ITINERARY
| Day 1 London - Tokyo |
Depart from London Heathrow on non-stop overnight flight to Tokyo. | flight |
| Day 2 Tokyo |
Arrive at Tokyo Narita Airport. Meeting staff at customs exit to provide assistance in boarding airport bus to the hotel in Tokyo. | Hotel, Tokyo |
| Day 3 Tokyo |
Full day tour in Tokyo, including Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony at Happo-en Garden, barbeue-style lunch, Imperial Palace Plaza, a cruise on the Sumida River to Asakusa, Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise Shopping Arcade, and drive through Ginza, ending at hotel around 18:00. | Hotel, Tokyo |
| Day 4 Tokyo - Mt.Fuji - Hakone - Tokyo |
Full day sightseeing tour of Mt.Fuji & Hakone National Park, including Fuji Visitor Center, the 5th station of Mt.Fuji, a Japanese-style lunch, cruise on Lake Ashi and Mt.Komagatake Aerial Cableway. Take the Bullet train from Odawara station back to Tokyo, arriving 18:30-20:00. Tour disbands at Tokyo station. The tour guide will advise how to return to your hotel. | Hotel, Tokyo |
| Day 5 Tokyo |
Full day free at leisure in Tokyo. A variety of optional tours is available. |
Hotel, Tokyo |
| Day 6 Tokyo - Nikko - Tokyo |
Full day excursion to Nikko by coach. In the morning, visit Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Irohazaka zigzag driveway up to the mountains After Japanese-style lunch at local restaurant, visit Lake Chuzenji and Kegonnotaki Waterfall. Irohazaka zigzag driveway down the mountains and drive back to Tokyo. Tour disbands on arrival at Ginza or Shinjuku at approx. 19:30. |
Hotel, Tokyo |
| Day 7 Tokyo - Suwa - Matsumoto |
Depart Tokyo by express train. Visit Suwa Shrine, and drive by Suwa Lake on the way to Matsumoto. Visit Matsumoto Castle (the former Kaichi School). Arrive at hotel around 18:00. | Hotel Tokyu Inn, Matsumoto |
| Day 8 Matsumoto - Tsumago - Magome - Nagiso |
Depart in the morning, visiting Fukushima check-point and Museum, Nezame-no-Toko, Nagiso-Machi Museum in Tsumago. Arrive at hotel around 18:00. | Hotel Kiso-ji, Nagiso |
| Day 9 Nagiso - Shirakawago - Takayama |
Depart in the morning, visiting Gujo-hachiman, drive by Lake Miboro to the Gassho-Zukuri Folklore Park at Shirakawago, where the traditional "praying hands" thatched farmhouses are preserved. | Green Hotel, Takayama |
| Day 10 Takayama - Kyoto |
Visit Takayama's morning market, the Yatai Kaikan Hall, Kusakabe Folkcraft Museum and Kani Sannomachi Street. Then depart from Takayama by express train to Kyoto, arriving in the evening. | Hotel, Kyoto |
| Day 11 Kyoto |
Full day sightseeing of Kyoto and Nara. In the morning, visit Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), and Kyoto Imperial Palace (on Sat., Sun & national holidays: visit Ryoanji Temple or Daitakuji Daisenin Temple instead). After buffet-style lunch, proceed to Nara to visit Todaiji Temple, Nara Park and Kasuga Shrine. Return to the hotel around 19:00. | Hotel, Kyoto |
| Day 12 Kyoto - Tokyo |
Free at leisure until departure. Return to Tokyo by Bullet Train in the evening, arriving between 20:00-21:00. | Hotel, Tokyo |
| Day 13 Tokyo - London |
Transfer to Tokyo Narita Airport by airport bus. Depart Narita on non-stop flight to London Heathrow, arriving at the same day. |
DEPARTURES 26 March - 19 November 2009
EVERY THURSDAY except 30 Apr, 14 May, 16 Jul, 6 & 13 Aug and 17 Sep.
TOUR PRICES
| Hotel | 26Mar-11Jul | 12Jul-18Aug | 19Aug-19Nov | Single Supplement |
| Standard | £ 2,180 | £ 2,356 | £ 2,207 | £ 270 |
INCLUDED:
- Return economy class flights from London to Japan on Japan Airlines
- Airport taxes and other surcharges
- Assisted transfer to/from the airport and the hotel
- 8 nights accommodation in Japan (6 in Tokyo, 1 in Matsumoto, 1 in Tsumago, 1 in Takayama and 2 in Kyoto) at standard class hotel (see hotel list for details)
- 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner
- English-speaking guide services from Day 2 (airport) to Day 13 (hotel in Tokyo) except during transfer from/to airport and on board the Bullet train on Day 5.
- Express train Tokyo - Suwa on Day 7, Takayama - Kyoto on Day 10, Shinkansen (Bullet train) Kyoto - Tokyo on Day 12, all Standard class
- Luggage transfer - your luggage will be transported by land from Tokyo to Kyoto on Day 7 and Kyoto to Tokyo on Day 12 with allowance of one piece per person. For the overnight stay in Matsumoto, Nagiso and Takayama, we recommend you travel with just a light overnight bag.
NOT INCLUDED in the above tour prices
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals and beverages not shown in the above itinerary
- Incidental costs such as personal laundry, drinks, snacks
- Passport and other visa document fees
(UK citizens do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days in Japan) - Yen 2,200 per piece for any extra luggage transferred on Day 7 & 12.
EXTRA ARRANGEMENTS
- Upgrade to Premium Economy or Business class for international flights
- UK Domestic add-on (return only)
- Extension in Tokyo, Kyoto or personal tours before or after the scheduled tour
For further information or to make a reservation, please contact the JTB reservations team on 020 8237 1605 or email accessjapan@jtb-europe.com
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