SAKURA FULLY ESCORTED TOUR PACKAGE
Spring Essence of Spring Tour 6 nights 7 days with Hiroshima 7 nights 8 days Grand Tour of Japan 12 nights 13 days Southern Japan Tour 7 nights 8 days Anime Japan Tour 5 nights 6 days Takayama Festival Tour 7 nights 8 days 9 nights 10 days 12 nights 13 days 13 nights 14 days
Deluxe Tours
Essence of Spring Explore Japan at its best season of the year. Visit cities where you will find the spectacular views covered by Japan's symbol flower, cherry blossoms. Combine fascinating sightseeing in each city you visit between Tokyo and Kyoto or beyond with a glorious backdrop of pink colors. You will be truly impressed by its nature, historical, and cultural sites. It is truly a blessing to experience Japanese culture during spring time.
Experience for yourself the breathtaking beauty of sakura across famous landmarks of Japan.
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Kanpai! It is the season of sakura, or
is short like the nature of life. Samurai
cherry blossoms, and millions of people
admired it since their life could be cut
are off to a flower viewing party beneath
short at any moment like the sakura. It is
the trees. Most say that Japan is best to
depicted in every object in Japanese life
visit during spring when all the usual
from their kimono to their arts for its
parks and temples look even more
innate beauty. It is now an iconic symbol
beautiful with the flutter of sakura petals
of Japan.
in the background.
Japan Cherry Blossom Tours will take
No other flower can gather a community
you to all the usual highlight routes but
and create an atmosphere so nostalgic
with photogenic views of sakura. Come
like the sakura tree. The concept of
and marvel sceneries like Mt. Fuji,
sakura is about appreciating the present.
Kiyomizu Temple, and Todaiji Temple
In Buddhism, the lifespan of the sakura
but with an essence of spring.
Thank you again for making our dream vacation the absolute trip of a lifetime – Kimberlee
We would like to thank you for a fantastic tour. It was everything you promised, and more – Dick and Judy
It was worth every penny…I thought I knew what being a service to others meant until I experienced the high degree of service in Japan…
KANAZAWA TAKAYAMA
日本
– Alexander
TOKYO KYOTO
HIROSHIMA
MT. FUJI
HIMEJI HAKONE
NIPPON
FUKUOKA
NARA TAKAMATSU
NAGASAKI
MATSUYAMA
SAGA BEPPU TAKACHIHO KUMAMOTO
OSAKA
As standard on all our tours Excellent mix of fine Western style hotels and Japanese style Ryokan Most Meals (Western & Japanese Cuisine) All ground transportation in Japan Admission Fees, Tax & Gratuities
Round-trip airport transfers
(Applicable on the designated arrival date)
Full time service of licensed English speaking tour guide Free Wifi in Bus & Most hotels No local payment
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Essence 6 nights 7 days of Spring
Tour Highlights Tokyo Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Edo Tokyo Museum, Tsukiji Outer Fish Market, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower
Tsukiji Outer Fish Market
Sensoji Temple
Edo Tokyo Museum
Nara
Golden Pavilion
Todaiji Temple-Great Buddha, Nara Deer Park, Green Tea Ceremony
Gion Geisha District
Shibuya Crossing
Kiyomizu KiyomizuTemple Temple Fushimi Inari Shrine
Nara Deer Park
Great Buddha
Kyoto Green Tea Ceremony
Golden Pavilion, Ninenzaka, Sake Museum, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Gion Geisha District, Kiyomizu Temple, Arashiyama, Nijo Castle Ninenzaka
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$2,498
Includes:
6 nights
11 meals
Land Tour Package
5 Western Style 1 Japanese Style
Rates per person based on double occupancy. Single occupancy $600 Please visit our website for updated departure dates.
TOKYO
Owakudani
Ropeway
MT. FUJI
KYOTO
HAKONE
Hakone/Mt. Fuji Hakone Open-Air Museum, Lake Ashi, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani Boiling Valley
Lake Ashi
NARA OSAKA
from Tokyo to Osaka
from Osaka to Tokyo
Perfect itinerary to extend your stay in Osaka, Kyoto.
Perfect itinerary to extend your stay in Tokyo.
Day 1 Arrival Tokyo Tokyo Airport (Narita Int'l Airport/Haneda Airport) Arrive at Narita International Airport. We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Hotel : Radisson Narita or similar
Day 1 Arrival Osaka Kansai Int'l Airport (KIX) or Osaka Int'l Airport (ITM) Arrive at Osaka Kansai Airport. We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Day
2 Full Day Tokyo
Morning
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Afternoon
Tsukiji Outer Fish Market
Evening
Tokyo Tower
Day
3 Full Day Tokyo
Free at own your leisure
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
[Hakone] Hakone Open-Air Museum
Afternoon
Hakone Ropeway
Owakudani-Boiling Valley
Lake Ashi Cruise
Bullet Train Ride Experience
Hotel
5 Kyoto & Nara [Kyoto] Golden Pavilion
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Afternoon
Green Tea Ceremony
[Nara] Todaiji Temple
Evening
Gion Geisha District
Full Day Kyoto
Morning
Kiyomizu Temple
Afternoon
Arashiyama
Evening
Hotel
Day 7
[Kyoto] Sake Museum
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Evening
Gion-Geisha District
Hotel
Day 3 Morning
Hotel
*Optional Tours available
Hotel: Biwako Hotel or similar
Deer Park
Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar (Breakfast)
Nijo Castle Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Departure Osaka
Day 4 Morning Afternoon
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Morning
Day 6
[Nara] Todaiji Temple
Afternoon
Hotel: Biwako Hotel or similar
4 Mt. Fuji & Hakone
(Breakfast)
This is the last day of your Japan tour. Fly home with cherished memories, or enjoy your extended stay**
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Morning
Evening
Hotel
Nara & Kyoto [Kyoto] Golden Pavilion
Afternoon
Morning
Day
(Breakfast)
*Optional Tours available
Afternoon
Evening
Shibuya
Hotel: Tokyo Dome Hotel or similar
Free at own your leisure
Day
Meiji Shrine
Hotel
Morning
Evening
Edo-Tokyo Museum
Asakusa Sensoji Temple
Day 2
Evening
Day
Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Kyoto
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Kiyomizu Temple
Ninenzaka
Green Tea Ceremony
Kodaiji Temple
Bullet Train Ride Experience
Hotel
Hotel: Odawara Hilton Hotel or similar
Mt. Fuji, Hakone & Tokyo
(Breakfast / Lunch)
[Hakone] Owakudani-Boiling Valley Lake Ashi Cruise
Hakone Ropeway
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Hotel
Hotel: Tokyo Dome Hotel or similar
5 Full Day Tokyo
Morning
Asakusa Sensoji Temple
Afternoon
Tsukiji Outer Fish Market
Evening
Tokyo Tower
Day
Deer Park
6 Full Day Tokyo
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Edo-Tokyo Museum Shibuya
Meiji Shrine
Hotel
Hotel: Tokyo Dome Hotel or similar (Breakfast)
*Optional Tours available
Morning
Free at own your leisure or
Theme Park Day Trip*
Afternoon
Free at own your leisure or
Calligraphy Workshop*
Evening
Day
Hotel
Hotel: Tokyo Dome Hotel or similar
7 Departure Tokyo
(Breakfast)
This is the last day of your Japan tour. Fly home with cherished memories, or enjoy your extended stay**
Hotels & Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice. *Please check the back of this flyer or our website to see some of our optional add-on tours. Additional fees may apply for optional tours.
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広島
Essence with Hiroshima of Spring
8 nights 9 days
HIROSHIMA
Action packed tour touches the essential parts of Japan and sails to the small island of Miyajima Sakura, or cherry blossoms, marks that
We will take you to UNESCO World Her-
This f ully guided tour takes you to
spring has arrived, melting the snowy
itage Sites such as Todaiji Temple where
Hiroshima Peace Park where the sakura
barren terrain and bringing new life.
“Great Buddha” and roaming deer reside
breathe new life to the skeletal remains of
Feel the fresh air of f lowers blooming
in Nara, and the floating torii of Miyajima
the A-Bomb Dome marking peace over
in favorite spots like Tokyo, Hakone,
in Hiroshima. You will participate in a tea
the horrors of war. You can also extend
Mt. Fuji, Nara, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshi-
ceremony in a Buddhist Temple, make
your vacation before/after the tour in
ma, Miyajima, and more. Come cele-
your original cup noodle and take a cruise
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hiroshima.
brate the beginning of spring in Japan
around Lake Ashi with an awe-inspiring
-the “Sakura” is never far away.
view of Mt. Fuji.
Tour Highlights Miyajima-Itsukushima Shrine
Himeji/Hiroshima Miyajima-Itsukushima Shrine A-Bomb Dome
Himeji Castle, Miyajima-Itsukushima Shrine, A-Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Park
Hiroshima Peace Park
Himeji Castle
Okonomiyaki In Hiroshima, Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes) is its signature dish. It is made from flour, eggs, cabbage, meat or seafood mixed and cooked on Teppan (hot plate). Enjoy !
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$2,998
Includes:
15 meals
Land Tour Package
8 nights
7 Western Style 1 Japanese Style
Rates per person based on double occupancy. Single occupancy $800 Please visit our website for updated departure dates.
