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Japan is a country rich in history and culture. It has

fantastic gardens, an abundance of temples, fascinating

shops and relaxing hotspring onsen. It offers visitors a rich

menu of artisic and festive events, plus an extraordinary

range of other sources of enlightment, entertainment and

amusement.

Japan Story will take you to the castle town of Kanazawa,

post town of Hida Takayama, the area known for retaining

the olde scenery of Japan, can interest, amuse and educate.

Let Yamanaka hotspring be your introduction to Japanese

onsen, soaking up Japanese culture in its cascade hotspring.

Please come and join us to voyage through the charming

beauty of Japan....

Irasshai mase! - welcome to Japan.

Jun Hayashi

30 Years of Service

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Japan Story 13-Day 4, 5

Tokyo • Mt Fuji • Hakone • Yamanaka • Kanazawa Takayama • Nara • Kyoto • Hiroshima • Miyajima • Osaka

Shikoku & Kyushu VolcanoHotspring 12-Day 6, 7

Osaka • Seto Inland Sea • Dogo • Beppu • Mt Aso • KumamotoKagoshima • Ibusuki • Unzen • Nagasaki • Arita • Takeo • Yoshinogari • Fukuoka

Mini Toursfrom tokyo 8, 9

from tokyo (Japan Country Tale) 10

from Kyoto 11

from Kyoto 12

Japan Rail Pass 13

hotels 14 - 17

luxury Ryokan 18

Terms and Conditions 19

Destination photos byJapan National TouristOrganization

Tokyo

Mt Fuji

Hakone

Yamanaka

Kanazawa

Takayama

Nara

Kyoto

Hiroshima

Miyajima

OsakA

All Inclusive. Escorted Quality Coach Tour.

DAY 1Day of travel across the InternationalDate Line.

DAY 2TokyoArrive Tokyo Narita InternationalAirport. After custom and immigration,you will be transferred to Crowne PlazaMetropolitan Hotel by airport limousinebus. Buffet dinner is served. (D)

DAY 3 Mt. Fuji & HakoneFull day tour to Hakone National Park.Mt. Fuji, at 3776m, is not only Japan'stallest mountain but it's the bestknown symbol as well, is mostattractive when its majestic presence issnowcapped. On the tour, enjoy amountain view of the surrounding,Owakudani valley's hell hot spring, aLake Ashi cruise and a visit to thehistoric Tokugawa Shogun Sekishocheck point near an avenue of agedcyptomeria tree. Return to Tokyo in thelate afternoon. After dinner walkingtour through dazzle Tokyo street.Overnight at Crowne Plaza MetropolitanHotel. (B|L|D)

DAY 4TokyoTour begins at 5:00am in the morningfor an exciting Tsukiji Fish Market tour.See the famous tuna auction and itsbusy booming morning buying andselling of seafood and produce. You cansample the famous ramen noodle soupand the freshest sushi at renownedmarket stalls of Inoue and SushiZanmai. After a visit to Honganji Templeto see the Morning Prayer, then headfor Akihibara Electronic Town orAmeyoko cho flea market for windowshopping. Tour ends after a visit to EdoTokyo Museum with a lunch. Disband atTokyo Ginza area for a free afternooon.(Please take public transportation backto hotel.) Dinner is at Japanese style

Gassho farm house village. These 400years old house will take you back to16th century of Japan. After a deliciousmountain vegetarian lunch, bus willdrive up to the beautiful Japanese Alpsvia scenic route, one can enjoy quietJapanese country-side setting deep inthe mountain. Arrival at the rusticcharm Takayama town, the whole townis museum like, dotted with attractionafter attraction, we will shop and dosake tasting at the old street of San-Machi Suji with its historic building andquaint atmosphere. Overnight is atHotel Associa Onsen Spa whichrenowned for its mineral hot spring.(B|L|D)

DAY 8Takayama - Mageme -Tsumagome - NaraMorning walking tour to market atMiyagawa River where manyhandicrafts and small gift items aredisplayed. then Takayama JinyaMuseum and Yatai Kaikan where we cansee the festival floats and puppets usedfor matsuri, the farmer's thanksgivingfestival after harvest. These colourfulfloats are decorated with complicatedartistic carving gilded work with woodand metal. We will then explore Mid-Mountain Heritage Way of Nakasendoto Magome Pass and Post TownTsumagome. The setting andatmosphere are remained unchangedsince the old samurai days. Lunch is atlocal restaurant. Then drive throughNagoya into ancient capital city ofNara. Overnight is at Nara Hotel Fujita.(B|L|D)

DAY 9NaraNara is an ancient capital built in 6thCentury. We will have full day tour toKofukuji. Incense smoke wafts into thecool morning air at the main gate. FiveStory Pagoda, Wooden Temple of Todaijiwhich house a colossal image of

Bistro. Overnight is at Crowne PlazaMetropolitan Hotel. (B|L|D)

DAY 5Tokyo - Yamanaka OnsenTokyo is a dynamically modernmetropolis of 12 million people. This iswhere tradition from centuries pastexist side by side with the ever-movingelements of the latest in the urbanculture that radiate their own specialheat & energy. Explore Imperial Palace,Diet Building and Hamarikyu DetachedPalace Garden. Then take ferry throughTokyo's mother river of Sumidagawa toAsakusa Kannon Temple with itsbustling Nakamise Shopping arcade fora glimpse of Tokyo's past. Depart Tokyoby late afternoon flight to YamanakaTown located in beautiful settingYamanaka Valley and Kakusenkei Creek.Overnight is at the world class hotspring spa at Yamanaka Kajikaso Resortto rejuvenate your travel fatigue.(B|L|D)

DAY 6Yamanaka - Inami - KanazawaMorning departure to the small, cozy,old sculpture town of Inami. Walkingaround town, the soft sounds ofwooden hammers from the carvingshops can be heard. We will tour theserene Zuisenji Temple Gate built in1607. After lunch at KenKenochin overlooking the Kanazawa Castle, we willvisit Kenroku garden, is known as one ofthe three most beautiful landscapegardens in Japan. Its tea house andvistas are the epitome of Edo period, wealso can enjoy beautiful Kutani ceramicand Yuzen Kimono fabric at Arts andCraft Exhibition Hall. Overnight is atKanazawa Hotel Inn. (B|L|D)

DAY 7Kanazawa - Gokkayama -TakayamaMorning departure by coach to the briefstop at Gokkayama Pioneer village toenjoy its UNESCO Heritage of Ainokura

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Golden Pavillion, Kyoto

Buddha castled in 734, is like an unseenplanet pulling you into the orbit. At firstsight the main Buddha Hall appearsmodest, set in immense open space. Butthen you realize its scale, how tinyvisitor appears in the nine meter highdoorway. The peaceful Deer Park andKasuga Grand Shrine built in 768, isfamous for the 3000 stone and bronzelanterns that stand in rank and hang inbattalions around the brilliantvermillion shrine. A visit to OsakaCastle, a sympol of western Japanesesamurai budo., situated in the beautifulOsaka Castle Park. Overnight is at OsakaANA Hotel. (B|L|D)

