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Day
1
Depart from Heathrow or your preferred airport for a scheduled flight to Tokyo.
Meals on board. Day
2 Tokyo
Arrive at Narita Airport in Tokyo, you are met by your tour assistant and transferred
to your hotel for a 3 night stay. The rest of the day is at your leisure to adjust
to the 9 hours time difference. Day
3 Tokyo
Morning - City tour of Tokyo visiting a number of the main highlights of this
magnificent City. The tour includes a visit to the Tokyo Tower where you
can enjoy panoramic views across the city from the observation tower. We
proceed to the peaceful picturesque setting of the Meiji Shrine, set
in thick woodland and considered to be one of the finest examples of Shinto
Architecture. Next we visit the 'Akasaka Guest House' for
a photo opportunity. The Guest House is a magnificent 'Western Style Palace'
built in the Baroque Architectural style. We then drive alongside the imposing
National Diet Building, which is home to the Japanese House of Parliament.
Our tour continues across Tokyo to the Imperial Palace East Garden,
where we enjoy a pleasant walk in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace, which
is filled with scenic and historic beauty. (Alternatively for tours on Monday
& Friday we will visit the Imperial Palace plaza and famous Double bridge
instead of the East Garden, including a visit to the inner moat and towering Palace
walls surrounded by pine trees). Our tour will continue with a drive and stroll
along Ginza high street, the famous shopping area of Tokyo. Our tour will
disband at Ginza giving you the opportunity for shopping.We also recommend you
visit the Sony Centre building to see the futuristic electronics on display.
Ginza is also convenient for the subway to explore further.
Afternoon - free at leisure or take optional afternoon city tour, which
includes Asakusa Kannon Temple and Sumida river cruise. (ask for
details at time of booking).
Day
4 Tokyo
- (Nikko optional tour)
Free day to explore Tokyo at your leisure
or purchase an optional full day tour excursion to Nikko (ask for details at time
of booking). The optional tour involves taking a Deluxe motorcoach to Nikko National
park, a designated World Cultural Heritage site and home to some of the most spectacular
examples of ancient 17th-century Architecture in Japan. The tour includes a visit
to the magnificent Toshogu shrine, which houses the Mausoleum of the founder of
the Tokugawa Shogunate. We will see the Five-Story Pagoda, Niomon Gate, Three
Monkeys, Yomeimon Gate and Main Sacred Hall. We then travel along the scenic Irohazaka
hairpin driveway for Japanese style lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch we
travel to the spectacular Kegon waterfall which is 100 meters in height. We continue
our tour with a scenic drive alongside Lake Chuzenji (reported to be 161.5 meters
deep) and MT Nantai.
Day
5
Tokyo - MT Fuji - Hakone - Kyoto
You will be picked up from your hotel and driven by deluxe motorcoach to Mount
Fuji. Along the way you will enjoy the scenery of rural Japan, panoramic views
of the Pacific Ocean and mountainous peaks. From our vantage point on the
5th station on MT Fuji, we will enjoy spectacular views (weather permitting).
Lunch will be provided at a Hotel/Restaurant in Hakone. In the afternoon
we proceed to the Hakone National Park where we will take a cable car
ride with the opportunity to see the magnificent volcanic Hakone mountain
range below. We will then travel to the Owakudani Boiling Valley where
you will see ancient volcanic craters with sulfurous fumes and clouds of steam
spiraling from crevasses across the mountain side giving a truly mystical image.
We then proceed with our tour for a boat cruise on Lake Ashi, which
is set in serene natural beauty, where weather permitting spectacular views of
Mount Fuji can be seen silhouetted in the lake. Proceed to Odawara and take the
Shinkansen (Bullet train) to Kyoto. Accommodation at the New Miyako hotel
or similar (includes:
Lunch). Day
6 Kyoto
Morning site seeing tour of Kyoto including a visit to the Kinkakuji
temple (Golden Pavilion) centred around one of the best examples of a Japanese
Zen gardens in the world, Nijo Castle residence of the Tokugawa Shogun
built in 1603, Nijo Castle is noted for its Ornate interior and 'nightingale floor'
designed to sing when stepped upon to warn of Ninja assassins.(When closed visit
Ryoanji temple). We then travel to the Old Kyoto Imperial Palace
(on Sat/Sun & national holidays visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine or Hagashi
Honganji temple instead). Finally we explore the Kyoto Handicraft Center where
we enjoy demonstrations of Japanese traditional arts and crafts. Tour ends at
the handcraft centre who provide an optional free return to your hotel in Kyoto
or take optional tour to Nara (enquire at time of booking to include
this tour in your itinerary). The optional afternoon tour included lunch at the
Kyoto handicraft centre, visit to the Todaiji temple housing the Great
Buddha, Kasuga Shinto Shrine with 3,000 lanterns and Nara Deer Park. Day
7 Kyoto
Day free at Leisure to explore the fascinating city of Kyoto or purchase an optional
afternoon tour to the colourful Heian Shrine and inner garden and ponds,
Sanjusangendo Hall, a renowned long wooden hall housing all of 1,001 statues
that date back to the 13th century and magnificent Kiyomizu Temple with
spectacular views across the entire city. (This highly recommended afternoon tour
can be prearranged at time of booking).