Tokyo Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Edo Tokyo Museum, Tsukiji Outer Fish Market, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower
Optional Excursion
Kyoto Gion Corner
Gion Corner is a popular night spot where tourists can experience an overview of 7 kinds of Japanese traditional arts and entertainment in single setting: Kyoto style Dance, Flower Arrangement, Tea Ceremony, Japanese Harp, Comic Play, Court Music and Puppet Play.
Gion District
Nara Deer Park
Kyoto
Nara/Osaka
Todaiji Temple-Great Buddha, Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Green Tea Ceremony, Nara Deer Park, Cup Noodle Sake Museum, Kiyomizu Temple, Museum Arashiyama, Nijo Castle
TOKYO MT. FUJI
KYOTO
HIROSHIMA
HIMEJI
Hakone/Mt.Fuji Owakudani Boiling Valley Hakone Open-Air Museum
Air
Bus
Train
HAKONE
Hakone Open-Air Museum, FUKUOKA Lake Ashi, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani Boiling Valley
NARA
NAGASAKI
Bullet Train
Walk
Boat
Ropeway
KUMAMOTO
from Tokyo to Hiroshima
Day
Perfect itinerary to extend your stay in Osaka, Kyoto or Hiroshima. Day 1 Arrival Tokyo Tokyo Airport (Narita Int'l Airport/Haneda Airport) Arrive at Narita International Airport. We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Hotel : Radisson Narita or similar Day
2 Full Day Tokyo
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Morning
Asakusa Sensoji Temple
Afternoon
Tsukiji Outer Fish Market
Evening
Tokyo Tower
Day
3 Full Day Tokyo
Free at own your leisure
Afternoon
Free at own your leisure
Day
Meiji Shrine
(Breakfast)
Hotel: Biwako Hotel or similar (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Morning
[Hakone] Hakone Open-Air Museum
Afternoon
Hakone Ropeway
Owakudani-Boiling Valley
[Kyoto] Golden Pavilion
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Afternoon
Green Tea Ceremony
[Nara] Todaiji Temple
Evening
Gion Geisha District
Day 6
Full Day Kyoto
Morning
Kiyomizu Temple
Afternoon
Arashiyama
Evening
Hotel
Bullet Train Ride Experience
Hotel
Hotel: Biwako Hotel or similar
Hotel
Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar (Breakfast)
Nijo Castle Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Osaka & Himeji
Afternoon Evening
Hotel
Morining
Deer Park
*Optional Tours available
Cup Noodle Museum [Himeji] Himeji Castle
Morining
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Hotel: Sheraton Hiroshima Hotel or similar
Full Day Hiroshima
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & A-Bomb Dome
Afternoon
[Miyajima] Itsukushima Shrine
Evening
Hotel
Day 9
Lake Ashi Cruise
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Morning
Day 8
Hotel
4 Mt. Fuji & Hakone
Evening
5 Kyoto & Nara
Day 7
Shibuya
Hotel: Tokyo Dome Hotel or similar
*Optional Tours available
Morning
Evening
Edo-Tokyo Museum
Hotel
OSAKA
MATSUYAMA
Hiroshima Sightseeing Hotel: Sheraton Hiroshima Hotel or similar
Departure Hiroshima
(Breakfast)
This is the last day of your Japan tour. Fly home with cherished memories, or enjoy your extended stay**
Hotels & Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice. *Please check the back of this catalog or our website to see some of our optional add-on tours. Additional fees may apply for optional tours.
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Essence Grand Tour of Japan of Spring
12 nights 13 days
Dramatic action packed journey visiting three major islands of Japan-a trip of your life time The Grand Tour of Japan offers something for every visitor to Japan. Whether you wish to see the Great Buddha in Nara, relax in a natural healing hot spring, sip a cup of tea at a traditional Green Tea Ceremony or ride a Bullet Train, you will be surprised by how many of those we have managed to fit into one tour, Grand Tour of Japan.
Tour Highlights Himeji Castle
A-Bomb Dome
Kiyomizu Temple
Great Buddha
Gion Geisha District Nara Deer Park
Nara
Himeji/Hiroshima
Himeji Castle, A-Bomb Dome, Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Memorial Peace Park
Kyoto
Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Gion Geisha District, Kiyomizu Temple, Ninenzaka, Arashiyama, Nijo Castle
Todaiji Temple-Great Buddha, Nara Deer Park, Sake Museum Green Tea Ceremony Culture
Vending Machines
Miyajima-Itsukushima Shrine
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Golden Pavilion
Vending machines sell hot and cold coffee, sometimes in cups instead of cans and bottles. They also sell beer and cigarettes which can only be purchased after confirming you are of age by scanning your ID. It is actually quite difficult to find a vending machine with chips or snacks.
$4,698
Land Tour Package
Includes:
25 meals
12 nights
Rates per person based on double occupancy. Single occupancy $1200 Please visit our website for updated departure dates.
10 Western Style 2 Japanese Style
TOKYO HIROSHIMA
KYOTO
MT. FUJI
HIMEJI
YAMAGUCHI
HAKONE
FUKUOKA
NARA TAKAMATSU MATSUYAMA
NAGASAKI
OSAKA
BEPPU TAKACHIHO KUMAMOTO
Glover Garden
Owakudani
Takachiho Gorge
Ropeway Arita Porcelain
Nagasaki/Saga/Kumamoto Glover Garden, Oura Church, Nagasaki Peace Park Arita Porcelain, Kumamoto Castle Ritsurin Garden
Lake Ashi
Miyazaki
Takachiho Gorge
Hakone/Mt.Fuji Hakone Open-Air Museum, Lake Ashi, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani Boiling Valley
Beppu/Matsuyama Takamatsu
Sensoji Temple
Tokyo Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Edo Tokyo Museum, Tsukiji Outer Fish Market, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Tower Shibuya Crossing
Dogo Onsen
The Tour of Hell, Dogo Onsen, Ritsurin Garden, Rickshaw Ride*
Cup Noodle Museum
Naruto Whirlpools
The Sea Hell
Tokyo Tower
Osaka
Cup Noodle Museum 江戸東京博物館
Awaodori Museum
Tokushima
Cup Noodle MuseumAwaodori Museum Naruto Whirlpools,
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Essence Grand Tour of Japan of Spring
Day 7
from Tokyo to Osaka Perfect itinerary to extend your stay in Osaka, Kyoto. Day 1 Arrival Tokyo Tokyo Airport (Narita Int'l Airport/Haneda Airport) Arrive at Narita International Airport. We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Hotel : Radisson Narita or similar Day
2 Full Day Tokyo
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Morning
Asakusa Sensoji Temple
Afternoon
Tsukiji Outer Fish Market
Evening
Tokyo Tower
Day
3 Full Day Tokyo
Hotel *Optional Tours available
Free at own your leisure
Afternoon
Free at own your leisure
Day
4 Mt. Fuji & Hakone
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
[Hakone] Hakone Open-Air Museum
Afternoon
Hakone Ropeway
Day
Owakudani-Boiling Valley
Lake Ashi Cruise
Bullet Train Ride Experience
Hotel
5 Kyoto & Nara [Kyoto] Golden Pavilion
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Afternoon
Green Tea Ceremony
[Nara] Todaiji Temple
Evening
Gion Geisha District
Full Day Kyoto
Kiyomizu Temple
Afternoon
Arashiyama
Evening
Hotel
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Hotel
*Optional Tours available
Morning
[Himeji] Himeji Castle
Evening
Hotel
Day 8 Morning Afternoon
(Breakfast)
Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
[Miyajima] Itsukushima Shrine
Bullet Train Ride Experience
Hotel
Hotel : Fukuoka Hyatt Regency or similar
Saga & Nagasaki [Saga] Arita Porceline
Evening
Hotel
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Oura Church
Nagasaki Peace Park
Hotel: Hotel Nikko Kumamoto or similar
Kumamoto & Takachiho
Morning
[Kumamoto] Kumamoto Castle
Afternoon
[Miyazaki] Takachiho Gorge
Evening
Hotel
(Breakfast / Dinner)
Yokagura *Optional
Hotel: Hotel Takachihoor similar
Beppu & Matsuyama
Morning
[Beppu] The Tour of Hell
Afternoon
[Matsuyama] Ishiteji Temple Hotel
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Dogo Onsen
Japanese Drum Show
Shikoku to Osaka
Morning
[Takamatsu] Ritsurin Garden
Afternoon
[Tokushima] Naruto Whirlpools
Evening
Hotel
Day 13
Nijo Castle
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & A-Bomb Dome
[Nagasaki] Glover Garden
Day 12
Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Full Day Hiroshima
Afternoon
Evening
Deer Park
Hotel : Rihga Hiroshima Hotel or similar
Morning
Day 11 Hotel: Biwako Hotel or similar (Breakfast / Lunch)
Morning
Day 6
Afternoon
Day 10 Hotel: Biwako Hotel or similar
(Breakfast / Lunch)
[Osaka] Cup Noodle Museum
Day 9 (Breakfast)
Hotel
Morning
Evening
Shibuya
Hotel: Tokyo Dome Hotel or similar
Morning
Evening
Meiji Shrine
Osaka & Himeji
Morning
Evening
Edo-Tokyo Museum
12 nights 13 days
Hotel: Tsubaki-kan or similar (Breakfast / Lunch)
Awaodori-Dance Museum Hotel: Sheraton Miyako Osaka Hotel or similar
Departure Osaka
(Breakfast)
This is the last day of your Japan tour. Fly home with cherished memories, or enjoy your extended stay**
Hotels & Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice. *Please check our website to see some of our optional add-on tours. Additional fees may apply for optional tours.
