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Discover Japan
From bustling cities to quiet mountain villages, experience the distinct culture of the "Land of the Rising Sun" during this fantastic 11-day Regional Discovery. Arrive in Tokyo to see the Meiji Shrine and the Asakusa Kannon Temple with the Nakamise shopping arcade, and also enjoy a full day exploring this remarkable city on your own. Then stop in Matsumoto to see the famous castle, which dates back to 1593, and the Japan Folklore Museum on your way to Takayama. Here, visit the Kusakabe Heritage House and the Hida Minzoku-Mura Folk Village. Next, see the unique Gassho-Zukuri (joined hands)-style thatched houses in Shirakawa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; then head to Kanazawa to tour one of Japan's greatest gardens, Kenroku-En, the "Garden of Six Qualities." Marvel at the Fushimi Inari Shrine en route to Kyoto, where you will visit the Temple of the Gold Pavilion and the Heian Shrine and Garden. A full day at leisure lets you discover additional temples, shrines, palaces, and pagodas on your own.
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| Call (630) 879-2930 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6530343 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Return Home | (Tue.) Board your transpacific flight. | | Day 2 | Tokyo | (Wed.) Welcome to Japan's capital city. Hotel rooms are available for immediate check-in. | | Day 3 | Tokyo | (Thu.) Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions prior to a morning sightseeing of Tokyo, home to more than eight million people. Your tour takes you to the MEIJI SHRINE, a magnificent 20thcentury Shinto monument set in a man-made forest, followed by a drive to see the Imperial Palace Plaza. Next, visit an ARTIST'S STUDIO and enjoy demonstrations by a master calligrapher before trying it yourself. You will also visit a KIMONO FACTORY where you can try on this traditional dress and have your picture taken. Last stop is the ASAKUSA KANNON TEMPLE with the NAKAMISE SHOPPING ARCADE. The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps stroll through the famous Ginza area. Tonight, join your traveling companions at a WELCOME DINNER hosted by your Tour Director. After dinner, join your Tour Director for a WALKING TOUR among the dazzling neon lights of Tokyo. (B,D) | | Day 4 | Tokyo | (Fri.) A free day for independent activities. You may wish to join a full-day optional excursion to Kamakura, home of the 750-year-old Great Buddha, followed by a scenic drive to Hakone and cable car ride for panoramic views of Mount Fuji (weather permitting). Your optional tour concludes with a thrilling bullet train ride back to Tokyo. During your evening at leisure, you may want to experience a local Japanese restaurant. (B) | | Day 5 | Takayama | (Sat.) Journey to Matsumoto, gateway to the Japanese Alps. Visit famous MATSUMOTO CASTLE, dating back to 1593, and discover the history at the JAPAN FOLKLORE MUSEUM. After lunch, continue by motorcoach through the ruggedly beautiful Japanese Alps to the quiet, isolated town of Takayama, where old traditions are untouched by the passage of time. The balance of the day is at leisure, providing you time to explore the narrow streets where artisans sell traditional crafts. (B,L) | | Day 6 | Takayama | (Sun.) Today begins with a visit to the morning market where farmers display locally grown fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Then on to the San-Machi Suji historic district, famous for sake distilleries and tiny lacquerware shops where merchants buy and sell as they have for 300 years. Visit the KUSAKABE HERITAGE HOUSE for a glimpse of traditional Japanese architecture of the late 19th century. In the afternoon, a short ride brings you to the HIDA MINZOKU-MURA FOLK VILLAGE, a collection of traditional buildings and farmhouses, as well as numerous artifacts relating to the life and work of the local villagers. Enjoy demonstrations of crafts such as lacquer work, silk dying, basket making, and wood carving. Tonight, enjoy a wonderful Japanese-style dinner. (B,D) | | Day 7 | Kanazawa | (Mon.) This morning, enjoy a drive through the mountainous Shokawa Valley to Shirakawa. This remote region of Japan is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to the unique GASSHO-ZUKURI (joined hands)-style thatched houses that can be found only here. Continue to the scenic town of Kanazawa, situated between the mountains and the Sea of Japan and once the country's richest region. The balance of the day is for independent exploration. Your included dinner tonight is at your choice of one of three restaurants within your hotel. (B,D) | | Day 8 | Kyoto | (Tue.) Today your Tour Director leads you on a tour of one of Japan's greatest gardens, KENROKU-EN, the "Garden of Six Qualities," dating from the 1670s. Adjacent to the garden is the ISHIKAWA PREFECTURE CRAFTS MUSEUM, displaying more than 30 traditional crafts, including the locally famous Kanazawa Haku gold leaf produced since 1593. This afternoon, travel along the Sea of Japan to Kyoto. Upon arrival, visit the FUSHIMI INARI SHRINE, renowned for the thousands of brightly colored Torii Gates. Here you will witness an exclusive performance of MIKO (Shinto girls) before continuing on to your hotel. (B) | | Day 9 | Kyoto | (Wed.) This morning's city tour features the extraordinary NIJO CASTLE, built in 1603 as the official residence of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. Next, visit Kinkakuji, the TEMPLE OF THE GOLD PAVILION, and the HEIAN SHRINE and GARDEN. Then, for lunch, participate in a special JAPANESE COOKING CLASS. Under the instruction of a local chef you will learn how to make a popular Japanese dish. Perhaps join the afternoon optional excursion to Nara, the oldest capital of Japan, where you will visit Todaiji Temple with Great Buddha; Kasuga Shrine, famous for stone and bronze lanterns; and Kofuji Temple with its 5-story pagoda China . (B,L) | | Day 10 | Kyoto | (Thu.) A full day at leisure for you to enjoy the many temples, shrines, palaces, and pagodas at your own pace. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a FAREWELL DINNER to celebrate your discovery of Japan. (B,D) | | Day 11 | Osaka | (Fri.) Transfer to Kansai Airport with a short orientation tour of Osaka. Your homebound flight leaves later this afternoon and arrives the same day. (B) |
| | | Tokyo Hilton Tokyo (D) | | Takayama Hida Hotel Plaza (F) | | Kanazawa Hotel Nikko Kanazawa (F) | | Kyoto ANA Hotel Kyoto (F) |
| | US$ Price Details Applicable air fare taxes and fees Single Room Supplement:
OJ $607. Triple Room reduction per person: OJ $121.
Extra Nights per person in Tokyo:
in single room $207; in twin room $130; in triple room $117.
Extra Nights per person in Kyoto:
in single room $182; in twin room $116; in triple room $103.
Extra Nights per person in Osaka:
in single room $233; in twin room $153; in triple room $139.
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-We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from your gateway city.
-Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available at our low prices.
Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
Price Guarantee: All vacation prices are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Prices are subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to departure. The current price will be confirmed at the time of reservation. However, once Globus has received your deposit for any vacation departing during the current year, that land price is guaranteed, and any subsequent land cost increases are at our expense, not including any government tax increases. Airfares included as part of air-inclusive vacation prices are guaranteed when we receive confirmation of air itinerary and full payment. Vacation prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single room supplements and triple room reductions may be applicable.
Not included in the tour price: Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; agricultural tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your tour director; tour host; tour driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table d'hote menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature. |
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