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Land only tour package: $2578.00

2014

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Pace Slow-Fast
Walking Distance Short-Long
Sightseeing Type Cultural-Natural
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Essence of Spring with Hiroshima from Tokyo - Perfect Introductory Tour

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Perfect Itinerary in perfect weather. All must see sights in one itinerary, Megalopolis of Tokyo to Hiroshima via Mt. Fuji, Hakone National Park, Nara and Kyoto, ancient capitol of Japan. Your experience includes Bullet train, Green Tea Ceremony, Sumida River Cruise, Ninja show and more. This is the perfect itinerary for people wanting to see everything in limited time.

Itineraries

Day 1:

Narita International Airport


Welcome to Tokyo, you are greeted by a tour guide who will escort you to the hotel.

**INFORMATION**
From Narita Airport to Narita Excel Hotel Tokyu - about 15 mins(Bus)
From Narita Airport to downtown hotel in Tokyo - about 90 mins(Bus)
From Haneda Airport to downtown hotel in Tokyo - about 30 mins(Bus)

Hotel Information:

Narita Excel Hotel Tokyu or similar

Narita Excel Tokyu Hotel Tokyo is located very close to the Narita Airport also has the city of Tokyo in its proximity. The hotel gives the feel of an extravagant resort and constitutes of 706 guest rooms. The hotel is equipped with all modern amenities. Rooms: The hotel has 706 guest rooms that include two suites. The rooms are all very spacious and the décor is simple and elegant. You can choose from the single rooms and twin rooms. There are also double-bedded rooms available. All the rooms have televisions, and direct dial telephones. Dining facilities: The Narita Excel Tokyu Hotel Tokyo has three separate restaurants for Japanese, Chinese and International cuisine.

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Grand Pacific Le Daiba or similar

*Hotel Change* (from airport hotel to downtown hotel)
Hotel change fee of USD 50 per person will apply for guest who wish to change first or last night hotel from Narita Excel Hotel Tokyu to this property. Airport transfer is optional at USD 40 per person.

Located at Odaiba, the hotel offers amazing views. Enjoy the serene and eye catching structure of the hotel, similar to noble men's mansion.


* Free Shuttle Bus to/from Disneyland and Disneysea is available. (Advance reservation is required)

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Day 2: (Breakfast / Lunch)

Morning

 Tsukiji Fish Outer Market  Edo-Tokyo Museum  Asakusa  Akihabara


Afternoon

 Sumida River Cruise  Imperial Palace Plaza 


Evening

 Hotel


We have organized for a full day tour around metropolis as the first visiting area of the tour. Our first stop
is the Tsukiji Fish Outer Market, the world's largest fish market handling over 2,000 tons of marine products
each day. Here you can find all sorts of food related goods, knives, vegetables and fish. At Edo Tokyo
Museum, you can get acquainted with the history of Tokyo. Then you will stop by Akihabara where you can
experience Japan's latest pop culture scene. After the sightseeing and lunch at Asakusa, we will enjoy
Sumida River Cruise. Sights along the way include the 12 bridges of Sumida, traditional neighborhoods of
old Edo, the unique Asahi Beer Building. We will continue our tour of Tokyo to Imperial Palace Plaza, the
former site of Edo Castle and now it is the residence of Japan's Royal Family.

Hotel Information:

Grand Pacific Le Daiba or similar

*Hotel Change* (from airport hotel to downtown hotel)
Hotel change fee of USD 50 per person will apply for guest who wish to change first or last night hotel from Narita Excel Hotel Tokyu to this property. Airport transfer is optional at USD 40 per person.

Located at Odaiba, the hotel offers amazing views. Enjoy the serene and eye catching structure of the hotel, similar to noble men's mansion.


* Free Shuttle Bus to/from Disneyland and Disneysea is available. (Advance reservation is required)

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Day 3: (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Morning

Mt. Fuji  [Hakone]  Lake Ashi Cruise


Afternoon

Owakudani-Boiling Valley 


Evening

 Japanese Style Hotel


We shall begin today's tour by visiting Japan's most iconic symbol, the sacred Fuji-san (Mt. Fuji). Mt. Fuji is
with 3776 meters (12,388 ft.) which is the Japan's highest mountain. It is not surprising that the nearly
perfectly shaped volcano has been worshiped as a sacred mountain and experienced big popularity among
artists as well as everybody else. From Mt.Fuji we will continue our journey to Hakone, where we will take
a Lake Ashi Cruise and Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani, the area around a crater created during the last
eruption of Mount Hakone some 3000 years ago. Of course, the tour would not be complete without a
long, relaxing soak in the Onsen hot spring that have rejuvenated the Japanese for many centuries.

Hotel Information:

Hamanako Royal Hotel or similar

Guests can relax in the hot spring outdoor baths or gaze over the many views of Lake Hamana from their rooms.