DAY 10KyotoKyoto was Japan's capital for over 1000years, and during that time became therepository of much of the best ofJapanese art, culture, religion andthought. We will tour Kiyomizu Temple,is famous for its wide wooden verandajutting out over an exquisite valley thatextend to a panoramic view of the city,and Sanjusangendo, noted for its 1001gilded wooden statues of the Goddessof Mercy. Nijo Castle and colourfulKimono show followed by lunch. Then,Golden Pavillion and Heian Shrine'sinner garden where you will enjoycherry blossom or tree and flower offour seasons. All these are the worldclass cultural and heritage sites.Overnight is at Osaka ANA Hotel. (B|L|D)

DAY 11Kyoto - Seto Inland Sea -HiroshimaMorning departure to Seto NaikaiInland Sea, we will make stop at SetoGrand Bridge, the world mostimpressive suspension bridgeconnecting Main Island and ShikokuIsland. After boat cruise and lunch, thebus will head to Hiroshima Peace Parkto visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and itsMuseum, the Peace Flame burns infront of the Memorial Cenotaph, neverto be extinguished until all nuclearweapons are abolished. Overnight is atHiroshima Century 21 Hotel. (B|L|D)

DAY 12Hiroshima - Miyajima Island -Kintaikyo - OsakaMorning, a short drive to Iwakuni cityto see the limpid Nishiki River, theundulating Kintai Bridge and thehistorical ambience of a former castletown. Followed by an oyster lunch andtour to Miyajima Island, visit thecolourful Itsukushima Shrine. Its redTorii gate built in 6th century, stand inthe sea during high tide and is famousfor its grand and unique contraction.Return to Osaka for our farewell dinnerat ANA Hotel Osaka. (B|L|D)

DAY 13Osaka - DepartureYour 12 days of travel will concludeafter breakfast, the tour disbands atthe hotel. Take airport bus to Kansai orItami Airport to continue your journey.(B)

DEPARTURE DATES :2008 : Mar 29

Nara

Mt. Fuji

Miyajima GateTakayama Osaka Tower

Hiroshima

Year Los Angeles Dallas Chicago Atlanta Miami Land Only SingleSan Francisco Houston Cleveland New York SupplementSeattle Boston

2008 6529 6579 6599 6649 6849 5549 8592009 6629 6679 6699 6749 6949 5649 959

Hotel taxes and service charges additional: $269 per person. 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners.For those who wish to arrange their own international air transportation; please use "land only" prices. All prices are person in US Dollars.

May 20 Oct 04

Shikoku & Kyushu Volcano All Inclusive. Escorted Quality Coach Tour.

DAY 1Day of travel across the InternationalDate Line.

DAY 2Kansai - OsakaArrive at Osaka Kansai InternationalAirport, after custom and immigration,you will be transferred to Osaka ANAHotel, buffet dinner is served. (D)

DAY 3 Osaka - Seto Inland Sea -KotohiraEarly departure for Seto Grand Bridge inYojima Island, exquisitely harmorizedwith the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. It isbounded by the three main islands ofHonshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. The worldmost majestic suspension bridgeconnecting Honshu and Shikoku Islandswith 6 long spans linked by elevatedbridges. After a relaxing boat cruise totake command of panoramic view of thebridge and inland sea, tour continues toShikoku Island's Takamatsu RitsurinPark, one of three most beautifulgardens in Japan. This 78 ha of skilfullylaid garden is in harmony with themounding pine covered hill. Overnightis at Kotohira Kobeite Resort to enjoythe first hotspring to rejuvenate yourtravel fatigue. (B|L|D)

DAY 4Kotohira - Dogo HotspringMorning tour to Kotohira Shrine, whichis one of most revered Shinto Shrines inthe country. The approach to the shrineis a long flight of 785 granite steps.Lunch break is at beautiful andcolourful Asakura Towel Museum, isfeaturing the art display of textiledesign of Atsuoko Matano and MasahiroNaruse's masterpieces plus many chicboutiques for shopping pleasure. Tourcontinues via scenic Shimanamihighway with stop at Kirosanobservation point where you will get360° beautiful panoramic view of Seto

Shimaz's Iso Garden, a villa for thereigning feudal lord in front of beautifulKinko Bay, and its Shoko ShusekanHistorical Museum. Overnight is at SunRoyal Hotel with hot spring spa. (B|L|D)

DAY 8Ibusuki - Cape Nagasakibana -Lake IkedaMorning departure to Ibusuki Town, itowes its popularity in part of its lovelywhite sandy beach and lush subtropicalvegetation. A unique form of hot sand-bathing is offered here and is a greatway to relax. Then driving through thebeautiful scenery of Mt. Kaimon to thescenic Cape Nagasakibana at the tip ofSatsuma Peninsula. Lunch break is atLake Ikeda, which has the largest roundshaped crater in Kyushu. Overnight is atSun Royal Hotel. (B|L|D)

DAY 9Kumamoto - Unzen - NagasakiToday across in Ariake Sea by ferry toShimabara where you will see theFugen Mountain Earthquake Ruin, thenjourney through Unzen VolcanicNational Park enroute to Nagasaki. Avisit to Nagasaki Peace Park, which waslaid out to commemorate the exact spotof the atomic blast on August 9, 1945;and Thomas Glover Garden Mansiondisplays its glorious history of aScottish merchant's success story inJapan Meiji Modernization era. It is alsonoted for its scenery reminiscent of thesetting for Puccini's opera, MadameButterfly. Standing on the hillside ofNagasaki, take in commandingpanoramic view of the harbour. Afterdinner enjoy a leisure walk in NagasakiChinatown. Overnight is at NagasakiGrand Hotel. (B|L|D)

DAY 10Nagasaki - Arita - Imari - TakeoWe will visit Kyushu Ceramic Museum inthe Saga Ceramic Valley, MasterKakiemon Kiln Park and Museum,Master Manji Inoue Gallery. The Saga

Inland Sea and its thousand islands.After Kosanji Temple visit, we will arriveDogo Hotspring town. Overnight is atDogo Prince Hotel with renowned Dogohot spring and kaiseki dinner. (B|L|D)

DAY 5Dogo - Usuki - BeppuMorning visit to Matsuyama Castle builtin 1628. Ride a ropeway and lift to thecastle for a panoramic view ofMatsuyama City. We will take ferry toacross the Hoyo Straits to Oita City ofKyushu Island. Visit Usuki, which wasformerly a castletown of Sorin Otomoand thrived as a port for trade withPortugal in 16 century. About 20mins bybus from Usuki Station is Usuki-no-Sekibutsu, where at the site ofMangetsuji Temple, more than 60ancient stone images Buddha areelaborately carved from the rocky cliffs.Then check-in Beppu Fugetsu HammondHotel and enjoy the world renownedBeppu hot spring with a lavish kaisekidinner. (B|L|D)

