2013-09-30

Reflections of Japan - 10 Days 8 Nights

Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Nara & Hiroshima



Itinerary Day 1-5

Day 1     Canada - Tokyo

Depart from Canada and fly to Tokyo, crossing the International Date Line en route.

Day 2     Arrive Tokyo

Arrive at Tokyo Narita Airport, meet your local representative and transfer to your hotel.

Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel or similar

Day 3    Tokyo

Depart from your hotel and begin your morning tour of Tokyo. Your tour will visit Tokyo Tower, the Imperial Palace Plaza and Sensoji Temple and the Nakamise Shopping Arcade in Asakusa. After a drive through Ueno your tour will end at either Tokyo or Akihabara stations. You will then enjoy the rest of the day free at leisure before you make your way back to your hotel.

Day 4     Tokyo - Kamakura - Tokyo (L)

In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel and travel to the town of Kamakura, located on the coastline. Upon arrival you will visit the Great Buddha Statue and Kotoku-in Temple. You will then enjoy a walking tour of the town as you make your way to Hasedera Temple. You will then return to your coach and travel to nearby Yokohama, passing the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine along the way. Arrive in Yokohama, where you will enjoy lunch in the city’s famous Chinatown. In the afternoon you will spend some time visiting the beautiful Sankeien Garden before you head back to Tokyo, crossing the Yokohama Bay Bridge along the way. Your tour will disband at either Ginza or Shinjuku, where you can enjoy some free time before you make your own way back to your hotel.

Day 5   Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Hakone (L)

Check out of your hotel and travel by coach from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and Hakone. In the morning, travel to visit the Fuji Visitor Center, and then drive up to Mt. Fuji’s 5th station to enjoy a panoramic view of the region. You will then drive to nearby Hakone. After a Japanese-style lunch in Hakone you will travel to ride the Hakone Ropeway. You will also visit Owakudani and take a cruise on Lake Ashi. Return to Hakone at the end of your tour and check in to your hotel.

Accommodation: Yumoto Fujiya Hotel or similar

L – Lunch

Itinerary Day 6-10

Day 6    Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto (L)

Check out of your hotel and transfer to the train station. You will then travel by Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto. Arrive in Kyoto, where you will enjoy a buffet lunch before departing to the nearby city of Nara. Upon arrival in Nara you will begin your tour, visiting Todaiji Temple and Nara Park. You will then travel to the Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Nara Nagomikan before you return to Kyoto and check in to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Accommodation: New Miyako Hotel or similar

Day 7    Kyoto (L)

In the morning you will depart on your day tour of Kyoto. Your tour starts with a visit to Nijo Castle, followed by a trip to Kinkakuji, home of the Golden Pavilion. You will then travel to the Kyoto Imperial Palace. After a Japanese-style set lunch you will visit the Heian Jingu Shrine and Sanjusangendo and Kiyomizu Temples. Return to your hotel at the end of your tour.

Day 8   Kyoto - Hiroshima - Kyoto

Depart from your hotel in the morning and travel to Kyoto Station, where you will depart by Shinkansen to Hiroshima. Arrive at Hiroshima station and transfer to nearby Miyajima Island. Here you will have time to explore the island and you will also visit Itsukushima Shrine. You will then travel back to Hiroshima to visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum as well as the Atomic Bomb Dome. Return to the station at the end of your tour and travel back to Kyoto. Arrive back at Kyoto station and transfer back to your hotel.

Day 9     Kyoto

Today you will have the full day at leisure to explore Kyoto on your own.

Day 10     Kyoto - Osaka - Canada

Depart from your hotel and transfer to the airport in Osaka to board your return flight back to Canada.

L – Lunch

Prices and Dates

TOUR PRICES PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY – minimum 2 persons.

Mon/Wed/Sat Departures from Canada* (*Mon/Sat only for Dec 2013 - Feb 2014)

Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Winnipeg

Toronto Montreal Ottawa Halifax

Single Supp.

Land Only

October - November 2013

3284

3382

726

2701

December 2013

3162

3260

726

2579

January - February 2014

3106

3204

731

2523

March 2014

3199

3297

731

2616

HIGH SEASON AIRFARE SURCHARGE

SEASONALITY

Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Winnipeg

Toronto Montreal Ottawa Halifax

Oct 01 - 22, Jan 02 - 06, 2014

178

139

Dec 07 - 13, 2013

346

346

Dec 14 - 24, 2013

507

472

LAND ONLY prices do not include airfare.

HIGH SEASON AIRFARE SURCHARGES are additional and subject to the date of travel.

ADD-ON AIRFARES from other Canadian cities are available on request.

HOTEL BLACK OUT DATES and High Season Surcharges may apply.

ALL PRICES ARE IN CANADIAN DOLLARS AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Remarks

Price Includes:

• Roundtrip Economy Airfare between Canada and Japan.

• Return transfers between the airport and your hotels.

• Superior hotel accommodation.

• Sightseeing Tours with admissions and meals as per itinerary.

• Professional English Speaking local guide service.

Price Excludes:

• Any applicable weekend and other surcharges imposed by airlines.

• Any taxes, airport fees, and fuel surcharges.

• Travel insurance, travel visas and all personal expenses.

• Tipping and gratuities to local guides, drivers, and hotel staff.

• Any items not specified as included.

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