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Samurai & Scenic Beauty of Northern Japan
3 days package from Tokyo
Tohoku is on the north side of Japan. Buried beneath winter snows, the area recalls country scenery. Our recommendations on this tour are trace of Japanese warriars history, the beautiful natural landscapes and the chance to experience Japanese culture along the way. Enjoy painting traditional toys "akabeko" and a Japanese onsen among other memorable experiences.
| 07/JAN/2010 - 09/DEC/2010 |
$1,387 |
$1,261 |
$379 |
Tour Code -- G600
Departure: 2010
07 Jan 10 - 09 Dec 10: Every Thursday
(Except 14,28Jan, 11,25Feb, 29Apr, 12Aug, 23Sep, 07Oct, 02Dec) |
| Sendai |
Sendai Kokusai Hotel |
| Higashiyama Onsen |
Higashiyama Grand Hotel
(Japanese Style room) |
Itinerary
| *Departure from Tokyo |
| Day1 : Tokyo - Sendai |
Sendai |
| 0900 |
Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal to Tokyo Station
Travel by Shinkansen Max Yamabiko to Sendai Station.
Upon arrival visit Zuihoden, Sendai City Museum and Site of Sendai Castle by public bus. |
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Overnight at Sendai Kokusai Hotel. |
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| Day 2: Sendai – Higashiyama Onsen |
Higashiyama Onsen   |
| 08:00 |
After breakfast visit Shiogama Fish Market and Shiogama Shrine before boarding the Matsushima Pleasure Boat for a tour around some of the many islands on Matsushima Bay, one of Japan’s ‘three big scenic wonders’. Take a walking tour of Matsushima before arriving at Higashiyama Onsen for your overnight experience in a Japanese style room.
A delicious Japanese style dinner is included tonight. |
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Overnight at Higashiyama Grand Hotel |
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| Day 3: Higashiyama Onsen – Tokyo |
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After breakfast visit Aizu Bukeyashiki Museum (old samurai residence) and Aizu Sake Brewery Museum.
After Japanese style lunch visit Nisshin-Kan (Handicraft Centre) and Goshiki-numa before boarding the Shinkansen back to Tokyo. |
| Evening |
Drop-off service to Hotel in Tokyo .(Nominated Hotel only) |
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| Breakfast included: Lunch included : Dinner included: |
* Guide
English speaking guide service is included from Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal on Day 1 to Tokyo Station., on Day 3. (Between Tokyo and Sendai there is no accompanying Guide)
* Baggage
Baggage carriage is not included. However, trains do not have areas for storing large pieces of baggage. We recommend leaving large pieces of baggage at your hotel in Tokyo while you travel by train.
* 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.
* Some public transportation will be used on this tour.
* We recommend casual clothing and comfortable shoes suitable for walking.
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