DAY 6Beppu - Mt. Aso - KumamotoBus will head for Kumamoto viaYamanami mountain scenic highway toMt. Aso, the Land of Fire, the creatorbasin measuring 24km in length and125km in width, is the largest of itskind in the world, is the most active,constantly spewing forth back smokeaccompanied by undergroundtrembling. Also visiting to KumamotoCastle built in 1607 and Momoyamastyle garden of Suizenji. Overnight is atKummoto Garden Kashoen HotspringHotel. (B|L|D)

DAY 7Kumamoto - KagoshimaMorning departure via Kyushu Highwayinto the Sakurajima Island, an activevolcano still constantly belching smoke.After tour to Ariuma Laval observatory,we will arrive to the volcano city ofKagoshima. Lunch break is at Lord

OSAKA

Seto Inland Sea

Dogo

Beppu

Mt Aso

Kumamoto

Kagoshima

Ibusuki

Unzen

Nagasaki

Arita

Takeo

Yoshinogari

Fukuoka

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Hotspring

Ceramic Valley is home to the worldfamous “Old Imari.” It covers an areafrom Nishi Arita, across to Takeo, anddown through Ureshino. Ceramics arestill produced, strongly influenced bycenturies of history. The same area isone of the major hot spring resortregions in Japan. It also offers a vastreservoir of culture that can be seen inthe form of the many shrines, temples,and local festivals.

Four hundred yeaers ago, Arita, nowknown as the birthplace of Japaneseporcelain, was only a small village in apocket of the hills. It was Ri Sampei, aKorean potter, who started the historyand tradition of the porcelain industryin Arita. He was originally brought hereby Lord Naoshige Nabeshima. Ri Sampeiand his colleagues discovered kaolinsuitable for porcelain in Izumiyama andthey set a milestone in porcelainproduction by opening a kiln inKamishirakawa Tengudani. Followingthis, more and more kilns came intooperation producing white porcelainglazed with indigo-blue patterns. Aritaflourished as the first porcelainproducer in Japan.

Arita porcelain attracted manyWesterners. The pottery became knownas Imari after the port from which itwas shipped. Ko-Imari, one of the threemain styles of Arita porcelain, ischaracterized by its remarkable glazingand patterns. Red and gold aregenerously used in this style which isfrequently employed for big ornamentalplates and vases. The Kakiemon style,created by Kakiemon, is noted for its

milk - white background and delicatelytinted red patterns. The Kakiemon'selegant ambience as well as thebrilliant Ko-Imari was popular in Europeand largely influenced porcelainmanufacturing technique there.Continue to Okawachiyama the villageof the secret kilns once owned by theFeudal Lord of Nabeshima, is a secludedarea surrounded by beautiful mountainsand country road.

Overnight is at Takeo Century. HotspringResort with its famous mineral spa andthe most beautiful Japanese tea gardenKeishien, a former Nabeshima localDaimyo's residence garden in Kyushuarea. (B|L|D)

DAY 11Yoshinogari - FukuokaMorning departure for the HistoricRemains of Yoshinogari, it is Japan'slargest village enclosed by moats in theYayoi Period (300BC - 300AD), burialmounds, and watchtowers with manyinteresting displays. After lunch atfamous Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, wewill climb 234m high to the FukuokaTower Observation Desk for a panoramicview of Fukuoka and its gold coast line.Arrive in the mid-afternoon at TokyuInn in the bustling shopping &entertainment area. Afternoon is freefor your shopping leisure in Nakasu andTenjin districts as well as the famousCanal City. (B|L|D)

DAY 12FukuokaAfter breakfast, transfer to FukuokaAirport and disband. (B)

DEPARTURE DATES :2006 : Oct 18

Mt. Aso

Sand Bath

Year Los Angeles Dallas Chicago Atlanta Miami Land Only SingleSan Francisco Houston Cleveland New York SupplementSeattle Boston

Manchester

2008 6399 6449 6499 6549 6769 4939 8892009 6499 6549 6599 6599 6869 4989 939

Hotel taxes and service charges additional: $239 per person. 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners.For those who wish to arrange their own international air transportation; please use "land only" prices. All prices are person in US Dollars.

Tour Package Twin/Triple Single Extra DayTwin/Triple Single Hotspring

TOKYO STOPOVER Budget 299 325 78 913 DAYS Standard 385 517 121 187

Deluxe 413 637 135 247DYNAMIC TOKYO AND Budget 533 572 78 91MT. FUJI 4 DAYS Standard 662 861 121 187

Deluxe 705 1040 135 247

DYNAMIC TOKYO AND Budget 743 769 78 91 234MT. FUJI HOTSPRING Standard 829 961 121 1874 DAYS Deluxe 857 1081 135 247

TOKYO HOTELS Budget Ginza CapitalStandard Crowne Plaza Metropolitan, New Takanawa PrinceDeluxe New Otani, Keio Plaza Intercontinental, Hyatt Regency

All rates are per person in US dollars.

Tokyo Stopover 3 Days

Day 1 Tokyo Arrival Transfer to hotel by airport limousine bus.

Day 2 Tokyo BMorning city tour. Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple.

Day 3 Tokyo BAirport limousine bus transfer to Narita Airport.

Dynamic Tokyo and Mt Fuji 4 Days

Day 1 Narita Arrive Tokyo Narita Airport, limousine bus transfer to hotel.

Day 2 Tokyo BMorning city tour. Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple.

Day 3 Tokyo - Mt. Fuji B | L Full day excursion to Mt. Fuji and Hakone National Park.

Day 4 Tokyo BAirport limousine bus transfer to Narita Airport.

Dynamic Tokyo and Mt Fuji Hotspring 4 Days

Day 1 NaritaArrive Tokyo Narita Airport, limousine bus transfer to hotel.

Day 2 Tokyo BMorning city tour to Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple.

Day 3 Tokyo - Mt. Fuji B | L | DFull day excursion to Mt. Fuji and Hakone National Park. Disband at Hakone and overnight at Tenseien Hotspring resort.

Day 4 Mt. Fuji - Tokyo - Narita BLate morning departure from Hakone to Narita Airport by JR train.

