Begin the journey with scenic rail views through Wake, where the tranquil countryside of Okayama unfolds between Yoshinaga and Wake Stations. Continue to Kurashiki, a retro-modern town blending Japanese and Western influences. Enjoy an exclusive visit to Yurinso, the rarely opened villa of the Ohara family, followed by a stroll through the picturesque Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter.

In the afternoon, travel along the Onomichi Channel in Setonaikai National Park, admiring ferries, shipyards, and the iconic Onomichi Bridge before concluding the day with a carefully prepared dinner and a relaxing evening.

Travel to Unnan, a region known for Tatara ironmaking and ancient legends. Visit Sugaya Tatara Sannai, home to Japan’s only remaining Tatara furnace, and explore the historic Tanabe family residence and storehouses, once owned by the influential “kings of mountains and forests.”

Enjoy a vibrant Izumo Kagura performance, then continue to Matsue to experience its refined tea culture at Meimei-an, an Edo-period teahouse with green tea service. Lunch features regional cuisine at the thatched-roof Shoku no Mori Muroyama Noen Kayabuki no Ie, surrounded by nature.

Begin the final day in Tottori with an insightful visit to the former Yoshida Clinic, a historic building rarely open to the public, offering a glimpse into early modern medical practice and local life. Continue to the Tottori Folk Crafts Museum, where a carefully curated collection of authentic folk crafts gathered by Shoya Yoshida reveals the region’s deep-rooted craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities.

Enjoy lunch at AL MARE, featuring thoughtfully prepared dishes made with distinctive ingredients from along the journey’s route. In the afternoon, travel past the dramatic Amarube Viaduct, where sweeping views of the Sea of Japan and surrounding mountain ranges provide a memorable conclusion to the journey.