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World Heritage Special Tour 9 Days

World Heritage Special Tour 9days

ONE WAY TRIP course
(Start: Tokyo Finish: Osaka)
 
2008
Apr - Dec
Adult
Child (6-11 years)
Single room extra
$2,768
$2,339
$682
ROUND TRIP course
(Start: Tokyo Finish: Tokyo)
 
2008
Apr - Dec
Adult
Child (6-11 years)
Single room extra
$3,202
$2,666
$709
*Min.: 1 person
*Meals: 3 lunches
*Hotel up-grade available at extra cost
*Airfare is not included.

Guide: English-speaking guide or assistant service is included from the airport on Day 1to the hotel in Kyoto/Tokyo on Day 9.(except during onboard transfer from/to the airport and onboard Shinkansen).

Day 1 Arrive Tokyo
Arrive at New Tokyo International Airport (Narita). Local staff will meet clients at customs exit and assist them in boarding airport bus. Transfer to Hotel. Accommodation at Shiba Park Hotel or similar for 3 nights.
Day 2 Tokyo
Morning city tour: Tokyo Tower Observatory, Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple and Tasaki Pearl. Afternoon free at leisure.
Day 3 Tokyo - Nikko - Tokyo
Full day excursion to Nikko by motorcoach with lunch. Visiting Toshogu Shrine, and Irohazaka zigzag drive-way. After Japanese-style lunch at local restaurant, visit Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Waterfall. Tour disbands in Ginza and Shinjuku. No drop-off service provided.
Day 4 Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Hakone
Deluxe motorcoach to the foot of Mt.Fuji via expressway. Then drive halfway up Japan's highest mountain to enjoy a spectacular view from 2,300metres. Lunch at Hotel Highland Resort. Afternoon, proceed to Hakone for a cruise on Lake Ashi and Mt.Komagatake Aerial Cableway. Accommodation at Hakone Hotel Kowaki-en with hot spring baths.
Day 5 Hakone - Takayama
TakayamaMorning, drive to Odawara and board a Shinkansen 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 Folk craft Museum, formerly the residence of powerful merchants under government patronage; and the streets of Kami Sannomachi, which preserve traditional Japanese wooden houses. Accommodation at Hida Hotel Plaza
Day 6 Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa
Visit the famous morning market of Takayama. Scenic drive by Lake Miboro and along Shokawa River to Shirakawago, designated in 1995 as part of the World Heritage. 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. Continue to Kanazawa. Accommodation at Kanazawa Miyako Hotel or similar.
Day 7 Kanazawa - Kyoto
Morning city tour in Kanazawa visiting Kenrokuen Garden, Kutaniyaki Pottery Kiln and stroll through the Nagamachi Samurai House District. Afternoon, limited express train to Kyoto. Arriving around 5.00pm. Accommodations at hotel in Karasuma Kyoto Hotel.
(One Way Trip Course)
Day 8 Kyoto
Heian ShrineMorning city tour of Kyoto, visiting Golden Pavillion*, Nijo Castle* and Kyoto Imperial Palace*. After lunch at Handicraft Centre, visiting Sanjusangendo, Heian Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple.
Day 9 Depart Osaka
Free at leisure until departure (departure time is announced to your hotel on the day before departure). Transfer to Kansai International Airport by seat sharing van.
(Round Trip Course)
Day 8 Kyoto
Morning city tour of Kyoto, visiting Golden Pavillion*, Nijo Castle* and Kyoto Imperial Palace*. After lunch at Handicraft Centre, visiting Sanjusangendo, Heian Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple.
Day 9 Tokyo - Narita Airport
Free at leisure until departure (departure time is announced to your hotel on the day before departure). Local staff will meet client at the hotel and assist them in boarding an airport bus to Narita Airport.

Departure dates for 2008:
May 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 31
Jun 2, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 21, 23, 30
Jul 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30
Aug 2, 4, 6, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 30
Sep 1, 3, 6, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29
Oct 1, 2, 4, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26
Nov 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 19, 22, 29
Dec 6, 13

Please Note:
Costing will vary from time to time depending on the exchange rate. The final rate will be confirmed at time of booking confirmation.
Your baggage will be transported by land from Hakone to Kyoto on Day 5 (and Kyoto to Tokyo on Day 8 on the Round Trip course). For the overnight stay in Takayama and Kanazawa, we recommend you to carry a light overnight bag with you. For extra baggage, 2,200 yen will be charged per piece.
*On Sat. Sun. & National holidays; visit Higashi Honganji Temple or Kitano Temmangu Shrine instead.

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