2010 Historical Japan Tour (9 Days)

Visit the vibrant, older Tokyo area of Asakua, famous for the Sensoji Temple and Nakamise-dori shopping lane. Enjoy nature in Nikko, with its beautiful Lake Chuzenji and Nikko Toshogu Shrine. In Narita, visit the popular Narita Shrine and a sake brewery. Marvel at Mt. Fuji, enjoy the mountain resort area of Hakone, and witness the ancient art of cormorant fishing. Experience the bustling city of Nagoya before experiencing 1,200 years of history in Kyoto.

 

 

 

 

 

See the former Tokugawa era shoguns' residence, Nijo Castle, the gold-leaf covered Golden Pavilion, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. In Nara, visit Todaiji, home of the Great Buddha, and mingle with the deer at Nara Park. Marvel at the many lanterns at Kasuga Taisha Shrine, visit the "floating" torii gate at Itsukushima Jinja Shrine, and witness dedication to peace at the Hiroshima Peace Museum.
These tours are land only and do not include flights

Information

Departure:	One Way Trip Plan Jan. 5-Feb. 28:Tue., Sun. Mar. 1-Apr.19 & May.6-Nov.29:Tue., Thu., Sat., Sun. Nov. 30-Dec. 19:Tue., Sun. (except Apr.11,12, May 16, Jul. 15,16,29, Aug. 5,6,8,9,12,13,19,26, Sep. 16,17,30, Oct. 1,7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29,31, Nov. 1,4,29,) Round Trip Plan Jan. 5-Feb. 28:Tue., Sun. Mar. 1-Apr.19 & May.6-Nov.29:Mon., Thu., Fri., Sun. Nov. 30-Dec. 19:Tue., Sun. (except Apr.11,12, May 16, Jul. 15,16,29, Aug. 5,6,8,9,12,13,19,26, Sep. 16,17,30, Oct. 1,7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29,31, Nov. 1,4,29,)
Meals Included:	5 Lunches
Pick-up and Drop-off Service:	Meeting service at the Narita Airport is included.
Guide Included:	Certified English Speaking Guide : (except while on board the bullet train) Day 2-7 English Assistance at the Point of Transfer : Day 1, 5, 7,8 (Round trip plan), 9
Baggage Service:	One Way Trip Plan Your baggage will be transported from Tokyo to Kyoto on Day 4. Each person will be allowed one piece of baggage. For overnight stay in Hakone, we recommend that you carry a light overnight bag. Additional baggage will require an extra fee of JPY 2,200 per item.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 Plan Your baggage will be transported from Tokyo to Kyoto on Day 4 and from Kyoto to Tokyo on Day 8. Each person will be allowed one piece of baggage.For overnight stay in Hakone, we recommend that you carry a light overnight bag.Additional baggage will require an extra fee of JPY 2,200 per item.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Tokyo
Arrive at Narita Airport in Tokyo. JTB staff will meet you at the exit of customs and assist you in boarding a reserved taxi. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation at hotel in Tokyo for 3 nights where you can choose from a selection of different hotels.

Day 2: Tokyo
Full day tour in Tokyo. Morning, visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, Imperial Palace Plaza, Sensoji Temole (Asakusa Kannon) & Nakamise Shopping Arcade. After lunch. Tokyo Bay Cruise "Symphony" and Odaiba Area.

Day 3: 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 KegonnoTaki Waterfall. Irohazaka zigzag driveway down the mountains and drive back to Tokyo. Tour disbands on arrival at Ginza or Shinjuku. The tour guide will tell you how to go back to your hotel.

Day 4: 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 metres. Enjoy Japanese-style lunch. Afternoon, ride to Hakone Ropeway, walk Owakudani Vallery, proceed to Hakone for a cruise onPirate Boat. Accommodation at Hakone Hotel.

Day 5: Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto
Morning drive to Odawara for a Shinkansen train to Kyoto. After Buffet-style lunch, afternoon tour to Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan. Visit Todaiji Temple housing a great image of Buddha, colourful Kasuga Taisha Shrine with 3,000 lanterns, and Nara Park (Deer Park) where many tame deer roam freely. Return to Kyoto. Accommodation at hotel in Kyoto.

Day 6: Kyoto
Morning sightseeing of Kyoto, visiting Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Nijo Castle noted for its gorgeous interiors, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch, sightseeing of the city visiting Sanjusangendo Temple with its 1,001 impressive images of Buddha, vermilion-hued Heian Jingu Shrine and Kiyomizudera Temple with its wooden veranda. Accommodation at hotel in Kyoto.

Day 7: Kyoto - Hiroshima - Kyoto
Transfer to Kyoto station to board a Shinkansen train for Hiroshima, Afternoon, visit Itsukushima Jinja Shrine and Peace Memorial Park. Return to Kyoto by Shinkansen. Accommodation at hotel in Kyoto.

One Way Trip Plan

Day 8: Kyoto
Whole day free at leisure in Kyoto

Day 9: 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 8: Kyoto - Tokyo
Free leisure time until departure. Return to Tokyo by Shinkansen in the evening. Arrive for accommodation at hotel in Tokyo between 21:00-22:00.

Day 9: 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 £1,741	from £1,516	from £406

Round Trip Plan

Adult	Child	Single supplement
from £1,889	from £1,633	from £424

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