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Japan's Golden Route &
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Japan's Golden Route & World Heritage 9 Days Package
Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Nikko, Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Kyoto

   Explore the vibrant city of Tokyo, from the historical area of Asakusa to the Imperial Palace Plaza and Ginza.
Travel half way up Mt. Fuji, Japan’s most famous landmark, and relax in the mountain resort area of Hakone.
See Takayama, known as “Little Kyoto,” and its preserved historical structures and environment.
Mingle with the locals at the thatched roofed village of Shirakawago.
Visit Kanagawa, home of Kenroku Garden, one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan, and admire the ceramics at Kutaniyaki.
Explore Kyoto’s 1,200 years of history and culture, and have fun walking around the city of Nara, home of the Great Buddha.

2010 Tour Price Per person from Adult Child
(6-11 yrs)
Single Room Extra Charge
One Way Trip Course (JT9BOA)
05/JAN/2010 - 28/FEB/2010
01/DEC/2010 - 19/DEC/2010
$2,848 $2,394 $635
01/MAR/2010 - 30/NOV/2010 $2,965 $2,510 $702
Round Trip Course (JT9BRA)
05/JAN/2010 - 28/FEB/2010
01/DEC/2010 - 19/DEC/2010
$3,381 $2,954 $667
01/MAR/2010 - 30/NOV/2010 $3,490 $3,063 $728
Departure: 2010
Jan 2010: 05, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31.
Feb 2010: 02, 07, 09, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28.
Mar 2010: 01, 04, 05, 07, 08, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29.
Apr 2010: 02, 04, 05, 08, 09, 15, 16, 18, 19.
May 2010: 06, 07, 09, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, 28, 30, 31.
Jun 2010: 03, 04, 06, 07, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 28.
Jul 2010: 01, 02, 04, 05, 08, 19, 11, 12, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 30.
Aug 2010: 01, 02, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29, 30.
Sep 2010: 02, 03, 05, 06, 09, 10, 12, 13, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27.
Oct 2010: 03, 04, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25.
Nov 2010: 05, 07, 08, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 26, 28, 30.
Dec 2010: 03, 05, 07, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19.

Cities Hotel
Tokyo Shiba Park Hotel, Hotel Grand Palace, Shinagawa Prince Hotel Main Tower
Hakone Hakone Kowakien
Takayama Hotel Hida Plaza or
Takayama Green Hotel
Kanazawa Kanazawa Miyako Hotel or
Hotel Kanazawa
Kyoto Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
* Upgrade hotel plans are also available, pease contact JTB for more detail.

Itinerary

*Departure from Tokyo
Day1 : Tokyo Tokyo
  Upon arrival at Narita Airport, JTB staff will meet you at the custom’s exit and assist you in boarding a reserved taxi to transfer to your accommodation.
  Accommodation in Tokyo for 3 nights.
Day 2: Tokyo Tokyo
AM Tokyo Morning city tour, visiting Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Arcade. This tour will disband at either Akihabara or Tokyo Station.(The tour guide will give you directions on how to return to your hotel. Transportation costs are not included.) Afternoon free.
Day 3: Tokyo - Nikko - Tokyo Tokyo LUNCH
AM Full day excursion to Nikko by coach and train.
Visiting Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Japanese-style lunch. Irohazaka (Zig Zag Mountain road), Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Waterfall.
Tour disbands on arrival at Shinjuku or Ginza between 7 and 8pm. (The tour guide will give you directions on how to return to your hotel. Transportation costs are not included.)
Day 4: Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Hakone Hakone LUNCH
AM Travel by deluxe coach halfway up Japan's highest mountain, Mt Fuji, to enjoy a spectacular view from a height of 2,300 metres. Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch. In the afternoon, proceed to Hakone Ropeway, visit Owakudani Valley and then a ride on a pirate ship on Lake Ashi.
Arrive in Hakone-machi between 5-6 p.m.
Evening Overnight at Hakone Hotel Kowaki-en.
Day 5: Hakone - Takayama Takayama
  Travel from your Hotel to Odawara Station by bus and board the Bullet train (Kodama) to Nagoya. Take a train (limited-express Hida) to Takayama.
In the afternoon take a walking tour of Takayama. Visit Yatai Kaikan Hall, Kusakabe Folkcraft Museum, Kami Sannomachi street.
Evening Overnight in Takayama
Day 6: Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa Kanazawa
  Visit the Morning Market of Takayama before your tour to Shirakawago By coach, visiting Lake Miboro (drive past ) Former Toyama Family Residence, Shirakawago/Gassho-zukuri, Experience Japanese paper making in Gokayama. Arrive in Kanazawa between 5:30 and 6:30.
Overnight in Kanazawa
Day 7: Kanazawa - Kyoto Kyoto
  This morning visit Kenrokuen Garden, Kutaniyaki Pottery Kiln, Higashi-chaya Street and Former Guest House "Shima". From Kanazawa Station board a train (limited-express Raicho)
to Kyoto.
Arrive at Kyoto Station between 4:30 and 5:30 and transfer to
you hotel.
One Way Trip Course (JT9BO)
Day 8: Kyoto
Kyoto LUNCH
  Today enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Kyoto, including Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, Kyoto Imperial Palace. Buffet-style lunch. Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu Temple.
This tour finishes with a drop off at your hotel between
5:30 and 6:30pm.
Day 9: Kyoto - Kansai Airport  
  Free until departure.
  JTB staff will meet you at the hotel and assist you in boarding a mini van to Kansai Airport. You will be advised of today’s departure time.
Round Trip Course (JT9BR)
Day 8: Kyoto - Tokyo
Tokyo
  Today enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Kyoto, including Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, Kyoto Imperial Palace. Buffet-style lunch. Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu Temple.
This tour finishes with a transfer to Kyoto Station.
5:50p.m Board a the bullet train for Tokyo. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Tokyo.
Day 9: Tokyo - Narita Airport  
  Free until departure.
  You will be advised of todays’ departure time. A Taxi driver will meet you at the hotel for your transfer to Narita Airport.
BREAKFAST Breakfast included: LUNCH Lunch included : DINNER Dinner included:
* Guide
English-speaking guide or assistant service is included from the airport on Day 1 to the hotel in Kyoto/Tokyo on Day 9. (except during onboard transfer from/to the airport and onboard on Shinkansen.))
* Baggage
One Way Trip Course
Your baggage will be transported by land from Hakone to Kyoto with allowance of one piece per person on Day 5. For the overnight stay in Takayama and Kanazawa, we recommend you to carry a light overnight bag with you. For extra baggage, JPY2,200 will be charged per piece.
Round Trip Course
Your baggage will be transported by land from Hakone to Kyoto with allowance of one piece per person on Day 5 and Kyoto to Tokyo on Day 8 with allowance of one piece per person. For the overnight stay in Takayama and Kanazawa, we recommend you to carry a light overnight bag with you. For extra baggage, JPY2,200 will be charged per piece.
* Remarks
* JTB Sunrise Tours reserves the right to amend the itinerary, even after the tours has commenced, due to traffic, weather or any other conditions beyond our control. While every effort will be made to adhere to the scheduled itinerary, compensation for any amendments or omissions is not available.
* Tour can concluded at Itami Airport. Pleaser let us know upon booking.
* We recommend casual clothes and comfortable shoes suitable for walking, and an overcoat or warm clothing during autumn and winter.
* Extensions available
* By booking and paying a deposit for this tour you agree to the tour terms and conditions as per the “Booking Conditions” page of this website.
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