Autumn Leaves Spectacular
[10 Days]
Fully Inclusive From $3980
Japan is not only a modern, highly developed country
in Asia, but also a land of striking scenic beauties. First time visitors will be
impressed by its greenness and its mountains, which cover nearly three-quarters
of the country. Our tour will take you to the must-seeing hot spots in Japan to
enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves in Nikko, Mt.Fuji, Kyoto and Nara and in the mean
time experience an exotic oriental lifestyle.
Day 1: Australia – Tokyo
(D)
Depart Australia in the morning and arrive in
Tokyo, the capital of Japan in the afternoon. You are met and transferred to a restaurant
for dinner. After dinner, you are transferred to your four star hotel for the night.
Accommodation: Narita Garden Hotel or similar
Day 2: Narita – Nikko
(B L D)
Today you will travel to Nikko, a small city
at the entrance to Nikko National Park. Visit Toshogu Shrine, Japan's most lavishly
decorated shrine complex and mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa
shogunate. Nikko has been a centre of Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship for many
centuries, and Nikko National Park continues to offer scenic, mountainous landscapes,
lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, wild monkeys and hiking trails. You will visit Kegon
Water Falls and Lake Chuzenjiko. Accommodation: Tobu Levant Hotel or similar
Day 3: Tokyo Sightseeing
(B L D)
Today’s tour includes Asakusa Temple, a very
popular Buddhist temple, built in the 7th century, the Edo Museum, Imperial Palace,
home of imperial family, which only opens to public on 23rd December and 02nd January
each year, Ginza, Tokyo brand name shopping area, same as New York 5th Avenue and
Shinjuku area. Accommodation: Tobu Levant Hotel or similar
Day 4: Tokyo – Hakone
– Kawaguchiko (B L D)
Travel to Hakone by coach. Visit the Peace Park,
Owakutani Hot spring, have a cruise on Lake Ashi. Enjoy hot spring spa in your hotel
in the evening. Accommodation: Kawaguchiko Hotel or similar
Day 5: Kawaguchiko –
Mt. Fuji – Toyohashi (B L D)
Start your trip to Mt. Fuji. Climb up to the
5th station by coach, about 2300 meters above the sea level. Visit the Visitor Centre
and Green tea farm. Then our coach will take you to train station for a Bullet Train
trip to Toyohashi (one station only). Accommodation: Toyohashi Nikko Hotel or similar
Day 6: Toyohashi – Kyoto
(B L D)
Proceed to Kyoto, the Japan’s ancient capital,
where you will visit Heian Jingu Shrine, Golden Pavilion. And then enjoy the Kimono
show at Nishinjin showroom. Also a visit to Gion Corner, a popular night spot where
tourists can experience the authentic Japanese lifestyle. Accommodation: Kyoto Rihga
Royal Hotel or similar
Day 7: Kyoto – Nara –
Osaka (B L D)
Visit Kiyomizu Temple, which houses Goddess of
Mercy Statue. You will pass through the shopping street and pottery lane to the
main gate of the temple. In front of the main temple, there is a verandah, which
jugs out from the hill slope. It used 139 wooden pillars to support this verandah.
(no nail at all). Beside the main temple, there's a shrine temple for people to
worship the marriage. After this visit, proceed to Nara by coach. Visit the Deer
Park and Todaiji Temple (great Buddha Temple). Continue to Osaka, where you will
visit Osaka Castle. Accommodation: Osaka Rihga Grand Hotel or similar
Day 8: Osaka – Kobe –
Osaka (B L D)
Drive to Kobe, known as a city having a unique
style with the exotic atmosphere in Japan, which has been affected by the foreign
cultures and flourished as the international port since old days. You will visit
China Town and the Japanese Sake Brewery. Drive back to Osaka and visit Shinzaibashi
area, one of Osaka’s major downtown areas, featuring many stores, such as Shinsaibashi-suji
Shopping Centre and department stores. Accommodation: Osaka Rihga Grand Hotel or
similar
Day 9: Osaka – Australia
(B)
You are at leisure until transfer from hotel
to airport for your flight homeward to Australia.
Day 10: Arrive Australia
Arrive in Australia in the morning and your unforgettable
Japan tour ends.
Price Guide
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$3980/person
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Twin share
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$798/person
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Single supplement
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$3080
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Land only
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Depart
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Return
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Price
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Avail
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08-Nov-09
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17-Nov-09
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$3980
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No
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09-Oct-10
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18-Oct-10
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$4180
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Yes
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05-Nov-10
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14-Nov-10
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$4180
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Yes
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Inclusion
▪ Return international flight to Japan
▪ 8 Nights Twin-share accommodation at 4 star hotels
▪ Meals as stated in the itinerary
▪ Bullet train ticket (one station only)
▪ All admission fees included in the itinerary
▪ Transport throughout the trip by A/C vehicle
▪ Service of professional English-speaking local guide
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Exclusion
▪ Airport taxes and airline fuel surcharges
(approx.$400)
▪ Compulsory Travel insurance of any kind
▪ Personal expenses
▪ Compulsory Tips to guide and driver ($10/person/day)
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