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Japan's Golden Route and Hiroshima 9 Days
Duration |
9 days |
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Location |
Tokyo - Nikko - Mt. Fuji - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Hiroshima |
ONE WAY TRIP course
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| Adult | from $3,572 |
| Child (6-11 years) | from $3,089 |
| Single room extra | from $882 |
ROUND TRIP course
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| Adult | from $3,900 |
| Child (6-11 years) | from $3,367 |
| Single room extra | from $920 |
- * Min.: 1 person
- * Meals: 5 Lunches
- * Hotel-upgrade available at extra cost
- * Airfare is not included
- Guide: English-speaking guide service (except while on board the bullet train) on Day 2 - 7 and English assistant service at the point of transfer on Day 1, 5 and 7 (including Day 8 for the round trip plan) is included.
Enjoy a tour on Japan's 'Golden Route'. Visit 8 World Heritage sites, and enjoy free leisure time in Japan's historical capital, Kyoto. This tour will take you to Japan's greatest historical sites including Asakusa temple and shopping arcade which has retained a historical ambience of centuries ago. You will also visit the unique and elegantly decorated Nikko Shrine followed by some of Japan's natural wonders such as the almost 100m high Kegon Waterfall and the iconic Mt. Fuji. After enjoying the majestic views from Japan's tallest mountain, drop down for a relaxing lake cruise enjoying more of Japan's best scenery. From Mt. Fuji, move westward to Kyoto and Nara, both former capitals of Japan. Visit Todaiji Temple which boasts the world's largest bronze statue, enjoy the intricately decorated interior of Nijo Castle, the magnificent Golden Pavilion, and the overwhelming Kiyomizu Temple. From Kyoto, take a day trip to Hiroshima to visit the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic dome. Enjoy a short ferry trip to Miyajima which hosts Itsukushima Shrine and the 'floating' torii gates. Return to Kyoto to enjoy the last day as you like.
Schedule
Itinerary
UNESCO World Heritage Site
| Day 1: Arrive at Tokyo | |
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Narita Airport - Hotel in Tokyo (Staff will meet you at the customs exit and assist you in boarding a reserved taxi.) Place of Stay: Tokyo |
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| Day 2: Tokyo | |
| 7:55 - 8:45 a.m. |
Hotel - Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal - Tokyo Tower Observatory (40 min.) - National Diet Buiding - Imperial Palace East Gardens (45 mins.) - Tea Ceremony at Happoen Garden (35 mins.)
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| Lucnh | Western-style lunch |
Imperial Palace Plaza Nijubashi Bridge (30 mins.) - Hinode Pier - Sumidagawa River Cruise (40 mins.) - Azumabashi - Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise Shopping Arcade (40 mins.) - Ginza
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| 5:10 p.m. | Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal |
| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
Drop off service
Place of Stay: Tokyo |
| Day 3: Tokyo - Nikko - Tokyo | |
| 7:55 - 8:45 p.m. |
Hotel - Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal - (160 mins.) - Nikko Toshogu Shrine (100 mins.)
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| Lunch | Japanese-style lunch |
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<All Days Excluding Tuesday> Tamozawa Imperial Villa (60 mins.) - Kirifuri Waterfall (30 mins.) - (160 mins.) Shinjuku - Ginza <Tuesday (Days the Tamozawa Imperial Villa is Closed)> Rinnouji Treasure Museum and Shoyo Garden (60 mins.) Kirifuri Waterfall (30 mins.) - (160 mins.) Shinjuku - Ginza |
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| 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
The tour will disband upon arrival at Shinjuku or Ginza (The tour guide will tell you how to go back to your hotel.) Place of Stay: Tokyo |
| Day 4: Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Hakone | |
| 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. |
Hotel - Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo - (120 mins.) - Fuji Visitor Center (20 mins.) - Mt. Fuji 5th station (30 mins.)
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| Lunch | Japanese-style lunch |
Togendai - Hakone Ropeway (20 mins.) - Owakudani Valley (30 mins.) - Togendai - Pirate Boat on Lake Ashi (30 mins.) Hakone-machi
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| 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
Stay at Yumoto Fujiya Hotel.
Place of Stay: Hakone |
| Day 5: Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto | |
| 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Hotel - Odawara Station - (Kodama/180 mins.) - Kyoto Station |
| Lunch | Buffet-style lunch |
Todaiji Temple with Great Buddha / Nara Park (60 mins.) - Kasuga Taisha Shrine (40 mins.) - Nara Nagomikan (20 mins.)