Takachiho Legend states when Susanoo, God of Storm, terrorized Amaterasu, his sister and Sun Goddess, she hid in a cave plunging the world into darkness. The cave is called Ama-no-Iwato, the heavenly rock cave, and it exists in a small town in Kyushu called Takachiho. It is located deep in the forest of Miyazaki away from the bright lights of the city and pollution. Take the steps to uncover the mysteries of Shinto’s beloved goddess by visiting Takachiho Shrine and watch the kagura dance performance where they re-enact the legend of Amaterasu and her escape to the cave. The dramatic finale to the story ends with a dance where the cave opens, bringing sun and life to the world. Next to the shrine, take a boat ride to Takachiho gorge where you will witness gorgeous waterfalls and daunting rock formations.
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Essence Southern Japan Tour of Spring
7 nights 8 days
�塞 KYUSHU
Experience the wild beauty of Kyushu with great volcanoes, relaxing hot springs, and beautiful waterfalls This package tour will give you a glimpse
Kyushu, you will have a chance to take
Especially beautiful is during the spring
of Japan in its elements away from the
the Tour of Hell in Beppu and explore the
season when the pink and white petals of
bright lights of the city. Traveling in
legend of Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess,
sakura cascade down on famous land-
Kyushu is an adventure on its own. The
in Takachiho. All the while, you will
marks. Come explore the secluded won-
third largest island is shrouded in legend
truly be mesmerized by the beauty and
ders of Japan which few have traveled
and mystery. Starting from Osaka and
wonders of the sceneries that you cannot
and be the first among your friends to
going all the way to the tip of the south of
get in Tokyo or Kyoto.
explore this uncharted territory.
Tour Highlights A-Bomb Dome
Himeji Castle
Cup Noodle Museum
Glover Garden
Himeji/Hiroshima Himeji Castle, A-Bomb Dome, Miyajima-Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Park
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Miyajima-Itsukushima Shrine
Oura Church
Saga/Nagasaki
Osaka
Arita Porcelain, Glover Garden, Oura Church Nagasaki Peace Park
Cup Noodle Museum
KANAZAW
$2,998
T
Includes:
Land Tour Package
7 nights
15 meals
Rates per person based on double occupancy. Single occupancy $700 Please visit our website for updated departure dates.
6 Western Style 1 Japanese Style
HIROSHIMA
HIMEJI
FUKUOKA TAKAMATSU
BEPPU
NAGASAKI
Takachiho Gorge
OSAKA
MATSUYAMA
SAGA
TAKACHIHO
Kumamoto Castle
KUMAMOTO
Dogo Onsen Yokagura
Ritsurin Garden
Kumamoto Miyazaki/Beppu Nagasaki Peace Park, Glover Garden, Oura Church, The Tour of Hell
Awaodori Kaikan
The Tour of Hell-blood pond hell
Matsuyama/Takamatsu Tokushima Dogo Onsen, Ishiteji Temple, Ritsurin Garden, Awaodori Kaikan, Naruto Whirlpools
Naruto Whirlpool
from Osaka to Osaka Perfect itinerary to extend your stay in Osaka, Kyoto. Day 1 Arrival Osaka Kansai Int'l Airport (KIX) or Osaka Int'l Airport (ITM) Arrive at Osaka Kansai Airport. We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Hotel: Rihga Hiroshima Hotel or similar Day 2
Osaka & Himeji
Morning
[Osaka] Cup Noodle Museum
Afternoon
[Himeji] Himeji Castle
Evening
Hotel
Day
Hotel : Rihga Hiroshima Hotel or similar
3 Full Day Hiroshima
Morning Afternoon Evening
Day
(Breakfast / Lunch)
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & A-Bomb Dome [Miyajima] Itsukushima Shrine Hotel
Bullet Train Ride Experience Hotel : Fukuoka Hyatt Regency or similar
4 Saga & Nagasaki
Morning
[Saga] Arita Porcelain
Afternoon
[Nagasaki] Glover Garden
Evening
Hotel
Oura Church
Day
5 Kumamoto & Takachiho
Morning
[ Kumamoto] Kumamoto Castle
Afternoon
[Miyazaki] Takachiho
Evening
Hotel
Day
Yokagura *Optional
[Beppu] The Tour of Hell
Afternoon
[Matsuyama] Ishiteji Temple
Evening
Hotel
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Dogo Onsen
Japanese Drum Show
7 Shikoku to Osaka
Morning
[Takamatsu] Ritsurin Garden
Afternoon
[Tokushima] Naruto Whirlpools
Evening
[Osaka] Hotel
Day
Hotel: Hotel Takachiho or similar
6 Beppu & Matsuyama
Morning
Day
(Breakfast / Dinner)
8 Departure Osaka
Ricshaw *Optional Hotel: Tsubaki-kan or similar (Breakfast / Lunch)
Awaodori-Dance Museum Hotel: Sheraton Miyako Osaka Hotel or similar (Breakfast)
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
This is the last day of your Japan tour. Fly home with cherished memories, or enjoy your extended stay**
Nagasaki Peace Park
Hotels & Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice. *Please check the back of this catalog or our website to see some of our optional add-on tours. Additional fees may apply for optional tours.
Hotel: Nikko Kumamoto or similar
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TOKYO HIROSHIMA
KYOTO HIMEJI
OKAYAMA
YAMAGUCHI
HAKONE
FUKUOKA
NARA MATSUYAMA
NAGASAKI
MT. FUJI
OSAKA
BEPPU
5 nights 6 days 8 nights 9 days 10 nights 11 days 14 nights 15 days
ANIME
Tokyo
AnimeJapan, Akihabara, Animate, J-World, Pokemon Center, Gundam Front, Ghibli Museum, Nakano Broadway, Asakusa, Robot Restaurant, Harajuku, Shibuya, Tsukiji Outer Fish Market, Tokyo Tower, Ramen
Anime Japan
Harajuku
J-World
Robbot Restaurant
Ghibli Museum
Crepe
Kiddy Land
Tsukiji Fish Market
Pokemon Center
Akihabara
Asakusa Nakano Broadway 14
Gundam Front Ramen
One Piece Restaurant
アニメ
Land Tour Package A
Standard Hotel Plan
Includes: B
Upgraded Hotel Plan
5 nights
9 meals
$1,898 $2,398 ..................................
5 Western Style
Rates per person based on double occupancy. Single occupancy A $200 B $500 Please visit our website for updated departure dates.
5 nights 6 days
Take a break from the real world and escape to the land of Anime and Manga. Spend 6 magical days exploring anime and manga spots no true fan would skip. From the imaginative Ghibli Museum to the giant Gundam, we've kept the best on this fan-favorite Japan tour. Get lost in Akihabara where you can find the best
Itinerary
Air
Bus
electronics and anime goods, catch Pickachu at the Pokemon Center, and watch towering robots at the Robot Restaurant. Hey Jump fans, we also have a trip to J-World, the Jump-inspired theme park, and Tokyo One Piece Tower.
Train
Bullet Train
Walk
Day 1 Arrival Tokyo Tokyo Airport（Narita Int'l Airport/Haneda Airport) Arrive at Narita International Airport. We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Standard : Hearton Hotel Higashi Shinagawa / Upgrade : Radisson Narita or similar Day 2
Full Day Tokyo
Morning
[Tokyo] J-World
Afternoon
Tsukiji Outer Fish Market
Evening
[Akihabara] Animate
Day
Pokemon Center
Hotel Standard : Hearton Hotel Higashi Shinagawa / Upgrade : Grand Nikko Tokyo or similar
Tokyo Big Sight-AnimeJapan
Afternoon
Tokyo Big Sight-AnimeJapan or
Full Day Tokyo
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Ghibli Museum
Afternoon
Tokyo One Piece Tower
Evening
Hotel
Nakano Broadway Robot Restaurant
Standard : Hearton Hotel Higashi Shinagawa / Upgrade : Tokyo Dome or similar
Full Day Tokyo
*Optional Tours available
(Breakfast)
Morning
Free at own your leisure or
Yoyogi Animation (Workshop)*
Afternoon
Free at own your leisure or
Harajuku*
Evening
Hotel Standard : Hearton Hotel Higashi Shinagawa / Upgrade : Tokyo Dome or similar
(Breakfast)
Complimentary Optional Tour : Tsukiji Fish Market-Tuna Auction
Ropeway
Morning
Day 5
Asakusa Sensoji Temple
Morning
Evening
Day 4
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
3 Anime Japan
Early Morning
Boat
We even have an optional day trip to Yoyogi Animation School to help future manga artists or voice actors learn new skills! If you want to see Japan's Anime and Manga culture at its finest, this tour has your name on it.
Day 6
Departure Tokyo
Shibuya*
(Breakfast)
This is the last day of your Japan tour. Fly home with cherished memories, or enjoy your extended stay** Harajuku
Shibuya
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Essence Takayama Festival of Spring
7 nights 8 days
M AT SU R I
Immerse yourself into one of the most beautiful and vibrant festivals in the mountain village of Takayama.
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Isolated deep in the western mountain,
cal puppet shows, brilliant color paper
built gassho-zukuri farmhouses to
there is a “little Kyoto� where the festi-
machete, and lanterns.
combat it. Some homes are as old as 250
val lights illuminate the night and music
This tour package will take you there in
years and able to fit 10 families in one
fills the air. Takayama festival is consid-
time to see the festival and also a side
unit. This trip allows you to become part
ered to be one of the three most beautiful
trip to the majestic UNESCO Heritage
of this unique Japanese culture as it
festivals in Japan. Their huge floats are
Site of Shirakawago. Gifu prefectures
comes to life.
paraded all day and night with mechani-
get huge amounts of snow and the locals
$2,998
Includes:
7 nights
14 meals
Land Tour Package
6 Western Style 1 Japanese Style
Rates per person based on double occupancy. Single occupancy $700 Please visit our website for updated departure dates.
KANAZAWA TAKAYAMA TOKYO KYOTO
HIROSHIMA
HIMEJI
MT. FUJI NAGANO
YAMAGUCHI
HAKONE
FUKUOKA
NARA
NAGASAKI
Mikoshi! Palanquins
MATSUYAMA BEPPU
An important element of Japanese festivals is processions, in which the local shrines’ kami (Shinto deity) is carried through the town in mikoshi. KUMAMOTOIt is the only time of the year when the kami leaves the shrine.
Tour Highlights
Soba Soba noodles are native Japanese noodles made of buckwheat flour (soba-ko) and wheat flour (komugi-ko). They are roughly as thick as spaghetti, and prepared in various hot and cold dishes. The most basic soba dish is zaru soba in which boiled, cold soba noodles are eaten with a soy based dipping sauce (tsuyu).
Culture
Slurping Noodles Shirakawago
Takayama Festival
Matsumoto Castle
Slurping noodles is encouraged in Japan. Whether its ramen or soba, slurping is thought to enhance the flavor by adding just enough air. In fact,
Hakane Ropeway
Owakudani
Hakone/Mt.Fuji
Kiyomizu Temple
Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, Owakudani Boiling Valley, Lake Ashi, Hakone Ropeway Green Tea Ceremony Old Town
Kenroku Garden
Kyoto/Nara
Kanazawa/Takayama/Nagano Kenrokuen Garden, Shirakawago Gassho Village, Takayama Festival, Morning Market, Old Town, Matsumoto Castle, Azumino Wasabi Farm Arashiyama
Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Green Tea Ceremony, Gion Geisha District, Kiyomizu Temple, Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Todaiji Temple-Great Buddha, Nara Deer Park
Ninenzaka Golden Pavilion
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Takayama Festival 7 nights 8 days Tokyo Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Edo Tokyo Museum, Tsukiji Outer Fish Market, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower Meiji Shrine
Tsukiji Outer Fish Market
Itinerary
Air
Bus
Edo Tokyo Museum
Train
Bullet Train
Walk
Boat
Ropeway
from Osaka to Tokyo
from Tokyo to Osaka
Perfect itinerary to extend your stay in Tokyo.
Perfect itinerary to extend your stay in Osaka, Kyoto.
Day 1 Arrival Osaka Kansai Int'l Airport (KIX) or Osaka Int'l Airport (ITM) Arrive at Osaka Kansai Airport. We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Hotel: Kyoto Neew Miyako Hotel or similar
Day 1 Arrival Tokyo Tokyo Airport (Narita Int'l Airport/Haneda Airport) Arrive at Narita International Airport. We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Hotel: Radisson Hotel Narita or similar
Day 2
Kyoto & Nara
Morning
[Kyoto] Golden Pavilion
Afternoon
Green Tea Ceremony
Evening
Day 3
Gion-Geisha District
[Nara] Todaiji Temple Hotel
Kiyomizu Temple Nijo Castle
Arashiyama
[Hotel]
Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Day 4
Kanazawa, Gifu & Takayama
Morning
[Kanazawa] Kenrokuen Garden
Afternoon
[Gifu] Shirakawago Gassho Village
Evening
[Takayama] Takayama Festival
Morning Afternoon Evening
Day 6 Morning
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Morning Market
(Breakfast / Dinner) Takayama Festival
Matsumoto Castle Hotel: Hotel Saginoyu or similar (Breakfast / Lunch)
Evening
Tokyo Tower
Day 8
Lake Ashi Cruise
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Tsukiji Outer Fish Market Hotel
Departure Tokyo
Edo-Tokyo Museum Meiji Shrine
Shibuya Crossing
Hotel: Grand Nikko Hotel Daiba or similar (Breakfast)
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Day
Tokyo Tower
Meiji Shrine
Shibuya Crossing
Hotel: Grand Nikko Hotel Daiba or similar
3 Hakone & Suwa
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Morning
[Lake Kawaguchi] Fuji Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival
Afternoon
[Lake Kawaguchi] Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
Evening
[Suwa] Ryokan-Japanese Style Inn
Day 4
Nagano, Gifu & Takayama
[Takayama] Takayama Festival
7 Full Day Tokyo
Afternoon
Evening
Edo-Tokyo Museum
Hotel
Evening
Hotel: Grand Nikko Hotel Daiba or similar
Asakusa Sensoji Temple
Tsukiji Outer Fish Market
Hotel: Takayama Green Hotel or similar
Owakudani-Boiling Valley
Morning
[Tokyo] Asakusa Sensoji Temple
Afternoon
Azumino Wasabi Farm
[Lake Kawaguchi] Itchiku Kubota Art Museum [Tokyo] Hotel
Morning
[Nagano] Matsumoto Castle
Mt.Fuj & Hakone
Evening
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Afternoon
[Suwa] Ryokan-Japanese Style Inn
[Hakone]
2 Full Day Tokyo
Hotel
Takayama Old Town
[ Nagano ] Azumino Wasabi Farm
Day
Morning
Takayama, Nagano & Suwa
Afternoon
Day
Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar (Breakfast)
Afternoon
Day 5
Deer Park
Kyoto
Morning
Evening
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Fushimi Inari Shrine
Day 5 Afternoon
Shirakawago Gassho Village
Evening
[Kyoto] Hotel
(Breakfast / Dinner)
Takayama Old Town
Takayama Festival
[ Kanazawa ] Kenrokuen Garden Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Kyoto & Nara
(Breakfast / Lunch) Fushimi Inari Shrine
Morning
Golden Pavilion
Afternoon
Green Tea Ceremony
Evening
Hotel
[Nara] Todaiji Temple
Deer Park
Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Kyoto
Morning
Kiyomizu Temple
Afternoon
Nijo Castle
Evening
[Hotel]
Day 8
Hotel: Takayama Green Hotel or similar
Takayama, Kanazawa & Kyoto Morning Market
Day 7
(Breakfast / Lunch) [Gifu] Hotel
Morning
Day 6
Hotel: Hotel Saginoyu or similar
(Breakfast) Arashiyama Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Departure Osaka
(Breakfast)
This is the last day of your Japan tour. Fly home with cherished memories, or enjoy your extended stay**
Hotels & Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice. *Please check the back of this catalog or our website to see some of our optional add-on tours. Additional fees may apply for optional tours.
$3,498
Includes:
9 nights 1 Japanese Style 18 meals ................................................................ 8 Western Style
Land Tour Package
9 nights 10 days with Hiroshima
Rates per person based on double occupancy. Single occupancy $900 Please visit our website for updated departure dates.
Tour Highlights Hiroshima Peace Park
A-Bomb Dome Miyajima
Itsukushima Shrine
Himeji/Hiroshima Himeji Castle, Miyajima-Itsukushima Shrine, A-Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Park Day 5
Itinerary
Air
Bus
Train
Bullet Train
Walk
Boat
Ropeway
from Tokyo to Osaka
Day 1 Arrival Tokyo Tokyo Airport (Narita Int'l Airport/Haneda Airport) Arrive at Narita International Airport. We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Hotel: Radisson Hotel Narita or similar Day
2 Full Day Tokyo
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Morning
[Tokyo] Asakusa Sensoji Temple
Afternoon
Tsukiji Outer Fish Market
Evening
Tokyo Tower
Day
Hotel
Edo-Tokyo Museum Meiji Shrine
Shibuya Crossing
Hotel: Grand Nikko Hotel Daiba or similar
3 Hakone & Suwa
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Morning
[Lake Kawaguchi] Fuji Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival
Afternoon
[Lake Kawaguchi] Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
Evening
[Suwa] Ryokan-Japanese Style Inn
Day 4
Nagano, Gifu & Takayama
Morning
[Nagano] Matsumoto Castle
Afternoon
Azumino Wasabi Farm
Evening
[Takayama] Takayama Festival
Morning
Morning Market
Afternoon
Shirakawago Gassho Village
Evening
[Kyoto] Hotel
Day 6
Perfect itinerary to extend your stay in Osaka, Kyoto.
(Breakfast / Lunch) [Gifu] Hotel Hotel: Takayama Green Hotel or similar
Kyoto & Nara
(Breakfast / Lunch) Fushimi Inari Shrine
Afternoon
Green Tea Ceremony
Evening
Hotel
Kiyomizu Temple
Afternoon
Nijo Castle
Evening
[Hotel]
Day 8
(Breakfast) Arashiyama Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Osaka & Himeji
Afternoon Evening
Hotel
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Hotel: Sheraton Hiroshima Hotel or similar
Full Day Hiroshima
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & A-Bomb Dome
Afternoon
[Miyajima] Itsukushima Shrine
Evening
Hotel
Day 10
Deer Park
Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Cup Noodle Museum [Himeji] Himeji Castle
Morining
[Nara] Todaiji Temple
Full Day Kyoto
Morning
Morining
Takayama Festival
[ Kanazawa ] Kenrokuen Garden Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Golden Pavilion
Day 7
(Breakfast / Dinner)
Takayama Old Town
Morning
Day 9 Hotel: Hotel Saginoyu or similar
Takayama, Kanazawa & Kyoto
Hiroshima Sightseeing Hotel: Sheraton Hiroshima Hotel or similar
Departure Osaka
(Breakfast)
This is the last day of your Japan tour. Fly home with cherished memories, or enjoy your extended stay**
Hotels & Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice. *Please check the back of this catalog or our website to see some of our optional add-on tours. Additional fees may apply for optional tours.
