10 days (8 nights in Japan)
History & Nature 2008

In addition to Japan's contemporary and historic capitals of Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara,
you will visit Shodo Island in Inland Sea National Park. You will stay at the deluxe
resort of Hotel Olivean, featuring breathtaking view of shimmering Inland Sea,
hot springs baths, and freshest seafood. You will be welcomed by warm hospitality of
the island people and enjoy spectacular resort life, one of the best of Japan.

For Reservations
1-800-682-7872

Air & Land Package Price Per Person

Departures from the U.S.: Tue., Thu. & Fri.
Minimum 2 persons.

The tour fares below 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
and must be paid with tour fare.

Hotels: Le Meridien Pacific Tokyo (Tokyo), New Miyako Hotel (Kyoto) and Hotel Granvia Hiroshima.
Meals: One lunch in Kyoto.
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: English-guided tours will be arranged in each destination (Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara & Hiroshima/Miyajima).

American Airlines, Japan Airlines or United Airlines
will be used for this package.
Land Only Price: $1,929 per person (double occupancy)
Single room supplement: $552.
AIR & LAND PACKAGE PRICE (Prices are subject to change without notice.)
Airline fuel surcharge is included in the tour fare.
Departure Date
from the U.S.
From Los Angeles/San Francisco
From New York/Newark
Double Occupany
Single Supple.
Double Occupancy
Single Supple.
June 06 - July 20
$2,979
$480
$3,249
$480
July 21 - Aug. 24
$2,929
$480
$3,199
$480
Aug. 25 - Oct. 19
$2,819
$480
$3,089
$480
Oct. 20 - Dec. 11
$3,099
$552
$3,399
$552
Dec. 12 - Dec. 19
$3,399
$552
$3,699
$552
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 (TUE//THU/FRI). 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 (WED/FR/SAT). 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 (THU/SAT/SUN). 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 (FRI/SUN/MON). TOKYO/HIROSHIMA
You will travel via the Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Hiroshima. You will stay at the deluxe Hotel Granvia Hiroshima (2 nights).

DAY 5 (SAT/MON/TUE). HIROSHIMA
Enjoy Englished-guided tour of Miyajima and Hiroshima, using trains and boat. Miyajima is famous for its Itsukushima Shrine ("floating" torii gate) and peaceful Inland Sea. In Hiroshima, you will visit Peace Memorial Park.

Day 6 (SUN/TUE/WED). HIROSHIMA/KYOTO
You will travel via the Shinkansen bullet train from Hiroshima to Kyoto. You will stay at New Miyako Hotel (3 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 7 (MON/WED/THU). KYOTO
Enjoy a full-day motor coach tour of Kyoto, visiting Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji (Gold Pavilion) Temple, Heian Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple and more. Lunch is included and will disband at Kyoto Handicraft Center.

DAY 8 (TUE/THU/FRI). KYOTO
Whole day is at your leisure in this historic city.

DAY 9 (WED/FRI/SAT). KYOTO/TOKYO
You will return to Tokyo by the Shinkanen bullet train. You will stay at Le Meridien Pacific Tokyo (1 night).

DAY 10 (THU/SAT/SUN). 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
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Miyajima Island
New Miyako Hotel, Kyoto

 

For More Information & Reservations

NTA America, Inc.
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.

Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto
The Shinkansen bullet train