These tours are not subject to early booking discount as they are a SPECIAL PROMO.
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Japan Affordable # 1 -
Southern Honshu
Leave
Sep 15, 2009
$2495 double
Day 1 - Tue, Sep 15 -
Honolulu
/
Tokyo
Depart
Honolulu
via All
Nippon
Air to Narita
Day 2 – Wed, Sep 16 -
Tokyo
Arrive
Tokyo
and transfer by motorcoach to our hotel Shinagawa Prince
Day 3 – Thu, Sep 17 -
Hiroshima
We travel by Shinkansen bullet train with bento lunch to
Hiroshima
. Afternoon at leisure to shoparound Hondori or sightsee the surrounding area.
Day 4 – Fri, Sep 18 -
Hiroshima
/ Miyajima /
Hiroshima
Full day sightseeing to include the Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum, a reminder of the devastation of an atomic bomb and a hope for future world peace, and a visit to Miyajima, most famous for its gigantic torii gate and the nearby Itsukushima Shrine.
Day 5 – Sat, Sep 19 -
Hiroshima
/ Iwakuni /
Kurashiki
Sighseeing this morning takes us to the engineering wonder of the samurai period, the beautiful 5 arched
Kintain
Bridge
in Iwakuni spanning the
Nishiki
River
. On the other side of the bridge we visit
Kikko
Park
which holds reminders of long ago. Then, we travel by Shinkansen bullet train to
Kurashiki
touring the Bikan Chiku area featuring merchants homes and storehouses which date back to the
Edo
(1603-1867) and Meiji periods.(1868 -1912) .
Day 6 – Sun, Sep 20 -
Kurashiki
/
Nara
/
Osaka
We board The Shinkansen for our next visit which will be to
Himeji
Castle
, nicknamed the
White
Heron
Castle
. This is the castle you may have seen on TV program, Abarenbo Shogun. We continue on by Shinkansen train to
Nara
where we visit the largest wooden structure in
Japan
, the
Todaiji
Temple
. It houses the largest statue of Buddah in
Japan
. After our visit with the sacred deer in the park we continue on to
Osaka
. In
Osaka
we visit the Dontombori shopping and entertainment area of
Osaka
.
Day 7 – Mon, Sep 21 -
Osaka
/
Tokyo
This morning we visit
Osaka
Castle
, originally built by Hideyoshi Toyotmi during the warring period. We travel then by Shinkansen bullet train to
Tokyo
. Upon arrival we transfer to the Shinagawa Prince Hotel. Remainder of day can be spent visiting one of the popular shopping areas in
Tokyo
.
Day 8 – Tue, Sep 22 -
Tokyo
/
Honolulu
This morning, the early risers will take an early morning tour to the famous Tsukiji Fish Market to witness the fish auction. After breakfast, we take a walking tour to
Sengakuji
Temple
, the final resting place of the 47 loyal samurai. Afternoon at leisure for shopping.
Leave
Tokyo
via air in the evening. Arrive
Honolulu
in the morning.
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Japan Affordable # 2 -
Northern Honshu
Leave
Oct 10, 2009
$2495 double
Day 1 - Sat, Oct 10 -
Honolulu
/ Narita
Depart
Honolulu
via All
Nippon
Air to Narita.
Day 2 – Sun, Oct 11 -
Tokyo
Arrive
Tokyo
and transfer to the Shinagawa Prince Hotel.
Day 3 – Mon, Oct 12 –
Tokyo
/
Sendai
/ Matsushima /
Sendai
We travel by Shinkansen bullet train to
Sendai
and enjoy an eki bento lunch on board enroute to
Sendai
.Afternoon tour to Matsushima including the Godaido Pavilion,
Zuiganji
Temple
and a boat cruise.
Matsushima
Bay
is considered one of the three most scenic sites in
Japan
.
Day 4 – Tue, Oct 13 -
Sendai
Morioka
/ Hiraizumi /
Sendai
Full day sightseeing to include Morioka Tezukuri mura where one can enjoy senbei making and learn about the crafts of the northern Tohoku region. We continue on to Hiraizumi to visit the elaborate Golden Hall of Chusonji
Temple
.
