Essence of the Orient - Asia - The Adventure Company Family Adventures 2012/3

Tsumago Hike through historical towns lllll J A PA N Tokyo Temples, markets & palaces llll lll lll lll Adventure Level A Cultural Discovery Nature & Wildlife Japan 13 days Trip Code: FJP Hikone Castle ll lll l Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & A-bomb Museum Mt. Koya Temple stay & prayer ceremony Your itinerary Day 1/2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5/6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Overnight flight to Tokyo Tokyo sightseeing Trains to Hakone; visit sulphur pools Forest walks in the Japanese Alps To Hiroshima; visit Hikone Castle Torii Gate, Peace Memorial Park & A-bomb Museum; Bullet train to Kyoto Kyoto sightseeing Journey to temple lodging Mt. Koya walk; to Osaka Day 12/13 Overnight flight home Dates & Prices Guide Visit our website or call a Travel Consultant for the latest prices. Alternatively scan your smart phone over the barcode. 2012 31 Mar - 11 Apr F 28 Jul - 8 Aug 18 Aug - 29 Aug 2013 30 Mar - 10 Apr F �3,279 �2,799 27 Jul - 7 Aug �3,579 �3,049 All elements in the itinerary are included, unless otherwise stated. Prices are per person and subject to change (see Booking Conditions p178). Single room option from �500 For insurance details see p177. Child price applies if under 12 on the outbound travel date. F Festival departure (Cherry blossom festival departure) Flights Indirect Flights with Emirates from London. Flight schedules and preferred airlines can change. G4 2012 trips guaranteed on 4 people Extra info... A Japan railpass is included within the price of this trip. Rail pass exchange vouchers are only available outside Japan and must be redeemed in country. Some companies request that you purchase this independently before you join the trip, however, we will arrange this on your behalf and send it to you with your joining instructions. Tokyo Average Daily Max Temp �C 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average Daily Hours of Sunshine 6 6 6 5 6 4 5 6 4 4 5 6 lll ll lll lll llllllllllllllll Okayama llll Osaka Nagoya SOUTH CHINA SE A lllll With flights Adult Child �3,189 �2,749 �3,489 �2,949 �3,199 �2,769 Adult Child llll llllllllllllllllll Kyoto ll ll Without flights Adult Child �2,549 �2,239 �2,549 �2,239 �2,549 �2,239 Adult Child �2,599 �2,289 �2,599 �2,289 lll Mt. Fuji 3,776m lll ll Hakone Sulphur pools Essence of the Orient Travel on high speed bullet trains � Stay at a temple with monks � Discover the contrasts between captivating cities and mysterious mountains Ideal for... lll lllll ll ll lll llllllll 10 yrs+ Trip Highlights and life. You'll get a real flavour of the Orient visiting city markets, before heading to Hakone to explore the area's famous sulphur pools. Mountains & Castles You'll travel by trains to Tsumago, nestled amidst the the Japanese Alps. Here you'll hike along forested trails before speeding through the countryside towards Hiroshima, stopping off en route to discover the medieval castle of Hikone. Temples & Shrines Kyoto is full of shrines, temples and gardens and is surrounded by tranquil waters. One of the most famous sights is the golden folds of the Kinkaku-ji Temple. Mysterious Monks Heading into the hills to Mt. Koya you'll be treated to a unique experience. Staying with monks, you'll enjoy traditional food and learn about ancient culture at a special morning prayer ceremony. Is it suitable for my family? Minimum age: 10 years. Japan is famed for its efficient rail network so as part of the adventure, expect most journeys to be by train. The hike from Magome to Tsumago is on relatively easy terrain. Activities Hiking, city tour Transport Trains (Bullet train, express train and local train), taxi, subway, local bus, on foot, cable car, boat, tram Accommodation Hotels (7nts), minshuku - traditional Japanese-style inn (2nts), temple (1nt) Meals included 10 breakfasts & 3 dinners Swimming opportunities Hot spring spa at hotel in Hakone Tokyo & Hakone Tokyo is a whirlwind of colour, neon lights Responsible Travel Money from your stay at a Buddhist temple goes directly to the monks and affords you a unique insight into their life. For more information on responsible travel see p5 For Trip Notes, reviews and more images visit adventurecompany.co.uk/FJP 93

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