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Essence Grand Takayama Festival 13 nights 14 days of Spring
Experience the Best of Japan in Cherry Blossom Season The Grand Tour is a fourteen day trip crossing to different terrains of city streets, rugged trails of the mountains, and agricultural rice fields of Japan. Japan Deluxe Tours has exclusive tours to three major islands – Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku with an added trip to Japan’s beautiful festi-
val, Takayama Festival. We will visit important regions like Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Kanazawa, Takayama, Shirakawago, Matsumoto, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Kumamoto, Takachiho, Beppu, Matsuyama and Tokushima.
Tour Highlights Bullet Train
Takayama Festival
Osaka
Cup Noodle Museum
Himeji
Dogo Onsen
Kanazawa/Takayama
Kenrokuen Garden, Shirakawago Gassho Village, Takayama Festival, Morning Market, Old Town
Shirakawago
Kyoto/Nara
Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Green Tea Ceremony, Gion Geisha District, Kiyomizu Temple, Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Todaiji Temple, Deer
Himeji Castle
Kumamoto/Miyazaki/Beppu
Hiroshima
Kumamoto Castle, Takachiho Gorge, The Tour of Hell
Hakone/Mt.Fuji
Miyajima-Itsukushima Shrine, A-Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Park
Matsuyama/Takamatsu Tokushima
Tokyo
Nagano Matsumoto Castle, Azumino Wasabi Farm
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Nagasaki Peace Park
Dogo Onsen, Ritsurin Garden, Awaodori Kaikan, Naruto Whirlpools
Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, Owakudani Boiling Valley, Lake Ashi, Hakone Ropeway Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Edo Tokyo Museum, Tsukiji Outer Fish Market, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower
$4,698
Includes:
13 nights
28 meals
Land Tour Package
11 Western Style 2 Japanese Style
Rates per person based on double occupancy. Single occupancy $1,300 Please visit our website for updated departure dates.
KANAZAWA TAKAYAMA TOKYO KYOTO
HIROSHIMA YAMAGUCHI
MT. FUJI
HIMEJI
OKAYAMA HAKONE
FUKUOKA
NARA TAKAMATSU
OSAKA
MATSUYAMA
NAGASAKI BEPPU TAKACHIHO KUMAMOTO
Day 8
from Osaka to Tokyo Perfect itinerary to extend your stay in Tokyo. Day 1 Arrival Osaka Kansai Int'l Airport (KIX) or Osaka Int'l Airport (ITM) Arrive at Osaka Kansai Airport. We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Hotel: Rihga Hiroshima Hotel or similar Day 2
Osaka & Himeji
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Morning
[Osaka] Cup Noodle Museum
Afternoon
[Himeji] Himeji Castle
Evening
Hotel
Day
3 Full Day Hiroshima
Morning Afternoon Evening
Day
Hotel : Rihga Hiroshima Hotel or similar (Breakfast / Lunch)
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & A-Bomb Dome Bullet Train Ride Experience
[Miyajima] Itsukushima Shrine Hotel
Hotel : Fukuoka Hyatt Regency or similar
4 Saga & Nagasaki
Morning
[Saga] Arita Porcelain
Afternoon
[Nagasaki] Glover Garden
Evening
Hotel
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Oura Church
Nagasaki Peace Park
Hotel: Nikko Kumamoto or similar
5 Kumamoto & Takachiho
Kyoto & Nara
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Fushimi Inari Shrine
Morning
[Kyoto] Golden Pavilion
Afternoon
Green Tea Ceremony
[Nara] Todaiji Temple
Evening
Gion-Geisha District
Hotel
Day 9
Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Full Day Kyoto
Morning
Kiyomizu Temple
Afternoon
Nijo Castle
Evening
[Hotel]
Day 10
(Breakfast) Arashiyama Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Kanazawa, Gifu & Takayama
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Morning
[Kanazawa] Kenrokuen Garden
Afternoon
[Gifu] Shirakawago Gassho Village
Hotel
Evening
[Takayama] Takayama Festival
Hotel: Takayama Green Hotel or similar
Day 11
Takayama, Nagano & Suwa
Morning
Morning Market
Afternoon
[ Nagano ] Azumino Wasabi Farm
Evening
Day 12
(Breakfast / Dinner) Matsumoto Castle
[Suwa] Ryokan-Japanese Style Inn
Hotel: Hotel Saginoyu or similar
Mt.Fuj & Hakone
(Breakfast / Lunch)
[Lake Kawaguchi] Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
[ Kumamoto] Kumamoto Castle
Afternoon
[Hakone]
Afternoon
[Miyazaki] Takachiho
Evening
[Tokyo] Hotel
Evening
Hotel
Day
Day
(Breakfast / Dinner)
Yokagura *Optional
Hotel: Hotel Takachiho or similar
6 Beppu & Matsuyama
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Morning Afternoon Evening
Day
[Matsuyama] Ishiteji Temple Hotel
Dogo Onsen
Japanese Drum Show
7 Shikoku to Osaka
Morning
[Takamatsu] Ritsurin Garden
Afternoon
[Tokushima] Naruto Whirlpools
Evening
[Osaka] Hotel
Ricshaw *Optional Hotel: Tsubaki-kan or similar (Breakfast / Lunch)
Awaodori-Dance Museum Hotel: Sheraton Miyako Osaka Hotel or similar
Day 13
Owakudani-Boiling Valley
Lake Ashi Cruise
Hotel: Grand Nikko Hotel Daiba or similar
Full Day Tokyo
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Morning
Asakusa Sensoji Temple
Afternoon
Tsukiji Outer Fish Market
Evening
Tokyo Tower
Day 14
Takayama Festival
Takayama Old Town
Morning
Morning
Deer Park
Hotel
Departure Tokyo
Edo-Tokyo Museum Meiji Shrine
Shibuya Crossing
Hotel: Grand Nikko Hotel Daiba or similar (Breakfast)
This is the last day of your Japan tour. Fly home with cherished memories, or enjoy your extended stay**
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Essence Grand Takayama Festival 12 nights 13 days of Spring
Itinerary
Air
Bus
Train
Bullet Train
Walk
Day 7
from Tokyo to Osaka Perfect itinerary to extend your stay in Osaka, Kyoto. Day 1 Arrival Tokyo Tokyo Airport (Narita Int'l Airport/Haneda Airport) Arrive at Narita International Airport. We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Hotel: Radisson Hotel Narita or similar Day
2 Full Day Tokyo
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Morning
[Tokyo] Asakusa Sensoji Temple
Afternoon
Tsukiji Outer Fish Market
Evening
Tokyo Tower
Day
Edo-Tokyo Museum Meiji Shrine
Hotel
Shibuya Crossing
Hotel: Grand Nikko Hotel Daiba or similar
3 Hakone & Suwa
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Morning
[Lake Kawaguchi] Fuji Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival
Afternoon
[Lake Kawaguchi] Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
Evening
[Suwa] Ryokan-Japanese Style Inn
Day 4
Nagano, Gifu & Takayama
Morning
[Nagano] Matsumoto Castle
Afternoon
Azumino Wasabi Farm
Evening
[Takayama] Takayama Festival
Day 5
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Afternoon
Shirakawago Gassho Village
Evening
[Kyoto] Hotel
(Breakfast / Dinner)
Takayama Old Town
Takayama Festival
[ Kanazawa ] Kenrokuen Garden Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Kyoto & Nara
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Morning
Golden Pavilion
Afternoon
Green Tea Ceremony
Evening
Hotel
Fushimi Inari Shrine [Nara] Todaiji Temple
Deer Park
Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Ropeway
Full Day Kyoto
Morning
Kiyomizu Temple
Afternoon
Nijo Castle
Evening
[Hotel]
Day 8
(Breakfast) Arashiyama Hotel: Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar
Osaka, Himeji & Okayama
Morning
[Osaka] Cup Noodle Museum
Afternoon
[Himeji] Himeji Castle
Evening
Hotel
Day 9 Morning Afternoon Evening
Day 10
Hiroshima to Kumamoto [Miyajima] Itsukushima Shrine [Kumamoto] Hotel
Bullet Train Ride Experience Hotel: Hotel Nikko Kumamoto or similar
Kumamoto & Takachiho [Kumamoto] Kumamoto Catsle [Miyazaki] Takachiho Gorge
Evening
Hotel
Yokagura *Optional
Beppu to Shikoku
Morning
[Beppu] Tour of Hell
Afternoon
[Matsuyama] Dogo Onsen
Evening
Ryokan-Japanese Style Inn
(Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Takachiho or similar (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: Tsubaki-kan or similar
Shikoku to Osaka
Morning
[Takamatsu] Ritsurin Garden
Afternoon
[Tokushima] Naruto whirlpools
Evening
[Osaka] Hotel
Day 13
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
[Hiroshima] Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & A-Bomb Dome
Afternoon
Day 12
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Hotel: Sheraton Hiroshima Hotel or similar
Morning
Day 11
Hotel: Takayama Green Hotel or similar
Takayama, Kanazawa & Kyoto Morning Market
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Hotel: Hotel Saginoyu or similar
[Gifu] Hotel
Morning
Day 6
Boat
(Breakfast / Lunch) Awaodori Kaikan Hotel: Sheraton Miyako Osaka Hotel or similar
Departure Osaka
(Breakfast)
This is the last day of your Japan tour. Fly home with cherished memories, or enjoy your extended stay**
Hotels & Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice. *Please check the back of this catalog or our website to see some of our optional add-on tours. Additional fees may apply for optional tours.
