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Day 1 : Hometown - Hiroshima (Japan)
Today, we board our transpacific flight bound for the city of Hiroshima.
Day 2 : Hiroshima (D)
Upon arrival, we are met by our tour guides and transferred to hotel for rest or a relaxing hot spring bath. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant tonight.
Hotel: Hiroshima Prince Hotel or similar
Day 3 : Hiroshima (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we visit A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum, built to commemorate the atomic attack on Hiroshima during World War II and to promote a peaceful world. We then travel to Miyajima Island, one of the Three Scenic Views of Japan. The holy island of Miyajima is a famous for Istsukushima Shrine together with its Torii, a grand wooden gateway that stands in the ocean at the rising tide. After dinner, enjoy a relaxing hot spring bath at hotel.
Lunch: local specialty / Dinner: Japanese cuisine or Hiroshima Okonomiyaki
Hotel: Hiroshima Prince Hotel or similar
Hotel: Nagahama Royal Resort Hotel or similar
Day 4 : Hiroshima - Okayama (B/L/D)
We start our city tour at Onomichi, an important port city since the Edo period. Kurashiki is a historic city located in Okayama Prefecture. It was a center for storing rice and goods in the surrounding regions during the Edo period, hence the name Kurashiki that literally means a ¡°storehouse town¡±. Later, we continue our tour visit at Korakuen (entrance fee included), which is recognized as one of the Three Great Japanese Landscape Gardens. Korakuen, which was built in 17th Century by the lord of Okayama, contains various scenic spots including ponds, pavilions, tea fields, plum grove and more.
Lunch: local specialty / Dinner: Japanese cuisine or Hiroshima Okonomiyaki
Hotel: Okayama Granvia Hotel or similar
Day 5 : Okayama - Kobe - Gion (B/L)
A morning visit to Bizen-Yaki Pottery, where you can learn about the ceramic manufacturing process or experience making your own pieces at the workshop. Himeji Castle is the filming location for a famous TV drama called Ooku. Also ranked as one of the Three Famous Japanese Castles and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Himeji Castle is famous for its spectacular white exterior and excellent defensive elements. The current condition of the castle is still largely intact unlike many other Japanese castles that were destroyed in wars and natural disasters. Proceed to Shijo Kawaramachi, a busy and vibrant shopping district located in central Kyoto. Tonight, enjoy a great opportunity to explore Gion, home to many traditional teahouses and restaurants. (Accommodation change to hotel at Osaka during Japan Holidays or festival)
Lunch: local cuisine / Dinner at your own expense.
Hotel: Kyoto Rihga Royal Hotel or similar
Day 6 : Okayama - Osaka (B/L/D)
Our morning tour includes a visit to Golden Pavilion, an elegant three-story building with a golden Chinese phoenix settles on the roof. Ryoanji Temple was founded by a military commander of the Muromachi period who left his estate on the ruins to become a temple. After lunch, we attend a Nishijin Kimono show where kimonos made of gorgeous Nishijin textiles can be seen. Explore the spectacular structures of Fushimi Inari Shrine as you enter through the main gate and main shrine to the hind shrine along a path lined with countless torii gates.
Lunch: local cuisine / Dinner: Japanese, Chinese and Western style grill and sushi buffet
Hotel: ANA Gate Tower Hotel or similar
Day 7. Osaka - Hometown or a selected Asian City
After breakfast, transfer to airport for your homebound flight or flight to a selected Asian city. Arrangement will be made by the tour guide for passenger who chooses to depart during the afternoon.
By United Airlines
| 2008 Departure Date Tue(E/C) |
LAX |
SFO |
NYC |
S/S |
Land |
| 10/1- 10/26 |
2269 |
2269 |
2369 |
419 |
1049 |
| 10/27-12/4 |
2169 |
2169 |
2319 |
| 12/5-23 |
2369 |
2369 |
2469 |
| 12/24-1/1 |
2169 |
2169 |
2319 |
469 |
1099 |
| 1/2 - 8 |
2269 |
2269 |
2369 |
419 |
1049 |
| 1/9-24 |
2369 |
2369 |
2469 |
| 1/25 -3/26 |
2169 |
2169 |
2319 |
| 3/27-31 |
2319 |
2319 |
2419 |
469 |
1099 |
| The above rate included $620 fuel surcharge |
By Cathay Pacific Airlines (Return from 6/1-8/15, 12/10-23, surcharge $50)
| 2008 Departure Date Wed (E/C) |
SFO/LAX |
NYC |
S/S |
Land |
| 8/1-8/24 |
2509 |
2659 |
419 |
1049 |
| 8/25-10/26 |
2459 |
2559 |
| 10/27-12/4 |
2359 |
2459 |
| 12/5 - 23 |
2559 |
2659 |
| 12/24 -1/1 |
2459 |
2559 |
479 |
1109 |
| The above rate included $395 fuel surcharge |
Add-on cities surcharge zone zone
| Zone |
Add-on cities surcharge zone (Fare Based on SFO/LAX selling rate) |
Add-on |
| 0 |
PDX/SEA |
0 |
| 1 |
CEC/CIC/EUG/FAT/GEG/LAS/MRY/PHX/PSP/RDD/RDM/RNO/SAN/SBA/SMF/TUS/YUM |
50 |
| 2 |
ABQ/AUS/BOI/COS/DFW/HOU/ICT/IND/MEM/MKE/MSY/OKC/SAT/SLC/STL/TUL |
100 |
| 3 |
BNA/CAK/CID/CHI/CLE/CMH/CVG/DAY/DSM/FYV/GRB/IND/LEX/MEM/MKE/MSN/SBN/SDF/STL/TYS |
150 |
| 4 |
ABE/ALB/BDL/BGM/BTV/BOS/BUF/BWI/CHO/HAR/ORF/PHL/PIT/RIC/ROA/SYR/WAS |
180 |
| 5 |
ATL/BHM/CAE/CHS/CLT/DAB/FLL/FMY/GSO/GSP/MIA/MYR/ORL/RDU/SAV/TPA |
230 |
By Cathay Pacific Airlines
| Zone |
Add on Zone Chart |
SFO/LAX |
NYC |
| 1 |
PDX/SEA |
50 |
- |
| 2 |
ACV/BOI/CLD/FAT/GEG/LAS/MFR/MOD/MRY/PHX/PSC/PSP/RDD/RDM/RNO/ SAN/SBA/SMF/TUS |
80 |
- |
| 3 |
COS/DEN/SLC |
150 |
- |
| 4 |
ABQ/AUS/BNA/DFW/DTT/FAR/GRR/HOU/ICT/LAN/LNK/MEM/MSY/MKC/MSO/ OKC/OMA/SAT/TUL/TYS |
220 |
- |
| 5 |
CID/CHI/CLE/CMH/CVG/DAY/DSM/GRB/IND/LEX/MKE/MLI/MSN/SDF/SGF/ STL |
250 |
- |
| 6 |
ATL/BHM/SAV |
275 |
- |
| 7 |
BOS/ALB/BDL/BUF/BWI/CHO/ORF/PHL/ROC/SYR/WAS |
280 |
150 |
| 8 |
ABE/BTV/CAE/CHS/CLT/CRW/DAB/FLL/FMY/GSO/GSP/HAR/HSV/JAX/MIA/ MHT/MYR/ORL/PBI/PIT/PVD/PWM/RDU/RIC/ROA/TPA |
280 |
220 |
Price are subject to change cause the currency and fuel surcharge changed without priority notice |
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