OUGI arranged a 13-day tour for a group from Germany

Upon a request from the German travel agency “Kulturen Leben GmbH,” OUGI Inc. organized a 13-day tour in Japan for a group of 16 participants from Germany. OUGI arranged an itinerary tailored to the client’s requests. It included visiting the “Golden Route (highly favored by foreign tourists visiting Japan)” – Hiroshima, Himeji, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kanazawa, and Tokyo –.

Tour Summary

• Partner Travel Agency: Kulturen Leben GmbH (in Germany)
• Participants: 16 in total (aged ranging 30’s to 80’s, 12 females and 4 males)
• Trip Duration: 13 days (from Tue 12th to Sun 24th of May 2026)
• Main Trip Destinations: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Nara, Himeji, etc.

Itinerary & Details

[Staying in Osaka]

• Day 1: Arrive at Kansai International Airport via Hong Kong, Kura Sushi (Global Flagship Store Dotonbori)
• Day 2: Himeji Castle, Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple, Dotonbori Creo-ru (Takoyaki/Okonomiyaki)
• Day 3: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, Backen Mozart (a long-established Western-style local confectionery shop in Hiroshima), Itsukushima Shrine

[Staying in Kyoto]

• Day 4: Osaka Castle, Kofuku-ji Temple, Todai-ji Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine
• Day 5: Togetsukyo Bridge, Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Fukujuen Garden, Nishiki Market, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yasaka Shrine, Gion

[Staying in Kanazawa]

• Day 6: Fukui Station (Dinosaur Art), Eihei-ji Temple, Tojinbo Cliffs (Sightseeing Boat)
• Day 7: Nagamachi Samurai District, Higashi Chaya District, Myoryu-ji Temple (Ninja Temple), Omicho Market, Shirakawago

[Staying in Tokyo]

• Day 8: Traveling to Tokyo, Free time
• Day 9: Meiji Jingu Shrine, National Diet Building (from the car), Imperial Palace, Ginza Lion, Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Sumida River Dinner Cruise (private kaiseki cuisine)
• Day 10: Toyosu Market, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Komachi Street, Enoden Railway, Hase-dera Temple, Kamakura Great Buddha
• Day 11: Fujisan Museum, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Hakone Pirate Ship, Narukawa Art Museum
• Day 12: Free time (*At the request of some participants, an interpreter guide showed you around Odaiba, Ueno, and Shibuya)
• Day 13: Return home via Hong Kong from Narita Airport

During their nearly two-week trip to Japan, participants visited a variety of tourist destinations and they said to be very satisfied. In particular, they highly appreciated OUGI’s unique arrangements, such as visits to hidden gems where they could experience tranquility amidst the current problem of overtourism and the wide variety of Japanese cuisine. We visited Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple (in Hyogo Prefecture) and Eihei-ji Temple (in Fukui Prefecture), and enjoy sushi, takoyaki/okonomiyaki, ramen, yuba, soba, shabu-shabu, and kaiseki cuisine. The following four points, in particular, were frequently highlighted during the tour.

1.Tour Brochure

OUGI tours provide participants with a brochure summarizing the itinerary and information about the visiting places. We have received positive feedback on this bookmark such as “It’s wonderful! It’s easy to read and check the schedule easily!”

2.A Guide speaking in the local language with Abundant Information

This tour had an interpreter guide who was knowledgeable about Japanese culture and speaks German at a native level. During bus travel, the guide also touched upon aspects of Japanese politics and education. Participants gave feedback that “the guide was easy to talk to and provided a wealth of information.”

3.Detailed arrangements Tailored to customer Needs and Circumstances

During the tour, there were days with rain and the participant’s birthday. While adhering to the original plan, we were able to meet participants’ expectations by flexibly and appropriately managing the itinerary according to the weather and customer needs.

4.Free Time to Reflect on the Experience

Taking into account the characteristics of the participants, OUGI included relaxed free time in the tour itinerary. The participants greatly appreciated the coffee break at the cafe, where everyone had time to reflect on and share their experiences – what they saw, what they felt, and the scenery unfolding before them -.

The request from the German travel company, Kulturen Leben GmbH, was caused by OUGI’s participation in the international travel fair “ITB Berlin 2025” in March 2025. Starting with their company’s representative contacts to us, eventually OUGI arranged the tour as they appreciated OUGI’s meticulous service and planning/coordination capabilities. The tour leader who accompanied the group also highly praised our planning, interpreting/guiding, and itinerary management. They are interested in collaborating with us on future small and medium-sized tours in planning and arranging for interpreters, guides, etc.

Moving forward, OUGI continues to develop and sell unique tours that allow participants to experience “the story of Japan,” while also providing travel experiences that meet the needs of tourists with high standards.
OUGI improves the tour quality based on this tour’s feedback and collaborating with local partners and stakeholders in Japan. We will also guide participants through the “background and appeal of Japanese culture,” and contribute to high participant satisfaction, economic benefits for the visited locations, and the creation of repeat visitors.

[The inquiry to arrange your tour]

https://ougi-japan.com/en/tour-contact/