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Kyoto geishas

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Japan Independent Travel Ideas

The Golden Route

7 days

TOKYO • HAKONE • KYOTO

Somewhere between the elegant formality of Japanese manners and the candid, sometimes boisterous exchanges that take place over a few drinks, between the sanitized shopping malls and the unexpected rural festivals, everyone finds their own vision of Japan.

Day 1. Arrive Tokyo. Upon arrival into Tokyo, you will be met and given the appropriate bus tickets for the transfer to your hotel. The representative will show you the departure point for the bus. Check-in to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 2. Tokyo sightseeing. The morning tour includes a half-day of sightseeing starting from the Hamamatsu-cho Bus Terminal. You will visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine, the Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise Shopping Arcade. You will have time to leisurely stroll through one of Tokyo's famous prefectures - Ginza. Take time to shop or explore Tokyo. The afternoon is free to explore this amazing city. B

Day 3. Tokyo to Hakone. Leave Tokyo by bus for Hakone National Park. En route, drive half way up Mount Fuji to the 5th Station for a view of the surrounding countryside. (When the drive to the 5th Station is closed in winter due to snow, visit the Fuji Visitor Centre instead.) Later enjoy a cruise on Lake Ashi followed by a cable car ride to the top of Mount Komagatake where you will have a spectacular view of Mount Fuji. Overnight in Hakone. BL

Mount Fuji, Japan

Day 4. Hakone to Kyoto. Depart from Odawara Station for Kyoto aboard the Shinkansen - The JR Express Bullet Train. Then, drive to the city of Nara. Enjoy a Japanese lunch at a traditional local restaurant followed by sight seeing at the Todaiji Temple, Nara Park and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Return and overnight in Kyoto. BL

Day 5. Kyoto. Today is a full day of sightseeing around Kyoto. This will include the Golden Pavilion - Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Sanjusangendo Temple's Hall, Heian Jingu Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. BL

Day 6. Kyoto. This day is free at leisure to explore Kyoto, go shopping or take on of our Kyoto Optional excursions. B

Day 7. Kyoto to Osaka Airport. Your last morning is at leisure until ready to depart by bus to Osaka Airport. B

DEPARTURES 2010

March - Novenver: Daily

December 1 - 22: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday

Black-out dates

Apr. 26 - May 04, Jul. 14 - 17, Aug. 09 - 14, Sep. 15 - 17 and Oct. 06 - 08.

Please request prices for the time you wish to travel & advise your preferred hotel category - Moderate, First Class or Deluxe.

PRICE INCLUDES:

Train rates within Japan, 6 nights hotel accommodation with private facilities and air conditioning; sightseeing as indicated; meals as indicated by BLD, transfers where indicated.

NOT INCLUDED:

International air fare, optional excursions, items of a personal nature such as laundry, dry cleaning, phone calls, drinks, cancellation and medical insurance, excess baggage charges and Government departure taxes.

HOTELS:

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CITY MODERATE FIRST CLASS DELUXE
Tokyo Shiba Park Hotel Keio Plaza Hotel New Otani Hotel
Hakone Hakone Hotel Kowakien Hakone Hotel Kowakien Hakone Hotel Kowakien
Kyoto Karasuma Hotel Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto Kyoto Hotel Okura