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GUJO Not far away, but a world apart In Gujo you can expect to be immersed in an authentic small town Japanese experience that is unique to an "off the beaten path" town. Where the traditional way of living is on a very human scale. Gujo offers visitors a rare opportunity to see, and be part of, a traditional way of life that has changed little over many years. You can always expect a warm welcome wherever you may go in town. Access From Nagoya - Mino Ota (42 min by JR Hida express) From Mino Ota - Gujo Hachiman (90 min by Nagaragawa railway) The journey from Nagoya to Gujo Hachiman takes approximately 2 hours 45 minutes including transfers but offers travelers very scenic views of the countryside, and opportunities to meet many local residents. Accommodation (All the prices are per person, includes breakfast) City Hotel Yoshidaya From $95 Yoshidaya Ryokan From $140 Bizenya Ryokan From $80 2
5 Things Not To Miss In GUJO 1 Gujo Odori from Mid July until Early September Participate in a Japanese cultural event in a way few foreigners ever get to experience. Dance all night to 400 year old traditional odori songs like "Kawasaki", "Harukoma" or "Gengen Bala Bala." Dance lessons are available daily at the Gujo Hachiman Kinenkan Tourist Centre during Gujo Odori season. 2 4 Jion Ji Temple -Zen Garden visit anytime Autumn Festival October & November The Zen garden at this small temple is simply magnificent. More importantly, it is peaceful, soul restoring, and uncrowded. The autumn colours are stunning, but the other seasons also have their charms. 3 Plastic food replica store and factory visit anytime Few people know that the ubiquitous plastic food sample seen outside virtually every restaurant in Japan was invented in Gujo. Visit the place were 80% of Japan's "food samples" are made. You can also try your hand at making your very own lettuce leaf or prawn tempura sample! Autumn in Gujo is the important season marked with an assortment of festivals. For example, at the Togakushi shrine in Wara Town, a 400 years old traditional festival. 5 Takasu Snow Festival February The chill of winter is celebrated with elaborate ice sculptures and snow statues. The range of variety is unique and interesting. 3
11 Days Japan Explorer Perfect for those who want to visit Japan and see the main cities and sightseeing but maybe constrained by limited times. This package is ideal for the first time traveller. From $3080 +tax per person Land only package $1980 per person (based on twin share) The price is based on seasonality Condition apply The basic tour package includes : Return flight to Japan with Japan Airlines, 9 nights accommodations and 3 tours, 7 breakfast, 1 lunch, return shuttle bus ticket, plus 7 days JR Pass ITINERARY 2 3 Free time in Tokyo Tokyo Morning tour 1 Depart Sydney Visit Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping arcade, Ginza and Meiji Shrine Mt Fuji and 1 day tour with Japan Airlines 11 Arrive to Sydney Hiroshima 10 Depart from Tokyo with Japan Airlines Travel by deluxe coach to the Foot of Mt Fuji via expressway. Visit Mt Fuji Visitor Centre, Cruise on Lake Ashi and Mt Komagatake cable. Lunch at Highland Resort. Return to Tokyo by coach. Tokyo Mt.Fuji Osaka 8 Travel to Visit Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, Imperial Palace, Handicraft Centre 5 Morning and Craft Tour using JR Pass Return to Tokyo 6 Free time in Osaka or Day travel to Hiroshima 9 4 7 Travel to Osaka and Free time Standard Accommodation Superior Accommodation available extra $340 per person Tokyo Gujo Hiroshima Osaka Yudanaka Shiba Park Hotel Hotel Senkei Bizenya Ryokan Tower Hotel New Hiroden Hotel New Hankyu Hotel Ryokan Biyu no Yado Tokyo Gujo Hiroshima Osaka Yudanaka Keio Plaza Hotel Hotel Senkei Yoshidaya Ryokan Granvia Hotel Granvia Hotel Granvia Hotel Ryokan Biyu no Yado incl. Breakfast 4 incl. Dinner Yudanaka Onsen Hot springs village with over 600 years history which is home to the famous Snow Monkeys. Experience traditional Japanese style Ryokan accommodation. Access From Tokyo Nagano (1 hour 20 min ) or From Nagoya Nagano (2 hour 50 min by JR express train) From Nagano Yudanaka (45 min by Nagano Dentetsu train) Recommend Accommodation Ryokan Biyu no Yado From $168 per person
