NIPPON EXPRESS TRAVEL CO., LTD. Inbound Travel Department Address: 1-5-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004 Japan TEL: +81 (0) 3 3573 8340 FAX: +81 (0) 3 3573 8347 MAIL: visitjapan-trv@nittsu.co.jp URL: http://www.nittsu-ryoko.co.jp/visit-japan/index.html
ABOUT US Nippon Express Travel Nippon Express Travel can trace its business to the first resemblance of modern-day travel services practiced in the latter part of the Edo Period in the early 1800s, in which they used to issue accommodations and meal tokens to be honored by inns located along the principal highways, mainly traveled on foot. In 1937, the forerunner of Nippon Express went through reorganization and the firm foundations were laid for Nippon Express of today. The company has been active in the current travel business (inbound & outbound) since 1955. We specialize in Incentive Tours, Meetings, Special Interesting Tours such as garden, architecture and pilgrimage and tailor-made tours for luxury individual clients. We will exceed your expectations. GENERAL CONDITIONS RESERVATIONS All reservations shall be made through our Inbound Travel department. For urgent bookings, additional communication expenses will be charged. The contact address and phone/fax numbers are as follows. NIPPON EXPRESS TRAVEL CO., LTD. Inbound Travel Department 1-5-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004, Japan Phone: +81 (0)3-3573-8340 Fax: +81 (0) 3-3573-8347 E-mail: visitjapan-trv@nittsu.co.jp PAYMENT Payment in full shall be made twenty-one(21) days prior to the date of arrival. Bank wire transfer can be made to our account of 3274603 at Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ, Shimbashi Branch. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS Cancellation notice shall be received by Nippon Express Travel in writing. It is unlikely to charge any cancellation fees, but in some cases we will be obliged to charge the actual expenses incurred by certain facilities and suppliers. There will be no refund from individual missing of meals, transfers nor tours. RATES All the rates are quoted per person in Japanese Yens. Rates are based on current rates of including tax and service charge. are subject to change with or without notice. COURIER AND GUIDE SERVICES English, French, German, Spanish Italian and any other available language speaking courier/guide can be arranged upon your request. LIABILITY Nippon Express Travel acts as agent for carriers, hotels and all other contractors and disclaims responsibility for any loss, damage, accidents, change of schedule or other irregularities, caused by or arising from circumstances beyond its control. No liability will be taken for damage to baggage or personal injury.
Incentive Travel JAPAN as best destination Questions were asked whether it worth spending for when one consider ROI.. Planning and suggestions of Nippon Express Travel explains why - Geographical diversities - Unique venues And a touch of Japanese taste and Tradition, through having cultural experience, and traditional cuisine. Sample Itinerary A scenario of visiting Japanese corporation Its head office / plant in Japan while their visit as well as having cultural and team building experience DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 Arrival in Japan Either Narita or Haneda Airport - after clearing immigration procedures, transfer to hotel in Tokyo by chartered morot coach Dinner and accommodation in Tokyo Tokyo AM - Meeting at Nippon Express meeting facilities in our head office PM - Team experiencing or sightseeing in Tokyo metropolitan ** Nippon Express's professional and experienced planners coordinates and makes suggestions Dinner and accommodation in Tokyo Tokyo or where below locates Courtesy call to the head office / plants - Those guests visit head office and its plants - "Seeing is believing", Dinner and accommodation in Tokyo Transfer to Kyoto (or any other city) AM - Transfer to Kyoto by Sinkansen Lunch at local restaurant PM - Team building experience in Kyoto Dinner and accommodation in Kyoto The guests will be accompanied by NEC's own guides who are experts on Japanese history, culture, industries and etc. Guests will enjoy ancient Japanese capital cities which are attractive to fireign tourists. Cultural experience in Kyoto (or any other city) AM - visiting historical places - Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, and Heian Shrine Lunch at local restaurant or in a temple for "Shojin ryori" or vegetatial meal. PM - some unique experiences - Zen Meditation - Tea ceremony Gala dinner - with cultural attraction such as "Maiko dance" Accommodation in Kyoto Please feel free to consult us about any dteail from the set-up of a party venue to attractions or even the taste of the food. NEC-FTD's vast experiences promise your satisfaction! Departure from Japan Transfer to Kansai Airport by motor coach TOEI KYOTO STUDIO CO.,LTD/ JNTO JNTO JNTO JNTO Hokkaido Tourism Organization/ JNTO
Shikoku Pilgrimage: Japan's 88 Temple Adventure The Ohenro Pilgrimage or Shikoku Junrei is a multi-site pilgrimage of 88 temples associated with the Buddhist monk Kukai (Kobo Daishi) on the island of Shikoku, Japan. A popular and distinctive feature of the island's cultural landscape, and with a long history, large numbers of pilgrims (known as henro) still undertake the journey for a variety of ascetic and pious. A Buddhist Monk, exclusively arranged by Nippon Express Travel will accompany you and gives you lectures about Buddhism and cultures of Ohenro.
