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CLASSIC JAPAN 2010
8 days
TOKYO • HAKONE • KYOTO • HIROSHIMA • KURASHIKI • OKAYAMA
In order to fully appreciate this land of contrasts, it is necessary to consider this itinerary which combines contemporary Japan with its traditional and historical attractions. From Imperial castles to snow-capped mountains and from Shinto shrines to modern boulevards, this is Japan.
The red line shows the Classic Japan itinerary
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 from the Keio Plaza Hotel (Pick up service to Keio Plaza hotel is available) to 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 Fujiyama Museum 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
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 Togaiji 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 Pavillion - Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Sanjusangendo Temple's Hall, Heian Jingu Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. BL
Day 6. Kyoto to Hiroshima. Transfer to the railway station for the bullet train to Hiroshima. On arrival, continue by bus to Miyajima Island with its UNESCO protected Itsukushina Shrine. Later return to Hiroshima and visit the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Overnight in Hiroshima. B
Day 7. Hiroshima/Kurashiki/Okayama/Kyoto. Depart this morning for the railway station and travel to Kurashiki where you will have a sightseeing tour which includes the Folkcraft Museum and the Ohara Museum of Art. Afterwards, continue by train to Okayama for a short sightseeing tour including Korakuen Garden, one of the three great gardens of Japan. Later continue to Kyoto by train for overnight. BL
Day 8. Kyoto to Osaka Airport. Your last morning is at leisure until ready to depart by bus to Osaka Airport. ( Transfer also available to Itami Airport (Domestic) and Narita Airport. Narita Airport transfer by Shinkansen is additional.) B
DEPARTURES 2010:
Dec. 1 - 22 : Mondays.
Mar. - Nov. : Monday and Friday
Apr. and Oct (On season) : Monday, Thursday and Friday
Black-out dates
August 04 - 14, Sep. 15 - 17 and Oct. 06 - 08.
PRICES:
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, 7 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:
Please click the hotel below for details on accommodation
| CITY | MODERATE | FIRST CLASS | DELUXE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Shinagawa Prince 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 |
| Hiroshima | Granvia Hiroshima Hotel | Granvia Hiroshima Hotel | Granvia Hiroshima Hotel |
