10 days (8 nights in Japan)
 Highroad & Byroad 2008

In addition to Japan's contemporary and historic capitals of Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara, you will visit Tohoku (northern mainland). The Fujiwara family operated a strong local government from 1089 to 1189 in Tohoku. The Fujiwara clan nurtured a level of culture comparable to that of Kyoto, and unequaled by any other local area. You will visit Konjikido (Golden Hall) of Chusonji Temple, one of Japan's best historic and cultural legacies. Fujiwara-no-sato historic theme park
features the reconstruction of the 11th-12th centuries glories. You will stay at a ryokan in Hanamaki Onsen hot springs resort. Enjoy Onsen (hot springs baths), warm hospitality of deep north, and traditional Japanese lifestyle with delicate cuisine featuring local specialties and fresh seafood.

For Reservations
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Departures from the U.S.: Mon., Tue., Wed.& Thu.
Minimum 2 persons.

The tour fares in the below chart are based on mid-week (Mon.-Thu.) travel.
Weekend travel is subject to a $40 surcharge each way.
Government tax/fees of about $75-$95 are not included in the
tour fare, and must be paid with tour fare.

Hotels: Le Meridien Pacific Tokyo (Tokyo), New Miyako Hotel (Kyoto) and
Hanamaki Onsen (Hanamaki).
Meals: 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included.
Airport Transfers: Round-trip transfers between Tokyo's Narita Airport and
Le Meridien Pacific Tokyo via Airport Limousine Bus.
Inter-City Transportation: 7-day Japan Rail Pass (coach class) is
included in the tour fare. All the trains described in the itinerary are
covered by Japan Rail Pass.
Sightseeing Tours: A motor coach tour with English guide will be
arranged in Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara.
A chartered taxi will be used for sightseeing in Tohoku (Northern
Japan). A driver speaks little English but he will escort you to places
of interest. Northern Japan is a wide area and the true off-the-beaten
path. A chartered taxi is the best way for foreign tourists to explore
the region.

Land Only Price: $1,874 per person (double occupancy)
Single room supplement: $669
American Airlines, Japan Airlines or United Airlines will be used for this package.
AIR & LAND PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON (Prices are subject to change without notice.)
Airline fuel surcharge is included in the tour fare.
Departure Date
From Los Angeles/San Fancisco
From New York/Newark
Double Occupancy
Single Supplement
Double Occupancy
Single Supplement
June 06 - July 20
$2,929
$582
$3,199
$582
July 21 - Aug. 24
$2,879
$582
$3,149
$582
Aug. 25 - Oct. 19
$2,769
$582
$3,039
$582
Oct. 20 - Dec. 11
$2,999
$669
$3,299
$669
Dec. 12 - Dec. 19
$3,299
$669
$3,599
$669
Dec. 20, 2008 - Jan. 05, 2009
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Advantageous add-on fares are available
from major U.S. cities.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 (MON/TUE/WED/THU). LEAVE THE U.S.A FOR TOKYO
You will depart from your hometown for Tokyo. Crossing the International Date Line you will lose one calendar day; you will gain it back on your return.

DAY 2 (TUE/WED/THU/FRI). ARRIVE TOKYO
 You will arrive at Tokyo's Narita Airport in the afternoon. You will process your Japan Rail Passes at JR (Japan Railways) Narita Airport Station, and then transfer by Airport Limousine Bus to Le Meridien Pacific Tokyo (2 nights).

DAY 3 (WED/THU/FRI/SAT). TOKYO
 Enjoy a morning motor coach tour of Tokyo, visiting Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace Gardens and Asakusa Kannon Temple. The tour will disband in the Ginza around 1:00pm. Afternoon is at your leisure.

DAY 4 (THU/FRI/SAT/SUN). TOKYO/KYOTO
You will travel via the Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto. You will stay at New Miyako Hotel (2 nights). This afternoon you will enjoy motor coach tour of Nara, Japan's oldest capital prospered in the 8th century. The tour highlights included Todaiji (Great Buddha) Temple, Kasuga Grand Shrine, and Deer Park.

DAY 5 (FRI/SAT/SUN/MON). KYOTO
Enjoy a morning motor coach tour of Kyoto, visiting Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle, and Kinkakuji (Gold Pavilion) Temple. The tour will disband at Kyoto Handicraft Center. Afternoon is at your leisure.

DAY 6 (SAT/SUN/MON/TUE). KYOTO/TOKYO
After free day in Kyoto you will return to Tokyo by the Shinkansen bullet train. You will stay at Le Meridien Pacific Tokyo and prepare for your trip to Tohoku (Northern Japan).

DAY 7 (SUN/MON/TUE/WED). TOKYO/ICHINOSEKI/HANAMAKI (dinner)
You will take the Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Ichinoseki. Upon arrival you will be met by a driver and proceed to Chusonji Temple by chartered car. You will visit Treasure House and Konjikido (Golden Hall). Then, you will enjoy a drive through the heart of Japan's farmland to Mizusawa and visit Fujiwara-no-sato historic theme park. Featuring the 11th century local government buildings and powerful clan's private estates you will imagine much vividly the glory and prosperity of the medieval local power. Then, you will proceed to Hanamaki Onsen hot springs resort. You will stay at a ryokan. Enjoy buffet dinner and hot springs baths.

DAY 8 (MON/TUE/WED/THU). HANAMAKI (breakfast/dinner)
Whole day is at your leisure to relax in this resort.
Option: Tohno is a small village surrounded by mountains, and a homeland of many Japanese fairy tales. You can visit this beautiful remote village by chartered car. The 4-hour tour costs $150 per person (must be booked in advance).

DAY 9 (TUE/WED/THU/FRI). HANAMAKI/TOKYO (breakfast)
Transfer by a hotel's courtesy bus to Shin-Hanamakii Station, and return to Tokyo by the Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train. You will spend the last night in Japan at Le Meridien Pacific Tokyo.

10 (WED/THU/FRI/SAT). TOKYO/NARITA/U.S.A.
Transfer from your hotel to Narita Airport via Airport Limousine Bus. You will return to the U.S. on the same day.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON YOUR SHOES & HOTEL AMENITIES:
Please wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Our hotels offer extensive amenities, including toothbrushes, tooth paste, combs, razors, soaps, shampoo, conditioner, towels and sleeping robes.

 
Le Meridien Pacific Tokyo
Imperial Palace, Tokyo
New Miyako Hotel, Kyoto
Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto
Chusonji Temple.
Konjikido (Golden Hall) is stored
in this protection building.
Fujiwara-no-sato

 

For More Information & Reservations

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 Nippon Travel Agency America, Inc.
 One Harmon Plaza, Secaucus, NJ 07094
(800) 682-7872 (outside NJ), (201) 325-8484

Prices are subject to change without notice.
Hanamaki Onsen
The Shinkansen bullet train