Day
8
Kyoto
- Osaka
Check out hotel in the morning. Travel by yourself to Osaka with
JR Local train tickets provided. Check in at hotel located just
minutes on foot from JR Osaka station. The rest of the day in free
to explore this fascinating and vibrant city and magnificent Osaka
Castle.
(Regarding JR train from Kyoto to Osaka, it's local train and not
reserved. So, you can take train whenever you like.)
Option
A - Okinawa
Day
9
Osaka - Naha City (Okinawa)
In the morning, take the airport bus for Kansai Airport which stops
at Hotel (Airport bus tickets provided). Flight to Naha. Upon arrival
make your own way by either taxi or monorail to your hotel conveniently
located in Naha City and close to many sight seeing spots. (approx
transfer time by taxi is 20minutes). The rest of the day is free
at your leisure to explore Okinawa's capital city.
Day
10
Naha
- Onna
Naha City is an exciting place of history and culture, where you
can visit historic sights such as Shuri Castle and the 16th century
Royal tombs at Tama-Udun, both registered UNESCO World Heritage
Status. Also the main shopping area of Kokusai-dori is a must-see
Okinawa sightseeing spot. Later on, take a limousine bus by yourself
to the beautiful Beach Resort area of Onna (approx £10 and takes
60min) (includes:
Breakfast).
Day
11
Onna
Day free at Leisure to relax
on the beach and enjoy the beautiful soft sands, clear emerald green Ocean and
available watersport activities. (includes:
Breakfast). Day
12
Onna
Day free at Leisure at beach resort. (Includes:
Breakfast).
Day
13
Okinawa - Tokyo
Morning free. Check out hotel and self arrange to airport for flight
to Tokyo in the afternoon. Upon arrive at Tokyo Haneda Airport,
make you own way to Hotel. (there are train service provided which
easy to use).
(includes: Breakfast).
Day
14
Tokyo - UK
Take
the free hotel shuttle bus to airport for flight home.
Option
B- Okinawa
Day
8
Kyoto
- Osaka
Check out hotel in the morning. Travel by yourself to Osaka with
JR Local train tickets provided. Check in at hotel located just
minutes on foot from JR Osaka station. The rest of the day in free
to explore this fascinating and vibrant city and magnificent Osaka
Castle.
(Regarding JR train from Kyoto to Osaka, it's local train and not
reserved. So, you can take train whenever you like.)
Day
9
Osaka - Naha City -
Onna (Okinawa)
In the morning, take the airport bus for Kansai Airport which stops
at Hotel. (Airport bus tickets provided) Flight
to Naha. Upon arrival make your own way by taxi to your hotel in
the beautiful resort area of Onna.
Day
10
Onna
Day free at Leisure to relax on the beach and explore local ammenaties
and numerous water sport activities that are available for purchase
locally. (Includes:
Breakfast).
Day
11
Onna
Day free at Leisure at your beach resort to enjoy the beautiful
soft sand and clear emerald green Ocean. (Includes:
Breakfast).
Day
12
Onna
Day free at Leisure at beach resort or take optional excursion.
(Includes:
Breakfast).
Day
13
Okinawa - Tokyo
Morning free. Check out hotel and self arrange to airport for flight
to Tokyo in the afternoon. Upon arrive at Tokyo Haneda Airport,
make you own way to Hotel. (There are train service provided which
easy to use).
(includes: Breakfast).
Day
14
Tokyo - UK
Take
the free hotel shuttle bus to airport for flight home.
We
can provide additional nights accommodation for both our
tour options in Okinawa. The package includes sea-view rooms
in Onna beach resort.