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Tour Package Twin/Triple Single Extra DayTwin/Triple Single

Tokyo Kyoto Tokyo KyotoTOKYO - MT. FUJI - KYOTO Budget 947 999 78 94 91 107OSAKA 5 DAYS Standard 1076 1225 121 115 187 124

Deluxe 1186 1483 135 156 247 192TOKYO - MT. FUJI - KYOTO - Budget 1122 1187 78 94 91 107NARA - OSAKA 6 DAYS Standard 1273 1431 121 115 187 124

Deluxe 1424 1757 135 156 247 192TOKYO - KYOTO - NARA - Budget 1672 1750 78 94 91 107HIROSHIMA - MIYAJIMA - Standard 1772 1938 121 115 187 124OSAKA 7 DAYS Deluxe 1964 2334 135 156 247 192

TOKYO & KYOTO HOTELS Budget Ginza Capital & Kyoto TowerStandard Crowne Plaza Metropolitan, New Takanawa Prince & Kyoto New Hankyu Deluxe New Otani, Keio Plaza Intercontinental, Hyatt Regency & Kyoto Westin Miyako


Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Kyoto - Osaka 5 Days



Day 3 Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Kyoto B | LFull day excursion to Mt. Fuji and Hakone National Park. Evening bullet train to Kyoto.

Day 4 Kyoto B | LFull day Kyoto tour to Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, Kyoto Imperial Palace (or Higashi Honganiji Temple), Heian Shrine, 33 Hall of 1001 Buddhas and Kiyomizu Temple.

Day 5 Kyoto - Kansai BJR Airport Express train transfer to Kansai Airport.

Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Kyoto - Nara - Osaka 6 Days



Day 3 Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Kyoto B | LFull day excursion to Mt. Fuji and Hakone. Evening bullet train to Kyoto.

Day 4 Kyoto B | LFull day Kyoto tour to Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, Kyoto Imperial Palace (or Higashi Honganiji Temple), Heian Shrine, 33 Hall of 1001 Buddhas and Kiyomizu Temple.

Day 5 Nara BNara afternoon tour to Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine and Deer Park.

Day 6 Kyoto - Osaka BJR Airport Express train transfer to Kansai Airport.

Tokyo - Kyoto - Nara - Hiroshima - Miyajima - Osaka 7 Days



Day 3 Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Kyoto B | LFull day excursion to Mt. Fuji and Hakone National Park. Evening bullet train to Kyoto.

Day 4 Kyoto B | LFull day Kyoto tour to Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, Kyoto Imperial Palace (or Higashi Honganiji Temple), Heian Shrine, 33 Halls of 1001 Buddhas and Kiyomizu Temple.

Day 5 Nara BNara afternoon tour to Todaiji Temple with Image of Big Buddha, Kasuga Shrine and Deer Park.

Day 6 Kyoto - Hiroshima - Miyajima B | LFull day excursion tour to Hiroshima and Miyajima Island. Peace Memorial Park,Atomic Bomb Dome and Museum, Itsukushima Shrine. Return to Kyoto.

Day 7 Kyoto - Osaka BJR Airport Express train transfer to Kansai Airport.

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Japan Country Tale 11 Days

Day 1 NaritaArrive at Tokyo Narita International Airport. After customs and immigration clearances, you will be met by ourEnglish speaking guide to assist you with JR Pass validation and reservation, and then escorted to your hotel byNarita Airport Limousine Bus.

Day 2 Mt. Fuji B / LFull day tour to Hakone National Park. Mt. Fuji, at 3776m, is not only Japan's tallest mountain but it's the best knownsymbol as well, is most attractive when its majestic presence is snowcapped. On the tour, enjoy a mountain view ofthe surrounding, a Lake Ashi cruise and an aerial cableway up Mt. Komagadate.

Day 3 Tokyo B / LExplore Imperial Palace,Tokyo Tower and tea ceremony at Happonen Garden, after a BBQ lunch, you will take ferrythrough Tokyo's mother river of Sumidagawa to Asakusa Kannon Temple with its bustling Nakamise Shoppingarcade for a glimpse of Tokyo's past.

Day 4 Tokyo - Kanazawa B / LOur guide will escort you to Tokyo Edo Museum by subway and a visit to Akihabara Electronic Town for shopping,Transportation Museum, and Ameyokocho Flea Market for discount shopping. Afternoon bullet train to Kanazawawith a transfer at Echigo Yuzawa via scenic countryside.

Day 5 Kanazawa B / LMorning Japanese cultural & historical tour to Oyama Shrine built in 1599 in dedication to the first Lord Maeda ofKaga (Old Kanazawa). It is noted for its Shimon Gate of Dutch Design. And Kenrokuen Garden, is considered one ofthree most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan. After a Kanazawa style lunch, tour continues to NagamachiSamurai Residence Site, Yasue Gold Leaf Craft Museum, and the Kaga clan's Honda Museum which houses 1000items of Samurai weapons.

Day 6 Kanazawa - Takayama B / DMorning Express Train to Takayama scenic Japanese Alps. Arrive Takayama in mid-afternoon. The whole town ismuseum like, dotted with attraction after attraction. After check-in at hotel, start your walking tour with our guidebook and direction to the famous ancient old street of San Machi Suji with its historic building and quaintatmosphere. Enjoy sake testing in the small local brewery, window shopping in many interesting and uniqueboutiques and stores. Overnight is at Green Hotspring Hotel to enjoy its renowned Hida hotspring and JapaneseKaiseki dinner.

Day 7 Takayama B / DMorning Japanese Shirakawago tour to Shirakawago Pioneer Village, a secluded snowy mountain village retain thehistoric landscape with some 140 traditional vernacular farm house-style homes called gassho zukuri. Serval gasshostyle houses have been designated as Important Cultural Property and UNESO.Tour will return around mid-afternoon, then continue your own walking tour to Takayama Jinya Historical Government House.

Day 8 Takayama - Kyoto BYou will finish the walking tour to morning market at Miyagawa River where many handicrafts and small gift itemsare displayed.Takayama Jinya Museum and Yatai Kaikan where the festival floats and puppets used for matsuri, thefarmer's thanksgiving festival after harvest.These colourful floats are decorated with complicated artistic carvinggilded work with wood and metal.Take an early afternoon train to Kyoto.

Day 9 Kyoto B / LKyoto was Japan's capital for over 1000 years, and during that time became the repository of much of the best ofJapanese art, culture, religion and thought. Full day tour to Kiyomizu Temple, is famous for its wide wooden verandajutting out over an exquisite valley that extend to a panoramic view of the city, and Sanjusangendo, noted for its1001 gilded wooden statues of the Goddess of Mercy. Nijo Castle and lunch.Then, Golden Pavillion and HeianShrine's inner garden where you will enjoy cherry blossom or tree and flower of four seasons. All these are the worldclass cultural and heritage site.

Day 10 Nara BMorning free, afternoon tour to Nara. Nara was an ancient capital built in 6th Century.Visiting Kofukuji. Incensesmoke wafts into the cool morning air at the main gate. Five Story Pagoda,Wooden Temple of Todaiji which house acolossal image of Buddha castled in 734, is like an unseen planet pulling you into the orbit.The peaceful Deer Parkand Kasuga Grand Shrine built in 768, is famous for the 3000 stone and bronze lanterns that stand in rank and hangin battalions around the brilliant vermillion shrine.

