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. In the morning, visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, Imperial Palace East Garden (On Mon. & Fri. ”Imperial Palace East Garden” may be closed: visit “Imperial Palace Plaza” instead). Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Kannon) & Nakamise Shopping Arcade. After lunch, Tokyo Bay Cruise “Symphony” and ODAIBA Area. |
Hotel, Tokyo |
| Day 4 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 5 Tokyo - Mt.Fuji - Hakone |
Deluxe coach to the foot of Mt. Fuji via expressway. Then drive halfway up Japan's highest mountain to enjoy a spectacular view from a height of 2,300 meters. Enjoy Japanese-style lunch. Afternoon, proceed to Hakone for a cruise on Lake Ashi and Mt. Komagatake Ropeway. Accommodation with hot spring baths. | Hotel Kowakien, Hakone |
| Day 6 Hakone - Nara - Kyoto |
Morning drive to Odawara for a Bullet Train to Kyoto. Lunch at hotel in Kyoto. Afternoon tour to Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan. Visit Todaiji Temple housing a great image of Buddha, colorful Kasuga Taisha Shrine with 3,000 lanterns, and Nara Park (Deer Park) where tame deer roam. Return to Kyoto in the evening. | Hotel, Kyoto |
| Day 7 Kyoto |
Full day sightseeing of Kyoto. In the morning, visiting Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Nijo Castle noted for its gorgeous interiors (when Nijo Castle is closed, visit Ryoanji Temple instead) and Kyoto Imperial Palace (on Sat., Sun & national holidays: visit Ryoanji Temple or Daitakuji Daisenin Temple instead). Lunch at Kyoto Handicraft Center. After lunch, sightseeing of the city visiting Sanjusangendo Temple with its 1,001 impressive images of Buddha, vermilion-hued Heian Jingu Shrine and Kiyomizu dera Temple with its wooden veranda. | Hotel, Kyoto |
| Day 8 Kyoto - Hiroshima - Kyoto |
Transfer to Kyoto station to board a Bullet Train for Hiroshima. In the afternoon, visit Itsukushima Jinja Shrine and Peace Memorial Park. Return to Kyoto by a Bullet Train in the evening. | Hotel, Kyoto |
| Day 9 Kyoto - Tokyo |
Free at leisure until departure. Return to Tokyo by Bullet Train in the evening, arriving between 21:00-22:00. | 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 until 19 Dec 2009
Oct: Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat/Sun (except 25Oct)
November- 19 December: Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat
TOUR PRICES
| Hotel | 19Aug-05Dec | 07Dec-24Dec | Single Supplement |
| Standard | £ 2,588 | £ 2,836 | £ 350 |
| Superior | £ 2,691 | £ 2,939 | £ 460 |
| Deluxe | £ 2,918 | £ 3,166 | £ 677 |
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 (4 in Tokyo, 1 in Hakone and 3 in Kyoto) at hotels of the class indicated (see hotel list for details)
- 7 Lunches (Day 3 to 9)
- English-speaking guide services from Day 3 to 8
- Shinkansen (Bullet train) Odawara - Kyoto on Day 6, Kyoto - Hiroshima - Kyoto on Day 8, Kyoto-Tokyo on Day 9, all Standard class
- Luggage transfer - your luggage will be transported by land from Tokyo to Kyoto on Day 4. Allowance of one piece per person. For extra luggage, JPY2,200 will be charged per piece locally.
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 baggage excess (over 20kg on Economy 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
For further information or to make a reservation, please contact the JTB reservations team on 020 8237 1605 or email accessjapan@jtb-europe.com