15 Days Japan Explorer Experience the untouched cultural and historical city Gujo Have you been to Japan before? You want to see something different or perhaps consider yourself an experienced or unconventional traveller. If so, this package may be what you are looking for. This journey takes you from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo to amazing natural wonderlands and magnificent cultural and historical sights From $3550 +tax per person Land only package $2450 per person (based on twin share) The price is based on seasonality Condition apply The basic tour package includes : Return flight to Japan with Japan Airlines, 13 nights accommodation, 10 breakfast, 2 dinner, 2 tours and 14 days JR Pass ITINERARY 1 2 Depart Sydney with Japan Airlines 15 Arrive to Sydney 14 Depart from Tokyo with Japan Airlines 13 Return to Tokyo Tokyo Morning tour Visit Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Arcade, Ginza and Meiji Shrine Hiroshima 12 Osaka Travel to Yudanaka Onsen experience traditional Ryokan & hot springs 3 Yudanaka Gujo 11 Odawara 4 Travel to Odawara then Travel to by own arrangement. *Recommend to buy a free pass at Odawara station (3,900 yen for 2 days). Travel to Gujo Hachiman Tokyo Free time in Osaka 8 6 9 10 5 Free time in Gujo Hachiman Travel to Morning and Craft Tour Visit Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, Imperial Palace, Handicraft Centre Free time in *Recommend visit Sagano Arashiyama area Travel to Osaka 7 Travel to Hiroshima. You can visit Miyajima, World Heritage Island. Hot springs town and mountain resort set against the backdrop of Mt. Fuji. Enjoy an aerial view of the surroundings by cable car and mountain railway rides, Lake Ashi cruise and bubbling hot springs. Access From Tokyo Odawara (40 min ) From Odawara Yumoto (15 min by mountain railway) Recommend Accommodation Hotel Senkei From $198 per person Kawashima Ryokan From $118 per person (Share bathroom) Ryokan Kohro From $138 per person Recommend Accommodation Kagihei From $208 per person 5
Tohoku Area Appi Resort Designed to appeal to all levels of skier from beginner to expert with many attractive long courses in a large scale resort. You can enjoy non-stop skiing! Early Bird Special by 30 Sep Enjoy huge powder snow Stay in Ski-in, ski-out resort hotel Kids park and day care centre Hotel Appi Grand Adult $1198 Child $778 (5-11 yrs) Travel date : 3Jan - 26Mar Recommended for : Family or couple Includes : 7 nights accommodation, breakfast, 6 days lift pass Access : Tokyo Morioka Appi JR Shinkansen (2.5 hour) Bus (1 hour) Inawashiro Resort Great value with an all-in-one package. It is a serene ski resort with lift passes available for five neighboring ski resorts easily accessed by shuttle bus. Ideal for people who want to enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere where you can move at your own pace. Stay in Ski-in, ski-out resort hotel Listel Inawashiro Adult $1228 Child $840 (5-11 yrs) Recommended for : Family or couple Includes : 7 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast, 6 days lift pass, rental snow gear & wear, return coach transfer from Tokyo 6
Nagano Area Hakuba Hotel La Neige Higashikan Adult $1798 Child $1198 (7-12yrs) Hakuba Tokyu Hotel Adult $1598 Child $1048 (7-12yrs) Terry Hotel Adult $1198 Child $798 (7-12yrs) Early Bird Special by 30 Nov Includes 3 Stay for 7 nights and pay for 6 Choice of 3 different accommodations with breakfast One free dinner included at your hotel 6 days Hakuba Alpen Resort pass for use at the big 3 ski areas of Happo-one, Hakuba Iwatake and Ttsugaike Kogen Free tour of Snow Monkeys Hot springs on Tue or Sat Ski or Snowboard rental Shiga Kogen Sun Route Shiga Kogen from $1298 [3min walk from the nearest lift] Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Onsen Hotel from $1398 [5min walk from the nearest lift] Okushiga Kogen Hotel from $1388 [Ski in - Ski out] Highest place in Shiga Kogen, which has the best powder snow in Nagano. It is only for skiers, not for snowboarders. Includes : 7 nights accommodation, breakfast and 6 days lift pass Only at this hotel, you can get 1 night free accommodation at hot springs Ryokan in snow monkey area. (While you are staying at this hotel for 7 nights, you can keep your room and can day trip to stay one night at Ryokan, transportation fee is not included, about $30) Nozawa Grand Hotel from $1618 [6min walk from the nearest lift] Includes : 7 nights accommodation, breakfast and 6 days lift pass Gujo Gifu Area If you don t want to miss or Osaka tour but also want to ski, the convenient location of this resort will let you access both. You can enjoy the traditional west side of Japan as well as the active side of the `white snow world. Stay in Ski-in, ski-out resort hotel Includes: 3 nights accommodation, breakfast, 3 days lift pass and return transfer from Nagoya Hotel Villa Monsaint from $680 Washigatake Hotel Rainbow from $740 We have more package deals available for Niseko, Furano, Myoko-Kogen etc. Please ask our friendly staff for details. 7