Group
Departure 2010 Dates & Prices from (£)
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Ref
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Dates
(Thursdays)
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Option
A
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Option
B
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JOH1
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January
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2380
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2380
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JOH1
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February
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2400
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2400
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JOH2
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March
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2500
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2500
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JOH2
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April
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2500
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2500
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JOH2
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May
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2500
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2500
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JOH2
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June
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2500/2650
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2500/2650
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JOH3
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July
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2650
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2650
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JOH3
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August
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2650
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2650
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JOH4
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September
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2500
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2500
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JOH4
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October
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2550
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2550
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JOH4
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November
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2550
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2550
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The
above prices apply for certain weeks only. Our hotel choice is very popular therefore
please contact us for the exact fare according to your travelling date. Price
Includes (The
prices shown above are 'per person') - International
flights including
airport tax. We can also arrange your local airport departure from £70.
Please enquire at the time of your booking.
- Air
fare between Osaka and Naha.
- Airport/hotel
transfers as specified in the itinerary.
- Sightseeing
tours by professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Selections
of quality accommodation in well furnished hotel rooms with private facilities.
- Meals
as specified in the itinerary.
- Free
luggage transfer from hotel to hotel between Tokyo & Kyoto.
Price
Does Not Include - Optional
tours.
- Travel
Insurance.
Why
choose to travel with Magical Japan?
From
the moment you talk to our travel consultants, who have all travelled
extensively in Japan, our experience ensures you will have a magical
holiday.Our service includes meet & greet at airport and free
luggage transfer from hotel to hotel etc. There are no additional
entrance fees or transportation costs on any sightseeing tours that
are already listed in our programme. Your tours are with officially
qualified professional English speaking tour guides. Transfers are
by air-conditioned deluxe coach and you will have time to enjoy
each sightseeing place on foot. The tour itineraries are regularly
checked and provide an ideal length of time to show you the sights,
with free time to explore according to your own interests. Most
importantly we Guarantee
departure with minimum 2 people.
Flights
As agents of many airline consolidators, we can obtain flights in
various classes with reputable airlines such as ANA, JAL, BA, Virgin
etc. We will book airline tickets according to availability unless
you specify at the booking stage. We can also provide land-only
tours if you prefer to organise your own flights and save airmiles.
Your
Accommodation for this tour Carefully selected quality accommodations
in ideal locations, with upgrade to deluxe level available. For hotels in
Onna, all rooms with ocean-view and daily breakfast is included.
Your
Meals Where not already included, Breakfast at hotels
can be booked in advance or directly with hotel while you get there.
Alternatively, there are many places around the hotels that you
can buy meals from.
Other
details of our tour arrangements
Upon
arrival at Tokyo Airport, you will be met by one of our assistants and directed
to the limousine bus terminal. For each day of your itinerary (excluding free
time), you will be met by English speaking guides at your hotel for escorted tours.
You will be
met and transfered from hotel in Kyoto to Osaka Airport by private transportation.
To ensure
our travellers have a relaxing and enjoyable holiday, a hotel to hotel luggage
transfer service (1 piece of luggage per person) is provided Tokyo - Kyoto.
The tour itineraries are regularly checked and provide an ideal length of time
to show some of the main sights in Japan, with free time to explore and enjoy
according to your own interests. Magical
Japan operates with a top quality tour guide service. We also recommend Ryokan
experience (Japanese guest house) on the last day in Kyoto. The supplement
starts from £160 per person for 1 night with Japanese Dinner included. Nijo
Castle (Kyoto) is closed (Tue in Jul & Aug), therefore if your tour falls
on these dates, we will visit Ryoanji Temple instead. Kyoto Imperial
Palace is closed at weekends and on national holidays, we will visit Kitano
Tenmangu, or Ryoanji Temple instead. Suitable
for travellers of all ages. Add on tours and city extension available, for details
visit optional
tours
page.
The
itinerary is designed according to the most updated information
of flights schedules available, although occasionally the sequence
in which cities are visited and duration of time spent in each city
can change due to local conditions which are out of our control.
The above itinerary highlights the main attractions that are to
be visited each day. MT Fuji - Hakone - We reserve the right to
change or amend our tour itinerary due to heavy traffic conditions
or bad weather.We reserve the right to change, amend or alter the
itinerary, although we will act in your best interests to handle
any amendments. Please refer to the booking form for detailed terms
& conditions.
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