<b>JAPAN 8 Days</b> <b>TOKYO - HAKONE - KYOTO - HIROSHIMA</b>
In order to fully appreciate this land of contrasts, it is necessary to consider this itinerary which combines contemporary Japan with its traditional and historical attractions. From Imperial castles to modern skyscrapers, this is Japan.
Day 1. Arrive in Tokyo. Upon arrival in Tokyo, you will be met and given the appropriate transportation tickets for the transfer to your hotel. The representative will show you the departure point for the bus or subway. Check in to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 2. Tokyo sightseeing. Morning tour, including the Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo Tower and Tasaki Pearl Gallery. The afternoon is free to explore this fantastic city. (Breakfast)
Day 3. Tokyo to Hakone. Leave Tokyo by bus for Hakone National Park. En route, drive half way up Mount Fuji for a view of the surrounding countryside. Later enjoy a cruise on Lake Ashi and then a cable car ride to the top of Mount Komogatake where you will have a spectacular view of Mount Fuji. Overnight in Hakone. (Breakfast & Lunch)
Day 4. Hakone to Kyoto. The morning is at leisure to further enjoy Hakone National Park. Transfer to the railway station for the journey to Kyoto. Transfer from Kyoto train station to the hotel of your choice. Remainder of the day at leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 5. Kyoto sightseeing. Morning tour, including the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The afternoon is free to explore this fascinating city further. (Breakfast)
Day 6. Kyoto to Hiroshima. At leisure before being transferred to the train station for the journey to Hiroshima. Check in to the Granvia Hiroshima Hotel located next to the railway station. Remainder of the day at leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 7. Hiroshima sightseeing. Full day tour of this historical city includes Miyajima Island with its UNESCO protected shrine, Peace Memorial park and the Atomic Bomb museum. (Breakfast)
Day 8. Hiroshima to Osaka Airport or Tokyo Airport. At leisure until ready to depart by train to either Osaka or Tokyo Airports. (Breakfast)
<b>DEPARTURES:</b> Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays (also Sundays and Thursdays in April). January 5 to December 18, 2007. (Not operating on certain dates)
<b>PRICES:</b> Please request prices for the time you wish to travel & advise us of your preferred hotel category - Moderate, First Class or Deluxe.
<b>PRICE INCLUDES:</b> Train fares within Japan, 7 nights hotel accommodation with private facilities and air conditioning; sightseeing as indicated; meals as indicated, transfers where indicated.
<b>NOT INCLUDED:</b> International airfares, optional excursions, items of a personal nature such as laundry, dry cleaning, phone calls, drinks, cancellation and medical insurance, excess baggage charges and Government departure taxes.
HOTELS: Please click the hotel below for details on accommodation TOKYO: Keio Plaza Hotel, Shinagawa Prince Hotel and the New Otani Hotel HAKONE: Hakone Hotel Kowakien KYOTO: Kyoto Tower Hotel, Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto and the Kyoto Hotel Okura HIROSHIMA: Granvia Hiroshima Hotel, New Hiroden, Righa Royal