ITINERARY FOR 3DAYS (TOKUSHIMA KAGAWA- TAKAMATSU) Day1 After Morning lecture in Tokushima city or Naruto city, visit Temple No.1 Ryozan-ji, Temple No.2 Gokuraku-ji, Temple No.3 Konsen-ji, and No.6 Anraku-ji by private car and on foot with a Buddhist monk and an English speaking guide. Enjoy Japanese vegetarian supper, cooked by monks at Anraku-ji. Day2 After vegetarian breakfast, drive to Temple No.12 Syosaban-ji, Temple No. 20 Kakurin-ji and Jigen-ji, Accommodation at Freai-no-sato Sakamoto in Katsuura town which used as elementary school. Day3 After breakfast, drive to Temple No.65 Nagaji and the final temple, Temple No. 88 Ookubo-ji. Tour ends upon arrival at Takamatsu city. KEY INFORMATION Travel Style: Small / Big Group Start Location: Tokushima or Naruto City End Location: Takamatsu City Duration: 2 nights /3 days Accommodation: Shukubo (monastery inn) / Farm House *Japanese style room. *Toilets and bath are shared use. Terms & Condition Including : 2 nights accommodations (Bath & toilet are shared use) 2 Japanese style breakfast and 2 Japanese style dinner All transportation during the tour English speaking guiding service Lecture fee by monk Price 5-9 pax: JPY139,000 10-14 pax: JPY 104,400 15pax & up: JPY 78,200 Prices per person for twin sharing (Japanese Yen) *Minimum 5 people Not Including; Expenses other than above. Example - Lunch - Expenses for meditation and prayers. - Pilgrim's Hakue (light white jacket), hat and stick. ( Approx. JPY 5,500)
GOLDEN TOURS 2016 - Golden Tour S (9 days) Note) The minimum number of passengers for operation is from 2 persons. (JPY/Per person) Tour Fare Single Supplement Triple Deduction Paying Members Free Allowance FIT 366,300 91,000 19,000 02-09 0 Departure (FIT) : DAILY except Jan-Mar 5 : Mon.,Wed.,Fri.,Sun., Jan1-5, Feb 25, Apr 26-28, 30 May 1, 2, 4, Jul 13-15, 20, 21, 27, 28 Aug 3, 4, 7-11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 Sep 7, 14-16, 21, 28 Oct 5-7, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9 & Dec 27-31 Tour Fare Single Supplement Triple Deduction Paying Members Free Allowance GROUP 328,900 10-14 0 281,600 15-19 1 81,000 17,000 263,800 20-24 1 248,700 25 up 1 Departure (Group): DAILY from Jan. 5 to Dec. 15, 2015 HOTEL 1st day TOKYO (ARRIVAL) Keio Plaza Hotel Arrive at Narita International Airport (Tokyo) by your flight. or B : After clearance of immigration and custom formalities, you will be met Hotel New Otani L : by an English speaking assistant. (Garden Tower) D : Transfer to your hotel in Tokyo. 2nd day TOKYO Full day sightseeing tour of Tokyo, visiting ; Keio Plaza Hotel B : *Tokyo Tower Observatory, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace East Gardens or L : (or Plaza), Hama-rikyu Garden, Sumida River Cruise, Asakusa Kannon Hotel New Otani D : Temple and Nakamise Shopping arcade. (Garden Tower) Transfer to your hotel in Tokyo. 