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2010 Special Departure - November 20 th 2010

Osaka - Kyoto - Nara - Arashiyama - Shirakawago - Takayama - Mt. Fuji - Tokyo

Itinerary:

20Nov: (Sat) Vancouver - Tokyo Narita
Depart from Vancouver with Japan Airlines JL017 1230/1435+1

21Nov: (Sun) Tokyo Narita - Osaka
Arrive Tokyo and connect Japan Airlines JL3005 1635/1800 Upon arrival in Osaka , transfer to New Hankyu Hotel or similar.

22Nov: (Mon) Osaka - Kyoto (Breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Morning visit Aerial Garden Observatory, Osaka Castle , Shinsaibashi shopping area. Transfer to Kyoto after lunch. Overnight at Holiday Inn or similar.

23Nov: (Tue) Kyoto (Breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Full day sightseeing tour including Kiyomizu Temple , Heian Shrine, Golden Pavilion and enjoy the Nishijin Kimono Show.

24Nov: (Wed) Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto (Breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Visit Todaiji Temple , Kofukuji Temple & Kasuga Shrine and transfer back to Kyoto for overnight.

25Nov: (Thu)
Kyoto (Breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Half-day Home Cooking Tour. Experience Kyoto 's natural menu 'Obanzai'. Visit Nishiki-Market (as known as Kyoto 's Kitchen and cook by using local ingredients on your own). Afternoon walking tour including visit the beautiful Kyoto city - Miyagawacho & Gion - areas of sceneries, where You can easily walk pass Maiko on the street, Shirakawa-River, your heart will be refreshed by the Path which goes along a limped stream. The willows swing in the breeze can also give you special feeling. Overnight in Kyoto .

26Nov: (Fri) Kyoto - Arashiyama - Kyoto (Breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Full day walking tour in Arashiyama. Visit Sagano Bamboo Grove Jojakkoji Temple (see a fine example of Japanese tradition) and visit Tentyuji Temple , one of the World Heritage's recognized site.

27Nov: (Sat) Kyoto - S hirakawago - