DEPARTURE & PRICING.

Sep04-Mar05

Depart Every Tuesday

Tour Code : JTH10

1 Hometown - Narita (Japan)
Today your transpacific flight begins your memorable journey to Japan.

2 Tokyo (D)
Cross the international Dateline. After arrival, transfer to hotel and dinner at hotel.
Hotel: Narita Nikko Hotel or Narita Garden Hotel or similar

3 Asakusa - Edoko Museum - Ginza - Toys Museum - Imperial Palace - Rainbow Bridge - Daiba - Shinjuku or Ikebukruo (BLD)
We start our sightseeing after breakfast, Asakusa has many sites of interests, foremost is the 1400 years old Sensoji Temple, there is also the vermillion lacquered Kaminarimon Gate, built in 1960, it is located at the entrance to the famous Nakamise Shopping Lane. We then visit Edoko Museum and Ginza shopping centre. After lunch, we suggest the Toys Museum for fun and shopping. We later make a photo stop by the famous double - layer bridge, located in front of the Imperial Palace. Later, we pass the Rainbow Bridge for a panoramic view of the Tokyo bays. A stop at the Daiba shopping center is scheduled. Dinner in Shinjuku or Ikeburkruo area.
Hotel: Tokyo Marriott Hotel or Metropolitan Crown Plaza or Tokyo Dome Hotel or similar

4 Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Hakone Park - Lake Ashi Cruising - Sekisho Ato Check Point - Owakudani Spa Valley - Peace Garden - Fuji 8 Seas (BLD)
This morning we travel to Izu Hakone Mt. Fuji National park area for a cruise on Lake Ashi, where you’ll be surrounded by the scenic beauty of Mt. Fuji. Then continue to Sekisho Ato Check Point. Built in 1619 during the Edo period, this is the best place for a fantastic view of the famous Japanese maple trees. After a Japanese Bendon lunch, a scenic drive takes us to Owakudani Volcano Valley, famous for its sulfur springs and the black eggs dipped in the sulfurous spring water to prevent spoilage. After lunch, we continue to Peace Garden, famous for its platinum and Golden Kwan Yin (Goddess of Mercy) Statue from India. This is an ideal place to take photos of Mt. Fuji. We then drive to 8 Seas, famous for its crystal clear running water collected from Mt. Fuji for the past 20 years. Dinner offers Japanese chaffy dish. After dinner, we suggest a Japanese hot spring bath for relaxation.
Hotel: Kawaguchiko Hotel or Isawa Onsen Hotel or similar

5 Crystal Factory - Mt. Fuji Museum - Bullet Train - Yasaka Shrine - Kyoto Gion Night (BL)
After breakfast, a visit to a crystal factory to explore the secrets of crystal. Then continue to Mt. Fuji Museum to see a film on Mt. Fuji volcanic eruptions. After lunch, a bullet train ride takes us to Kyoto. Our first stop is Yasaka Shrine, famous for its traditional redwood architecture. In the afternoon, we visit Kyoto’s Gion district, this is the famous geisha and entertainment area. Here you may want to try different kinds of Japanese food on sale. Dinner is on your own.
Hotel: Kyoto Rihga Royal Hotel or Kyoto Holiday Inn Hotel or similar

6 Kiyomizuyaki Pottery - Kiyomizu Temple - Scene of Arashiyama - Nishijin Kimono Show – Osaka - Shinsaibashi - Doutonbori (BL)
After breakfast, we make a visit to Kiyomizuyaki Pottery, one of the three top-quality pottery producers in Japan. We then continue to Kiyomizu Temple, located on a hillside at the eastern edge of the city, famous both for its waterfall and for the stunning view from its vast wooden terrace. After lunch, continue to Arashiyama, a very popular scenic spot for viewing maple leaves or plum flowers (when in season). The picturesque Moon-Crossing Bridge here makes a good photo choice. After lunch, we enjoy a Nishijin Kimono Show. Nishijin cloth has been the fabric of choice amongst Japanese nobility for generations. We then travel to Osaka, the second largest city in Japan. Our first stop is at Shinsaibashi, the largest shopping center in the city, later a chance to enjoy the various kinds of food on sale in Doutonbori. Dinner is on your own
Hotel: Osaka Rihga Grand Hotel or Osaka Toyo Hotel or similar

7 Osaka - Osaka Castle - Nara -Deer Park - Todaiji - Kobe - Sake factory - Kobe China Town - Osaka (BLD)
After breakfast, we visit Osaka Castle, the second largest castle in Japan. It was built in sixteen century during the reign of Shogunate. We then travel to Nara, a popular historic city. In Deer Park, visitors can feed deers by hand. Todaiji temple displays the largest indoor bronze Buddha statue in Japan. After lunch, we visit a sake factory, where you have a chance to taste fresh brews. Then continue to Kobe’s Chinatown. Tonight, enjoy a wonderful buffet dinner.
Hotel: Kansai ANA Hotel or Kanku Sun Route hotel or similar.

8 Osaka - Hong Kong (B)
After breakfast, depart from Osaka airport to Hong Kong, upon arrival, transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free for your own activities.
Hotel: Metropole Hotel or similar.

9 Hong Kong - Free at leisure
A free day in Hong Kong. You may want to visit friends or relatives, go shopping, or do more sightseeing on your own.
Hotel: Metropole Hotel or similar.

10 Hong Kong - Hometown
Departure for your home city.
 

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