:00

   Refine your tea tasting skills with a second afternoon tea session.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Aoi Honto

   19:30 – 21:00

   Dine on multi-course traditional Japanese cuisine.

Immerse yourself further in Nishio's green tea heritage and seaside hot springs.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Matcha Lab Nishio

   08:00 – 09:00

   Start the day with matcha-infused breakfast items and tea specialties.

2. 09:15|10:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit Nishio Castle

   09:15 – 10:30

   Stroll through the castle park gardens in the quiet morning hours.

   • entryFree
3. 10:45|12:00
   

   Outdoor

   Kira Kanko Hotel's Onsen

   10:45 – 12:00

   Rejuvenate in outdoor thermal baths.

4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Kingyo

   12:30 – 13:30

   Enjoy fresh seasonal seafood dishes in an upscale setting.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Tea Ceremony Experience

   14:00 – 15:30

   Learn the etiquette and preparation techniques of powdered green tea.

   • entryFree
6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Nishio Gion Matsuri

   16:00 – 17:30

   Observe afternoon performances and street stalls at the festival.

   • entryFree
7. 17:45|19:00
   

   Outdoor

   Kira Kanko Hotel's Onsen

   17:45 – 19:00

   Soak in the relaxing hot springs before dinner.

8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Sakuragaoka

   19:30 – 21:00

   Indulge in a fine dining experience featuring Mikawa beef and local produce.

Spend the day balancing tea art, castle history, hot spring baths, and evening festival sights.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Kissaten Clover

   08:00 – 09:00

   A classic Japanese coffee shop breakfast with siphon coffee and toast.

2. 09:15|10:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Tea Ceremony Experience

   09:15 – 10:30

   Engage in an authentic ceremonial tea ritual in an elegant tea room.

   • entryFree
3. 10:45|12:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit Nishio Castle

   10:45 – 12:00

   View historical exhibits inside Former Konoe House on the castle grounds.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Uoriki

   12:30 – 13:30

   Sample fresh local fish and sushi sets for lunch.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Outdoor

   Kira Kanko Hotel's Onsen

   14:00 – 15:30

   Enjoy the rejuvenating properties of hot spring baths.

6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Nishio Gion Matsuri

   16:00 – 17:30

   Watch evening float parades and traditional dance displays.

   • entryFree
7. 17:45|19:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit Nishio Castle

   17:45 – 19:00

   Take a dusk walk along the restored stone walls of the castle complex.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Kappo Ishikawa

   19:30 – 21:00

   Taste chef-curated kaiseki dishes featuring regional ingredients.

Focus on thermal spring wellness and refined cultural stops in Nishio.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Nishio Station Cafe

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy a light breakfast with freshly brewed coffee.

2. 09:15|10:30
   

   Outdoor

   Kira Kanko Hotel's Onsen

   09:15 – 10:30

   Begin the day with a relaxing dip in natural thermal waters.

3. 10:45|12:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Tea Ceremony Experience

   10:45 – 12:00

   Savor high-grade matcha prepared according to centuries-old traditions.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Mikawa Unagi Ishikawa

   12:30 – 13:30

   Dine on specialty grilled unagi prepared with a rich soy glaze.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit Nishio Castle

   14:00 – 15:30

   Explore the peaceful interior spaces and gardens of the castle area.

   • entryFree
6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Nishio Gion Matsuri

   16:00 – 17:30

   Take in the festive sound of traditional drums and flutes.

   • entryFree
7. 17:45|19:00
   

   Outdoor

   Kira Kanko Hotel's Onsen

   17:45 – 19:00

   Relax in the hot spring baths before evening festivities.

8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Toriyoshi Nishio

   19:30 – 21:00

   Enjoy gourmet yakitori and grilled chicken specialties.

Conclude your Nishio luxury retreat with castle vistas, tea rituals, hot springs, and fine dining.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Old Town Bakery Nishio

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy artisanal baked goods and hot tea.

2. 09:15|10:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit Nishio Castle

   09:15 – 10:30

   Take final photographs around the castle gates and historic gardens.

   • entryFree
3. 10:45|12:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Tea Ceremony Experience

   10:45 – 12:00

   Reflect on your trip during a final ceremonial green tea tasting.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Solamente

   12:30 – 13:30

   Enjoy an elegant Italian-Japanese fusion lunch.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Outdoor

   Kira Kanko Hotel's Onsen

   14:00 – 15:30

   A final therapeutic soak overlooking Mikawa Bay.

6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Nishio Gion Matsuri

   16:00 – 17:30

   Join the lively afternoon festival celebrations.

   • entryFree
7. 17:45|19:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Tea Ceremony Experience

   17:45 – 19:00

   Enjoy a concluding afternoon tea session in Nishio.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Ryokan Kurashiki Nishio

   19:30 – 21:00

   Celebrate the trip with a lavish multi-course farewell dinner.