ITINERARY
| Day 1 Tokyo - Yamagata - Sendai |
Depart Tokyo by bullet train to Yamagata. On arrival, spend some time with a traditional Maiko girl. Japanese-style lunch, followed by fruit-picking at a local farm. In the evening, travel to Sendai for overnight stay. | Sendai Kokusai Hotel or similar |
| Day 2 Sendai - Bandai Atami Onsen |
Visit Matsushima, including Shiogama Shrine and Shiogawama fish market. Ride on the Matsushima pleasure boat (50mins) then continue on walking tour visiting the approach to Juiganji Temple and Godaido Temple. After 2 hours free time, transfer by coach to Bandai Atami Onsen, for dinner and overnight stay. | Hotel Hana no Yu (Japanese style room) or similar |
| Day 3 Bandai Atami Onsen - Tokyo |
Visit Goshikinuma, Ouchi-jukuizu and Sake Brewery Museum. Free time in Aizuwakamatsu city, then proceed to Nisshin-kan (Handicraft painting). In the evening, return to Tokyo by Bullet train. |
DEPARTURES 2010
| 07 January - 09 December: | every Thursday |
| except: 20 Apr, 12 Aug, 23 Sep, 07 Oct, 02 Dec. | |
TOUR PRICES
| Hotel | Price per person sharing twin | Single supplement |
| Standard | £ 762 | £ 208 |
If international travel is by another airline, prices will be slightly higher.
INCLUDED:
- Bullet train standard class Tokyo - Yamagata and Koriyama - Tokyo
- Coach transportation throughout (in some cases, public transport will be used)
- 3 nights accommodation at hotels indicated (see hotel list for details)
- 2 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 1 dinner
- English-speaking guide from Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal (Tokyo) on Day 1 until return to Tokyo station on Day 3
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) - Porterage/handling of baggage is not included. As you will carry your own bag, and storage area for bags on trains is very limited, you are recommended to "travel light", and leave large items of baggage at your hotel in Tokyo while on this tour.
NOTE
- For this tour which includes a moderate amount of walking, casual clothing and comforatble shoes are recommended.
For further information or to make a reservation, please contact the JTB reservations team on 020 8237 1605 or email accessjapan@jtb-europe.com