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Tour Famous for its thrilling ultra-modern cities, Japan is also home to some of the world s most stunning areas of natural beauty, where cherry blossoms and hydrangea bloom in spring and maple trees

2 Tour Famous for its thrilling ultra-modern cities, Japan is also home to some of the world s most stunning areas of natural beauty, where cherry blossoms and hydrangea bloom in spring and maple trees blaze fiery red hues across the land in autumn. Having selected these two splendid seasons as the most magical times to visit, our fully-escorted Japanese tour highlights the vitality of Tokyo and Hiroshima, the tranquillity and charm of temples, shrines, museums and gardens and the march of technology with an included journey on the lightning-fast Shinkansen (Bullet Train), all enhanced with the most gracious hospitality of the Japanese. INCLUDING nights in hotel and 1 in flight(accommodation as specified or similar) 12 meals: 12 breakfasts ( 3-) Included excursions and visits: 17 Tokyo city tour Mt Fuji Visitors Centre Visit Matsumoto Castle Sample sake at a traditional brewery Visit Shirakawago Village Takayama walking tour Kanazawa city tour Three journeys on the JR Bullet Train Visit Miyajima Island Walking tour of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Visit Nara s attractions, including Todaiji Temple and Nara Park Kyoto city tour Traditional tea ceremony Lake Ashi cruise Cable car over the Owakudani Hot Springs

3 Plus all these benefits: VIP Home Departure Service Check-in service by with porterage Services of an experienced tour manager Scheduled British Airways direct flights Best available coaches with experienced drivers Hotel porterage (one bag per ) All airport taxes, security charges, and applicable fuel surcharge UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) London - In flight VIP Home Departure Service collects you from home, for your journey to London Heathrow Airport and a direct, scheduled British Airways flight to Tokyo. Tokyo On arrival, we transfer by coach to the Hyatt Regency Tokyo or Keio Plaza, located in Shinjuku, in the very heart of the Tokyo metropolis, for a two-night stay. Tokyo We embrace this dazzling city with a full day tour, taking in legendary landmarks - the moated Imperial Palace, the Ginza (Silver Mint) district, the five-storey Asakusa Kannon Temple and the 333m Tokyo Tower. One of the star attractions is Meiji Shrine, the picturesque Shinto shrine set in a delightful tree-lined avenue. Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Matsumoto The Five Lakes District is dominated by majestic Mt Fuji, an icon of world travel towering over this region of exceptional natural beauty - on a clear day, the snow-capped, conical volcano is mirrored on the placid waters of Lake Kawaguchi. From here we continue to Matsumoto and our hotel, the Buena Vista or Matsumoto Tokyu. Matsumoto - Takayama This morning we visit Matsumoto Castle, a striking timber and stone structure with a unique moon-viewing turret. We

4 also take time to sample sake at a traditional brewery. Our journey proceeds through the breathtaking Japanese Alps to the hill town of Takayama. Here we stop at the Hida Folk Village, a large open-air museum with a collection of antique houses from the region and a fabulous showcase of crafts and ancient traditions. We spend the next two nights at the Best Western, located in the heart of Takayama. Takayama Our walking tour of Takayama, known as little Kyoto, is filled with fabulous attractions from the open-air flower and fruit market to the imposing government house. Takayama - Kanazawa We transfer by coach to Kanazawa visiting the World Heritage Shirakawago Village en route. Kanazawa is an historic castle town, which boasts beautifully preserved samurai and geisha districts and our sightseeing tour includes Omicho market and Higashi Chayagai before heading to the Excel Tokyu Hotel or Nikko Hotel, where we spend the night. Kanazawa - Hiroshima We pack overnight bags whilst our main luggage is transferred to Kyoto for our arrival on day 10. A sightseeing tour of Kanazawa this morning includes the gorgeous Kenroku-en Garden and Buke-Yashiki (Samurai's house). We then transfer to Kanazawa Station to depart for Hiroshima via Shin Osaka by JR Limited Express Train and JR Bullet Train. On arrival, we head to the Rihga Royal or Granvia Hotel to spend the next two nights. Hiroshima Our journey begins at Miyajima Port to catch a ferry over to Miyajima Island, otherwise known as Itsukushima or Divine Island. On arrival we admire the elaborate gate, Itsukushima Shrine, rising majestically out of the sea, and spend time strolling through the park, which dazzles with beautiful maple in autumn. On our return to Hiroshima, we take a walking tour around Peace Memorial Park to see the Flame of Peace, continually burning to symbolise the hope for worldwide peace. Our tour concludes with a visit to the Atomic Bomb Museum, just a short walk from our hotel. Hiroshima - Nara - Kyoto

5 We transfer to Hiroshima Station for our JR Bullet Train journey Shin Osaka, where we board our coach for Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan. Attractions here include the famous Todaiji temple, which was built in 794 and became the guardian temple for the city. The building is claimed to be the oldest wooden structure in the world and houses a huge bronze Buddha. We also visit Nara Park, also known as Deer Park, to see hundreds of freely roaming deer. Our adventure proceeds to culturally-rich Kyoto, known historically as Hana No Miyako, the flowering capital with its wealth of fine architecture in its shrines and temples, gardens with their profusion of colour and variety of art and craft shops. We spend time in the Gion area, the country s most famous geisha district, before heading to the Kyoto Hotel Okura, Nikko Princess Kyoto or Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, to enjoy a two night stay. Kyoto Highlights of this morning s tour include the wonderful Ryoanji Temple, a Zen temple with a famous rock garden, and also the beautiful Kinkakuji Temple, or the Golden Pavilion, whose top two floors are completely bedecked in gold leaf. We also enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. Kyoto - Hakone After further exploration of Kyoto, with stops at the Kiyomizu Temple and Nijo, a fortified castle with ornate audience halls and unique nightingale floors designed to replicate the sound of the nightingale song when stepped on. We later take the JR Bullet Train from Kyoto to Mishima and continue to Hakone, for a one-night stay at the Hakone Palace, Prince Hakone or Fujiya Hotel. You will need an overnight bag. Hakone - Tokyo This morning we embark on a cruise on Lake Ashi, from where stunning views of the snow-capped mountains can be seen. We continue by cable car over the Owakudani Hot Springs, lying in the crater of Mt Kamiyama. We later enjoy marvellous views of Tokyo Bay before continuing to the Excel Tokyu Hotel Narita. Tokyo - London Today we leave Tokyo for Narita Airport and a direct, scheduled British Airways flight to London Heathrow Airport. On arrival you will be met and guided to your transfer vehicle, for the journey home. Prices subject to availability

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