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Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Osaka
(Return free stopover at Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai (or
stopover in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Bangkok, Seoul, Saigon, Hanoi with
additional cost)
Departure: Every Mon, Thu
Sightseeing: Visit famous sites in the historic cities of Kyoto, Nara, Kobe,
Osaka and Tokyo. Viewing of spectacular Mt. Fuji. A scenic cruise on Lake Ashi.
A visit to the landmark wooden Dogetsubashi bridge. A bullet train ride to Kyoto
Inexpensive extension tour packages to other Asian cities at the end of the tour
available.
Delectable Meals: Authentic, well known Japanese dishes included: Japan style
hot pot, Sushi, Tepanyaki, buffets of Japanese, Chinese and Western food and
Chinese meals at well chosen restaurants. [Bonus meals: Kobe beef].
Hotels: 4/5 star hotel throughout. Narita Nikko, All Nippon hotel, Tokyo Dome
hotel, Crowne Plaza Metropolitan, Kyoto Rihga Royal, Osaka Rihga Grand, Ana Gate
Tower. Japanese style hot spring Onsen.
Tour Guide: Experienced bilingual (Chinese/English) guides who have in depth
knowledge of local history and Japanese culture.
Day 1: Hometown - (Japan)
Today board your
transpacific flight to Tokyo, the capital of Japan.
Day 2: NRT
Upon arrival, meet and greet then
transfer to hotel and dinner.
Hotel: Narita Nikko Hotel or Narita Garden Hotel or similar
Day 3: Osaka Castle - Nara - Deer ParkTodaiji - Kobe -
Sake Factory - Osaka / Shinaibashi - Doutonbori (B/L)
Morning tour
visit to Asakusa Temple, rebuilt in 1960, has a much worshipped Buddha statue.
Nakamise Shopping Arcade is a great place to shop for souvenirs. Edoko Museum
displays models of traditional wooden houses and other artifacts from old Tokyo.
Toys Museum is popular with both children and adults. A photo stops at the
Imperial Palace for pictures of the famous double bridge. Rainbow Bridge offers
great views of Tokyo Bay, and Daiba is a popular shopping mall of trendy shops
and restaurants. Dinner at Shinjuku or Irebukuro.
Hotel: Tokyo Dome Hotel or Tokyo Marriott Hotel or Crowne Plaza Metropolitan or
similar
Day 4: Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Hakone Park Lake AsW Cruising -
Sekisho Ato Check Point - Owakudani Spa Valley - Peace Garden - Fu.ii 8 Seas (B/L/D)
Travel to Hakone Park for a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi. Sekisho Ato Check Point
is a vintage point for viewing the famed Japanese maples trees. Owakudani Spa
Valley is famous for its sulfurous spring water and the longevity eggs cooked in
its boiling hot water. Peace Garden has a rare gold and platinum Goddess of
Mercy statue from India and the best spot for photos of Mt. Fuji. Fuji 8 Seas
are 8 pools of crystal clear water gathered from melt snow of Mt. Fuji. Dinner
is Japanese hotpot / sushi tonight, a chance for a hot spring soaks.
Hotel: Kawaguchiko Hotel or Fujinoboukaen Hotel or similar
Day 5: Crystal Factory - Shiralto Falls Bullet Train (Maibara
- Kyoto) Yasaka Shrine - Kyoto Gion Nig (B/L)
A visit to crystal
factory to learn the secrets of the magical crystal rocks. Shiralto Waterfall
resembles strands of falling silk. A bulllet train ride takes us to Kyoto. City
tour visits Yasaka Shrine, famed for its red lacquered square pillars. Night
tour of Gion district, an area famous for its entertainment and dinning places.
Dinner on your own.
Hotel: Kyoto Rihga Royal or Kyoto Rihga Grand Hotel or similar
Day 6: Kiyomizuyaki Pottery - Kiyomizu Temple - Scene of
Arashiyama - Nishijin Kimono Show - Osaka - Shinsaibashi ~ Doutonbori
(B/L)
Visit Kiyomizuyaki Pottery Street. This type of pottery is one
of the three most famous potteries in Japan. Kiyomizu Temple, built half way up
the mountain, offers a panoramic view of Kyoto. Arashiyama is a natural beauty
area with maple trees, cherry trees and groves of bamboo. Nishijin Kimono was
once the favorite fabric of Japanese nobility. A Kimono show is presented daily
for visitors. Travel to Osaka. Shinsaibashi area is popular for its trendy
shops, and Doutonbori has a variety of restaurants catering to different tastes
and budgets, Dinner on your own.
Hotel: Osaka Rihga Grand or Osaka Toyo or similar
Day 7: Osaka Castle - Nara - Deer Park - Todaiji - Kobe -
Sake Factory - Kobe China Tmvn - Osaka (B/L)
The 16th century Osaka is
the 2nd largest city in Japan, and famed for its magnificent castle. Nara was
the capital of Japan for 74 years. Deer Park has many friendly deer's roaming
about and can be hand fed by visitors. Todaiji has the largest indoor bronze
Buddha statue in Japan. Visit a sake factory for a complimentary tasting and
also for an in-depth introduction on its production. Then onto Kobe Chinatown,
which has many popular restaurants and colorful Chinese shops. Dinner is
Japanese/Chinese/Western style grill and sushi buffets. Bonus: Kobe beef.
Hotel: ANA Gate Tower Hotel or Kanku Sun Route or similar
Day 8: Osaka - Hometown or a selected Asian city (B)
After breakfast, transfer to airport for your home bound flight or to a selected
Asian city.
| Departure Date
(Every Tue,Thu) |
New York
Adult |
San Francisco/Los Angels
Adult |
Single Suppl |
| 1/14 - 3/16 |
$1909 |
$1759 |
$450 |
| 3/17 - 3/31 |
$1989 |
$1859 |
| 4/1 - 6/5 |
$2135 |
$1985 |
| 6/6 - 8/19 |
$2285 |
$2185 |
| 8/20 - 9/30 |
$2085 |
$1985 |
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