2010 Scenic Japan Tour (10 Days)

Experience some of the best parts of Japan! Enjoy both the historical and commercial areas of Tokyo, the hot natural springs (onsen) of the mountain resort area of Hakone and beautiful Mt. Fuji. Immerse yourself in culture in Kyoto, with its 1,200 years of history, and Nara, home of the Great Buddha.

 

 

 

 

 

This is a great tour which offers some of the most recommended areas of Japan over the space of a week. A perfect choice if you are looking for the most options in a smaller time-frame.
These tours are land only and do not include flights.

Information

Departure:	18 Jan / 8, 22 Feb / 8, 22, 29 Mar / 5, 19, Apr / 10, 24 May / 7, 21 Jun / 5, 19 Jul / 2, 16 Aug / 6, 20, 27 Sep / 4, 18 Oct / 8, 22 Nov / 6 Dec
Meals Included:	1 Breakfast / 7 Lunches
Pick-up and Drop-off Service:	Meeting service at the Narita Airport is included.
Guide Included:	English-speaking assistant service is provided on Day 1, 4, 6, 8, 9 & 10. English-speaking guide service is provided on Day 2-5 & 7-9.
Baggage Service:	Your baggage will be transported from Hakone to Fukuoka on Day 4. 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 Kyoto on Day4-5and in Ibusuki on Day 8, 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 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
Morning city tour in Tokyo. Visit Tokyo Tower Observatory and Tea ceremony at Happoen Garden. After lunch, visit to Imperial Palace Plaza, proceed to Asakusa for Sumida River Cruise on Hinode pier, walk to Asakusa Kanno & Nakamise Shopping Arcafe. Drive through Ginza, between 17:30-18:30. Drop off service.

Day 3: 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 a Japanese-style lunch.
Afternoon, proceed to Hakone for a cruise on Lake Ashi (Pirate Boat) and Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani. Accommodations at Hakone Hotel Kowaki-en.

Day 4: Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto
Morning, Take a Shinkansen to Kyoto. After Lunch, visiting Todaiji Temple housing Great Buddha, colourful Kasuga Taisha Shrine with 3,000 lanterns, and Nara Park (Deer Park) where many tame deer are freely roaming. Return to Kyoto.

Day 5: 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 6: Kyoto - Fukuoka
Free at your leisure until departure for Fukuoka. Between 14:00 - 15:00 take a Shinkansen(Nozomi / 210mins) to Hakata : Arriving between 17:00 - 18:00. Accommodation at hotel in Hakata.

Day 7: Fukuoka - Kumamoto - Fukuoka
Morning, taking a Kyushu Expressway to Aso Village. After Lunch, visiting Shirakawa Spring Source, Mt.Aso west mountain. Accommodation at hotel in Hakata.

Day 8: Fukuoka - Kagoshima
Morning, taking a Limited express Relay Tsubame / 95min, then visiting Chiran Samurai Residences. After Lunch, visiting Lake Ikeda, Mt. Kaimondake and Nagasakibana. Accommodation at Ibusuki Iwasaki Hotel.

Day 9: Kagoshima - Fukuoka
After Breakfast, visiting Amami no sato. After Lunch at Castle Park Hotel, going to Sakurajima by ferry, then sightseeing Senganen Garden. Return to Hakata Station. Accommodation at Hakata Miyako Hotel.

Day 10: Fukuoka
JTB staff will meet you at the hotel and will lead you to Fukuoka Airport or JR Hakata Station.

Price

Adult	Child	Single supplement
from £2,482	from £2,268	from £362

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