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Grand Tour of Japan 14 Days package
Visit Tokyo, Japan’s capital and centre, before marvelling at nature in Nikko. See the famous Great Buddha in Kamakura and majestic Mt. Fuji, Japan’s most famous landmark.
Relax in the mountain resort town of Hakone, experience the bustling city of Nagoya, and enjoy the beautiful coastline in Toba.
Immerse yourself in culture at Ise, the site of a very important Shinto shrine.
Experience Kyoto’s 1,200 years of history. Enjoy Todaiji Temple and the Great Buddha in Nara and experience tranquility in Takayama.
Take a step back in history in Shirakawa before strolling through the garden of Kenrokuen and admiring ceramics in Kutaniyaki, Kanazawa.
| One Way Trip Course (JT14OA) |
09/JAN/2010 - 28/FEB/2010
01/DEC/2010 - 11/DEC/2010 |
$5,412 |
$4,734 |
$1,086 |
| 01/MAR/2010 - 30/NOV/2010 |
$5,549 |
$4,872 |
$1,174 |
| Round Trip Course (JT14RA) |
09/JAN/2010 - 28/FEB/2010
01/DEC/2010 - 11/DEC/2010 |
$5,688 |
$4,996 |
$1,118 |
| 01/MAR/2010 - 30/NOV/2010 |
$5,818 |
$5,127 |
$1,200 |
Departure: 2010
09 Jan 10 - 11 Dec 10: Every Saturday (Except 20,27Feb, 24Apr, 01,15May,
10Jul, 07Aug, 23Oct) |
| Tokyo |
Shiba Park Hotel, Hotel Grand Palace, Shinagawa Prince Hotel Main Tower |
| Hakone |
Hakone Kowakien |
| Nagoya |
Mariott Associa Hotel |
| Kyoto |
Karasuma Kyoto Hotel |
| Takayama |
Hotel Hida Plaza or
Takayama Green Hotel |
| Kanazawa |
Kanazawa Miyako Hotel or
Hotel Kanazawa |
| * Upgrade hotel plans are also available, pease contact JTB for more detail. |
Itinerary
| *Departure from Tokyo |
| Day1 : Tokyo |
Tokyo |
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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. |
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Accommodation in Tokyo for 4 nights. |
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| Day 2: Tokyo |
Tokyo |
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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.
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| Day 3: Tokyo - Kamakura - Tokyo |
Tokyo  |
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Board a local train for Hase via Kamakura.
From the station walk to the Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple. After a Japanese lunch continue to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and Komachi Shopping Street.
Today’s tour disbands on arrival at Tokyo Station.
(The tour guide will give you directions on how to return to your hotel. Transportation costs are not included.) |
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| Day 4: Tokyo - Nikko - Tokyo |
Tokyo |
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Full day excursion to Nikko by coach. Visit Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Waterfall. Lunch included. Today's tour disbands on arrival in Shinjuku or Ginza.
(The tour guide will give you directions on how to return to your hotel. Transportation costs are not included.) |
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| Day 5: Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Hakone |
Hakone |
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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. |
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Arrive in Hakone-machi between 5-6 p.m. |
| Evening |
Overnight at Hakone Hotel Kowaki-en. |
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| Day 6: Hakone - Nagoya |
Nagoya |
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Depart your Hotel to Odawara Station by bus.
Board the Bullet train(Kodama) to Nagoya. |
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Enjoy a Buffet-style lunch, before visiting the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology and Nagoya Castle. |
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Overnight in Nagoya. |
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| Day 7: Nagoya - Toba - Ise - Kyoto |
Kyoto |
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From Nagoya Station and board a limited express train to Ujiyamada.
Visit Ise Jingu Shrine, Okage Yokocho, Mikimoto Pearl Island, before a Japanese lunch. |
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In the afternoon visit Ama (Women Diver) Huts and continue to Kyoto by limited express train. |
| Evening |
Accommodation in Kyoto for 3 nights. |
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| Day 8: Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto |
Kyoto |
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Morning sightseeing of Kyoto, visiting Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace.
Lunch at Kyoto Handicraft Centre. |
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In the afternoon travel to Nara, visiting Todaiji Temple housing Great Buddha, Nara Park where many tame deer are freely roaming, colourful Kasuga Shrine, with 3,000 lanterns, and
Nara Nagomikan before returning to Kyoto.
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| Day 9: Kyoto |
Kyoto |
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Full day free to explore Kyoto. |
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| Day 10: Kyoto - Hiroshima - Kyoto |
Kyoto |
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At Kyoto Station board the Shinkansen (Nozomi) to Hiroshima. Then continue to Miyajimaguchi by train. Visit Miyajima Island / Itsukushima Shrine . Return to Hiroshima and visit the Peace Memorial Park/A-Bomb Dome.
Board a Nozomi Shinkansen between 6 and 7pm for your trip back to Kyoto.
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. |
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| Day 11: Kyoto - Takayama |
Takayama |
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This morning board the Shinkansen for Nagoya, and transfer to a limited-express train for Takayama, an ancient, tranquil city called "Little Kyoto".
In the afternoon, stroll through Takayama, visiting Yatai Kaikan Hall, where colourfully decorated traditional festival floats are displayed, Kusakabe Folk craft Museum, formerly the residence of powerful merchants under government patronage, and the streets of Kami Sannomachi, which preserve traditional Japanese wooden houses. |
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Overnight in Takayama |
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| Day 12: Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa |
Kanazawa |
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Visit the Morning Market of Takayama before your tour to Shirakawago By coach, visiting Lake Miboro (drive past ) Former Toyama Family Residence and Shirakawago/ Gassho-zukuri Experience Japanese paper making in Gokayama.
Arrive in Kanazawa between 5:30 and 6:30.
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Overnight in Kanazawa. |
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One Way Trip Course (JT14O)
Day 13: Kanazawa - Kyoto |
Kyoto |
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In the morning visit the stunning Kenrokuen Gardens, one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan. Watch artisans at work at the Kutaniyaki Pottery Kiln before you soak up the atmosphere at Higashi-chaya-machi. A district established in the 16th century as one of the great nightspots of Kanazawa. |
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In the afternoon, return to Kyoto by limited-express train. |
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Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Kyoto for the last night of the tour.
Overnight in Kyoto. |
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| Day 14: Kyoto - Kansai Airport |
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Free until departure. |
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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. |
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Round Trip Course (JT14R)
Day 13: Kanazawa - Tokyo |
Tokyo |
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In the morning visit the stunning Kenrokuen Gardens, one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan. Watch artisans at work at the Kutaniyaki Pottery Kiln before you soak up the atmosphere at Higashi-chaya-machi. A district established in the 16th century as one of the great nightspots of Kanazawa. |
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The tour winds up by taking a Limited Express train to Nagoya and then catching a Shinkansen to Tokyo. |
| Evening |
Drop-off service to Hotel in Tokyo .(Nominated Hotel only) |
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| Day 14: Tokyo - Narita Airport |
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Free until departure. |
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You will be advised of todays’ departure time. A Taxi driver will meet you at the hotel for your transfer to Narita Airport. |
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 Breakfast included: Lunch included :  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 14. (Except during onboard transfer from/to the airport, onboard Shinkansen, on Day 5 and on Day 10)
* 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 6. For the overnight stay in Nagoya, 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 on Day 6 and Kyoto to Tokyo on Day 11 with allowance of one piece per person. For the overnight stay in Nagoya, 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 be 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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