CHINA & JAPAN - Scenic Tours

CULTURAL TREASURES
OF JAPAN
Temple lanterns at Sensoji Temple, Tokyo
travel on the world famous Shinkansen bullet
train and experience the impressive efficiency
and engineering feat of the Japan’s railways as you
speed your way to Hiroshima. Perhaps more than
any other city in the world, Hiroshima is famous for
one moment in history and you will have time to
reflect and remember this on your Included visit
to the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum.
This evening enjoy your Included Okonomiyaki
dinner, a famous Hiroshima variant of a Japanese
style pancake. Overnight Stay: Sheraton
Hiroshima.
Meals: FB,HL,D
Day 9 Hiroshima – Miyajima – Kyoto Begin
the day with your Included visit to Miyajima Island.
Explore the island’s many shrines and temples and
encounter the most photographed site in Japan
– the 6th century Floating Torii Gate, as it rises
majestically out of the sea during high tide. Travel at
speeds of 300km/hour on your Included Shinkansen
bullet train journey to Kyoto, the heart of Japan’s
cultural capital. Three Night Special Stay :
Hyatt Regency, Standard Room. Meals: FB,L,D
Day 10 Kyoto Enjoy your Included full day
tour of Kyoto, Japan’s ancient and cultural capital,
home to an astonishing 2000 shrines and temples,
including several World Heritage-listed sites.
Explore the back streets of this former capital;
visit the shimmering reflection of Kinkakuji Temple,
known as the Golden Pavilion, in the small lake
and the classical Zen Garden of Ryoanji Temple
a simple and yet elaborate Japanese rock garden
built in the 15th century, and Nijo Castle, which
symbolised the power, prestige and riches of
the Edo based Shogunate. Head to the beautiful
Kiyomizu-Dera (Pure Water) Temple for your
Included visit. Looking out over a lush canopy
of red, yellow and green foliage below, you will
appreciate the extensive views of the city below
and the brilliant hues of its many shrines and
pagodas. Scenic Enrich: Stroll through the streets
of Gion, one of the main Geisha enclaves with your
local expert and learn more about the interesting
world of the Geisha. If you are lucky you will have
the chance to see a Geisha or Maiko (apprentice
Geisha) as they head to their first appointment of
the evening.
Meals: FB,L
Day 11 Kyoto – Nara – Kyoto Travel to
Nara, home to Japan’s original emperors and
its capital for 74 years in the 8th century, where
your Included tour will visit the Todaiji Temple,
the world’s largest wooden building with fine
sculptures and huge bronze Buddha. Covering
a finely wooded area, the Nara Park is popularly
known as Deer Park for its herd of gentle deer.
Enjoy your Included visit to Inari Shrine featured
in the movie Memoirs of a Geisha. This site is
home to over 10,000 red torii gates which form a
path up the mountain behind the temple. Return
to Kyoto and indulge in sake tasting during an
Included visit to a sake brewery. Meals: FB
Departure Dates and Prices
13 day tour • Round trip from Tokyo
2014 Twin Share Single Supplement
May 17 $9,295 $1,635
Sept 06 $8,995 $1,635
Oct 18 $9,595 $1,635
Deposit:
Deposit per person (required within 7 days of booking) $1,000
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Day 12 Kyoto – Tokyo This morning take a
short Included guided walk through the lively Nishiki
Markets, known as ‘Kyoto’s Kitchen’ then enjoy some
free time until you take your Included Shinkansen
bullet train to Tokyo. Tonight appreciate the Tokyo
skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows and admire
the contemporary Japanese decor as you join your
Tour Director for your Included Farewell Japanese
Dinner. Overnight Special Stay : Conrad Tokyo,
City View Room.
Meals: FB,HD
Day 13 Depart Tokyo After breakfast there will
be time to squeeze in some last minute shopping
before taking your Included transfer to Tokyo
airport for your onward or homebound flight (flight
not included).
Meals: FB
2015 Twin Share Single Supplement
Mar 14 $9,395 $1,635
Apr 11 $9,295 $1,635
May 16 $9,295 $1,635
Additional 2015 Departure Dates
Sep 05, Oct 17.
2015 Itinerary and departure dates subject to change.
Please enquire for full details.
Included Value per couple
• Up to $200 with airport transfers included
• Enquire for Savings on groups of 10 or more
TOUR CODE
JPCT
• Up to $800 Scenic FreeChoice Inclusions
All prices are per person, twin share in AUD. Single Supplement is additional to the twin share price. Tour price shown includes all sightseeing, entrance
fees, Scenic FreeChoice inclusions, meals as specified, accommodation, train and coach transport as detailed in the itinerary. Arrival and departure
transfers are Seat in Limousine Coach Service. Scenic FreeChoice in Tokyo on Day 2 and Day 4 must be booked prior to final payment. Tour itinerary
and prices valid for departures from 01 May 2014 to 31 May 2015. Tour Maps: Any maps or other route depictions are intended as an indication only
and should not be relied upon. Please refer to terms and conditions clause 4.2. For full terms and conditions, please see pages 42 & 43.
Hong Kong Stopover
Extend your holiday with a stopover in cosmopolitan Hong Kong. See pages 38-39 for details.
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