Japan Rail Pass Japan Rail Pass is the most cost-saving way to travel throughout Japan. Please contact us for our extremely competitive rate as the price fluctuates based on the exchange rate. Purchase Japan Rail Pass and receive 20% discount on our travel insurance!! Type: Green Ordinary Duration Adult Child Adult Child 7 day 37,800 18,900 28,300 14,150 14 day 61,200 30,600 45,100 22,550 21 day 79,600 39,800 57,700 28,850 Booking Conditions Changes in prices Prices in this brochure are based on tariffs current as of 01 March 2010. As Pitt Travel does not have control over exchange rate, airfares and any airfarerelated taxes, hotel rates and other service providers tariffs, we reserve the right to adjust our prices accordingly as may be necessary at any time up to the day of final payment being made. If we are forced to change your booking or part of your booking for any reason beyond our control, we will endeavor to give you notice and provide equivalent or similar to the product offering the experience anticipated from the original booking. In the event of such, you have the right to ask for a rearrangement or to withdraw from the package for refunds deducted any charges by our suppliers. Deposit Payments A non-refundable deposit of $220 per person is required at the time of reservation. The balance must be paid no later than 30 days prior to departure, otherwise the deposit will be forfeited. The deposit is also not transferable for other purpose, time and product. In the case you require to rearrange or withdraw from a package, the deposit may be used for a combination of more than two different products which must at least include either air ticket or hotel reservation only when there is no cancellation charges incurred by our suppliers. Cancellation Policy Cancellation policy is strictly based on different suppliers. Please ask your agents for more specific details if necessary. You must advise in writing to your booking agent if it is necessary for you or a member of your party to cancel your itinerary. 1. If notice of cancellation is received 30 days prior to departure - all charges levied by suppliers, plus $30 administration fee 2. If notice is received between 29 and 4 days prior to departure - all charges levied by suppliers, plus $45 administration fee 3. If notice is received between 3 and 1 days prior to departure - all charges levied by suppliers, plus $150 administration fee 4. Cancellation whether adivised or not, on the day of departure - 100% of the full payment. Health and Immigration Passenger shall be responsible for all entry and exit, visa, travel document, health and other documents required by law, regulations, orders, demands or requirements to visit or transit the country you intend to enter. Pitt Travel is not liable for any loss or expense due to passenger s failure to comply with the above. Pitt Travel is not also liable for any loss or expense incurred in relation to your name registered by any immigration registries unless specifically informed at the time of booking. Please contact a related-registry for advice. Insurance We strongly advise that you purchase a comprehensive insurance of your choice to cover such as a loss of deposit and/or any charges levied by suppliers on cancellation, and any injury, loss, damage, delay, additional expenses or inconvenience that may be occurred during a trip. Inclusion in the price Please refer to any products itemized in each category or package as an inclusion, and any products, therefore, specifically not mentioned are not included in the price. Please clarify with your booking agents if you are not sure with inclusions since a reservation is a full declaration of your acknowledgement on a product and package you purchase. Liability of Pitt Travel We accept liability for any loss or damage sustained by you as a result of our negligence or that of our employees or agents. Pitt Travel does not accept any liabilities should the negligence, omissions, default or any liabilities be caused by the acts of those airlines, coach operators, shipping companies hoteliers, other service providers or person. The standards of accommodations are based on various factors accepted as an indicative of a certain standard, yet we do not represent or guarantee the standard for other than the purpose of our package to be ranked. License No. 2TA5457 IATA 02360713 ACN 104-264-100 AWL Pitt Australia Level 1, Shop RP 1.09 TGV 500 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Tel: 02-9264-7384 Fax: 02-9264-8223 www.japanpackage.com.au info@japanpackage.com.au Pitt St Hilton Hotel McDonard s George St QVB TGV Park St Woolworths Town Hall International Air Transport Association Your travel agent: