Japan Travel, Tour

Experience the wonderful culture of Japan around Tokyo and Kyoto! Visit Asakusa, a vibrant area of older Tokyo famous for the Sensoji Temple, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple, and Nakamise-dori shopping street. Enjoy Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Lake Chuzenji, before visiting Narita Shrine and a sake brewery. Marvel at majestic Mt. Fuji, Japan’s most famous landmark. Stay in Hakone, a popular mountain resort area, famous for its rich history and beautiful view of Mt. Fuji. Top off your cultural experience in Kyoto and explore its 1,200 years of history.

Departure:

Wednesdays and Saturdays: 30 Jan - 24 Dec 2008
(except 30 Jul, 6,9,13,20,27 Aug. 10,13,17,24 Sep. 1,8,11,15,22,29 Oct.)

Price includes:

English-Speaking Guide or assistant
Four nights in Tokyo
Two nights in Kyoto
Train, Shinkansen and coach travel
4 Lunches
Entrance fees during sightseeing

Days:

7

Other Information

Pickup Location: Narita Airport
Disband Location: Kansai Airport
Min People: 1
Itinerary:
Day 1: Narita Airport - Tokyo
Upon arrival at New Tokyo International Airport, JTB staff will meet you at the custom’s exit and assist you in boarding airport bus. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation in Tokyo for 3 nights.

Day 2: Tokyo
Tokyo Morning city tour, visiting Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Arcade and Tasaki Pearl Gallery. Afternoon free.

Day 3: Tokyo - Nikko - Tokyo
Full day excursion to Nikko by coach and train. Visit Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Waterfall. Lunch included. Today's tour disbands on arrival in Shinjuku or Ginza.

Day 4: Tokyo - Narita - Tokyo
Travel to Narita by train and explore the area. Visit a sake brewery before lunch. Step back in time to the 17th century at Boso no Mura before returning to Tokyo

Day 5: Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Hakone - Kyoto
Travel by deluxe coach halfway up Japan's highest mountain, Mt Fuji, to enjoy a spectacular view from a height of 2,300 metres. Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch. In the afternoon, proceed to Hakone and cruise on Lake Ashi and ride the Mt Komagatake ropeway. At Odawara Station board the Shinkansen for Kyoto. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Kyoto for 2 nights.

Day 6: Kyoto
Full day sightseeing in Kyoto. including Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion and Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch visit Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo, and Kiyomizu Temple before returning to your hotel.

Day 7: Kyoto- Kansai Airport
Free until departure. JTB staff will meet you at the hotel and assist you in boarding a mini van to Kansai Airport.


Child age 6-11 year old.