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Day
1
Depart from Heathrow or your preferred airport for a scheduled flight
to Tokyo. Meals on board.
Day
2
Tokyo
Arrive at Narita Airport in Tokyo, you are met by your tour assistant
and transferred to your hotel for a 3 nights stay. The rest day
is at your leisure to adjust to the 9 hours time difference.
Day
3
Tokyo
Morning City tour of Tokyo visiting a number of the main highlights
of this magnificent City. The tour includes a visit to the Tokyo
Tower where you can enjoy panorama views across the city from
the observation tower. We proceed to the peaceful picturesque
setting of the Meiji Shrine considered to be one of
the finest example of Shinto Architecture set in thick woodland.
Next we visit the 'Akasaka Guest House' for a
photo opportunity. The Guest House is a magnificent 'Western
Style Palace' built in the Baroque Architectural style. We
then drive alongside the imposing National Diet Building, which
is home to the Japanese House of Parliament. Our tour continues
across Tokyo to the Imperial Palace East Garden, where we
enjoy a pleasant walk in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace,
which is filled with scenic and historic beauty. (Alternatively
for tours on Monday & Friday we will visit the Imperial Palace
plaza and famous Double bridge instead of the East Garden, including
a visit to the inner moat and towering Palace walls surrounded by
pine trees). Our tour will continue with a drive and stroll along
Ginza high street, the famous shopping area of Tokyo. Our
tour will disband at Ginza giving you the opportunity for shopping
(we also recommend you visit the Sony Centre building to
see the futuristic electronics on display. Ginza is also convenient
for the subway to explore further.
Afternoon - free at leisure or take optional afternoon city
tour, which includes Asakusa Kannon Temple and Sumida
river cruise. (ask for details at time of booking).
Day
4
Tokyo - (Nikko optional tour)
Free day to explore Tokyo at your leisure or purchase an optional
full day tour excursion to Nikko (ask for details at time of booking).
The optional tour involves taking a Deluxe motorcoach to Nikko National
park, a designated World Cultural Heritage site and home to some
of the most spectacular examples of ancient 17th-century Architecture
in Japan. The tour includes a visit to the magnificent Toshogu shrine,
which houses the Mausoleum of the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
We will see the Five-Story Pagoda, Niomon Gate, Three Monkeys, Yomeimon
Gate and Main Sacred Hall. We then travel along the scenic Irohazaka
hairpin driveway for Japanese style lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch we travel to the spectacular Kegon waterfall which is
100 meters in height. We continue our tour with a scenic drive alongside
Lake Chuzenji (reported to be 161.5 meters deep) and MT Nantai.
Day
5
Tokyo - MT Fuji - Hakone - Kyoto
You shall be picked up from your hotel and driven by deluxe motorcoach
to the the 5th station on Mount Fuji. Along the way
you will enjoy scenery of rural Japan, panoramic views of the Pacific
Ocean and mountainous peaks. From our vantage point on the 5th
station on Mt Fuji, we will enjoy spectacular views (weather permitting).
Lunch will be provided at a Hotel/Restaurant in Hakone. In
the afternoon we proceed to the Hakone National Park where
we will take a cable car ride with the opportunity to see
the magnificent volcanic Hakone mountain range below. We will then
travel to the Owakudani Boiling Valley where you will see
ancient volcanic craters with sulfurous fumes and clouds of steam
spiraling from crevasses across the mountain side giving a truly
mystical image. We then proceed with our tour for a boat cruise
on Lake Ashi, which is set in serene natural beauty, where
weather permitting spectacular views of Mount Fuji can be seen silhouetted
in the lake. Proceed to Odawara and take the Shinkansen (Bullet
train) to Kyoto. Accommodation at the New Miyako hotel or similar
(includes:
Lunch).
Day
6
Kyoto
Morning site seeing tour of Kyoto including a visit to the Kinkakuji
temple (Golden Pavilion) centred around one of the best examples
of a Japanese Zen gardens in the world, Nijo Castle residence
of the Tokugawa Shogun built in 1603, Nijo Castle is noted for its
Ornate interior and 'nightingale floor' designed to sing when stepped
upon to warn of Ninja assassins.(When closed visit Ryoanji temple).
We then travel to the Old Kyoto Imperial Palace (on Sat/Sun
& national holidays visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine or Hagashi
Honganji temple instead). Finally we explore the Kyoto Handicraft
Center where we enjoy demonstrations of Japanese traditional arts
and crafts. Tour ends at the handycraft centre who provide an optional
free return to your hotel in Kyoto or take optional tour
to Nara (enquire at time of booking to include this tour
in your itinerary). The optional afternoon tour included lunch at
the Kyoto handicraft centre, visit to the Todaiji temple
housing the Great Buddha, Kasuga Shinto Shrine with 3,000
lanterns and Nara Deer Park.
Day
7 Kyoto
Day free at Leisure to explore the fascinating city of Kyoto or
purchase an optional afternoon tour to the colourful Heian
Shrine and inner garden and ponds, Sanjusangendo Hall,
a renowned long wooden hall housing all of 1,001 statues that date
back to the 13th century and magnificent Kiyomizu Temple
with spectacular views across the entire city. (This highly recommended
afternoon tour can be prearranged at time of booking).
Option
A - Okinawa
Day
8
Kyoto
- Naha City (Okinawa)
We transfer to the futuristic Kansai International Airport in Osaka
for departure to Naha in Okinawa. Upon arrival make your own way
by either taxi or monorail to your hotel conveniently located in
Naha City and close to many site seeing spots. (approx transfer
time by taxi is 20minutes).
The
rest of the day is free at your leisure to explore Okinawa's capital
city.
