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World Heritage Special 10 days
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Depart from London Heathrow on Finnair via Helsinki overnight flight to Tokyo.
Day 2: Arr. Tokyo
Arrive at Tokyo Narita Airport. Meeting staff at customs exit to provide assistance in boarding airport bus to the hotel in Tokyo.
Day 3: Tokyo
Morning tour of Tokyo visiting Tokyo Tower Observatory, Imperial Palace Plaza, Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Kannon), Nakamise Shopping Arcade and Tasaki Pearl Gallery. Afternoon free at leisure.
Day 4: Tokyo - Kamakura - Yokohama - Tokyo
Full day excursion to Kamakura and Yokohama by coach.
In the morning, visit Kamakura with its Great Buddha (44ft tall), Hasedera Temple and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, built in 1063. After Chinese-style lunch at local restaurant, continue to Yokohama, to visit the 43-acre Sankeien Garden with its trees, ponds, streams and important historic buildings. Drive back to Tokyo via the Yokohama Bay suspension bridge. Tour disbands on arrival at Ginza (approx 17:30) or Shinjuku (approx. 18:15).
Day 5: Tokyo - Mt.Fuji - Hakone
Deluxe coach to the foot of Mt. Fuji via expressway. Then drive halfway up Japan's highest mountain to enjoy a spectacular view from a height of 2,300 meters. Enjoy Japanese-style lunch. In the afternoon, proceed to Hakone for a cruise on Lake Ashi and Mt. Komagatake Ropeway. Accommodation with hot spring baths.
Day 6: Hakone - Takayama
In the morning, drive to Odawara and board a Bullet Train for Nagoya. Transfer to a limited-express for Takayama, an ancient, tranquil city called "Little Kyoto". Afternoon, stroll through Takayama, visiting Yatai Kaikan Hall where colourfully decorated traditional festival floats are displayed; Kusakabe Folkcraft Museum, formerly the residence of powerful merchants under government patronage; and the streets of Kami Sannomachi, which preserve traditional Japanese wooden houses.
Day 7: Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa
Visit the famous morning market of Takayama. Scenic drive by Lake Miboro and along Shokawa River to Shirakawago, designated a World Heritage Site in 1995. Its highlights are unique structures called Gassho-Zukuri, or "joined-hands" farmhouses. Then visit Gokayama, another World Heritage village, where you can experience making Gokayama Washi, traditional Japanese paper. Arrive in Kanazawa in the evening.
Day 8: Kanazawa - Kyoto
Morning sightseeing in Kanazawa, visiting Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three most beautiful traditional gardens; Kutaniyaki Pottery kiln; Old Samurai Residence, Higashi-chaya street and Farmer House "Shima.” In the afternoon, limited-express train to Kyoto, arriving in the evening.
Day 9: Kyoto
Full day sightseeing of Kyoto, visiting Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch at Handicraft Center, visiting Sanjusangendo Temple, Heian Jingu Shrine, Kiyomizu dera Temple.
Day 10: Osaka - London
Transfer to Kansai Airport by airport bus. Depart Osaka Kansai on Finnair flight to London Heathrow via Helsinki, arriving same day.
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DEPARTURES:
Total package price is a "from" price, and is subject to availability of flights on the specified airline(s) in the required class of travel. Different airlines may be offered, at different package prices, depending on availability on your selected dates of travel.
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NOT INCLUDED in the above tour prices:
EXTRA ARRANGEMENTS:
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If we are already provisionally holding arrangements for you and you wish to make a firm booking and pay a deposit, please use our TOUR BOOKING FORM to give us all the information we need to arrange your trip.
- Stay in Tokyo, with city sightseeing
- Full day excursion to Kamakura and Yokohama
- Coach to the Fuji/Hakone National Park, and stay overnight in accommodation with hot spring baths
- Visit Takayama, a historic town
- See the traditional farmhouses at Shirakawago, a World Heritage site
- 2 nights in Kyoto, with full day guided sightseeing
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Day 1: Dep.London
Depart from London Heathrow on Finnair via Helsinki overnight flight to Tokyo.
Day 2: Arr. Tokyo
Arrive at Tokyo Narita Airport. Meeting staff at customs exit to provide assistance in boarding airport bus to the hotel in Tokyo.
Day 3: Tokyo
Morning tour of Tokyo visiting Tokyo Tower Observatory, Imperial Palace Plaza, Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Kannon), Nakamise Shopping Arcade and Tasaki Pearl Gallery. Afternoon free at leisure.
Day 4: Tokyo - Kamakura - Yokohama - Tokyo
Full day excursion to Kamakura and Yokohama by coach.
In the morning, visit Kamakura with its Great Buddha (44ft tall), Hasedera Temple and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, built in 1063. After Chinese-style lunch at local restaurant, continue to Yokohama, to visit the 43-acre Sankeien Garden with its trees, ponds, streams and important historic buildings. Drive back to Tokyo via the Yokohama Bay suspension bridge. Tour disbands on arrival at Ginza (approx 17:30) or Shinjuku (approx. 18:15).