千羽鶴
The Thousand Paper Cranes "This is our cry. This is our prayer. For building peace in the world." Sadako’s memorial
SENBA SENBA ZURU ZURU
Through sad circumstances and inspiring life story, the crane origami became the international symbol of peace. It all started with a little girl name Sadako Sasaki. Ten years after the atomic bomb, she died as the result of leukemia caused by the radiation of the atomic bomb blast in Hiroshima. There is a legend in Japan, where a wish can be given if they can fold one thousand paper cranes. Her courage and determination led her to make one thousand paper cranes in hopes that it might grant her wish to recover. Through her illness, she stayed positive which aspired her classmates and others to find world peace. Sadako’s statue can be seen at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park beautifully decorated with a golden crane on top. People around the world who also wished for peace sent thousands of paper cranes in memory of her. Sadako’s story is one of many stories in the museum. This once in a lifetime visit to Hiroshima will inspire you to also take steps toward Sadako’s dream of peace.
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Saginoyu Ryokan(Nagano)
Onsen 温泉 If you want to know about Japan’s culture, you have to get under the surface and see it bare… quite literally. Soaking in an onsen, hot spring, is the best way to get to know Japan and its people. Possibly nowhere in the world appreciates a good soak in the hot waters like Japan. Young, old, wealthy, or poor can mingle in this one location breaking social barriers and getting to know people in a relaxing setting. It is often referred to as 裸の付き合い (hadaka no tsukiai or naked
communion). Often foreigners are intimidated by the fact that they have to bathe
Hotel Tsubakikan (Matsuyama)
naked with others but soon realize that no one cares about your appearance or state of nakedness. They just want to appreciate the calming and power of the water. There are different types of hot springs with different herbs and minerals in the bath. Some onsen have unique features like herbal tea hot spring in Shizuoka, onsens with views of Mt. Fuji, sand and mud baths in Beppu, and an
Yukata
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azure color of Nyuto. It is worth visiting Japan just to experience the wonderment of the onsen.
Dogo Onsen
道後温泉
“The dango shop where I went was
people in the tank, but sometimes there
was worried and took him to a hot
near the entrance to the tenderloin, and
was none. As the water came up clear
spring. Soon he recovered and danced
as the dango served there was widely
to the breast, I enjoyed, for athletic
on a nearby rock. The second legend
known for its nice taste, I dropped in on
purposes, swimming in the tank. I
tells of a white heron, egret, which had
my way back from my bath. … Since
delighted in swimming in this
a wounded leg and was healed with the
my arrival here, I had made it a part of
30-square feet tank, taking chances of
properties of the hot springs. The
my routine to take in the hot springs
the total absence of other people.”
building has imprints of these legends:
bath every day. While there was
- Natsume Soseki, Botchan
Sukunahikona’s tiny foot-print can be
nothing in this town which compared
seen at the north entrance and heron
favorably with Tokyo, the hot springs
A hidden gem in the outskirts of Japan,
images are etched on the ruff and other
were worthy of praise. So long as I was
Dogo Onsen is one of the oldest hot
locations. The oldest record about the
in the town, I decided that I would have
springs which is said to be 3,000 years
onsen dates back to 574-622 AD when
a dip every day…The bath house I
old. It is also the inspiration for the
Prince Shotoku used to partake in the
patronized was a newly built three-sto-
story of “Sen to Chihiro” (“Spirited
waters. Actually a few Emperors,
ry house, and for the patrons of the first
Away”) with their unique appearance,
Empress, and royal family have visited
class the house provided a bath-robe, in
complex building structure, and
and have their own exclusive facility
addition to an attendant, and the cost
customers being gods. Japanese
reserved for when they visit. Come and
was only eight sen. On top of that, a
folklore tells stories of the healing
see all these legends and stories come
maid would serve tea in a regular polite
qualities of the hot spring. The legend
to life in Dogo Onsen. Have a nice
fashion…. The bath-tub, --- or the tank
states that during their journey to
bath, eat some Botchan dango, and
in this case, --- was built of granite, and
Matsue, Sukunahikona no Mikoto, a
listen to nice drum tunes on top of the
measured about thirty square feet.
thumb-size god, became ill. Okuni-
building that only rings three times a
Usually there were thirteen or fourteen
nushi no Mikoto, patron god of Japan,
day (6:00am/ 12:00pm/ 6:00pm).
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Optional Tours
GHIBLI MUSEUM & ANIME SPOTS
GION CORNER
Take a crash course in voice acting and manga illustration at Japan's largest animation school!
TOKYO 1 DAY $290/PERSON See Miyazaki's works come alive at the Ghibli Museum, catch ‘em all at the Pokémon Center, and shop at the legendary Akihabara!
KYOTO HALF DAY ASK Enjoy traditional Japanese arts and entertainment from the world renowned Geisha of Japan.
NINJA SPY ACTION
MAIKO DINNER
THEME PARK DAY TRIP
TOKYO HALF DAY $260/PERSON Use shuriken and blowguns to learn the skills and techniques of the deadly Ninja during this interactive morning tour.
KYOTO HALF DAY $160/PERSON Enjoy an unforgettable meal as an authentic geisha apprentice entertains you for an evening of culture and delight.
TOKYO, OSAKA 1 DAY VARIES Enjoy a day at Japan’s Best theme parks like: Tokyo DisneySea, Universal Studios Japan, or Tokyo Disneyland! (more options available)
YOYOGI ANIMATION GAKUEN TOKYO
HALF DAY
$100/PERSON
Bullet Train
KIMONO DRESSING & STROLLING HISTORIC TEMPLE KYOTO HALF DAY $220/PERSON Dress up in a gorgeous Kimono while you have your picture taken along Kyoto’s beautiful scenery.
HARAJUKU & SHIBUYA CROSSING TOUR TOKYO
HALF DAY
$20/PERSON
Discover Harajuku and Shibuya, two of Tokyo’s most popular districts for shopping and fashion.
UENO, YANAKA, SENDAGI HERITAGE WALK TOKYO HALF DAY $170/PERSON Partake in a half day tour to Ueno park and Kanei-ji Temple, along with sightseeing in Yanaka.
SERENE ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO GROVE
SUSHI MAKING & SUSHI PARTY
PRIVATE TOUR
KYOTO HALF DAY $190/PERSON Arashiyama is sure to take your breath away, especially the light passing through the Bamboo Grove on this scenic morning tour.
TOKYO HALF DAY $110/PERSON Anyone can eat Sushi while in Japan, but to learn how to make sushi is another thing. Of course, you get to eat your lesson at the end!
TOKYO, KYOTO, OSAKA 4 HOURS FROM $300/GROUP Embark on a day long tour with your own personal guide through Kamakura or Nikko, or other destinations.
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*Transportation costs not included. *Fees are subject to change. Please contact us for more info.
京都 KYOTO
Nara may not be the largest town, but with its parks, temples, and 1200 sacred deer, Nara is sure to be one of the friendliest in Japan. Despite a turbulent history, Nara is the home of Buddhism in Japan. Home to Horyu-ji Temple, known as the oldest existing Buddhist temple in Japan, and the Nara National Museum, devoted to Buddhist arts, Nara is a must see for those interested in Buddhist history. The centerpiece of this magnificent city is the Great Buddha, one of the world's largest bronze statues. Standing at a towering 16.2 meters, this National Treasure in Todaiji Temple is a marvel for everyone to enjoy. Tourists are advised to visit Nara throughout the year to enjoy the natural scenery. During the spring, Mt. Yoshino is a perfect spot for Hanami. The view is so popular, it's considered one of the best cherry blossom viewing points in Japan. Before heading to your next city, stop by Nara Park to play with the friendly deer. Treasured by the locals, the deer were once thought to be messengers from the gods. Not only are these deer friendly, but you can even feed them deer crackers sold by local vendors around the park. Some deer even bow to visitors when being fed!
Japan's former capital is filled with tradition and culture around every corner. Home to geisha, temples, shrines, and other historic structures, a trip to Kyoto is essential for the full Japanese experience. As you walk through Kyoto's many traditional streets and paths, feel yourself immersed in Japanese culture. Kyoto is home to seventeen World Cultural Heritage Sites including Kiyomizu Temple and Nijo Castle. Kyoto is also home to the Golden Pavilion, a magnificent temple covered in gold leaf, a must see in Kyoto. If you were hoping to see a traditional Geisha in Japan, Kyoto is the best place to go. Visit the Gion corner, where you might just see a Geisha and her apprentice on their way to an important dinner. Before you leave Kyoto, a walk through the thousand red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine should be on your itinerary. The oldest and most famous shrine in all of Japan, follow thousands of torii gates that form an unbroken tunnel of red leading to the crest of Mount Inari.
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Accommodations This is the hotel we Japan Deluxe Tours generally uses on the touring styles and regions shown.
