Pop Culture Tour
Manga Trip from Tokyo to Osaka
Japan and its mangas, its new technologies and its different aspects. Find our special trip on the popular culture of Japan today
3560€
9
DAYS
Maximum 20 attendees
Accessible from 8 years old
2* hotel and 3 nights in a ryokan
Air-conditioned bus or minibus depending on the number of passengers, ferry, boat
French-speaking local guides
Program
1
PARIS-TOKYO
Night flight Paris - Tokyo with meals on board arrived in Japan in the evening, transport to the ryokan ( accommodation traditional Japanese)
2
TOKYO
Visit of Ikebukuro, district where the adventures of Durarara take place. The station, the streets, the shops are identical. As you walk around, you will come across the Animate. Ikebukuro's Animate is a 9-storey building dedicated to current anime and manga. This is one of the addresses not to be missed for lovers of Japanimation. For Pokémon fans, the Sunshine city has a shop dedicated to the Pokémon universe.
For One Piece fans, head to One Piece Tower, the only One Piece amusement park Room
Meet next to Hachiko in Shibuya. This statue of the famous chiba-inu is the most popular meeting point in Japan. You must have seen it in Strike the Blood or NANA. At sunset, the illuminations of the billboards dazzle you. You are at the center of the busiest crossroads in the world: The shibuya crossing. A pedestrian crossing included in many anime taking place in Tokyo. We advise you to get up high to appreciate the show, it can be seen from inside Shibuya station.
3
TOKYO
Visit the Ghibli Museum, the famous Japanese animation studio founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata! Located in Mitaka, in the suburbs of Tokyo, the Ghibli Museum will take you through the world of these “Japanimation” geniuses, authors of numerous masterpieces such as “My Neighbor Totoro”, “Princess Mononoke”, or even the lesser known but equally great “My neighbors the Yamadas”. During your visit, you will enter a reconstruction of the workshops of the master Miyazaki, including some original drawings, and will even watch the screening of short films from Studio Ghibli in a cinema. We invite you to take the Ghibli adventure, and if you keep your eyes open, you may see the famous “Catbus”. For big kids and little ones.
Then go to Shinjuku and go in search of the giant Gozilla in the Kabukichô district. Then go through the stairs of Your Name where Mitsuha and Taki meet after years.
In the world of Makoto Shinkai, we can find the "Garden of Words" located in Shinjuku Park.
ODAIBA - TOKYO
4
Odaiba, the artificial island of Tokyo. On this island is the famous giant Gundam statue but also the large Round One arcade with free access to all the arcade games on offer. You can stay there for hours!
If you're not into video games, we can suggest the Nakano broadway shopping center in Tokyo, famous for the various manga goodie shops.
Miyazaki's clock is not located in Studio Ghibli but in Shimbashi! It is inspired by the film Howl's Moving Castle, you have several times to come and see it in motion. That is 12pm 3pm & 6pm.
Last day in Tokyo, the opportunity to have a themed coffee. The choice is yours, however some cafes are temporary. We offer you the 3 most sensational themed cafes. The Kawaii Monster cafe is located in Harajuku. Every evening of the week, a different show on the theme of "cute" monsters is offered to you. This is a much loved cafe!
The Gundam Café in Chiyoda, central Tokyo. If you're a big Gundams fan, you'll love it.
The pokemon café is located in Nihombashi, this one is perfect for young and old.
5
TOKYO-OSAKA
Morning departure for Osaka by NOZOMI shinkansen (via Sin-Osaka station). After about 3 hours of travel, you will go to your 2* hotel located in the heart of Osaka. Rest of the day free during which we advise you to visit Osaka Castle and the skygarden, a huge building with a superb panoramic view of the city, especially at sunset.
The Gudetama café which is located on the 7th floor of the HEP FIVE in the Umeda district. The decoration as well as the food bear the image of Gudetama. Do not miss !
The Nanba district is renowned for its atmosphere and its restaurants with impressive facades. This is the only place on earth where you can find Hello Kitty parking!
In the Den Den Town district, you can find all the video game, manga and anime shops you want. The Electric town is very lively and warm, it looks like the Akihabara district in Tokyo!
