ADVENTURES IN JAPAN SMALL GROUP TOURS
japan revealed
1 Osaka 2 Mt Koya 3 nara 4 kyoto 5 kanazawa 6 gokayama/shirakawago 7 takayama 8 matsumoto 9 hakone/mt fuji 10 tokyo
€2,875 PP 12 nights / 13 DAYS | departures DATES, 2009: apr 12 , may 17, jun 21, jul 26, aug 23, sep 27, oct 25, dec 6 - 2010: TBA | START: osaka finish: tokyo | local payment: no Introduction Japan Revealed is an exciting journey through the bright light cities, the mountainous terrains, and paddy field plains, the spiritual temples, and the deep culture of this ancient nation. If you are a first timer or indeed a return visitor you will see parts of Japan that would simply not be possible to find on your own, without the knowledge and language behind you. You will take part in various cultural activities such as an Authentic Tea Ceremony in Kyoto and even stay in a Temple with the chance to meditate alongside the local monks of Mt Koya.
What’s included? Y Airport Meet & Greet with transfer assistance on Day 1 Y Meals: 12 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 6 Dinners
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Itinerary Day 1 Arrive Osaka / Assisted with hotel transfer / Meet Tour Buddy at 6pm
Y All activities and entrance fees as per itinerary
Day 2 Transfer to Mt Koya. Sightseeing on arrival. Dinner and hot springs at temple lodge in the evening
Y Fully escorted tour with English speaking Tour Buddy
Day 3 Mt Koya – Nara – Kyoto
Y Mt Fuji Day Trip, Tokyo & Kyoto Sightseeing, Tea
Day 4 Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing
Ceremony, Koyasan & Shirakawago World Heritage Sites, Ryokan & Temple Stays, Japanese Soba (Noodle) making, Japanese Paper (Washi) Making
Y Transport: Local Trains, Bullet Trains, Private Vehicle,
Cable Car, Boat, On Foot
Y Accommodation: Hotels (9 nights), Temple Lodge (1
night), Ryokans (2 nights)
Y Japan Travel Pack including maps, detailed itinerary,
local information & a few special surprises!!
Maximum Group Size: 16 Highlights Osaka ~ Mt Koya ~ World Heritage Koyasan ~ Overnight at Temple Lodge ~ Nara ~ Todaiji Temple ~ Giant Buddha ~ Nara Park ~ Kasuga Shrine ~ Kyoto ~ Gion Area with Geisha Expert ~ Sanjusangendo ~ Kiyomizu Temple ~ Nijo Castle ~ Kyoto Tea Ceremony ~ Kanazawa ~ Kenrokuen Garden ~ Walking Tour Old Streets Kanazawa ~ Ryokan Stay ~ Gokayama ~ Japanses Soba (Noodle) Making ~ Washi (Rice) Paper Making ~ Shirakawago ~ Gassho Style Zukuri Folklore Park ~ Takayama ~ Morning Market Visit ~ Yatai Hall ~ Kasakabe Folkcraft Museum ~ Matsumoto Castle ~ Hakone ~ Owakudani Ropeway ~ Ashinoko Cruise ~ Mt Fuji ~ Sounzan Cable Car ~ Hot Springs (Japanese style) ~ Tokyo ~ Tokyo Tower ~ Imperial Palace Gardens ~ Roppongi Hills ~ Rainbow Bridge & Odaiba
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Day 5 Kyoto Free Day – Optional day Trip to Hiroshima & Miyajima Island Day 6 Transfer from Kyoto to Kanazawa. Garden visit Day 7 Depart Kanazawa via Gokayama for cultural activities day. Arrive Takayama in the evening Day 8 Full day Takayama Sightseeing Day 9 Depart Takayama for Matsumoto by highway bus. Visit Matsumoto Castle Day 10 Depart Matsumoto for Hakone/Mt Fuji. Half Day trip around the area. Overnight at luxurious ryokan with hot spring bath and traditional Kaiseki cuisine Day 11 Transfer to Tokyo. Afternoon Sightseeing with Tour Buddy or option to have free time Day 12 Tokyo Sightseeing with Tour Buddy or option to have free time. Farewell dinner prepared at local Izakaya Day 13 Tour finishes after breakfast
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