Radisson Hotel Narita
Tokyo Dome Hotel
Tokyo(Narita) Style: Western
Tokyo
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Kyoto New Miyako Hotel
Osaka Sheraton Miyako
Rihga Royal Hiroshima
Kyoto
Osaka
Style: Western
Grand Nikko Hotel Daiba
Style: Western
Tokyo
Hiroshima
Style: Western
Style: Western
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Hotel Nikko Kumamoto
Atami Hotel New Akao
Takayama Green Hotel
Kumamoto
Atami
Gifu
Style: Western
Style: Japanese
Style: Japanese
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Saginoyu Ryokan
Hotel Takachiho
Hotel Tsubakikan
Nagano
Miyazaki
Style: Japanese
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Matsuyama Style: Japanese
Style: Japanese
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Airfare & Airport Transfers
Airfares DO include your roundtrip airport transfer in Japan when arrive and depart on scheduled tour date. If you wish to arrive early or plan to extend your stay, airport transfers are not included unless otherwise noted.
Flights Coordinated with Your Vacation With Japan Deluxe Tours, think of your entire vacation as one-stop shopping. Rather than spending hours researching flights to coordinate with your vacation start and end dates, let us handle the work. And when we book your flights, if there are any changes to your vacation schedules, we make the necessary changes for you. Take advantage of special tour airfare offered by Japan Airlines, renowned for their high level of in-flight service and reliability. Visit our website for latest fare updates.
Why Book Your Flight With Us ? 1. For a seamless travel experience from start to finish. 2. Big savings in coach, premium economy (A) and business class. 3. Reserve your flight now and pay later with your final payment.(B) 4. No fees for air ticket change or cancellation until final payment 5. Flexible departure option - choose your own travel date.(C) 5. Low cost add-on to Asian cities (D) & Earn frequent flyer miles. (A) JAL SKY PREMIUM is available on JAL trans pacific flights for $500 one-way except flights between Hawaii and Japan and JL69/JL60 between Los Angeles and Osaka. (B) Applicable for Japan Airlines- American Airlines Network from USA, some restrictions may apply. (C) Choose your own travel date for your extended stay up to 30 days without additional charge. (D) JAL operated flights between Japan and Asian cities for $300 roundtrip and Okinawa for $200. <Hong Kong, China, Seoul, Bangkok, Manila, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia>
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BOOK EARLY ! We strongly recommend you to BOOK EARLY as lowest air fare are on first-come, first-serve basis. Plus, more availability on most convenient flights and best seats the earlier you book.
Air Upgrade Option
JAL SKY PREMIUM
Japan Deluxe Tour has carefully selected our "Partner in the Air â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Japan Airlines" which are renowned for their high level of in-flight service and reliability. Once you sample the benefits of traveling in JAL SKY PREMIUM or JAL SKY SUITE, there is no looking back. Enjoy all the benefits and comforts, from armchair-style or flat-bed seating, on demand personal video entertainment system, fine wines, award winning cuisine, separate check-in and VIP airport lounge that will get your dream vacation off to that perfect start.
The Culinary Delights With everything from sushi to sake and ramen to green tea, Japan offers a wide selection of culinary delights. Japanese cuisine features delicate and precise techniques to create delicious works of art. As one of the top food cities in the world, Tokyo has attracted more and more culinary attention worldwide. With such increasing popularity, you are sure to have tried some variation of Japanese food, but tasting the food in its country of origin is an eye-opening experience. Each part of Japan is sure to surprise you with its delectable local cuisine using the freshest ingredients from land and sea.
Sushi & Sashimi
Sushi is considered an accompaniment for beer and sake. All proper sushi restaurants serve their fish over rice, in which case it's called sushi, or without rice, in which case it's called sashimi or tsukuri. There are two main types of sushi: nigiri-zushi (served on a small bed of rice - the most common variety) and maki-zushi (served in a seaweed roll).
Izakaya An Izakaya is the Japanese equivalent of a pub. It's a good place to visit when you want a great meal, a wide selection of food, a hearty atmosphere and, of course, plenty of beer and sake. When you enter an izakaya, you are given the choice of sitting at the counter, at a table or on a tatami floor.
Tsukemono (Pickles)
Yakitori Yakitori are barbecued chicken meat, giblets, and leek on a skewer, seasoned with tare(sauce) or salt. It is a popular after-work meal and a great appetizer.
Tempura
Tsukemono are Japanese preserved vegetables such as radishes, Chinese Cabbage and cucumbers pickled in salt, rice bran, or miso. By pickling for a long time, the vegetables ferment, adding a special flavor.
Tempura is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of fried vegetables, fish or shellfish dipped in dough and batter-fried in high-temperature oil.
Wagashi Wagashi is a traditional Japanese confectionery which is often served with tea, especially the types made of mochi, azuki bean paste, and fruits. Wagashi is typically made from plant ingredients.
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Terms and Conditions PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Purchase of any travel services offered by Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. constitutes a contractual arrangement between you and Japan Deluxe Tours Inc, and represents your acceptance of the Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. “Terms & Conditions” set out herein. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand these Terms & Conditions prior to booking. If the person making the Reservation is doing so on behalf of a party then that person must have the authority to accept these Terms and Conditions on behalf of the entire party and is responsible for ensuring that each member of the party is kept fully informed of all the details of the Reservation.
GENERAL INFORMATION
You are advised to check our website or to request the latest version of the Terms and Conditions from Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. or your Travel Agent prior to your reservation. No variation of these Conditions shall apply unless confirmed in writing by or on behalf of Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. These Conditions together with the Japan Deluxe Tours' Confirmation Invoice constitute the whole agreement between the parties and supersede any prior promises, representations, undertakings or implications whether written or oral. By signing these conditions, you shall be deemed to have accepted and agreed that the supply of the Tour by the Company shall be in accordance with these conditions.
1. RESERVATION
How to Make Reservation Please contact your travel agent or submit your reservation application form through our website or by fax. All tour participants are required to complete, sign and return tour application & tour member’s agreement form.
(1) Land Only Tour Package Participants
No obligation reservation for 14 days on land tour Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. offers no obligation reservation for 14 days, during which time you can cancel your reservation for any reason. If you are making your reservation within 60 days of your tour date, the 14 days grace period is waived. A non refundable deposit of $300 per person is required after 14 days of your initial reservation request. Your final payment is due 60 days prior to your departure date. If the reservation is made within 60 days of tour departure date, full payment is due within 7days of reservation.
(a) Deposit – For Land Only Tour Package Participants For reservation made more than 60 days in advance of the departure date, a non-refundable deposit of US$300 per person is required within 14 days of tour application form received.
(b) Payment – For Land Only Tour Package Participants For reservation made more than 60 days in advance of the departure date, a non-refundable deposit of US$300 per person is required within 14 days of tour application form received. Remaining balance shall be payable in full no later than 60 days prior to the departure date. If the booking is made less than 60 days prior to tour departure date, full payment is due within 7 days of reservation.
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(2) Air Inclusive Tour Participants All documents / tickets will be issued under your passport name. Airlines do not allow travelers to change names on tickets after issuance. Incorrect names will result in cancellation of your reservation. Rebooking will be subject to airline/hotel imposed cancellation penalty charges.
(a) Deposit –For Air Inclusive Tour Participants Reservation made more than 60 days in advance of the departure date, a non-refundable deposit of US300 per person is required within 14 days of tour application form received to secure your spot on land tour. Your flight reservation will be confirmed after receipt of your deposit and ticketing must be done according to the rules of each airlines.
(b) Payment – For Air Inclusive Tour Participants Your airfare shall be payable within 3 days of confirmation of your flight and remaining balance of land tour package is due 60 days prior to your tour departure date.
(3) Lack of Payment Reservation for land tour and/or air transportation may be cancelled if the full payment is not received within the reservation deadline.
2. CANCELLATION
(1) Cancellation Charges When you cancel your reservation, the following fee will be assessed per person accordingly.
Land Only Tour Packages Prior to Departure Cancellation Charges 61 or more days 60 – 31 days 30 – 15 days 14 days or less
Retention of deposit 25% of Land Tour Price 50% of Land Tour Price 100% of Land Tour Price
Air Inclusive Tour Packages Prior to Departure C a n c e l l a t i o n 61 or more days Retention of deposit & Penalty imposed by Airline 60 – 31 days 25% of Land Tour Price & Penalty imposed by Airline 30 – 15 days 50% of Land Tour Price & Penalty imposed by Airline 14 days or less 100% of Land Tour Price & Penalty imposed by Airline Please note - Penalty imposed by airlines will apply to ALL Air Inclusive Tour participants on top of the land tour penalty above. Please note many airline tickets with instant purchase are non refundable in most cases however you can use the value of your ticket for future use by adding administration fees set by each airline. Written notice of cancellation and travel documents must be received by Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. 15 days prior to departure for an eligible refund. Japan Deluxe Tours, Inc. will not be responsible for any non-refundable situations resulting from delayed arrival of your travel documents. Before any credit card payment refund can be issued, all penalty fees must first be paid.
(2) Special Circumstances for Air Inclusive Tour Participants If the passenger or the passenger’s immediate family were deceased prior to tour departure, Japan Deluxe Tours, Inc. will
inquire a penalty waiver from the airline with doctor’s certificate. If the particular airline authorizes such a waiver for the ticket penalty, Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. will only collect the hotel penalty fee and a $50 processing fee per passenger. If the airline denies such a waiver, in a case by case situation, Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. may convert the customer’s payment of the land portion into a nonrefundable credit that will remain redeemable for up to one year. Additional fees may apply depending on future tour departures.
