ITINERARY

Day 1 London - Tokyo	Depart from London Heathrow on non-stop overnight flight to Tokyo.	flight
Day 2 Tokyo - Osaka Kansai - Kyoto	Arrive at Tokyo Narita Airport and connect for onward flight to Osaka Kansai airport. On arrival, staff from transfer company to meet at customs exit and assist boarding minibus (sharing) to hotel in Kyoto.	Hotel, Kyoto
Day 3 Kyoto	Half day city tour with English-speaking guide including Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Kyoto Imperial Palace, ending at Kyoto Handicraft Centre. Drop-off service to hotel is offered by Kyoto Handicraft Centre.	Hotel, Kyoto
Day 4 Kyoto - Tokyo	Transfer to Kyoto station for bullet train to Tokyo. On arrival, half day city tour with English-speaking guide including Seaside Top Observatory, Sumida river cruise, Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise Shopping Arcade, drive through Ginza to the Imperial Palace Plaza. Drop-off service to hotel.	Hotel, Tokyo
Day 5 Tokyo - Mt.Fuji - Hakone - Tokyo	Full day excursion to Mt.Fuji and Hakone with English-speaking guide, including Fuji Visitor Centre and the 5th station up Mount Fuji. After a Japanese-style lunch, continue to Togendai Hakone Ropeway, the Owakunani Valley, and a cruise on the Togendai Pirate Boat. Return to Odawara station for bullet train back to Tokyo. Tour disbands at Tokyo station 20:30-21:30 (guide will advise how to return to hotel).	Hotel, Tokyo
Day 6 Tokyo - Sendai	Transfer to station for train to Sendai. On arrival, sightseeing of Sendai including the colourful and historic mausoleum of Zuihoden, Sendai City Museum and Sendai Castle. End at hotel.	Hotel, Sendai
Day 7 Sendai - Higashiyama Onsen	After an early morning visit to Shiogama Fish Market, continue to Shiogama Shrine. Transfer to Matsushima, for cruise on Matushima Pleasure Boat, and a walking tour of Matsushima including Zuiganji Temple Approach and Godaido Temple. End at hotel. Japanese-style dinner included at hotel.	Higashiyama Grand Hotel (Japanese-style room)
Day 8 Higashiyama Onsen - Tokyo	Visit Aizu Bukeyashiki Museum (former Samurai residence), Tsuraga-jo Castle and Aizu Sake Brewery Museum. After a Japanese-style lunch, visit Nisshin-kan (handicraft painting) and Goshiki-numa, ending at station for bullet train to Tokyo. Arrive Tokyo around 19:00-20:00 and make your way to hotel.	Hotel, Tokyo
Day 9 Tokyo	Free at leisure in Tokyo.	Hotel, Tokyo
Day 10 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

EVERY SATURDAY 17 January - 05 December 2010
except 23 Jan, 6 & 20 Feb, 24 Apr, 01 May, 07 Aug, 18 Sep, 02 Oct, 27 Nov

TOUR PRICES

Hotel	01Apr - 11 Jul	12Jul - 18Aug	19Aug - 05Dec	06 - 24Dec	25Dec-31Mar11	Single Supplement
Standard	£ 2,374	£ 2,599	£ 2,403	£ 2,695	£ 2,367	£ 387
Superior	£ 2,455	£ 2,680	£ 2,484	£ 2,753	£ 2,425	£ 420
Deluxe	£ 2,622	£ 2,847	£ 2,651	£ 2,920	£ 2,132	£ 593

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 (2 in Kyoto, 4 in Tokyo, 1 in Sendai and 1 in Higashiyama Onsen) at standard class hotel (see hotel list for details)
• 2 breakfasts (day 7 & 8), 2 lunches (day 6 & 8) and 1 dinner (day 7)
• English-speaking assistant service on day 2, 4, 8 & 9
• English-speaking guide services day 3 - 8.
• Trains as mentioned on the itinerary, all Standard class
• Luggage transfer - your luggage will be transported by land from Kyoto to Tokyo on Day 4 (one piece per person: additional baggage extra Yen 2,200 p/item). Between Kyoto and Kansai Airport by shared van, 1 piece per person (additional baggage extra Yen 1,000 p/item). For the overnight stay in Sendai and Higashiyama Onsen, 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)
• Any excess baggage over the 20kg allowance on Economy class flights.

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

Terms & Conditions

For further information or to make a reservation, please contact the JTB reservations team on 020 8237 1605 or email accessjapan@jtb-europe.com