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Essential Tokyo
Tokyo's skyline
Day 1: Arrive Tokyo On arrival into Tokyo Narita International Airport make your way to the airport coach counter and be directed to your bus and transferred to your chosen hotel for a three night stay. Settle in to the hotel and explore the surrounding area of this magnificent city. Standard: Shiba Park Hotel Superior: Courtyard By Marriott, Ginza Deluxe: Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Day 2: Tokyo sightseeing Today enjoy a full day of sightseeing, exploring the new and ancient attractions of Tokyo. The tour includes a visit to the observation platform of Tokyo Tower, providing ample photo opportunities, the ancient Meiji Shrine for the finest example of Japanese architecture, a stroll through the East Garden of the Imperial Palace and Ginza shopping district before relaxing over a traditional Japanese lunch. The afternoon is spent enjoying a cruise on the River Sumida,
visiting Asakusa Kannon Temple and undertaking a spot of shopping and bargaining in the popular Ueno and Akihabara shopping areas. (L) Day 3: Mount Fuji & Hakone On your third day you will set off towards the spectacular Mount Fuji, travelling towards the fifth station at an altitude of 8,000 feet (lower in the winter months) for a stunning view over the Pacific Ocean. After lunch, continue to Hakone National Park where the four-kilometre cable car affords breathtaking panoramic views of the volcanic Hakone Mountains, providing perfect picture taking opportunities, followed by a cruise on the peaceful Lake Ashi. Travel back to Tokyo Station on Japan's famous bullet train where the rest of the evening is free for you to continue to explore the city. (L) Day 4: Depart Tokyo Today is at leisure until a bus transfer back to the airport for your onward journey.
Prices Include
Imperial Palace
· Three nights accommodation at your chosen hotel · Full day Tokyo tour including lunch · Mount Fiji & Hakone full day tour including lunch · Return seat-in-coach airport to hotel transfers
Tour Prices
Prices per person, room only, in £'s from
Shiba Park Twin Single 01Jan08-31Mar08 229 330 01Apr08-31Mar09 304 404 Courtyard by Marriott 01Jan08-31Mar08 273 454 01Apr08-31Mar09 Mandarin Oriental 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-31Mar09 Twin Single 347 529 574 1053 648 1127
Courtyard by Marriott - Peak season supplement £13 per room per night applies 01Jan08, 10Oct08-30Nov08, 31Dec08-01Jan09
1 Day Mount Fuji & Hakone
Duration 9 hours, daily (excluding public holidays) Set off this morning and admire the stunning scenery of rural Japan as you drive towards the spectacular Mount Fuji, travelling towards the fifth station at an altitude of 8,000 feet (lower in the winter months) for a stunning view over the Pacific Ocean. After lunch continue on to Hakone National Park where the four-kilometre cable car affords breathtaking panoramic views of the volcanic Hakone Mountains, providing perfect picture taking opportunities. Visit Owakudani Boiling Valley, an ancient crater producing clouds of steam, followed by a Pirate Boat Cruise on the peaceful Lake Ashi. You have the choice of returning back to Tokyo either by coach or on Japan's famous bullet train. Guests choosing to travel by train will end their tour upon arrival into Tokyo station, whilst the coach option will drop you off at a selection of central Tokyo hotels. Prices from £65 per person, including lunch, (return by coach) Prices from £80 per person, including lunch, (return by bullet train)
Highlights of the Capital
Duration 4 hours, daily This morning's tour visits the main highlights of Tokyo, including Tokyo Tower visiting the observation platform, Meiji Shrine, Akasaka Guest House, House of Parliament, Imperial Palace East Garden and Ginza Shopping District where the tour ends. Prices from £20 per person.
Japan Rail Pass
Tokyo Grand Full Day Tour
Duration 9 hours, daily This comprehensive tour visits all the sights of the Highlights of the Capital Tour plus other attractions, including a 30-minute Sumida River Cruise, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Shopping District plus a traditional Japanese lunch. Prices from £48 per person including lunch.
Nikko Full Day Tour
Duration 9 hours, daily (exluding public holidays) A full day tour travelling out of Tokyo to visit Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji in the shadow of Mount Nantai and Kegon Waterfall. Prices from £71 per person including lunch.
Nara Afternoon Tour
Duration 5.5 hours, daily Leave your Kyoto hotel and visit Nara, Japan's first permanent capital city. Highlights include Todaji Temple, built in the 8th century and one of Japan's most significant, plus Nara Park and the beautiful Kasuga Shrine. Prices from £35 per person.
Japan's rail network is famed across the globe, and justifiably so, as it is argued to be the most efficient and convenient rail service in the world travelling up to speeds of 270km per hour and linking all of its major cities. Exploring Japan's rail network can be a rewarding experience and is an enjoyable and cost effective way to traverse the country's diverse scenery. There are two classes of travel, Standard and First-Class, and the pass can be used an unlimited number of times on almost all networks including the bullet train (excluding Nozomi trains). Passes can only be purchased outside of Japan and by foreign tourists. Prices per person: Standard Class, 7 days £140, 14 days £220, 21 days £280. First Class, 7 days £185, 14 days £300, 21 days £400. (Please note prices are subject to change)
Brochure prices may change. See booking conditions.
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