Day 11 Kyoto BAfter breakfast at hotel, your 11-day Japan Country Tale will conclude with transfer by JR Haruku Airport Express toKansai International Airport.

Twin/Triple SingleBudget 2623 3091Standard 2959 3599Deluxe 3125 3986

TOKYO HOTELSBudgetGinza Capital & Kanazawa Hotel Inn &Takayama Green-Main & Kyoto Tower

StandardCrown Plaza Metropolitan, New TakanawaPrince & Kanazawa ANA Hotel & TakayamaGreen-Tenryokaku & Kyoto New HankyuDeluxeNew Otani, Keio Plaza Intercontinental, HyattRegency & Kanazawa ANA Hotel & TakayamaGreen-Tenryokaku & Kyoto Westin Miyako


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Kyoto 3 Days

Day 1 KyotoArrive Kyoto JR Station, walk to hotel located opposite to the station.

Day 2 Kyoto BFull day sightseeing to Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, lunch, Heian Shrine, 33 Halls of 1001 Buddhas and Kiyomizu Temple.

Day 3 Kyoto BDepart Kyoto.

Kyoto and Nara 4 DaysDay 1 Kyoto

Arrive Kyoto JR Station, walk to hotel located opposite to the station.Day 2 Kyoto B | L

Full day sightseeing to Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, lunch, Heian Shrine, 33 Halls of 1001 Buddhas and Kiyomizu Temple.

Day 3 Nara BNara Afternoon sightseeing to Todaiji Temple with an Image of Big Buddha,Vermillion hued Kasuga Shrine and Deer Park.


Kyoto and Koyasan 4 DaysDay 1 Kyoto



Day 3 Koyasan B | DJR Train and Nankai Train transfer to Koyasan, Japan largest holy grounds as well as museum with many national treasures. Overnight at Shikubo's with vegetarian dinner and breakfast with 1 day admission pass to all temples and halls.

Day 4 Osaka BDeparture transfer to Osaka Namba Station.

Kyoto and Hiroshima 4 DaysDay 1 Kyoto



Day 3 Kyoto - Hiroshima - Miyajima - Kyoto B | L(Morning bullet train to Hiroshima).Visit Peace Memorial Park, Itsukushima in Miyajima Island. Evening bullet train return to Kyoto.



KYOTO 3 DAYS Budget 333 359 94 107Standard 376 393 115 124Deluxe 458 530 156 192

KYOTO AND NARA Budget 508 547 94 1074 DAYS Standard 573 598 115 124

Deluxe 696 805 156 192KYOTO AND KOYASAN Budget 482 508 94 1074 DAYS Standard 525 542 115 124

Deluxe 607 679 156 192KYOTO AND HIROSHIMA Budget 641 680 94 1074 DAYS Standard 705 731 115 124

Deluxe 828 937 156 192

KYOTO HOTELS Budget Kyoto TowerStandard Kyoto New HankyuDeluxe Kyoto Westin Miyako


Optional (Bullet Train Round Trip Ticket on Hikari)Economy: 291 Green: 343

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Heritage Kyoto - Shirahama Hotspring - Osaka 6 Days

Day 1 Kyoto

Arrive Kyoto JR Station, walk to hotel located opposite to the station.(For Deluxe Package: Short taxi ride to West Miyako Hotel)

Day 2 Kyoto B / L

Kyoto is a treasure house of palaces, temples, shrines, and gardens. A full day coach tour to the Nijo Castle or the Old Imperial Palace, the Golden Pavilion and the Higashi Hongaji Temple. After lunch, the tour continues with stops at the Sanjusanjendo Templeof 1001 Buddha images, Heian Shrine and the Kiyomizu Temple. All these are world class cultural and heritage sites.

Day 3 Kyoto B / L / D

Morning begins with a walking tour to Kyoto suburbs. The tour will visit the 8th century Fushimi Inari Shrine. The Fox cult, with over 40,000 shrines across Japan, has long been popular with merchants, who come here to pray for success and prosperity. The surrounding hillside is lined with thousands of vermilion torii gates. Continue on to the Uji-byodoin Temple. Uji is a very fashionable resort, lying on the scenic banks of theoldest building in the area. The tour will continue after lunch to a colourful Kinono Show, then a leisure stroll along the poetic philosopher trail to Nishiki Old Market and Shopping tour to Shijo Kawara Machi area. Ending the day with a gourmet Tofu dinner at Iron Chef's restaurant.

Day 4 Kyoto - Shirahama B / D

Short train ride to the beautiful seaside resort of Shirahama Hotspring resort, relaxed inthe 300 years old onsen hotspring and soaking up Japanese culture in the Nanki naturalspa. Overnight in the Yanagiya Hotspring Resort with a gourmet seafood dinner.

Day 5 Osaka B / D

A mid-morning departure by express train takes you to Osaka, the first city of Kansai region. Join an afternoon escorted walking tour to visit Osaka Castle, a river cruise by Afua Liner and disband at Osaka Station. The evening ends with a lavish Western & Japanese buffet dinner. Overnight at Osaka ANA Hotel.

Day 6 Osaka - Departure B

After breakfast at the hotel, your 6-day adventure will conclude with bus transfer to Osaka City Air Terminal or Kansai International Airport for connections to your onward flights.


HERITAGE KYOTO - Budget 1504 1784 94 107SHIRAHAMA Standard 1569 1834 115 124HOTSPRING - OSAKA Deluxe 1691 2041 156 1926 DAYS

KYOTO HOTELS Budget Kyoto TowerStandard Kyoto New HankyuDeluxe Kyoto Westin Miyako


Mini Tours

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JR EAST RAIL PASS

JAPAN RAIL PASSOrdinary Green

7 -day ¥28,300 ¥37,80014-day ¥45,100 ¥61,20021-day ¥57.700 ¥79,600

Children aged 6 to 11 years are half price.

JR EAST RAIL PASSOrdinary Green

Type Adult Youth Child Adult Child(age 26 and over) (age 12-25 ) (age 6-11 ) (age 12 and over ) (age 6-11)

5-day ¥20,000 ¥16,000 ¥10,000 ¥28,000 ¥14,00010 –day ¥32,000 ¥25,000 ¥16,000 ¥44,800 ¥22,400Flexible 4-day ¥20,000 ¥16,000 ¥10,000 ¥28,000 ¥14,000

JR WEST RAIL PASSSanyo Area Pass Kansai Area Pass

Type Adult Child Adult Child( age 12 and over ) ( age 6-11 ) (age 12 and over ) (age 6-11 )

1 - day ¥2,000 ¥1,0004 - day ¥20,000 ¥10,000 ¥6,000 ¥,30008 – day ¥30,000 ¥15,000

JR-KYUSHU RAIL PASS5-day pass 7-day pass

¥15,000 ¥20,000

JR WEST RAIL PASS

JR-KYUSHU RAIL PASS

For the visitor, JR’s Japan Rail Pass offers excellent value andconvenience. Rail Pass, which is available only to sightseeing visitors andmust be bought before departure, gives its bearer unlimited travel on JRlines and affiliated buses and ferries. (The Pass cannot be used for thenew super express Nozomi).REGIONAL JAPAN RAIL PASSESFor the regional travelers, the following JR passes give a reasonable priceand convenience: JR EAST PASS for northeastern Japanfrom Tokyo except the island of Hokkaido. JR-WEST RAILPASS for western Japan from Kansai International Airportand JR-KYUSHU RAIL PASS for all over Kyushu Island.

