Kansai Enko 87 Ryoko _top_ (2024)

Introduction

Tour Code: KE87R

Day 4 – Kobe & Arima Onsen:

Harborland, Nunobiki Herb Gardens, overnight at a traditional ryokan in Arima’s golden hot spring.

• Morning: Arrive at Shin-Osaka Station via the Hikari Shinkansen. Greeted by tour guides wearing white gloves.
• Lunch: Dotonbori walking tour ending in a "Kushikatsu" banquet. (In 1987, eating "kushi-katsu" with your own hands was considered daringly modern).
• Evening: Stay at the Osaka Grand Hotel (now historic). The "Enko" begins with a massive buffet of takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and draft Asahi Super Dry (launched that year).
• Activity: Night cruise on the Okawa River with open bar.