OSAKA
6
UniversalStudio
Universal Studios Park in Osaka is a must-see place on your trip to Japan. Immerse yourself in the heart of cinematic magic for a journey through the greatest Hollywood films ranging from Jurassic Park to the magical world of Harry Potter, including Jaws and Minions. Whether you are with family or friends, you will spend an unforgettable day aboard the various attractions.
In addition, from 2020, don't miss the brand new “SUPER NINTENDO WORLD” where you will find interactive spaces, shops and restaurants, featuring Nintendo's most popular characters!
OSAKA-KYOTO-OSAKA
7
Depart for Kyoto by train (about 30 minutes).
In all good “school life” manga, the high school students organize a trip during the school year.
A trip often organized in Kyoto! Now it's your turn to discover the riches and culture of Kyoto.
Old samurai manga are usually set in Kyoto, as in the case of the very famous Wanderer Kenshin or hakuoki. The authors draw their inspiration from the ancient capital and all the temples that surround it
Indeed, Kyoto is surrounded by mountains to the west and east. Many of the most beautiful monuments and gardens are found at the foot of the hills, especially in the Higashiyama district located east of the Kamo. The kamo river often seen in Uchouten Kazoku!
Kiyomizu Temple is famous for its spectacular construction on wooden stilts, overlooking a delightful valley and offering a magnificent view of the city. Ginkakuji Temple, the Silver Pavilion, owes its fame both to its lovely architecture and its minimalist landscaped gardens. For Bakemonogatari fans, you will surely recognize the Yasaka temple, you cannot miss it because it is located in the unmissable Gion district.
On Ichijo Shopping Street, shopkeepers decorated the thirties neighborhood of Yōkai! A Yôkai is a Japanese spirit, more often called "monsters" many manga like Pokémon or yokai watch are inspired by it!
At the turn of the temples, you can go to the Manga Museum in Karasuma-oike, a collection of 300,000 manga awaits you.
8
Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-Zato
Just a few meters from the entrance to Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-Zato Park, the tone is set with the music of Masashi Kishimoto's famous anime.
The entrance gate to Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-Zato Park is a reproduction of the entrance gate to Konoha Village, the employees all approach their blindfold from the Hidden Leaf Village, and one of the earliest observable reproductions is that of the Hokage Wall. Welcome to the world of ninjas!
Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-Zato Park has several reproductions of Masashi Kishimoto's famous manga. Among these you will find the Wall of the Hokages, the Akatsuki team or Kyubi.
The quality of his statues is irreproachable, the poses are faithful to the manga and the pleasure of discovering all these characters in real size is more than present!
Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-Zato Park is not an amusement park as one might think with rides and company.
At the entrance to the Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-Zato Park, you will receive two rolls of scrolls, these will allow you to carry out the proposed activities.
In terms of activities you will find primarily the Uzumaki and Uchiha races
Secondly, the rest of the visit will put you in front of several enigmas along a route that ends in front of the secret cellar. The latter is only reserved for brave ninjas who have accomplished their mission, so be attentive to the puzzles and find the right answers!
9
OSAKA - PARIS
Departure for Paris from Osaka international airport, at 10 a.m., take-off scheduled for 1 p.m., arrival in France at 9 p.m.
the price includes
the flight Paris/Tokyo - Osaka/Paris on AirFrance subject to availability
• air taxes + royalties of €135 and carrier surcharge of €200, subject to change
• English-speaking A/R airport transfers and internal transport, according to program
• accommodation in the establishments mentioned or similar in the region indicated, in a double room and nights in ryokans
• full board (meals according to program)
• excursions and visits mentioned
• the services of local French-speaking guides from day 2 to day 12
the price does not include
service charges
• free meals and drinks
• optional excursions
• carrying luggage
• tips for guides and drivers
• expenses of a personal nature
• the flight supplement in the event of non-availability of the quota allocated for this circuit
• A/R airport/hotel transfers and first and last day visits for customers not traveling on the same flights as the group
• costs related to formalities
• repatriation assistance or multi-risk insurance
.