3. TRAVEL INSURANCE Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. strongly suggests tour participants to purchase travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances during your tours or cancellations. Travel Insurance will cover your non refundable trip costs in the event that you must cancel your trip due to illness, family crisis or other emergencies.
4. TOUR FARE INCLUDES
(1) Hotel Accommodations
Hotel accommodations are based on double occupancy. Per triple sharing room rate will be same as per twin sharing room. A single room request is subject to availability and with an additional cost. Single rooms are often smaller than twin rooms. Triple room definition is 3 bedded or 2 bedded with a rollaway or cot a twin room, and may not be comfortable for three adults. When the hotel listed in the brochure is not available, a hotel within the same stratum will be substituted without prior notice. Star-ratings may differ from country to country. Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. does its best to maintain current information, however is not responsible for any inaccuracies, changes in description details or amenities, or images provided by third parties.
(2) Meals Meals are included as specified in each itinerary.
(3) Admission / Entrance Fees Admission or Entrance fee for attractions are included as specified in each itinerary.
(4) Itinerary Changes Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. will adhere to the original itinerary as accurately as possible. However, its final arrangements will be determined by the local tour escort based on local circumstances which are beyond the control of Japan Deluxe Tours Inc., such as traffic, weather, natural disasters, and incidents at sea, fire, and breakdown in machinery or equipment, acts of government or authorities and wars under local condition. During local or national holidays, certain facilities such as museums and restaurants, sightseeing tours, and shopping may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered whenever possible.
5. NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR FARE Insurance premiums, any expenses due to delay or changes of schedule, overbooking of accommodations, Federal Inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigration; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; any other charges levied by local state, federal or national government agencies; security fees; airport taxes and fees; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour Director, driver, Local Guides, and ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol, beverages(these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; porter’s fee at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; and all other items of a personal nature not outlined in the tour itinerary.
6. AMENDMENT AFTER DEPARTURE
13. VISA
The cost of any changes or additions will be at the local rate at the time of the amendment, not per the Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. website or brochure, and must be borne by the passenger. Changes are subject to a $50 processing fee plus any other amendment fee.
Entry visa is not required for passport holders of USA, Canada, and Australia going to Japan for up to 90 days. Please contact us or check below website for the list of countries with visa exemption arrangements with Japan. www.mofa.go.jp
7. GENERAL CONDITIONS
14. YOUNG TRAVELER
(1) Tour Price
Travelers who are less than 18 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by an adult. For any special requirements regarding airline tickets for children, contact your airlines directly.
All tour prices are in US dollars and are based on tariffs and rates of currency exchange in effect at the time of printing. These rates are subject to change as deemed necessary and fair by Japan Deluxe Tours Inc.
(2) Tour Departure Guarantee Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. guarantees departure day for all of our listed tour packages. However, should the total number of tour members fall below 10 persons, Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. reserves the right to change or cancel the tour.
(3) Price Guarantee Your tour price is guaranteed once Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. has received your full payment. Only amendment fees, currency surcharges, optional hotel swaps, optional hotel extensions, flight schedule changes which require additional nights and costs to be added to the package will result in a price reassessment for each passenger.
(4) Unutilized tour features Any unutilized tour features either on air transportation or for land arrangements are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
8. HEALTH To ensure smooth operation of the tour, Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. recommends that travelers be in general good health. Please consult with your physician regarding your wellness and ability to travel long distances. Any physical or mental disability which requires special treatment or attention must be noted at the time of reservation. Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. reserves the right to exclude tour participants who are physically unfit to undertake long trips in the interest of the individual traveler’s and the tour group’s well being.
9. WHEEL CHAIRS Wheelchair rental is available upon request for all our escorted tours and nominal charges will apply. Please contact us for pricing and details.
10. BAGGAGE One suitcase & one carry-on luggage are allowed at your own responsibility throughout the tour. Due to possible changes in information, please check our website or your travel agent for more detail.
11. DEVIATION Deviation from our tour itinerary will be the sole responsibility of the individual. Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. will not be responsible for any extra charges occurred due to the deviations.
12. PASSPORT Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the return date of your trip. Please consult with your travel agent or contact us for more information.
Due to heightened security, many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a child will be traveling with adults other than the parents or with only one parent, it is recommended that a notarized letter be written by the parents or non-traveling parent granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel. We suggest that you also contact the appropriate consulate and airlines because they may have additional requirements. On Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. escorted vacations, young travelers aged 2–11 who do not require a bed receive a 40% discount on the land price. Young travelers aged 2-11 who need a bed and must share a room with the accompanying adult receive a 5% discount on the land price. Travelers aged 12 and older will be charged at the regular adult price. For children less than 2 years old, please contact us for availability and conditions. List of up to date discounts are available on our website.
15. RESPONSIBILITY Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. and its representatives abroad act only as independent contractors on behalf of neither the customer nor the suppliers and principals. All travel arrangements included in this trip are made on the participant’s behalf upon the expressed condition that neither Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. nor its agents shall be liable or responsible in the absence of its (or their) negligence for any direct, indirect, consequential, or irregularity of any kind which may be accessioned by reason of any act or omission of any person or entity, including without limitation, any act of negligence or breach of contract of any third party such as an airline, train, motor coach, private car, cruise vessel, boat, or any other conveyance, hotel, which is to or does supply any goods or services for this trip. All exchange orders, coupons, and tickets are issued subject to the terms and conditions under which such means of transportation, accommodations, and other services are offered or provided. The issuance and acceptance of such documents shall be deemed to be consent to the further conditions. Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. does not own nor operate the hotels, motor coaches, airlines, cruise lines, or any other service providers which compose their tours, and will not be held responsible for changes and/or cancellations for any reason by airlines, hotels or cruise ships. Participant understands that Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. neither owns nor operates such third party suppliers and accordingly agrees to seek remedies directly and only with those suppliers and nor hold Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. responsible for their acts, omissions or commissions. Without their limiting the foregoing, Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. and its agents are not responsible for any losses or expenses due to delay or changes of schedule, over booking of accommodations, default of any third parties, sickness, weather, strike, natural disasters, acts of government’s civil disturbances, war, quarantine, customs regulations, epidemics, criminal activity or for any other cause beyond its control. All such losses or expenses have to be borne and paid for by the participant.
reliability, quality or authenticity of any goods purchased while on tour or for any mailing, freight or shipping arrangements. Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. reserves the right to decline to accept, or retain any person as tour participant, should such person’s health, mental condition, physical infirmity or general deportment impede the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare or enjoyment of other tour participant. Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. reserves the right to substitute hotels, alter the itinerary, withdraw any tour, and make any desirable alteration for the convenience of the operation of tours without prior notification. Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. Liability for such cancellation is limited to full refund of money received by Japan Deluxe Tours Inc., and this will constitute full settlement with the tour member. All tour fares shown are based on the present value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollars in effect on January 15, 2011, and in current tariffs on the same date and are subject to change. Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. shall not be held responsible for potential risks and hazards associated with travel to destinations included in this brochure, where injury, delay, or unanticipated events may occur. Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. shall not assume responsibility for standards of quality, hygiene, political stability, cuisine, sanitation facilities, cleanliness, telecommunications facilities, methods of conducting business, emergency medical evacuation, treatment, or medical services found in these destinations. Travel to these areas may entail risks including but not limited to the hazards of traveling in politically unstable areas, civil disturbances, war, and arbitrary changes mandated by government authorities or private concerns. It is the responsibility of the passenger(s) to check with the U.S. State Department, Consular Information, http://travel.state.gov/travel/warnings.html for any current advisories and updates to the destinations on their itinerary. Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. shall be held harmless from any and all liability in connection with the foregoing. Baggage is carried at owner’s risk and baggage insurance is recommended. Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. is not responsible for typographical or printing errors or omissions in this brochure. Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. accepts no responsibility for cost, which may occur as result of a participant failing to secure adequate insurance coverage, which coverage is highly recommended. Generally, your health insurance does not cover expenses outside the United States of America. Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. is not responsible for participant’s visa or passport requirements or reimbursement of any additional expenditure if a participant is denied entry to a country for this or any other reason. The general conditions under which you agree to utilize the services of Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. may not be amended in any way, except in writing, by an authorized officer of Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. By utilizing the services of Japan Deluxe Tours Inc., you agree that the exclusive venue for all claims shall be the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and such claims shall be determined according to the laws and jurisdiction of the State of California. Each exchange voucher and ticket is to be regarded as one contracted by or on behalf of the particular company or person named on it. The issuance of tickets and vouchers shall be deemed to be consent to the above conditions and to these terms and conditions.
Japan Deluxe Tours Inc. accepts no responsibility for value,
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Japan Deluxe Tours â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Journey that Speaks to Your Spirit Whether you are a first time visitor or an old Japanese hand wanting to discover more local secrets, Japan Deluxe Tours has a tour for everyone that will open a new window on this unique country. Japan Deluxe Tours was founded in 1983 as Travel Oriented Inc. We are an accredited full service travel company licensed by IATA, ARC and bonded in the State of California. With our 32 years of experience serving thousands of travelers, our team of Japan specialists will provide you with top-level customer service both before your departure and throughout your stay in Japan. Japan Deluxe Tours is led by government licensed professional tour guides who have delight in showing our country to you. In out fully escorted tours with flexible schedules, our tour guides will show you the best of Japan while also giving you the freedom to explore on your own. All of the staffs of Japan Deluxe Tours have experience living and working in Japan and have traveled extensively throughout Japan. We have been trained to assist all your needs at the highest service standards possible.
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