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FULLY ESCORTED JAPAN, HIROSHIMA MT FUJI &
Take a journey through Japans tranquil landscapes,
peaceful ancient temples and Shinto shrines, sail on
a pirate ship through Lake Ashi and unwind with the
snow Monkeys at the Hot springs.
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Shanghai
Kagoshima
Hiroshima
Busan
Kobe
Kyoto
Yudanaka
Hakone Tokyo
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DAY 1: FLY DIRECT UK TO TOKYO
DY 2: TOKYO
Upon arrival at Narita airport you will be met in the arrival hall by your guide
and transfer by private coach to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
About Your Accommodation: In an ideal location in the Tokyo metropolitan
and situated directly in front of Osaka station.
DAY 3: TOKYO
Enjoy a day at leisure in the buzzing city of Tokyo. Breakfast included.
BEGIN YOUR ESCORTED TOUR:
DAY 4: YUDANAKA, JAPAN
Leave the bustling metropolis behind and travel through spectacular rural
countryside into the Japanese Alps. Arrive at Yudanaka home to the famous
Jigokudani Monkeys. This afternoon take the Ryokan shuttle bus to the
Jigokudani Monkey Park. Enjoy a traditional Japanese meal this evening.
Breakfast & dinner included.
Included Experience • Kaseiki At A Ryokan Restaurant - A Kaiseki meal
is a traditional Japanese meal which allows customers to try a selection of
traditional Japanese dishes, including vegetable, fish and meat. The meal will
be served with rice and usually ends with a bowl of heart-warming miso soup.
Dishes are made with local ingredients and will be brought out and placed in a
beautiful presentation which will enhance the meal further. Spend the night in
a Japanese Ryokan.
DAY 5: YUDANAKA - MT FUJI - ATAMI
This morning, transfer again to the Jigokudani Monkey Park to meet these
adorable creatures. The monkeys completely disregard their human watchers
so you can spend hours observing them play, and even swim, in the pools.
Transfer to Mt Fuji by private coach and take a look around the Fuji Visitor
Centre. Breakfast & dinner included.
About Your Accommodation: In a great location with a 5 minute walk from
Goura station with Mount Fuji views and free WIFI.
Tokyo – Day 1-3
Ryokan – Day 4
Speak Japanese
Konnichiwa
Hello
こんにちは
Rural Japan – Day 4
Jigokudani Monkey Park – Day 5
Speak Japanese
Eigo hanasemasu ka
Do you speak English?
えいごをは
なせますか
DAY 6: ATAMI - HAKONE & MT FUJI
Take a half day tour of Hakone by private coach. Start with a ride on the Mt
Komagatake Ropeway which gives fantastic views over the Fuji Five Lakes. Take
a short cruise on Lake Ashi on a transfer to Odawara station to take your bullet
train to Kyoto. On arrival in Kyoto, transfer to your hotel. Breakfast included.
Included Experience • Lake Ashi cruise: Board one of the Hakone Sightseeing
ships - which are full scale replica pirate ships! Sail around the lake Ashi on a
half hour cruise to view more of the stunning scenery around Mt Fuji. As you
sail you’ll be able to see the striking red gateway which leads to the Hakone
shrine.
Included Experience • Owakundani Valley: Cross the crater of Owakundani
over the Hakone ropeway. You’ll be travelling by cable car over molten rock
and volcanic rivers and have spectacular views of the surrounding area. Try
one of the eggs that the locals cook in the hot water, which are turned black
by the sulphur…
Included Experience • Bullet Train: Japan’s innovative technical marvel, which
runs on time to the second and keeps the thousands of commuters on time
for work every day. It’s also an amazing way for tourists to zip from one part of
Japan to another.
About Your Accommodation: In a prime location near to all city attractions
near Kyoto bullet train stop with free WIFI.
DAY 7: KYOTO, JAPAN
Nijo Castle, Temples & Palaces: A fascinating old city with modern day
trimmings, Kyoto was the imperial capital for over a millenium and much
celebrated for it. Thought of as Japan’s most beautiful city, with an elegant
and unsurpassed dignity, Kyoto’s ultra rich cultural heritage consists of an
exquisite collection of majestic palaces and beautiful temples, and shrines
dedicated to ancient deities all set in peaceful pockets of the city. Tour Kyoto
today by private coach. Visit Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palaca. Later,
visit the Kiyomizu Temple and this evening enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner.
Dinner & Breakfast Included.
DAY 8: KYOTO - KOBE
After check out this morning, take a private transfer to Kobe where you will
embark Queen Elizabeth for a 10 night cruise.
DAY 10: KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN
Voted Japan’s friendliest city, also best known for Sakurajima, an active volcano.
Why Not Add On: Take the ferry to Sakurajima island, home to the
volcano. You will be accompanied by a guide who will take you to the visitor
centre to learn about this fantastic volcano and local environment. Enjoy
some free time to explore before returning by ferry back to Queen Elizabeth.
Ask one of our consultants for more information.
DAY 11: BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA Korea’s second largest city.
Busan is known for it’s temples, mountains and beaches. Arrive Busan, your
gateway to a fascinating land whose culture is a unique amalgamation of
old and new. With modern high-rise building which dwarf ancient Buddhist
temples. The bustling city offers a stark contrast to the serene grounds of
Yongdusan Park.
What to See: Beomeo-sa Temple
Dates back to 678 A.D, and is Busan’s best sight. Despite its city location, it
is a world away from the urban jungle, with beautiful architecture set against
the extraordinary backdrop of mountains.
Top Tip: Head for Dongnae Halmae Pajeon and experience Dongnae
grandma’s green scallion pancakes. Delicious!
Lake Ashi Cruise – Day 6
Kyoto – Day 7
Cruise Itinerary
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Speak Japanese
Sayoonara
Goodbye
さようなら。
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