Traditional and Modern Japan - Course AB

Fushimi Inari Harajuku Kami-Sannonanchi

Duration	Destination	Departure
9 days and 8 nights	Japan (Kyoto, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Tokyo, Fuji, Hakone, Kanazawa, Shirakawa, Takayama)	Japan (Osaka)

Description

Join a tour with a sightseeing program in your own language. Packages include the cost of the guides, accomodation, admission to most attractions, and transportation.

Program

Day 1:

OSAKA (ARRIVAL) - KYOTO
Arrive at Kansai International Airport.
You will be met by an English speaking assiatnt and helped board an airport shared van.
- Stay at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto or New Miyako Hotel -

Day 2:

KYOTO (CITY TOUR) (Breakfast/Lunch)
Breakfast at hotel.
Guided sightseeing tour of Kyoto (09:00 - 16:00) using private car.
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine / Kinakakuji Temple / Nijo-jo Castle / Gion. Tour disband at Gion.
Your guide will inform you how to go back to your hotel.
- Stay at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto or New Miyako Hotel -

Day 3:

KYOTO - HIROSHIMA - MIYAJIMA (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Breakfast at hotel. Your main suitcase will be transferred directly from Kyoto to Tokyo.
Please leave your main suitcase with porter/bell desk by 07:00 AM. (You travel with just an overnight bag for your night in Miyajima.)
Guided sightseenig tour of Hiroshima (09:00 - 17:00) using public transport.
Transfer to Hiroshima with your guide by bullet train.
Atomic Bomb Dome & Peace Memorial Park / Peace Memorial Museum
Transfer to Miyajima by ferry.
Dinner at ryokan in Miyajima.
- Stay at Hotel Miyariku or similar -

Day 4:

MIYAJIMA - HIROSHIMA - TOKYO (Breakfast)
Breakfast at ryokan. Guided sightseeing tour of Miyajima (09:00 - 14:00) on foot.
Five story Pagoda / Itsukushima Shrine / Omotesando Shopping Street
Transfer to Hiroshima by ferry & local train. Tour ends at Hiroshima Station. Transfer to Shinagawa by bullet train.
Upon arrival at Shinagawa, you will be met by an English speaking assistant.
Transfer to hotel by free shuttle bus or on foot.
- Stay at Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa or similar -

Day 5:

TOKYO (CITY TOUR) (Breakfast/Lunch)
Breakfast at hotel.
Guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo (09:00 - 17:00) using private car & public transport.
Tokyo Tower / Meiji Jingu Shrine / Harajuku / Imperial Palace / Asakusa.
Return to hotel by public transport.
- Stay at Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa or similar -

Day 6:

TOKYO - MT:FUJI & HAKONE - TOKYO (Breakfast/Lunch)
Breakfast at hotel.
Guided sightseeing tour of Mt. Fuji & Hakone (08:00 - 18.30) using private car.
Mt. Fuji 5th station (depending traffic and weather condition) / Ropeway ride from Owakudani to Togendai / Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi from Togendai to Hakonemachi.
Return to hotel by private car.
- Stay at Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa or similar -

Day 7:

TOKYO - KANAZAWA (Breakafst/Dinner)
Breakfast at hotel.
Your main suitcase will be transferred directly form Tokyo to Kyoto.
Please leave your main suitcase with porter/bell desk by 07:30 AM. (Yoiu travel with just an overnght bag for your night in Kanazawa.)
guided sightseeing tour of Kanazawa (08:30 - 20:00) using public transport. Transfer to Tokyo station with your guide. (Shinagawa to Tokyo by local train.) Transfer to Kanazawa by bullet train.
Omi Market / Kenrokuen Garden / Shima House / Nomura Samurai House.
Dinner at local restaurant (Dinner of regional cuisine).
- Stay at ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa or similar -

Day 8:

KANAZAWA - SHIRAKAWAGO - TAKAYAMA - KYOTO (Breakfast/Lunch)
Brakfast at hotel.
Guided tour of Shirakawago & Takayama (08:30 - 19:30) using private car.
Walk of Shirakawago Village / Gasshozukuri traditional farmhouse.
Transfer to Takayama.
Art & Festa Forest / Kami-Sannomachi.
Transfer to Nagoya by express train with guide,
Tour ends at Nagoya station. Transfer to Kyoto by bullet train.
Upon arrival at Kyoto, you will be met by an English speaking assistant.
Transfer to hotel by free shuttle bus or on foot. RETURN TO TOKYO IS AVAILABLE AS OPTION
- Stay at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto or New Miyako Hotel -

Day 9:

KYOTO - KIX APT (Breakfast)
Breakfast at hotel (This may not be provided depending on your flight time. Breakfast is non-refundable).
Transfer to Kansai International Airport by airport shuttle van.

Price includes

- Hotel: Kyoto (2nights), Miyajima (1 night), Tokyo (3 nights), Kanazawa (1 night), Kyoto (1 night)
- Guide: Private guide for Day 2 - 8, English speaking assistant for Day 1, Day 4, Day 8
Train: Kyoto - Hiroshima, hiroshima - Shinagawa, Tokyo - Kanazawa, Takayama - Nagoya, Nagoya - Kyoto (ordinary class reserved seat)
Meal: Daily Breakfast, Lunch except for Day 1, Day 4, Day 7, Day 9, Dinner on Day 3, Day 7
- Others: Round trip airport transfers by airport limousine bus or train, or shared van ferry and local train in Hiroshima, local train in Tokyo
- Luggage: Kyoto - Tokyo, Tokyo - Kyoto (one item per person).

Price does not include

- Insurance
- Airport tax
- Beverages during lunch and dinner
- Anything that is not express in "Price includes"

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto or New Miyako Hotel or similarKyoto	Osaka - Kansai International Airport (KIX)
2	Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto or New Miyako Hotel or similarKyoto
3	Hotel Miyariku or similarMiyajima Island	Hiroshima
4	Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa or similarTokyo	Hiroshima
5	Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa or similarTokyo
6	Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa or similarTokyo	Fuji
7	ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa or similarKanazawa	Hakone
8	Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto or New Miyako Hotel or similarKyoto	Shirakawa   Takayama
9		Kyoto - Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Accommodations provided in each place

Place
Kyoto	Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto or New Miyako Hotel or similar
Miyajima Island	Hotel Miyariku or similar
Tokyo	Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa or similar
Kanazawa	ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa or similar