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TOKYOIKEBUKUROHOTEL METROPOLITAN

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SUNSHINE PRINCE HOTELIKEBUKURO HOTEL THEATREAPA HOTEL TOKYOHOTEL SUNROUTE IKEBUKURO DAI ICHI IN IKEBUKUROARK HOTEL TOKYO

SHINJUKUKEIO PLAZA HOTEL

MainSouth Wing

HOTEL CENTURY HYATTCENTURY SOUTHERN TOWERSHINJUKU NEW CITY HOTELTOKYO HILTON

WeekdaySaturday & Day before Holiday

SHINJUKU PRINCE HOTELHOTEL SUNLITE SHINJUKUSHINJUKU WASHINGTON HOTELHOTEL LISTEL SHINJUKUVINTAGE SHINJUKUNISHI SHINJUKU HOTELPARK HYATT TOKYO

KORAKUENTOKYO DOME HOTEL

SHIBUYASHIBUYA TOKYU INN

WeekdaySaturday & Day before HolidaySunday & Holiday

SHIBUYA EXCEL TOKYUWeekdaySaturday & Day before Holiday

CERULEAN TOWER HOTEL TOKYU

GINZAIMPERIAL HOTELGINZA NIKKO HOTELGINZA CAPITAL HOTELDAIICHI HOTEL TOKYOGINZA MERCURE HOTEL


HOTEL SEIYO GINZA

ODAIBALE MERIDIEN GRAND PACIFIC TOKYOHOTEL NIKKO TOKYO


SHINAGAWANEW TAKANAWA PRINCE


SHINAGAWA PRINCE (NEW TOWER)RADISSON MIYAKO HOTEL TOKYOTAKANAWA TOBU HOTELHOTEL PACIFIC TOKYO

Oct 1 - Nov 25Jan 3 - Sep 30, Nov 26 - Dec 30

SUNROUTE SHINAGAWA SEASIDE

MEGUROHOTEL PRINCESS GARDEN

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TAMACHIHOTEL JAL CITY TAMACHI

TORANOMONHOTEL OKURA SHINBASHI ATAGOYAMA TOKYU INN


ROPPONGIANA HOTEL TOKYO HOTEL GRAND HYATT TOKYO

AKASAKANEW OTANI (TOWER WING) AKASAKA EXCEL HOTEL TOKYUAKASAKA YOKO HOTELCAPITOL TOKYU HOTEL

HAKOZAKIROYAL PARK HOTEL

NIHONBASHIAPA HOTEL (NIHOBASHI EKIMAE)


HAMAMATSUCHOCHISUN HOTEL HAMAMATSUCHO

SHIBATOKYO PRINCE HOTELTOKYO PRINCE HOTEL PARK TOWER (3-18F)SHIBA PARK HOTEL

SHIODOMEPARK HOTEL TOKYO

AKIHABARAAKIHABARA WASHINGTON HOTEL

ASAKUSABLUE WAVE INN ASAKUSACHISUN INN ASAKUSAASAKUSA VIEW


HOTEL SKYCOURT ASAKUSAASAKUSA SUNROUTE HOTEL

UENOHOTEL SOFITEL TOKYO HOTEL ASTIL UENOCHISUN HOTEL UENOUENO FIRST CITY HOTEL

TOYO-CHO, KIBA & KASAIHOTEL EAST 21 TOKYODAY NICE HOTEL TOKYOKASAI PERAL HOTELHOTEL PARKLANE NISHI KASAI

HANEDAHANEDA TOKYU


TOKYO STATIONPALACE HOTEL TOKYOYAESU FUJIYA HOTELMARUNOUCHI HOTEL TOKYOFOUR SEASON HOTEL MARUNOUCHISuperior

Japan Hotels, Ryokans & Budget Inns

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106 157 86 112 200 92 94 114 88 70 96 64 78 86 -86 113 68 86 114 86 88 101 72

122 231 101 159 256 146 122 217 111 122 212 105 73 100 60

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118 174 -143 181 -96 129 -

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147 277 122 107 153 -75 91 55 163 299 117

104 189 -117 221 -293 532 237

163 260 135

163 247 143 218 298 189

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59 85 59

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207 329 162

85 143 -78 130 -

146 293 123 286 498 -

115 218 101 98 176 85 70 78 -100 179 86

174 319 135

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MAIHAMA (TOKYO DISNEYLAND)SUNROUTE PLAZA TOKYO

MAKUHARIMAKUHARI PRINCE HOTEL

YOKOHAMAYOKOHAMA EXCEL HOTEL TOKYU


HOTEL CAMELOT JAPAN YOKOHAMA BAY SHERATONPAN PACIFIC HOTEL


YOKOHAMA NOVOTEL SAKURAGICHO WASHINGTON

Weekday

SHIN YOKOHAMANEW YOKOHAMA PRINCE

MT FUJI & HAKONEHAKONE ONSENHAKONE HOTEL KOWAKIEN


HAKONE HOTEL KAGETSUENPALACE HOTEL HAKONE


YUMOTO FUJIYAWeekdaySaturday & Day before Holiday

MIYANOSHITA FUJIYAWeekdaySaturday & Day before Holiday

FUJI VIEW HOTELWeekdaySaturday & Day before Holiday

HAKONE HOTELWeekdaySaturday & Day before Holiday

KAWAGUCHIKO LAKETOMINOKO HOTEL

ATAMIHOTEL IKEDA


HOTEL NEW AKAO (Japanese Room)WeekdaySaturday & Day before Holiday

ATAMIGAKUWeekdaySaturday & Day before Holiday

SHIZUOKAHOTEL ASSOCIA SHIZUOKA TERMINALGRAND HOTEL HAMAMATSUOKURA ACT CITY HOTEL HAMAMATSUHOTEL CONCORDE HAMAMATSU

CHUBUNAGOYAMEITETSU GRAND MEITETSU NEW GRAND ROYAL PARK INN NAGOYAHOTEL SUNROUTE NAGOYANAGOYA MARRIOT ASSOCIA HOTELNAGOYA KANKO HOTELNAGOYA TOKYU HOTELHOTEL ASSOCIA NAGOYA TERMINALNAGOYA MARUNOUCHI TOKYU INNNAGOYA SAKAE TOKYU INNSOFITEL THE CYPRESS NAGOYACHISUN INN NAGOYACHISUN INN NAGOYA SAKAENAGOYA CASTLE PLAZAWESTING NAGOYA CASTLE

