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• Cherry Blossom Honshu Deluxe Tour ( Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Kyoto - Osaka - Nara ) • 7 Days |
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★ Visit Tokyo for Cherry Blossom, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji Seafood Market, Sumo House, Tokyo Bay Cruise, Daiba Toyohashi Auto Museum, Akihabara, Shinjuku, Kamakura Big Buddha, Hakone, Owakudani, Taiko Drum, Bullet Train Ride, Kyoto, Kyomizu Temple, Arashiyama, Sugano Bamboo Grove, Kinkakuji Golden Pavillion, Maiko Performance, Nara, Nishijin Kimono Show,Todaiji Temple, Osaka Castle and Shinsaibashi.
★ Includes round-trip international air, Deluxe hotels (1 night Japanese-styled hot spring hotel), meals as indicated (kaiseki ryori, kobe beef/king crab) and bilingual professional tour guide.
☆ Cherry Blossom Viewing: Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Bay Area, Imperial Palace, Tsuruokahachimangu, Nara Park, Osaka Castle Park. |
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★『Tokyo』 is Japan's capital and the country's largest city.It is also one of Japan's 47 prefectures, but is called a metropolis (to) rather than a prefecture (ken). The metropolis of Tokyo consists of 23 city wards (ku), 26 cities, 5 towns and 8 villages, including the Izu and Ogasawara Islands, several small Pacific Islands in the south of Japan's main island Honshu. The 23 city wards (ku) are the center of Tokyo and make up about one third of the metropolis' area, while housing roughly eight of Tokyo's approximately twelve million residents. Prior to 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo. A small castle town in the 16th century, Edo became Japan's political center in 1603 when Tokugawa Ieyasu established his feudal government there. A few decades later, Edo had grown into one of the world's most populous cities.
◆ Points of Interest：Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Street Mall, Palace of Tokugawa shogunate, Nijuhasi Garden. |
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★『Mt. Fuji』(Fujisan) is with 3776 meters Japan's highest mountain. It is not surprising that the nearly perfectly shaped volcano has been worshipped as a sacred mountain and experienced big popularity among artists and common people. Mount Fuji is a dormant volcano, which most recently erupted in 1708. It stands on the border between Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures and can be seen from Tokyo and Yokohama on clear days. The easiest way to view Mount Fuji is from the train on a trip along the Tokaido Line between Tokyo and Osaka. If you take the shinkansen from Tokyo in direction of Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka, the best view of Mount Fuji can be enjoyed from around Shin-Fuji Station on the right hand side of the train, about 40 to 45 minutes after leaving Tokyo. If you want to enjoy Mount Fuji at a more leisurely pace and from a nice natural surrounding, you should head to the Fuji Five Lake (Fujigoko) region at the northern foot of the mountain, or to Hakone, a nearby hot spring resort.
◆ Points of Interest：Hakone National Park, Lake Ashi. |
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Day 1 |
Depart USA for Tokyo. Enjoy excellent in-flight service. Midnight flight passengers please depart 1 day earlier.
Breakfast：xxx Lunch：xxx Dinner：xxx
Hotel：on the plane |
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Day 2 |
Welcome to the Land of the Rising Sun. Arrive at Narita Airport. Shuttle bus transfer to hotel, dinner will be served. You may take the shuttle to the nearby shopping malls.
Breakfast：xxx Lunch：xxx Dinner：Japanese cuisine
Hotel：Nikko Narita Hotel or similar |
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Day 3 |
| → Meiji Shrine - Imperial Palace - Tsukuji Fsih Market - Sumo House - Tokyo Bay Cruise - Daiba Toyohashi Auto Museum - Akihabara - Shinjuku |
Today we shall enjoy the blossoming of cherry trees in the capital of Japan, Tokyo. Our first stop today is Meiji Shrine and the Imperial Palace, the official residence of the Japanese Imperial Family. You will be able to stroll past and savor the beauty of cherry trees that only blossom during March and April. Next up will be Tsukiji Fish Market, the birthplace of Japanese ichthyic culture. Visit Sumo House, where tourists could watch sumo training. Thereafter we shall enjoy a cruise on Tokyo Bay to enjoy the most beautiful view of Tokyo Bay Area during the Cherry Blossom season. Visit Daiba Toyohashi Auto Museum. You may visit Akihabara, the electronics mecca and Shinjuku which is renowned for being a shopper's paradise and a food haven. Tonight's dinner is on your own (guide will assist you).
