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	Morning tour of Tokyo visiting Tokyo Tower Observatory, Imperial Palace Plaza, Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Kannon), Nakamise Shopping Arcade and Tasaki Pearl Gallery. Afternoon free at leisure.	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. In the 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 - Takayama	In the morning, drive to Odawara and board a Bullet Train for Nagoya. Transfer to a limited-express for Takayama, an ancient, tranquil city called "Little Kyoto". Afternoon, stroll through Takayama, visiting Yatai Kaikan Hall where colourfully decorated traditional festival floats are displayed; Kusakabe Folkcraft Museum, formerly the residence of powerful merchants under government patronage; and the streets of Kami Sannomachi, which preserve traditional Japanese wooden houses.	Hida Hotel Takayama or similar
Day 7 Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa	Visit the famous morning market of Takayama. Scenic drive by Lake Miboro and along Shokawa River to Shirakawago, designated a World Heritage Site in 1995. Its highlights are unique structures called Gassho-Zukuri, or "joined-hands" farmhouses. Then visit Gokayama, another World Heritage village, where you can experience making Gokayama Washi, traditional Japanese paper. Arrive in Kanazawa in the evening.	Hotel, Kanazawa
Day 8 Kanazawa - Kyoto	Morning sightseeing in Kanazawa, visiting Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three most beautiful traditional gardens; Kutaniyaki Pottery kiln; Higashi-chaya street and Farmer House "Shima.” In the afternoon, limited-express train to Kyoto, arriving in the evening.	Hotel, Kyoto
Day 9 Kyoto - Tokyo	Full day sightseeing of Kyoto, visiting Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch at Handicraft Center, visiting Sanjusangendo Temple, Heian Jingu Shrine, Kiyomizu dera Temple. 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 the same day.

DEPARTURES: 10 Jan - 11 Dec 2009

October: Tue/Fri/Sat/Sun (except 4, 6 & 27 Oct)
November: Tue/Fri/Sun (except 17Nov)
December: 4 & 11 only

TOUR PRICES

Hotel	19Aug-05Dec	07-24Dec	Single suppl
Standard	£ 2,658	£ 2,906	£ 354
Superior	£ 2,728	£ 2,976	£ 444
Deluxe	£ 3,048	£ 3,296	£ 660

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 (3 in Tokyo, 1 in Hakone, Takayama & Kanazawa and 2 in Kyoto) at hotels of the class indicated (see hotel list for details)
• 3 Lunches (Day 4, 5 and 9)
• English-speaking guide services from Day 3 to 5
• Shinkansen (Bullet train) Odawara - Nagoya and limited express train Nagoya - Takayama on Day 6, limited-express train Kanazawa - Kyoto on Day 8, Shinkansen Kyoto - Tokyo on Day 9, all Standard class
• Luggage transfer - your luggage will be transported separately from Hakone to Kyoto on Day 6. Allowance of one piece per person. For the overnight stay in Takayama and Kanazawa we recommend you take just a light overnight bag with you. For extra luggage, JPY2,200 will be charged per piece locally.

NOT INCLUDED in the above tour prices

• Travel Insurance
• Meals and beverages not shown on 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

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