NIIGATAHOTEL OKURA NIIGATABANDAI SILVER HOTEL

KANAZAWAKANAZAWA MIYAKO HOTELEXCEL HOTEL TOKYU


KANAZAWA KOKUSAIKANAZAWA SKY HOTELHOTEL INN KANAZAWAKANAZAWA ANA HOTEL


HOTEL NIKKO KANAZAWA

TAKAYAMAHIDA HOTEL PLAZARYOKAN SEIRUTAKAYAMA GREEN HOTEL

TAKAYAMA HIRANOYA

TOYAMATOYAMA ANA HOTEL

NAGANOHOTEL KOKUSAI 21 NAGANOHOTEL METROPORITAN NAGANOHOTEL JAL CITY NAGANO

KAGAONSEN HOTEL ARROWLE


OSAKAHOTEL NIKKO OSAKASWISSOTEL NANKAI OSAKAHOTEL RIVA NANKAIHOTEL GRANVIA OSAKA HOTEL NEW HANKYU

Weekday Saturday & Day before Holiday

CHISUN INN UMEDARAMADA OSAKA HOTEL KEIHAN TENMABASHIOSAKA HILTON

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91 130 91 104 143 104 91 124 80

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IMPERIAL HOTEL OSAKAOSAKA NEW OTANI HOTELAPA HOTEL OSAKA TENMAOSAKA TOKYU HOTELOSAKA TOKYU INN


CITY ROUTE HOTELHOTEL HANSHIN


ARK HOTEL OSAKANEW OSAKA HOTELMIYAKO HOTEL OSAKATENNOJI MIYAKO NEW ORIENTAL HOTELHOTEL CRAYTON SHINOSAKACHISUN NEW OSAKAHOTEL SUNROUTE UMEDACHISUN HOTEL SHINSAIBASHIOSAKA FUJIYA HOTELOSAKA ANA HOTEL

NANKOHYATT REGENCY OSAKA

OSAKA UNIVERSAL STUDIOHOTEL NIKKO BAYSIDE OSAKAHOTEL KEIHAN UNIVERSAL CITY

KANSAI INT'L AIRPORTANA GATE TOWER OSAKA


HOTEL NIKKO KANSAI AIRPORTKANNKU HINENO STATION HOTEL

KINKI REGIONKOYASANKoyasan Shikubo Rengejoin

SHIRAHAMAShirahama Musashi OnsenShirahama Koganoi-BayShirahama Katsura gyoen Onsen

ARIMA ONSENRyokan OkunoboRyusen KakuVivi Rarim

KOBEKOBE PORTPIA HOTELKOBE TOKYU INN


HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SHIN-KOBEWeekdaySaturday & Day before Holiday

HOTEL OKURA KOBEWeekdaySaturday & Day before Holiday

HARBORLAND NEW OTANIWeekdaySaturday & Day before Holiday

SHINKOBE ORIENTALWeekdaySaturday & Day before Holiday

HOTEL PLAZA KOBEWeekdaySaturday & Day before Holiday

HIMEJIHIMEJI CASTLE HOTEL

KYOTO* surcharge may apply for April, October & November.WESTIN MIYAKO HOTELNEW MIYAKO HOTELKYOTO ROYAL HOTELKYOTO TOWER HOTELKYOTO DAINI TOWER HOTELKYOTO TOWER HOTEL ANNEXKYOTO ANA HOTELKYOTO RICH HOTELKYOTO TOKYU HOTEL HOLIDAY INN KYOTOKYOTO NEW HANKYUHOTEL NEW KYOTOHOTEL NIKKO PRINCESS KYOTO


KYOTO TAKARAGAIKE PRINCESS KYOTO INTERNATIONALAPA HOTEL KYOTO APA HOTEL KYOTO (HORIKAWA TORI) ARK HOTEL KYOTOHOTEL GRANVIA KYOTO


HYATT REGENCY

NARAHOTEL SUNROUTE HOTEL

CHUGOKU REGIONHIROSHIMAHIROSHIMA CENTURY 21HOTEL NEW HIRODENHIROSHINMA ANA HOTELHOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMAHOTEL SUNROUTE HIROSHIMAHIROSHIMA TOKYU INN HOTELHIROSHIMA PRINCE HOTEL


OKAYAMAOKAYAMA ROYAL HOTELOKAYAMA INT'L HOTELOKAYAMA GRANVIVA HOTEL


MITSUI GARDEN HOTEL OKAYAMA

KURASHIKIHotel KurashikiKurashiki Kokusai HotelKurashiki Ryokan

SHIKOKUMATSUYAMAHOTEL OKUDOGO


MATSUYAMA ANA

TAKAMATSUTAKAMATSU OKURAOKURA HOTEL MARUGAMETAKAMATSU TOKYU INN

TOKUSHIMATOKUSHIMA PRINCE HOTELTOKUSHIMA TOKYU INN HOTEL

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85 111 -98 124 -55 61 54

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133 267 119

126 176 126 96 151 87

85 117 72 97 129 77 91 124 78 68 82 62

160 170 140

200 260 -335 430 320 260 340 260

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100 113 -107 120 -

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98 117 82 115 129 101

102 137 88 122 150 108

62 82 55 68 94 62

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81 98 69 82 82 64

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DOGO ONSENDogo Prince HotelDogo Onsen Tsubaki-san

KYUSHU FUKUOKA (HAKATA)HAKATA MIYAKO HOTELNISHITETSU GRAND HOTEL


APA HOTEL HYATT REGENCY FUKUOKAHAKATA EXCEL HOTEL TOKYU


HAKATA TOKYU INNWeekdaySaturday & Day before Holiday

HAKATA ANA HOTELNEW OTANI HAKATAMITSUI URBAN HOTEL FUKUOKAHOTEL SUROUTE HAKATAGRAND HYATT FUKUOKACHISUN HOTEL HAKATACANAL CITY FUKUOKA WASHINGTON