Breakfast：in hotel Lunch：Japanese cuisine Dinner：xxx
Hotel：Sheraton Miyako Hotel or similar |
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Day 4 |
| → Kamakura - Hakone - Owakudani - Hot Spring |
In the morning we shall drive to the enlightening and breathtaking Kamakura Buddha. Its beauty will take your breath away and leave you in awe of its splendor especially during cherry blossom when we shall also visit Tsuruokahachiman Shrine .Thereafter to Hakone, be mesmerized by its tranquility and scenic views. Proceed to visit Owakudani, a sulphurous erupting area with smoky hot rivers and hot springs. Please try the longevity eggs, boiled in the piping hot sulphur water. Tonight we shall stay in a traditional hot spring hotel, and enjoy a special Kaiseki-ryori (Japanese-styled dinner) with either Kobe Beef/King Crab. You will be entertained by a Taiko Drum performance.
Breakfast：in hotel Lunch：Japanese cuisine Dinner：Japanese cuisine
Hotel：Keizan Hot Spring or similar |
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Day 5 |
| → Bullet Train Ride - Kyoto - Nishijin Kimono Show - Kinkakuji Golden Pavillion - Osaka |
After breakfast, we shall enjoy a brief ride on the bullet train for orientation. Thereafter, we shall proceed to proceed to Kyoto - the old capital, noted for its preservation of ancient cultural heritage and scenic natural beauty for over a thousand years. We shall marvel at the magnificent Kinkakuji-Golden Pavillion, recipient of the World Cultural Heritage designation; just a glimpse of the Pavillion from any angle is any eye-opening feast. Thereafter, proceed to enjoy a Maiko performance. Another highlight is Kiyomizu Temple, the foremost significant cultural heritage in Kyoto, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This temple is constructed without any nails, which is a superior achievement by any standards. Tonight we shall stay in Kyoto with a walk in Gion to experience the old Edo-period lifestyle, the surreal experience of geishas walking past you.
Breakfast：in hotel Lunch：Japanese cuisine Dinner：Japanese cuisine
Hotel：Kyoto Kokusai or similar |
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Day 6 |
| → Kyoto - Arashiyama - Sugano Bamboo Grove - Nara - Todaiji Temple - Osaka Castle - Shinsaibashi Shopping |
After breakfast, proceed to enjoy the breeze and scenery of Arashiyama; to marvel at its captivating sceneries which are unsurpassed. Cherry blossoms in spring, autumn foliage in fall and the snow-capped views in winter. Within it lies the Sugano Bamboo Grove, its uniform linup of the lush green bamboo will fill your mind with serenity, not to mention the alluring scent of fresh air. In the afternoon, we shall proceed to Nara, to visit the Todaiji Temple, which houses the world's largest wooden Buddha statue. The delightful Deer Park within the temple is an adventure by istself, with deers roaming freely in a holy sanctuary. Their presence is an ever amusing treat. Next we shall visit Osaka Castle, grand and majestic and also an important cultural asset. Enjoy a leisurely stroll within its compound for photo-taking from all angles. In the evening, we shall shop at Shinsaibashi, the longest shopping street in Osaka with an abundance of choices, enjoy a fantastic shopping experience. Tonight's dinner is on your own, Osaka is home to a variety of gourmet cuisines, your guide will assist you in your selection.
Breakfast：in hotel Lunch：Japanese cuisine Dinner：xxx
Hotel：Ana Gate Tower Hotel Osaka or similar |
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Day 7 |
After breakfast, transfer to airport. Fly home with cherished memories. Sayonara!
Breakfast：hotel Lunch：xxx Dinner：xxx
Fly back to home |
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Tour Date & Price *** Cherry blossom season (03/16-04/06) +$50 *** |
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| → Hot deals ! seats are limited ! Please reserve ASAP. |
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| •Child (under 12 years) with no bed is 80% of the adult price. |
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Prices based on the low season fare of Asiana Airlines and Northwest Delta Airlines. |
| Prices exclude weekend surcharges. |
| Other seasons, airlines, gateways departure, please call for details. |
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| • Tour fee include：round trip transpacific air ticket + transportation + deluxe hotel and cruise + fine meal daily + experienced and knowledgeable tour guide + admission. |
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| • Tour fee exclude：tax and fuel surcharge + personal expense + tips for tour guide and drivers. |
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• For Reservation / General booking regulations / Responsibility, Please refer to Choicest Holiday Inc General booking regulations.
• We recommend passenger to buy extra travel insurance (ex: Travel Guard) to prohibit tour canceled or delay under any situation.
• We reserved the rights to modify the itinerary and hotels or cancel trip without liability.
• Tour fees subject to change without notice. |
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