Day
9
Naha City - Onna (Okinawa)
Naha City is an exciting place of history and culture, where you
can visit historic sites such as Shuri Castle and the 16th
century Royal tombs at Tama-Udun, both registered UNESCO
World Heritage Sites and the main shopping area of Kokusai-dori
is a must-see Okinawa sightseeing spot.
Later
on, take a limousine bus by yourself to the beautiful Beach Resort
area of Onna (approx
£10 and takes 60min) (includes: Breakfast).
Day
10
Onna
Day free at Leisure to relax on the beach and explore local ammenaties
(includes:
Breakfast).
Day
11
Onna
Day free at Leisure at your beach resort to enjoy the beautiful
soft sands, clear emerald green Ocean and available watersport activities.
(includes:
Breakfast).
Day
12
Onna
Day free at Leisure at beach resort. (includes:
Breakfast).
Day
13
Okinawa - Osaka
Flight to Osaka and upon arrival make your own way by taxi to your
hotel. The rest of the day in free to explore this facinating and
vibrant city and magnificent Osaka Castle.
(includes: Breakfast).
Day
14
Osaka - UK
Transfer to the futuristic Kansai International Airport in Osaka
for departure to UK.
Arriving UK later the same day.
Option
B- Okinawa
Day
8
Kyoto
- Naha -
Onna (Okinawa)
We transfer to the futuristic Kansai International Airport in Osaka
for departure to Naha in Okinawa. Upon arrival make your own way
by taxi to your hotel in the beautiful resort area of Onna.
Day
9
Onna
Day free at Leisure to relax on the beach and explore local ammenaties.
(includes:
Breakfast).
Day
10
Onna
Day free at Leisure to relax on the beach and explore local ammenaties
and numerous water sport activites that are available for purchase
locally. (includes:
Breakfast).
Day
11
Onna
Day free at Leisure at your beach resort to enjoy the beautiful
soft sand and clear emerald green Ocean. (includes:
Breakfast).
Day
12
Onna
Day free at Leisure at beach resort or take optional excursion.
(includes:
Breakfast).
Day
13
Okinawa - Osaka
Flight to Osaka and upon arrival make your own way by taxi to your
hotel. The rest of the day in free to explore this facinating and
vibrant city and magnificent Osaka Castle.
(includes:
Breakfast).
Day
14
Osaka - UK
Transfer to the futuristic Kansai International Airport in Osaka
for departure to UK.
Arriving UK later the same day.
We
can provide extension of stay in hotels for both options packages
in Okinawa. The package include standard twin room accommodations,
although sea-view room can be arranged upon request. please enquire
before booking.
Group
Departure Dates & Prices 2008 (£)
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Dates
(Thusdays)
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Option
A
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Option
B
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JOH1
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January
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2300
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2300
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JOH1
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February
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2300
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2300
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JOH2
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March
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2400
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2400
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JOH2
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April
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2400
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2400
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JOH2
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May
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2400
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2400
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JOH2
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June
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2400/2630
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2400/2630
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JOH3
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July
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2630
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2600
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JOH3
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August
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2630
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2630
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JOH4
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September
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2500
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2500
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JOH4
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October
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2500
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2500
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JOH4
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November
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2500
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2500
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The
above price apply for certain weeks only. Our hotel choice is very
popular therefore please contact us for the exact fare according
to your travelling date.
Price
Includes (The
prices shown above are 'per person')
- International
flights including
airport tax. We can also arrange your local airport departure
from £70. Please enquire at the time of your booking.
- Air
fare between Osaka and Naha.
- Airport/hotel
transfers as specified in the itinerary.
- Sightseeing
tours by professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Selections
of quality accommodation in well furnished hotel rooms with private
facilities.
- Meals
as specified in the itinerary.
- Free
luggage transfer from hotel to hotel between Tokyo & Kyoto.
Price
Does Not Include
- Optional
tours.
- Travel
Insurance.
Flights
As agent of many airline consolidators, we can obtain flights in
various class, with reputable airlines such as BA, Virgin, Air France,
KLM, Lufthansa, Finnair etc. We will choose airlines for you depends
on the availability unless you specify. We can also provide land-only
tours if you prefer to organise your own flights and save airmiles.
Your
Accommodation for this tour Carefully selected quality
accommodations in ideal locations, with upgrade to deluxe level
available. For hotels in Onna, all rooms with ocean-view and
daily breakfast is included.
Your
Meals Breakfast at hotel can be booked in advance at
£13 per person per day. Alternatively, there are many places
around the hotels that you can buy meals from.
Other
fact of our tour
arrangement Seat
in coach tour. The tour itineraries are regularly checked and provides
an ideal length of time to show you the must-see-sites in Japan,
with free time to explore according to own interests.
Magical
Japan operates with top quality tour guide service. We also recommend
Ryokan experience (Japanese guest house) on the last day while you
in Kyoto. The supplement starts from £160 per person for 1
night with Japanese Dinner included.
Nijo
Castle (Kyoto) is closed (Tue in Jul & Aug), therefore if your
tour falls on these dates, we will visit Ryoanji Temple instead.
Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed on weekends and national holidays,
we will visit Kitano Tenmangu, or Ryoanji Temple instead.
Suitable
for all age travellers. Add on tours and city extension available,
for details visit optional
tours
page.
The
itinerary is designed according to the most updated information
of flights schedules available, although occasionally the sequence
in which cities are visited and duration of time spent in each city
can change due to local conditions which are out of our control.
The above itinerary highlights the main attractions that are to
be visited each day. MT Fuji - Hakone - We reserve the right to
change or amend our tour itinerary due to heavy traffic conditions
or bad weather.We reserve the right to change, amend or alter the
itinerary, although we will act in your best interests to handle
any amendments. Please refer to the booking form for detailed terms
& conditions.
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