Day 5: Tokyo - Mt.Fuji - Hakone
Deluxe coach to the foot of Mt. Fuji via expressway. Then drive halfway up Japan's highest mountain to enjoy a spectacular view from a height of 2,300 meters. Enjoy Japanese-style lunch. In the afternoon, proceed to Hakone for a cruise on Lake Ashi and Mt. Komagatake Ropeway. Accommodation with hot spring baths.
Day 6: Hakone - Takayama
In the morning, drive to Odawara and board a Bullet Train for Nagoya. Transfer to a limited-express for Takayama, an ancient, tranquil city called "Little Kyoto". Afternoon, stroll through Takayama, visiting Yatai Kaikan Hall where colourfully decorated traditional festival floats are displayed; Kusakabe Folkcraft Museum, formerly the residence of powerful merchants under government patronage; and the streets of Kami Sannomachi, which preserve traditional Japanese wooden houses.
Day 7: Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa
Visit the famous morning market of Takayama. Scenic drive by Lake Miboro and along Shokawa River to Shirakawago, designated a World Heritage Site in 1995. Its highlights are unique structures called Gassho-Zukuri, or "joined-hands" farmhouses. Then visit Gokayama, another World Heritage village, where you can experience making Gokayama Washi, traditional Japanese paper. Arrive in Kanazawa in the evening.
Day 8: Kanazawa - Kyoto
Morning sightseeing in Kanazawa, visiting Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three most beautiful traditional gardens; Kutaniyaki Pottery kiln; Old Samurai Residence, Higashi-chaya street and Farmer House "Shima.” In the afternoon, limited-express train to Kyoto, arriving in the evening.
Day 9: Kyoto
Full day sightseeing of Kyoto, visiting Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch at Handicraft Center, visiting Sanjusangendo Temple, Heian Jingu Shrine, Kiyomizu dera Temple.
Day 10: Osaka - London
Transfer to Kansai Airport by airport bus. Depart Osaka Kansai on Finnair flight to London Heathrow via Helsinki, arriving same day.
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| Hotel: | Standard | Superior | Deluxe |
| 05Jan13 - 27Feb | £ 2,358 | £ 2,402 | £ 2,670 |
| 28Feb - 14Jul | £ 2,422 | £ 2,498 | £ 2,766 |
| 15Jul - 31Aug | £ 2,583 | £ 2,659 | £ 2,927 |
| 01Sep - 29Nov | £ 2,422 | £ 2,498 | £ 2,766 |
| 30Nov - 26Dec | £ 2,358 | £ 2,402 | £ 2,670 |
| Single Suppl. | £ 408 | £ 436 | £ 668 |
DEPARTURES:
05Jan13 - 25Feb: 30Nov - 16Dec: | Mon, Sat | |
| 26Feb - 29Nov: | Mon, Wed, Sat | except: 02Mar 08 - 10, 22 - 29Apr 01May 08 - 13, 17, 24, 31Jul 05 - 14, 21Aug 11, 18Sep 05, 09, 30Oct 27Nov |
Total package price is a "from" price, and is subject to availability of flights on the specified airline(s) in the required class of travel. Different airlines may be offered, at different package prices, depending on availability on your selected dates of travel.
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INCLUDED:
- Return flight London-Tokyo, Osaka-London on Finnair economy class via Helsinki, including taxes and other charges
- Assisted transfer to/from the airport and the hotel
- 8 nights accommodation in Japan (3 in Tokyo, 1 in Hakone, Takayama & Kanazawa and 2 in Kyoto) at hotels of the class indicated (follow links for hotel details)
- 3 Lunches (Day 4, 5 and 9)
- English-speaking guide services from Day 3 to 5
- Luggage Transfer - your luggage will be transported separately from Hakone to Kyoto on Day 6. Allowance of one piece per person. For the overnight stay in Takayama and Kanazawa we recommend you take just a light overnight bag with you. For extra luggage, JPY2,200 will be charged per piece locally.
NOT INCLUDED in the above tour prices:
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals and beverages not shown in the above itinerary
- Incidental costs such as personal laundry, drinks, snacks
- Passport and other visa document fees
(UK citizens do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days in Japan) - Any excess baggage (over 23kg on Economy flights)
EXTRA ARRANGEMENTS:
- Extension in Tokyo, Kyoto or personal tours before or after the scheduled tour
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If you would like to make an initial request for this tour, please use the "Tour inquiry" button above, specifying your departure date, grade of hotel and the number and type of rooms required.
If we are already provisionally holding arrangements for you and you wish to make a firm booking and pay a deposit, please use our TOUR BOOKING FORM to give us all the information we need to arrange your trip.