NAGASAKIHOLIDAY INN NAGASAKIHOTEL SUNROUTE NAGASAKIHOTEL NEW TANDANAGASAKI WASHINGTON HOTEL

TAKEOTakeo Century Onsen

BEPPUSuiginoi HotelFugetsu Hammond Hotel

KUMAMOTOKUMAMOTO CASTLE HOTELNEW SKY HOTEL


KUMAMOTO TOKYU INNMITSUI GARDEN HOTELCHISUN HOTEL HOTEL SUNROUTE

MIYAZAKIHotel Plaza MiyazakiMiyazaki Kanko HotelMiyazaki Washington Plaza

KAGOSHIMAKAGOSHIMA TOKYU HOTELKAGOSHIMA TOKYU INN


IBUSUKI Royal HotelTsukimi So RyokanHakusuikan Ryokan

TOHOKUAOMORISUNROUTE AOMORIHOTEL AOMORI

MORIOKAMETROPOLITAN MORIOKA (Main)HOTEL HIGASHI NIHONHOTEL PEARLCITY

AKITAHOTEL METROPOLITAN AKITASHUHOKU HOTELHOTEL PEARLCITY AKITA

SENDAISENDAI EXCEL HOTEL TOKYU


KOYO GRAND HOTELSENDAI WASHINGTON HOTELCHISHUN HOTEL SENDAIHOTEL PEARLCITY SENDAISENDAI SUNROUTE HOTEL

MATSUSHIMAMatsushima Taikanso

TOWADAKOTOWADA GREEN HOTELTOWADA KOSHINTE HOTEL

HOKKAIDOSAPPOROKEIO PLAZA HOTELHOTEL SUNFLOWER SAPPOROSHERATON HOTEL


HOTEL NEW OTANI SAPPOROHOTEL RICH SAPPOROCHISUN INN SAPPOROAPA HOTEL & RESORT SAPPOROCHISUN HOTEL SAPPOROSAPPORO GRAND HOTEL

CHITOSEHOTEL NIKKO CHITOSE

NOBORIBETSUNOBORIBETSU GRAND HOTELHOTEL YUMOTO


HAKODATEHAKODATE KOKUSAI HOTELHAKODATE HARBORVIEW HOTEL

OKINAWANAHA, OKINAWAOKINAWA MIYAKO HOTEL OKINAWA WASHINGTONPACIFIC OKINAWA HOTELOKINAWA HARBOR VIEW HOTEL

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Luxury of Ryokan . . with hidden Treasures in Old Kyoto.

A trip to a ryokan is really a trip into a different way of seeing the world, a differentsense of space and time ... You can, of course, stay in a ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn, in almost any part ofJapan - there are 80,000 in all, scattered across the country. But the most naturalplace to try one, and the easiest, is either in an old city like Kyoto, or at a popular hotsprings resort.

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TAWARAYA RYOKANThis 300 years old Tawaraya has attained the reputation

of the world’s best hotel. The nineteen-room Tawaraya

is just step off the bustling streets of Kyoto into a

Japanese wonderland of winding passageways,

magically sliding doors, and private gardens. It attracts

a stellar international cliente, from King Carl XVI Gustaf

and Queen Silvia of Sweden to Saul Bellow, Barbara

Streisand ..... You will be treated with no less

distinction.

Daily rate: from $1050. per person with full course

Japanese dinner and breakfast.

HIIRAGIYA RYOKANHiiragiya Ryokan is located just across the street from

Tawaraya. Sample the best of Kyoto-style kaiseki

cuisine served. Bath in a private, handmade cedar tub in

traditional Japanese style. Hiiragiya was established in

1818, under the ownership of the same family for five

generations. Commented by the Nobel Prize-winning

author, Yasunari Kawabata, “home away from home”...

Daily Rate: from $800. per person with full course


MIYAKO HOTELMiyako is located in the natural surroundings of

Higashiyama mountainous district of Kyoto, set in

16 acres of wooded hillside and Japanese gardens.

Superb cuisine, and incomparable personal service

await you at Miyako.



YACHIYO RYOKANYachiyo is located near Nanzenji Temple at the foot

of the Higashiyama mountains. Enjoy the

spectualar view of Mt. Higashiyama and the quiet

Landscape Gardens of Yachiyo. Each guest room

has its own private Japanese garden.



Terms and ConditionsIMPORTANT INFORMATION

RESERVATIONS, DEPOSIT AND FINALPAYMENTAfter a reservation has been made, aconfirmation and preliminary information willbe issued by Elite Orient Tours Inc. A depositpayment of $500.00 per person, plus theapplicable insurance premium is requiredwithin 7 days.

For all-inclusive group departures, a deposit of$1000. per person is required.

The balance of payment is due 45 days prior todeparture. Elite Orient Tours Inc. accepts the following credit cards: Mastercard, Visa,American Express and Diners Card.

LATE BOOKINGSReservations made within 30 days of departureare considered late bookings and require fullpayment upon tour confirmation.

CANCELLATION POLICYDays Before Departure Cancellation Penalty

(per person)

45 or more $500 per person44 to 30 25% of program cost29 to 15 50% of program cost14 to 0 100% of program cost

Travel Protection Insurance is stronglyrecommended.

UNUSED TOUR ARRANGEMENTSNo refund or exchange will be made for anymissed or unused ground services, hotelaccommodations or meals.

TOUR PRICEAll rates, quoted in US Dollars, are based ontariffs and exchange rates in effect at the timeof printing of this brochure. Adjusted priceswill be advised if air fares, land prices, orcurrency exchange rates are revised. In theevent of a marked increase in foreign exchange,fuel costs or tariff rates, tour prices are subjectto revision without notice.

LAND ONLY Land only tour participants are responsible fortheir own international air arrangements.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDESAir Transportation is offered in economy classwhere indicated. All fares and fare rules aresubject to change by the airlines. Any increasein fare will be added to the tour price andborne by the passenger.

All hotel accommodations are on the basis oftwo persons sharing a twin-bedded room. Forpersons requiring a single room, thesupplement cost is shown. Elite Orient ToursInc. reserves the rights to substitute hotels ofequal quality whenever necessary.

TOUR PRICES DOES NOT INCLUDEMeals not specified in the itinerary, optionaltours, airport taxes, charges for passports, visas,laundry, liquor, excess baggage charges,telephone or communication charges, health orbaggage insurance, items of a personal natureand any items not specifically listed asincluded.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS / VISAA valid passport is required for all tourparticipants and the passport must remain validfor at least six months after the scheduledreturn of the tour.

TIPS AND TAXESLocal airport departure taxes and anyadditional city development/construction feesimposed by the local government are notincluded in the tour price. Tips to restaurantand hotel waiters, porters are not included.Gratuity is recommended and customary.

RESPONSIBILITYElite Orient Tours Inc. acts only in the capacityof an agent upon legal conditions that, whileexercising every possible care in making thetour arrangements, it shall not be liable for anyinjuries, damages, losses, additional expenses oraccidental delays which may be caused byfactors beyond its control.Elite Orient Tours Inc. reserves the right toadjust Canadian Dollar prices without notice, toreflect fluctuations in the Foreign ExchangeMarkets.Elite Orient Tours Inc. reserves the right ormodify or withdraw any tour arrangementswhen deemed necessary for the best interestsof the client.

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