2010 Grand Tour of Japan (14 Days)

Get the ultimate introduction to Japan! Visit Tokyo, Japan's capital and center, before marvelling at nature in Nikko. See the famous Great Buddha in Kamakura and majestic Mt. Fuji, Japan's most famous symbol. Relax in the mountain resort town of Hakone, experience the bustling city of Nagoya, and enjoy the beautiful coastline in Toba.

 

 

 

 

 

Immerse yourself in culture at Ise, the site of the most important Shinto shrine, and experience Kyoto's 1,200 years of history. Enjoy Todaiji and the Great Buddha in Nara and experience tranquility in Takayama. Take a step back in history in Shirakawa before strolling through the garden of Kenrokuen and admiring ceramics in Kutaniyaki, both located in Kanazawa.
These tours are land only and do not include flights.

Information

Departure:	9 Jan 2010 - 11 Dec 2010 : Saturday (except 20, 27 Feb / 24 Apr / 1, 15 May / 10 Jul / 7 Aug / 23 Oct)
Meals Included:	6 Lunches
Pick-up and Drop-off Service:	Meeting service at Narita Airport is included. Tour disbands at Narita Airport or Kansai Airport for the One-Way trip.
Guide Included:	English-speaking assistant is provided on Day 1, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14. English-speaking guide is provided on Day 2-8, 10-13.
Baggage Service:	One-Way Trip Your baggage will be transported from Hakone to Kyoto on Day 6. Each person will be allowed one piece of baggage. Additional baggage will require an extra fee of JPY 2,200 per item. For overnight stays in Nagoya on Day 6 and Takayama and Kanazawa on Day 10-11, we recommend that you carry a light overnight bag. Each person will be allowed one piece of baggage for seat sharing van from Kyoto to Kansai Airport. Additional baggage will require an extra fee of JPY 1,000 per item.
	Round Trip Your baggage will be transported from Hakone to Kyoto on Day 6 and from Kyoto to Tokyo on Day 11. Each person will be allowed one piece of baggage. Additional baggage will require an extra fee of JPY 2,200 per item. For overnight stays in Nagoya on Day 6 and Takayama and Kanazawa on Day 10-11, we recommend that you carry a light overnight bag.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Tokyo
Arrive at Narita Airport in Tokyo. JTB staff will meet clients at the custom"s exit and assist them in boardinga reserved taxi. Transfer to hotel.

Day 2: Tokyo
Morning, half day tour in Tokyo. Visit Tokyo Tower Observatory, National Diet Building, Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise Shopping Arcade, drive through Ueno.Tour disbands on arrival at Akihabara or Tokyo station between 11:40-12:00 Afternoon, free at leisure.

Day 3: Tokyo - Kamakura - Tokyo
Local train journey to Hase via Kamakura. Walking to the Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple. After Japanese-style lunch, return to Kamakura by Eno-Den train. Continue walking tour to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine through the second and third Torii gates. Walk back to Kamakura station via Komachi shopping street. Return to Tokyo. Tour disbands on arrival at Tokyo station between 17:00-18:00.

Day 4: Tokyo - Nikko - Tokyo
Full day excursion to Nikko by motor coach. Morning. Visit Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Irohazaka zigzag driveway up to the mountains. After Japanese-style lunch at local restaurant, visit Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Waterfall. Irohazaka zigzag driveway down the mountains and drive back to Tokyo. Tour disbands on arrival at Ginza or Shinjuku.

Day 5: Tokyo - Mt. Fuji & Hakone
Deluxe motor coach to the foot of Mt.Fuji via expressway. Then drive halfway up Japan's highest mountain to enjoy a spectacular view from a height of 2,300 meters. Enjoy Japanese-style lunch. Afternoon, visit Togendai and Hakone Ropeway, then walk to Owakudani Valle and drive back to Togendai for a cruis by Pirate Boat and drive to Hakone-machi. Accommodation at Hakone Hotel.

Day 6: Hakone - Nagoya
Transfer to Odawara station and board a Shinkansen for Nagoya. After lunch, Visit Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology and Nagoya Castle. Transfer to Nagoya station. Accommodation at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel.

Day 7: Nagoya - Toba - Ise - Kyoto
Visit to Ise Jingu Shrine, Okage Yokocho and Mikimoto Pearl Island. After lunch, Ama (Women Diver) Huts. Return to Kyoto by limited express. Accommodation at hotel in Kyoto for 4 nights.

Day 8: Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto
Morning sightseeing of the city, visitin, Nijo Castle noted for its gorgeous interiors , Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), and Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho). After lunch, visit Todaiji Temple housing Great Buddha, colorful Kasuga Taisha Shrine with 3,000 lanterns, and Nara Park (Deer Park) where many tame deer roam freely. Return to Kyoto.

Day 9: Kyoto
Whole day, free at leisure.

Day 10: Kyoto - Hiroshima - Kyoto
Transfer to Kyoto station to board a Shinkansen train for Hiroshima, visit Itsukushima Jinja Shrine and Peace Memorial Park. Return to Kyoto by Shinkansen. Accommodation at hotel in Kyoto.

Day 11: Kyoto - Takayama
Take 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 colorfully decorated traditional festival floats are displayed; Kusakabe Folkcraft Museum, formerly the residence of powerful merchants under government patronage; and the streets of Kami Sannomachi, which preserve traditional Japanese wooden houses. Accommodation at Hotel in Takayama.

Day 12: 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 hotel in Kanazawa.

One Way Trip Plan

Day 13: Kanazawa - Kyoto
Morning sightseeing in Kanazawa, visiting Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three most beautiful traditional gardens; Kutaniyaki Pottery kiln; and a stroll through the Nagamachi Samurai house district. Higashi-chaya street and Former Guest House "Shima". Arriving at Hotel between 16:30-17:30.

Day 14: Kyoto - Kansai Airport
Free at leisure until departure. Departure time is announced to your hotel on the day before departure. Transfer to Kansai Airport by seat sharing van.

Round Trip Plan

Day 13: Kanazawa - Tokyo
Morning sightseeing in Kanazawa, visiting Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three most beautiful traditional gardens; Kutaniyaki Pottery kiln; and a stroll through the Nagamachi Samurai house district. Higashi-chaya street and Former Guest House "Shima". Afternoon, return to Tokyo by limited-express and Shinkansen. Transfer to major hotels in Tokyo, arriving between 19:30-20:30.

Day 14: Tokyo - Narita Airport
Free at leisure until departure. (Departure time is announced to your hotel on the day before departure.) A taxi driver will meet you at your hotel and take you to the airport.

Price

One Way Trip Plan

Adult	Child	Single supplement
from £3,046	from £2,675	from £596

Round Trip Plan

Adult	Child	Single supplement
from £3,194	from £2,815	from £613

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