Kanazawa, Japan Ready Made Group Program

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1 Kanazawa, Japan Ready Made Group Program Kanazawa Kanazawa is located on the coast of Honshu, Japan s main island. Not only is Kanazawa s natural scenery a colorful delight year-round, but every seasonal change is so carefully celebrated in traditional cuisine, decor, and yearly events, that one comes to feel as if there are many more than four seasons. It is a modern city, even though it was built in the 15th century, and is one of Japan s foremost castle towns. The city boasts many places of interest, such as the splendid Kenrokuen, known as one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan, and lshikaw a-mon, the commanding gate to the old castle grounds. Program Includes: *Arrival orientation session *4 hours daily instruction (20 hrs/week) for 2 wks *Small class instruction (max 6) *Private room with host family *2 meals daily (breakfast & dinner) *After school activities (14:30-16:30) *Comprehensive travel insurance *"In-Touch" message service *Pre-departure planning sheets *AmeriSpan Services Group Leader Incentive Group leaders receive a FREE program (excluding optional trips) for every 8 students enrolled Price: $2107 per student Program Notes 1. Two meals a day: Breakfast at 8:00 & Dinner 19:30. (lunch at a local eatery for about $8) 2. Instruction from 9:00-13:00 3. Afternoon activities start at 14:30 4. All activities are subject to change and may be substituted with similar activities. 1

2 Kanazawa Ready Made Group Program DATES MEALS TIMES ITINERARY Sunday $L, D Arrive to Tokyo Take train to Kanazawa (4 1/2 hours) day 1 Monday 7:30 Breakfast with host family day 2 B,$L,D 9:00 Language level examination Orientation talk and introduction to itinerary Japanese classes 14:30-16:30 Historical trail walking tours (castle site, geisha quarter, samurai street and more) Tuesday B,$L,D 8:00 Breakfast with host family day 3 9:00 Japanese classes 14:30-16:30 Gold leaf chopstick making Wednesday B,$L,D 8:00 Breakfast with host family day 4 9:00 Japanese classes Thursday B,$L,D 8:00 Breakfast with host family day 5 9:00 Japanese classes 14:30-16:30 Tea ceremony Friday 8:00 Breakfast with host family day 6 B,$L,D 9:00 Japanese classes Saturday B, $L, D 8:00 Breakfast with host family day 7 See weekend options Sunday B, $L, D 8:00 Breakfast with host family 2

3 day 8 See weekend options Monday B,$L,D 8:00 Breakfast with host family day 9 9:00 Japanese classes Tuesday B,$L,D 8:00 Breakfast with host family day 10 9:00 Japanese classes 14:30-16:30 Cooking classes Wednesday B,$L,D 8:00 Breakfast with host family day 11 9:00 Japanese classes Thursday B,$L,D 8:00 Breakfast with host family day 12 9:00 Japanese classes 14:30-16:30 Kimono dressing Friday B,$L,D 8:00 Breakfast with host family day 13 9:00 Japanese classes Saturday B, $L, D Free morning day 14 Depart to USA 3

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5 Activity & Tours Available Noto Peninsula This gently curving peninsula has 2 different faces. The outer seashore on the northwest side of Noto is characterized by spectacular rock formations made by wave erosion, while submerged shorelines can be seen on the inner (southeast) side. The rural scenery, old buildings, and unique festivals in Noto still preserves and maintains a traditional Japanese atmosphere which can be found nowhere else in Japan today. You will have the opportunity to bathe in an Onsen holiday village the hot Onsen springs provide health and relaxation. Kanazawa Castle visit From 1583 to the end of the Edo Period, Kanazawa Castle was the seat of the powerful Maeda clan, lords of Kaga, a feudal domain ranking second only to the Tokugawa possessions in terms of size and rice production. The castle burnt down a few times in its history, and only the castle's Ishikawa Gate that dates from 1788 survived the most recent fires of While the castle tower and other major buildings have not been reconstructed ever since, some minor, castle structures can be found on the castle's former site which is now a pleasant public park. Mount Hakusan and Shirakawago Shirakawago is a secluded mountain village that was nominated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in This historic area contains over 100 traditional farms or Gassho-zukuri. A typical house has 4 floors and houses several families. The pointed roofs are formed like two praying hands, in order to bear the weight of the snow. The Hakusan National Park is located in the Southeast of the Ishikawa prefecture. During summer, the summit can be climbed early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise, whilst during the winter months, skiing and bathing in the hot springs Onsen springs are popular past times. During the summer months, the journey takes us through a wonderful countryside along the 33 km long Hakusan Super Forest road. The excursion includes a short hike to the Ubagatake waterfall, where you can bathe in a hot spring (this part depends on weather conditions). On the way back, we stop at a craft center and have a go at producing Washi paper. Students can take postcards they have made from the paper home. 5

Tour map NOTO-GIFU CYCLING ITINERALY

Tour map NOTO-GIFU CYCLING ITINERALY Itinerary Noto Peninsula, situated in the middle of mainland Honshu, is our newest cycle touring destination in Japan. The region offers a perfect opportunity for rural