3rd day TOKYO Keio Plaza Hotel B : Full day is free at your leisure. or L : Hotel New Otani D : (Garden Tower) 4th day 5th day 6th day 7th day 8th day I T I N E R A R Y TOKYO - Mt. FUJI - HAKONE Leave Tokyo for full day excursion to Hakone. En route, visiting ; Hakone Hotel B : * Drive half way up Mt. Fuji. Kowakien L : In Hakone, enjoy ; D : * Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi and Ropeway ride. Enjoy "Onsen" hot spring bath at your hotel. HAKONE - TAKAYAMA Morning board Bullet Train (Shinkansen) & Limited Express to Takayama. B : Afternoon brief sightseeing of Takayama, visiting ; Hida Hotel Plaza L : *Yatai Kaikan Hall, Kusakabe Folk craft Museum and Kami-Sannomachi D : town. TAKAYAMA - SHIRAKAWAGO - KANAZAWA Morning visit; B : *Takayama Morning Market. Hotel Nikko L : Then transfer to Shirakawago and visit, Kanazawa D : *Shirakawago observatory, Wada residence (Gassho-zukuri house). Transfer to Kanazawa. KANAZAWA - KYOTO Half day sightseeing tour of Kanazawa, visiting ; ANA Crowne Plaza B : * Kenrokuen Garden, Higashi-chaya district and Kyoto L : old samurai residence (Nomura Family Residence) D : Transfer to Kyoto by Limited Express Train "Thunderbird" KYOTO - NARA - KYOTO Full day sightseeing tour of Kyoto and Nara ; ANA Crowne Plaza B : * Nijo Castle (or Ryoanji Temple), Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) Kyoto L : Afternoon sightseeing tour of Nara, visiting; D : * Todaiji Temple, Nara Park and Kasuga Shrine. 9th day KYOTO (DEPARTURE) B : Transfer to Kansai International Airport (Osaka). <<< SA YO NA RA / See You Again >>> L : D : Meal condition : = included, = not included MEAL
GOLDEN TOURS 2016 - GOLDEN TOUR B (7 DAYS) Note) The minimum number of passengers for operation is from 2 persons. (JPY/Per person) Single Supplement Triple Deduction Paying Members Free Allowance FIT 243,000 84,000 15,000 02-09 0 Departure (FIT) : DAILY except Jan1-5, Feb 25, Apr 26-28, 30 May 1, 2, 4, Jul 13-15, 20, 21, 27, 28 Single Supplement Triple Deduction Paying Members Free Allowance GROUP 239,800 10-14 0 Departure (Group): DAILY from Jan. 5 to Dec. 15, 2015 15-19 1 20-24 1 25up 1 HOTEL 1st day TOKYO (ARRIVAL) Keio Plaza Hotel Arrive at Narita International Airport (Tokyo) by your flight. or B : After clearance of immigration and custom formalities, you will be met Hotel New Otani L : by an English speaking assistant. (Garden Tower) D : Transfer to your hotel in Tokyo. 2nd day TOKYO Keio Plaza Hotel Morning half day sightseeing tour of Tokyo, visiting ; or B : *Tokyo Tower Observatory, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace East Gardens Hotel New Otani L : (or Plaza). (Garden Tower) D : Afternoon free at your leisure. 3rd day TOKYO Keio Plaza Hotel B : Full day is free at your leisure. or L : Hotel New Otani D : (Garden Tower) 4th day 5th day 6th day 7th day Tour Fare Aug 3, 4, 7-11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 Sep 7, 14-16, 21, 28 Oct 5-7, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9 & Dec 27-31. Tour Fare 202,400 188,500 177,300 74,000 13,000 I T I N E R A R Y TOKYO - Mt. FUJI - HAKONE Leave Tokyo for full day excursion to Hakone. En route, visiting ; B : * Drive half way up Mt. Fuji. Hakone Hotel L : In Hakone, enjoy ; Kowakien D : * Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi and Ropeway ride. Enjoy "Onsen" hot spring bath at your hotel. HAKONE - KYOTO - NARA - KYOTO Morning board Bullet Train (Shinkansen) to Kyoto. ANA Crowne Plaza B : Afternoon half day excursion to Nara ; Kyoto L : * Todaiji Temple (Great Buddha), Nara Park and Kasuga Shrine. D : Accommodations in