Day 5 – Wed, Oct 14 -
Sendai
/ Aizu / Wakamatsu /
Koriyama
All day excursion to Aizu Wakamatsu, an old castle town. The main features of this town includes Tsuragajo (the castle), the samurai residences and the graves of the Byokkotai (White Tiger Band) samurai who committed seppuku as a show of loyalty to their lord.
Day 6 – Thu, Oct 15 -
Koriyama
/ Nihonmatsu /
Tokyo
We travel by Shinkansen bullet train to Nihonmatsu for the Kikuningyo Festival. Each year they have featured large dioramas depicting scenes and characters from the latest Taiga Drama featured on Japanese TV. Continue by bullet train to
Tokyo
with accommodations at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel.
Day 7 – Fri, Oct 16 -
Tokyo
This morning, the early risers will take an early morning tour of the famous Tsukiji Fish Market to witness the fish auction. After breakfast, we take a walking tour to
Sengakuji
Temple
, the final resting place of the 47 loyal samurai. Afternoon at leisure for shopping.
Day 8 – Sat, Oct 17 -
Tokyo
/
Honolulu
Day at leisure for last minute shopping.
Leave
Tokyo
via All Nippon Air in the early evening.
Arrive
Honolulu
in the morning.
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Japan Affordable # 3 -
Central Honshu
Leave
Nov 12, 2009
$2495 double
Day 1 – Thu, Nov 12 -
Honolulu
/ Narita
Depart
Honolulu
via All
Nippon
Air to Narita.
Day 2 – Fri, Nov 13 -
Tokyo
Arrive
Tokyo
and transfer to the Shinagawa Prince Hotel.
Day 3 – Sat, Nov 14 - Tokyo
Morning tour of Tokyo including Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Shopping Arcade, and Tasaki Pearl Gallery. This afternoon we visit
Ueno
Park
and shop at Ameyoko Market.
Day 4 – Sun, Nov 15 -
Tokyo
/
Mt.
Fuji
– Hakone /
Tokyo
Full day tour to
Mt.
Fuji
and Hakone. Our tour includes Fuji Visitor Center, panoramic view of the area from the Mt. Fuji 5th Station, a cruise on beautiful Lake Ashi at the foot of the revered mountain where we get a bird’s eye view of the area from the Mt. Komagatake Arial Cableway (subject to weather/traffic).
Day 5 – Mon, Nov 16 - Tokyo / Kyoto
We travel lightly with a 2 night bag and depart Shinagawa Station on board the Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto. We enjoy an eki bento as we travel to the ancient capital of
Japan
. Afternoon tour by subway to see the gorgeous Heian Shrine and Gardens. We continue to Kiyomizudera, one of the most famous temples in
Japan
fro where we get a fantastic view of
Kyoto
. Evening walking tour to explore and see the many restaurants in the area.
Day 6 – Tue, Nov 17 - Kyoto
Morning city tour of Kyoto including Nijo Castle, the Golden Pavilion, Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the Kyoto Handicraft Center. This afternoon we explore one of
Kyoto
’s more prominent shopping arcades and in the evening we stroll on Pontocho Alley and the Gion Corner where you can relax and choose to enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants, stalls, or department stores.
Day 7 – Wed, Nov 18 -
Kyoto
/
Kamakura
/
Tokyo
We leave
Kyoto
via Shinkansen bullet train to
Kamakura
. Upon arrival we embark on a tour to visit Daibusu, a gigantic statue of the Great Buddha in a sitting position. We will stroll to Komachi Dori, a festive street with many specialty products and restaurants frequented by locals. Continue via rail to
Tokyo
and transfer to the Shinagawa Prince Hotel. Time permitting we visit Harajuku, one of the most colorful areas of
Tokyo
. On
Takeshita Street
we see young people in the latest fashions and even cosplay outfits.
Day 8 – Thu, Nov 19 -
Tokyo
/
Honolulu
This morning, the early risers will take an early morning tour to the famous Tsukiji Fish Market to witness the fish auction. After breakfast, we take a walking tour to
Sengakuji
Temple
, the final resting place of the 47 loyal samurai. Afternoon at leisure for shopping. Leave
Tokyo
via All Nippon Air in the early evening. Arrive
Honolulu
in the morning.
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