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| 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Hotel in Kyoto
Place of Stay: Kyoto |
| Day 6: Kyoto | |
| 7:50 - 8:45 a.m. |
Hotel - Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto - Nijo Castle (50 mins.) - Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) (45 mins.) - Kyoto Imperial Palace (40 mins.)
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| Lunch | Japanese-Western style lunch |
Heian Jingu Shrine (40 mins.) - Sanjusangendo (30 mins.) - Kiyomizudera Temple (60 mins.)
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| 5:30 - 6:30 |
Hotel in Kyoto
Place of Stay Kyoto |
| Day 7: Kyoto - Hiroshima - Kyoto | |
| 7:20 - 8:10 a.m. |
Hotel - Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto - Kyoto Station - (Nozomi/110 mins. or Hikari/125 mins.) - Hiroshima Station - Miyajimaguchi - Miyajima Island / Itsukushima Jinja Shrine (120 mins.) - Miyajimaguchi - Peace Memorial Park (Peace Memorial Museum) (100 mins.) - Atomic Bomb Dome
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| 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Hiroshima Station - (Nozomi/110 mins. or Hikari/125 mins.) - Kyoto Station |
| 8:20 - 9:00 p.m. |
Hotel in Kyoto
Place of Stay: Kyoto |
| One Way Trip Plan | |
| Day 8: Kyoto | |
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Free at your leisure
Place of Stay: Kyoto |
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| Day 9: Kyoto - Kansai Airport | |
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Free at your leisure until departure (Departure time is announced to your hotel on the day before departure.) Your hotel - (Seat sharing van) Kansai Airport |
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| Round Trip Plan | |
| Day 8: Kyoto - Tokyo | |
| Free at your leisure | |
| 5:00 - 5:50 p.m. |
Free at your leisure until departure. Hotel - Kyoto Station - (Nozomi/140 mins.) |
| 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. |
Tokyo Station - Hotel in Tokyo
Place of Stay: Tokyo |
| Day 9: Tokyo - Narita Airport | |
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Free at your leisure until departure (Departure time is announced to your hotel on the day before departure.) (A taxi driver will meet you at your hotel and take you to the airport.) Your hotel - Narita Airport |
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Tour Highlights
UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Tokyo Tower Observatory
- Tea Celemony at Happoen Garden
- Imperial Palace Plaza Nijubashi Bridge
- Sumidagawa River Cruise
- Azumabashi
- Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise Shopping Arcade
- Nikko Toshogu Shrine
- Kirifuri Waterfall
- Fuji Visitor Center
- Mt. Fuji 5th station
- Hakone Ropeway
- Owakudani Valley
- Pirate Boat on Lake Ashi
- Todaiji Temple with Great Buddha
- Nara Park
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine
- Nara Nagomikan
- Nijo Castle
- Kinkakuji Temple(Golden Pavilion)
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Heian Jingu Shrine
- Sanjusangendo
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Miyajima Island/Itsukushima Jinja Shrine
- Peace Memorial Park (Peace Memorial Museum)
- Atomic Bomb Dome
Departure dates for 2012
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Jan 10 - Feb 28, Dec 4 - 18: Tue
(except Jan 17) -
Mar 1 - 25, May 5 - Sep 30, Nov 3 - 27: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
(except Mar 6, May 15, Jun 2, Jul 8 - 14, 19, 26, 31, Aug 1 - 12, 16, 23, Sep 4, 13 - 15, 20, Nov 20) - Mar 26 - Apr 21, Oct 1 - 30: Daily (except Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, Oct 2 - 6, 10 - 15, 17 - 19, 23 - 26, 29)
Baggage
[One Way Trip Course]
Your baggage will be transported from Tokyo to Kyoto on Day 4. Each person will be allowed one piece of baggage. For overnight stays in Hakone, we recommend that you carry a light overnight bag. Additional baggage will require an extra fee of JPY 2,200 per item. Each person will be allowed one piece of baggage for the seat sharing van from Kyoto to Kansai Airport. Additinal baggage will require an extra fee of JPY 1,000 per item.
[Round Trip Course]
Your baggage will be transported from Tokyo to Kyoto on Day 4 and from Kyoto to Tokyo on Day 8. Each person will be allowed one piece of baggage. For overnight stays in Hakone, we recommend that you carry a light overnight bag. Additional baggage will require an extra fee of JPY 2,200 per item.
Please Note
- Costing will vary from time to time depending on the exchange rate. The final rate will be confirmed at time of booking confirmation.
- Rates will be slightly cheaper in the Winter months of (Dec, Jan, Feb)