Kyoto. KYOTO Morning half day sightseeing tour of Kyoto ; ANA Crowne Plaza B : * Nijo Castle (or Ryoanji Temple), Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) Kyoto L : and Kyoto Imperial Place (or Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine) D : Tour will disband near Kyoto station. KYOTO - OSAKA (DEPARTURE) Transfer to Kansai International Airport (Osaka). <<< SA YO NA RA / See You Again >>> Meal condition : = included, = not included GENERAL TOUR CONDITIONS FOR GOLDEN TOURS (S&B) MEAL B : L : D : 1. Accommodations : Twin room sharing basis at the hotels specified in itinerary or similar class. 2. Meals : Daily American (or buffet) breakfast at the hotels. Lunch included as specified in the itinerary. 3. Transfer & Tours : For 02-9 pax, Seat-in-coach basis. For 10 pax up, Exclusive basis. 4. Train : Tourist class reserved seat. 5. Guide : English speaking guide. Other languages (French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, etc. ) are available with supplementary cost. 6. Others : Necessary tax and service charge, tips to drivers, toll road and parking fees, admission fee and porterages at airports, stations, hotels and etc. if available.
Why don t you enjoy Kyoto by exploring its gardens? You ve seen enough of temples and shrines throughout Japan but still temples in Kyoto are attractive. And you will be very surprised by their fascinating and very unique gardens. We, Nippon Express take you to several types of gardens such as a landscape garden which may lead you to the profound Zen world or garden with a tranquil pond reflecting summer green leaves and autumnal foliage. Also you will able to see plants of each season. Please feel Zen and real beauty of Japan with an English speaking guide by strolling gardens. There is no doubt that you will be enamored with Japanese gardens. Finally do not forget to bring your camera! The tour visit Spring: Daitoku-ji temple and three more guide s seasonal recommended gardens Autumn: Daitoku-ji temple and four more guide s seasonal recommended gardens Other seasons: Tenryu-ji temple, Daitoku-ji temple and three more guide s seasonal recommended gardens Or please request your favorite garden when you book. Departures: Daily (except New Years Holiday) Pick up service: 8:00 ~ 8:30am at hotels in Kyoto Drop off service 4:30 ~ 5:30pm at hotels in Kyoto Prices (Japanese Yen, Tax included.) Number of Pax Prices (per person) Car type 2 pax JPY68,600 Sedan 3 pax JPY50,800 Mini-van 4-5 pax JPY41,700 Mini-van 6-7 pax JPY30,500 Mini-van * Minimum 2 pax. (More than 8 pax, please contact us.) * Admission fee is included. * Japanese style lunch included. (Vegetarian meals are on request basis and requested to inform upon booking.) Remarks: * An English speaking guide who has good knowledge of gardens leads the tour. * This tour will be held by private comfortable car (because most gardens are away from the downtown) but you will walk a lot so we recommend you to wear comfortable shoes which are suitable for walking and casual clothes. * You ll take off and put on your shoes many times at the temples. * It may be necessary to change the itinerary and the finishing time will be depending on weather, traffic condition or operation reasons.
