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Guided Package Includes
- Flights LAX-Tokyo, Osaka-LAX
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices.
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 7 nights accommodations
- All transfers
- 9 meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 dinner
- Transportation between cities via the Bullet Train
- Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking local guides
- Entrance fees per itinerary
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 DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Japan. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in Tokyo
Arrive and transfer to your hotel in Tokyo. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Tokyo
DAY 3, Friday - Tokyo City Tour
Today, enjoy an exciting full day tour of Tokyo that begins at the Meiji Jingu Shrine. Then, see the Imperial Palace before stopping at the Tokyo Tower. Modeled on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Tokyo Tower is the world's highest self-supporting steel tower at 1,093 feet, making it one of the best vantage points from which to view the city. Ascend the tower in an elevator to one of its two observatory floors for a spectacular 360 degree view of Tokyo. Then, enjoy a Sumida River cruise, offering a different perspective on the city. Finally, visit the Asakusa Kannon Temple and the bustling Akihabara shopping district before returning to the hotel to rest and rejoin the group for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Please note that the order of the day's sightseeing is subject to change due to traffic conditions
Overnight: Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4, Saturday - Full Day in Tokyo
The day is at leisure to explore the enormous, ultramodern metropolis of Tokyo independently. As a premier global city, Tokyo offers incredible cuisine, from simple noodle dishes and sushi to gourmet Kobe beef prepared by some of the world's top chefs, as well as an vast array of art and fashion venues. A day in this trend-setting city promises to stimulate each of your senses, from the bright, pulsating lights of downtown Tokyo to the delicious aromas billowing from traditional Japanese taverns
Optional: Full Day Nikko & Kegon Waterfall Tour with Lunch
Overnight: Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Sunday - Full Day in Tokyo
Enjoy your last full day at leisure in Tokyo. For a different view of the city, stroll Ueno Park and visit the Tokyo National Museum, housing a collection of fascinating artifacts from across Asia
Optional: Full Day Mt. Fuji & Hakone with Lunch
Overnight: Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Monday - Bullet Train to Kyoto
After breakfast, transfer to the train station for your bullet train to Kyoto. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Kyoto
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Tuesday - Kyoto City Tour
Embark on a full day tour Kyoto, one of the best preserved architectural cities in Japan. Enjoy visits to Kinkakuji, Nijo Castle, and Heian Jingu Shrine. A stop at the Kyoto Handicraft Center provides an opportunity to shop duty free for traditional Japanese handicrafts. Then, continue to explore the Gion District, Kyoto's most famous geisha district. Lastly, have a chance to visit Kiyomizu Temple before returning to your hotel in the evening. Please note that the order of the day's sightseeing is subject to change due to traffic conditions. In January, July, August, and December, Nijo Castle is closed and a visit to Ryoanji Temple and its famous Zen Rock Garden will be substituted
Overnight: Kyoto
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Wednesday - Full Day in Kyoto
Enjoy a full day at leisure in beautiful and serene Kyoto, a city that once served as the Imperial capital of Japan. Having escaped the firebombings of World War II unscathed, Kyoto is home to 1600 Buddhist Temples, 400 Shinto shrines, and several historic palaces and gardens
Optional: Half Day Nara Tour (PM)
Overnight: Kyoto
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Thursday - Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport in Osaka for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Optionals |
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.
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Full Day Nikko Tour with lunch
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Day #4 |
01 Apr 2009 - 31 Mar 2010 $150
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Enjoy a full day tour to Nikko, a small historical city at the entrance of Nikko National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site served as a center for Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship for centuries. Nikko is home to several temples and shrines, including the Futarasan shrine and the Rinnoji Temple. Visit the Toshogu Shrine, the mausoleum of the first Tokugawa Shogun, a gorgeous complex of colorful structures featuring the superb craftsmanship of Japan's 17th-century artisans. Stop for an authentic Japanese-style lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, enjoy a scenic motorcoach ride up the mountain via the hairpin turns of the Irohazaka Driveway. Arrive at Lake Chuzenji, which is located at the foot of Mt. Nantai, and is known for its extraordinary depth (529 ft.). Next, visit Kegon Waterfall, one of three mystical waterfalls in Japan. Descend the Irohazaka Driveway via a different route for an early evening return to the hotel (L).
Departs at 8:20 a.m from hotel lobby at the Grand Price Hotel New Takanawa. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time.
Tour disbands on arrival in Shinjuku or Ginza station. Passengers will be required to make their way back to the hotel independently.
From Shinjuku station drop off, passengers should take the JR Yamanote link to Shinagawa Station. It is a 5 minute walk to the hotel from Shinagawa station.
From Ginza Station drop-off, which is closer to the hotel, passengers should take a taxi back to the hotel. More detailed information will be given locally.
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Full Day Mt. Fuji & Hakone with lunch
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Day #5 |
01 Apr 2009 - 31 Mar 2010 $138
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Enjoy a full day tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone, the most famous National Park and resort area in Japan. Set amidst the scenic volcanic mountains and wooded forests of Mt. Fuji's Five Lakes region on Lake Ashi, Hakone is renowned for its hot springs, outdoor sports, and natural beauty. Drive halfway up Mt. Fuji to the Fifth Station where, depending upon the weather, you will enjoy panoramic views of the park and lake below. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant nearby. Afterwards, drive to Hakone for a relaxing cruise on Lake Ashi. After your cruise, ride an aerial cableway up and down Mt. Komagatake for sweeping views of the surrounding scenery (time and weather permitting). Return to Tokyo via deluxe motorcoach. (L).
Departs at 8:20 a.m. from hotel lobby at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time.
Tour disbands on arrival in Shinjuku or Ginza station. Passengers will be required to make their way back to the hotel independently.
From Shinjuku station drop off, passengers should take the JR Yamanote link to Shinagawa Station. It is a 5 minute walk to the hotel from Shinagawa station.
From Ginza Station drop-off, which is closer to the hotel, passengers should take a taxi back to the hotel. More detailed information will be given locally.
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Half Day Nara Tour
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Day #8 |
01 Apr 2009 - 31 Mar 2010 $70
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Enjoy a tour of Nara, an ancient city known for its "sacred" tame deer, which wander the area freely. Visit the Todaiji Temple with its image of Buddha, the vermilion-hued Kasuga Shrine, and Deer Park.
Departs at 1:40 p.m from hotel lobby. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off at hotel approximately 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.
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