• Osaka, Nara (Todaiji Temple)
• Kyoto (Kinkakuji Temple / Kiyomizu Temple / Nishijin Textile Center)
• Photo Session with Geisha Model
• Takayama (Sanno Spring Festival at Old Town / Shirakawa Gosho / Azumino Wasabi Plantation)
• Mt. Fuji (5th Station)
• Hakone (Lake Ashi Cruise / Owakudani)
• Tokyo (Imperial Palace / Asakusa Sensoji Temple / Ginza / Sumida River Cruise / Hamarikyu / Shinjyku)

Takayama Festival 8 Days: Itinerary (Tentative)

Day1	USA Gateway City - Osaka Depart your home airport to Japan, the magnificent "Land of the Rising Sun". Our destination is Osaka, the western gateway for foreign travelers. Enjoy meals on board.
Day2	Arrival Osaka (Kansai Int'l Airport) After arriving at the airport, you will be met and greeted by our representative for transfer to the hotel. Hotel: Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport or similar
Day3 Breakfast Lunch Dinner	Nara (Todaiji Temple), Kyoto (Kinkakuji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple/Nishijin Textile Center) We shall start from Todaiji Temple, the world's largest wooden-built temple in Nara. Then we proceed to Kyoto, the ancient capital, noted for its preservation of ancient cultural heritages and scenic natural beauty for over a thousand years. Kinkakuji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple, both are arguably the most significant cultural interests in Kyoto. At the Kiyomizu Temple, we have a photo opportunity with Maiko-dressed model. Then we proceed to the Nishijin Textile Center dedicated to weavers who for centuries produced elegant textiles for the Imperial family and nobility. Enjoy the Kimono Fashion Show. Hotel: Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto or similar
Day4 Breakfast Dinner	Takayama Sanno Spring Festival After breakfast, we shall go straight to Takayama to enjoy its Spring Sanno Festival, the annual festival of the Hie Shrine in Takayama old town. The Takayama Festival is a very popular event, visited by several hundred thousand of people across Japan and the world. At the festival, from morning to late afternoon of festival days, the festival floats (Yatai) are displayed in the streets of Takayama. You can surely enjoy old town and atmosphere of the festival throughout your stay. Hotel: Hotel Associa Takayama Resort or similar
Day5 Breakfast Lunch Dinner	Takayama / Azumino (Wasabi Plantation) We continue to enjoy the festival in the morning, and after lunch we shall proceed to Shirakawa Gassho Village. It is on the UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1995, and retains the historic landscape with some 150 traditional vernacular farmhouse-style houses. Then at Azumino Wasabi Plantation, where we can enjoy some food made with wasabi, such as wasabi ice-cream and wasabi juice. Hotel: Isawa Onsen Shinko Hotel or similar
Day6 Breakfast Lunch Dinner	Mt.Fuji (5th Station) / Hakone / Lake Ashi / Owakudani Tokyo (Shinjuku) Today we shall drive up to the world-famous, breathtaking Mt. Fuji's 5th Station (subject to weather conditions). Its beauty will take your breath away and leave you in awe of its splendor. Then we shall drive to Hakone, be mesmerized by its tranquility and scenic views. Proceed to visit Owakudani, the sulphurous erupting area with smoky hot rivers and hot springs. We shall embark on a serene and mesmerizing boat ride on Lake Ashi, which fills the crater of the extinct volcano Mt. Hakone. In the evening, you can enjoy shopping at Shinjuku, called western Capital of Tokyo. Hotel: Tokyo Prince Hotel or similar
Day7 Breakfast Lunch Dinner	Tokyo (Imperial Palace / Asakusa Sensoji Temple / Ginza / Akihabara / Meiji Shrine/ Odaiba Park) Today's first stop is the Imperial Palace, the official residence of the Japanese Imperial Family. Then we visit Asakusa Sensoji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo. A variety of traditional and distinctive souvenirs are available. In the afternoon, we proceed to Meiji Shrine to commemorate the Meiji Emperor and Empress Showa. Drive through Ginza then to World's famous Akihabara Electric Street. Odaiba Park is a large artificial island, featuring many hyper-modern and the area is now a very popular shopping and entertainment destination. Hotel: Narita Excel Tokyu Hotel or similar
Day8 Breakfast	Tokyo-USA Gateway City (Dinner / Breakfast on board) Your pleasant and memorable Takayama tour ends today. After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for the flight home with cherished memories or enjoy your extended stay in Japan with our optional excursion tour.

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Land-Only Tour Price Includes

• Accommodations, 5 nights Western style hotel, 1night Japanese style Inn
• 15 meals as listed on this itinerary (Mixture of Japanese and Western cuisine)
• Service of Multi-lingual Professional Tour Guides throughout
• All ground transportation during tour (Private motor coach), Admission Fee
• Package prices are per person, based on double occupancy(2 people sharing 1 room)
• Gratuities

Air-inclusive Tour Price Includes

• All of the land-only package features
• International flights between US cities and Japan
  (Additional fee may apply due to your departure city. Click "Zone Map" tab to see details)
• Ask us for non-US departures

Not Included in the Tour Price

• Tax & fuel surcharge $200.00
• 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
• Single room supplements of $680.00

Room Upgrade

• Room Upgrade (Deluxe Category) $30.00/person
  Nikko Kansai Airport, Grand Prince Kyoto, Tokyo Prince Hotel, Narita Port Hotel
• Pre/Post tour hotel rate (Includes tax & breakfast)
  Hotel Nikko Kansai, Tokyo Prince: $120.00/person
• Rates are per person based on double occupancy
• Please contact us for single or triple occupancy

Hotel Upgrade in Hakone & Tokyo

• Prince Park Tower Tokyo -  $80.00/night
  (Member of Leading Hotels of the World)

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...

Low Add On Air fare to Asian Destinations: Korea, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Singapore, ETC.

Add on air fare to major Asian Destinations available in conjunction with Japan Deluxe Tour Package Tours.

• Saigon/Hanoi/Manila/Bangkok $400.00
• Taipei/Hong Kong $300.00
• Seoul $200.00
• Okinawa $250.00 and more

Please contact us for detailed information.

Japan Deluxe Tour Traveler's Kit
Each Japan Deluxe Tour participants will receive following traveler's kit free of charge.

1. Japan Deluxe Tour Hand Book
2. Custom and Immigration Forms
3. Gratuity Envelope
4. Neck Pouch
5. Zipper Bag for Liquid Products on the Air Plane Cabin
6. Passport Cover
7. Pen
8. Passport and Document Holder
9. Name Tag
10. Foldable Tote Bag
11. Infomap Japan Magazine
12. Plastic Pouch
    

Additional Information
-We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from your gateway city
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking
-Flexible departure and return available for people wish to spend Pre and Post stay in Japan
-Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available at our low prices

Price Guarantee: All package prices are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Prices are subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to departure. The current price will be confirmed at the time of reservation. However, once Japan Deluxe Tour(dba Travel Oriented Inc) has received your deposit for any vacation departing during the current year, that land price is guaranteed, and any subsequent land cost increases are at our expense, not including any government tax increases. Airfares included as part of air-inclusive vacation prices are guaranteed when we receive confirmation of air itinerary and full payment.