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Day 4: (Breakfast / Lunch)

Morning

  Bullet Train Ride Experience  Iga Ninja Museum


Afternoon

 [Kyoto] Golden Pavilion  Kodaiji Temple-Tea Ceremony Experience


Evening

 [Kyoto] Gion District  Hotel


After breakfast in the hotel,we will experience the "Bullet train" ride.Then we will visit the Iga Ninja
Museum. Ninjas were the spies of Japan's feudal ages, gathering information about the enemy and
conducting various other acts of espionage. The exhibition halls display ninja tools, gadgets, weapons as
well as a demonstration zone with spectacular shows featuring ninja skills with real weapons. Thereafter,
we proceed to Kyoto, the ancient capital for over a thousand years. We will visit to the Golden Pavilion,
considered as one of the Japan's best-loved temple.Tonight you are on your own for dinner.

Hotel Information:

Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar

Directly across from Kyoto Station, the location is perfect for tourists. With easy access to great dining options and shopping experiences, the Kyoto New Miyako Hotel is in the heart of the city.

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Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto or similar

Its beautiful views of Takaragaike make Grand Prince Hotel a great choice for those touring Kyoto. The hotel features elegant banquet halls and even a Japanese garden.

Located next to Takaragaike with beautiful views every season, and Kyoto International Hall. It is easy to access popular tourist areas like Ohara, Kibune, or Kurama.

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Day 5: (Breakfast / Lunch)

Morning

 Kiyomizu Temple   Nishijin Kimono Show


Afternoon

 Sake Brewery  [Nara] Todaiji Temple(Giant Buddha) & Deer Park


Evening

 Hotel


 

For our fifth day, we will begin with a morning visit to the Kiyomizu Temple was foundedin 780 AD.
Thereafter, we will visit Kodaiji Temple, famous for its Garden.After a dinner, we will visit Gion Geisha
District.We then proceed to Nara, where the highlight is the Giant Buddha, who has sat in his meditative
state for over 1000 years at Todai-ji. Then we will take a stroll through Deer Park where numerous deer
roam freely.

Hotel Information:

Nikko Kansai Airport Hotel or similar

The only hotel on the Kansai International Airport Island. We are directly connected to the airport and the railway station. In addition, as a resort hotel, we are popular.

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Sheraton Miyako Osaka Hotel or similar

*Hotel Change* (from airport hotel to downtown hotel)
Hotel change fee of $50 per person will apply for guest who wish to change first or last night hotel from Osaka-Kansai Airport to this property.

Located adjacent to 'Ue Hom Machi' station of the Kintetsu line and 'Tani machi 9' station. Easy access to any part of the city.

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Day 6: (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Morning

 [Osaka] Himeji Castle


Afternoon

 Kurashiki 


Evening

 [Hiroshima] Hotel


After breakfast ,we will begin from Himeji Castle which is a hilltop Japanese castle complex located in
Himeji, in the Hyōgo Prefecture. The castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical
Japanese castle architecture, comprising a network of 83 buildings with advanced defensive systems from
the feudal period.Then we will visit Kurashiki,the old merchant quarter is called the Bikan historical area. It
contains many fine examples of 17th century wooden warehouses painted white with traditional black
tiles, along a canal framed with weeping willows.Then we procced to Hiroshima.

Hotel Information:

Sheraton Hiroshima Hotel or similar

Sheraton Hiroshima Hotel is conveniently located in the city next to JR Hiroshima Station, with direct access to the bullet train and bus terminals. You’ll be in the middle of the energy and excitement of Hiroshima, along with its historic sites and architecture.

Find total comfort in our 238 guest rooms, including five Suites, all of which feature The Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed. Guests staying in Sheraton Club Rooms are welcome at the Sheraton Club Lounge, where you’ll find breakfast, soft drinks, and cocktails.

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Day 7: (Breakfast / Lunch)

Morning

  Miyajima  Itsukushima Shrine


Afternoon

 Hiroshima Peace Park  A-Bomb Dome   Free Leisure on your own


Evening

 Hotel


We will take a morning tour of Hiroshima-Miyajima, a small island less than an hour outside the city of
Hiroshima. Miyajima is most famous for its giant torii gate, which at high tide seems to float on top of the
water. While officially named Itsukushima, the island is more commonly referred to as Miyajima, Japanese
for "shrine-island". Like the torii gate, the shrine's main buildings are built over water. Enjoy the beautiful
sight ranked as one of Japan's three best view.We will take a tour of Hiroshima Peace Park,one of the most
prominent features of the city. A-bomb Dome is what remains of the former Prefectural Industrial
Promotion Hall. When the bomb exploded, it was one of the few buildings to remain standings, and
remains so today. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the A-Bomb Dome is a tangible link to Hiroshima's
unique past.

Hotel Information:

Sheraton Hiroshima Hotel or similar

Sheraton Hiroshima Hotel is conveniently located in the city next to JR Hiroshima Station, with direct access to the bullet train and bus terminals. You’ll be in the middle of the energy and excitement of Hiroshima, along with its historic sites and architecture.

Find total comfort in our 238 guest rooms, including five Suites, all of which feature The Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed. Guests staying in Sheraton Club Rooms are welcome at the Sheraton Club Lounge, where you’ll find breakfast, soft drinks, and cocktails.

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Day 8: (Breakfast)

 Your home town

or enjoy your extended stay


Sadly, your pleasant and memorable Japan Tour ends today. Fly home with cherished memories or enjoy your extended stay in Japan or in Asian Cities.

**INFORMATION**
From Hiroshima Station to Hiroshima Airport(HIJ) - about 45 mins (Bus)

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Tour Highlights
  • Himeji/Hiroshima
  • Himeji Castle, Miyajima-Itsukushima Shrine, A-Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Park,

  • Kyoto
  • Kinkakuji Temple-Golden Pavilion, Kodaiji Temple, Kiyomizu Temple, Nishijin Textile Center-Kimono Show, Gion Geisha District

  • Nara/Iga
  • Todaiji Temple-Giant Buddha, Nara Deer Park, Iga Ninja Museum

  • Hakone/Mt.Fuji/Atami
  • Lake Ashi Cruise, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani Boiling Valley, Mt.Fuji Fifth Station(if weather permits), Visitor Center

  • Tokyo
  • Tsukiji Fish Outer Market (except Sundays), Hamarikyu Garden, Sumida River Cruise, Asakusa, Sensoji Temple, Imperial Palace Plaza, Akihabara Electric Town, Edo Tokyo Museum, Odaiba


Land Only Tour Price Includes
  • Accommodations, 6 nights Western & 1 night Japanese style Hotel
  • 15 meals - Buffet Breakfast daily & variety of local Japanese delicacies
  • All ground transportation during tour
  • All admission fees as listed on itinerary
  • Gratuities & Local Taxes during tour (no-hidden charges)
  • Round-trip airport transfers to/from designated hotels (except for early arrival & late departure & hotel changed by request)
  • Meet Assist Service will be available between 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Narita/Kansai Airport. (Itami Airport arrival, airport bus coupon will be provided for your transfer to downtown hotel.)
  • Seamless service of English speaking tour guide during tour

Air-Inclusive Tour Package Includes
  • All of the land-only tour package features
  • International flights between US cities and Japan
  • Tax (USD 98) & Fuel Surcharge (USD 576 as of 12/15/2011) applicable ONLY for Air Inclusive Tour participants from USA
  • (Please see Departure City Chart for add on air fare.)

Stop over, extension to Asian Destinations & Non US Departure
  • Special stop over rate for Hawaii & Okinawa available
  • Low cost add-on air fare to Asian destinations available
  • We arrange flights for non US departure customers

  • Not Included in the Tour Price
    • Passports; visas and vaccinations; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection insurance; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature

    Transportation from Hiroshima to
    Bullet Train Airplane
    OSAKA USD 150 N/A
    TOKYO USD 240 USD 200
    FUKUOKA USD 120 N/A
    OKINAWA N/A USD 240

    • Transfer Service from Hiroshima Station to Hiroshima Airport USD 30

    • Package prices are per person, based on double occupancy (2 people sharing 1 room, single supplement USD 780, ask for triple occupancy discount)
    • Prices are subject to change without prior notice
    • Cancellation penalties and other conditions or restrictions may apply
    *Tour schedule may change without prior notice.

    Hotel Options [+]

    Room Upgrade
    • Room Upgrade to deluxe room is available at most hotels on this itinerary from $70/person
    • Rates are per person based on double occupancy
    • Please contact us for single or triple occupancy

    Pre/Post Tour Hotels and Optional Tours or Extension to Asian Cities
    We offer specially selected hotels in and near Osaka or Tokyo with special rates for your pre and/or post tour overnight. With a pre and/or post night you have the chance to start and end your holidays in a pleasant and comfortable way. You will be picked up at your hotel or can easily get to one of our pick-up-points on the day of your departure and being dropped off, respectively…


    Pre/Post tour hotel rate (Includes tax & breakfast)
    • Nikko Kansai Airport Hotel $140/person
    • Kyoto New Miyako Hotel $140/person
    • Grand Pacific Le Daiba $140/person
    • Prince Park Tower $160/person

    *Single supplement $100/night

    Change of Hotel (Airport Area to Downtown Area)
    We can arrange changing your hotel from airport area (ie. Narita Excel Hotel Tokyu or Nikko Kansai Airport Hotel) to downtown area (ie. Sheraton Miyako Osaka or Grand Pacific Le Daiba), so you can reach your favorite destination easier during pre/post stay.

    *Hotel Change Fee: $50

    Optional Tour List [+]

    Optional Tour
    Currency conversion