Cycling tour is perfect for those who would like to see the real Kyoto! Kyoto is an ancient city and there are lots of narrow and lovely back streets which buses or cars can t pass. Just a little away from main streets, you can enjoy the historical townscape or everyday life that you are not able to see from car windows. Furthermore, this brand new style of sightseeing is good for your health and regional environment and suitable for both children and adults. Your friendly guides pays well attention to your safe and pace and show you true Kyoto! Back Street Tour (Private Basis) Real Kyoto is hidden on Back Streets! You ll visit Gion where is famous for Geisha district and filled with teahouses where Geisha entertain. Also cycling Kyoto Imperial Palace Park (Old residences of the Imperial family) makes you freshen up! The tour visit Miyagawacho, Gion, River Shirakawa and Kyoto Imperial Palace Park Departures: Daily (except New Years Holiday) Cycling distance: Approximately 15 kilometers Pick up service or drop off service are not available and please assemble at Kyoto Station Cycle Terminal near JR Kyoto station. AM (or PM) tour: Starts at 9:30 (or 13:30) and ends at 12:30 (or 16:30). (Approx. 3 hours) Saga Arashiyama & World Heritage Tour (Private Basis) Away from downtown, enjoy the bike ride to Arashiyama in the outskirts of Kyoto. Visit two World Heritage sites, Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple with Japan's most famous rock garden or Tenryu-ji Temple which has been ranked first among Kyoto's "Five Great Zen Temples". Moreover, you ll cycle bamboo groves, Togetsukyo Bridge, literally meaning "Crossing Moon Bridge" with Mt. Arashiyama as backdrop. This is absolutely perfect course for Cycling! The tour visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)*, Ryoan-ji Temple*, Tenryu-ji Temple* (Choose 2 temples from *), Hirosawa Pond, Bamboo Forest and Togetsukyo Bridge. Departures: Daily (except New Years Holiday) Cycling distance: Approximately 12 kilometers Pick up service is available at your hotel in Kyoto and transfer to Kinkakuji Cycle Terminal by local transportation or taxi with assistant. Prices (Japanese Yen, Tax included.) Number of Pax Prices (per person) 1 pax JPY16,800 2 pax JPY9,850 3 pax JPY7,600 4-5 pax JPY6,400 Prices (Japanese Yen, Tax included.) Number of Pax Prices (per person) 1 pax JPY29,500 2 pax JPY19,100 3 pax JPY17,400 4-5 pax JPY15,200 Drop off service is not available but the guide will tell you how to go back to your hotel. AM (or PM) tour: Pick up at a hotel in Kyoto around 9:00 (or 12:30) and ends at JR Saga Arashiyama station at 13:30 (or 17:00). (Tour: Approx. 4 hours) Remarks: * Rental bike, accident insurance, entrance admission and English speaking guiding service are included. * No meals are included. Remarks: * Depending on weather condition, the tour may be substituted by walking tour. * We recommend you to wear comfortable shoes and casual clothes which are suitable for cycling. * It may be necessary to change the itinerary and the finishing time will be depending on weather, traffic condition or operation reasons.
Unique and Once-in-a-lifetime Experience? ALL IN JAPAN!! Japanese food, ryokan stays, geisha performances, tea ceremony, Cosplay, sumo stable visit, learning about Japanese gardens, Zen, anime We'd like you to have unique and once-in-a-lifetime experience in Japan and make your trip to unforgettable one. As inbound DMC, we started travel services in 1955 specializing in Incentive Tours, International Conferences, Events, Special Interesting Tours and FIT. Please consult with us and we ll surely meet your expectations. Samurai Dress-up Yakatabune dinner cruise Garden Party Sushi making & Fish market visit Traditional Festival Tea Ceremony Karate Lesson Geisha entertainment Flower arrangement class NIPPON EXPRESS TRAVEL CO., LTD. Inbound Travel Department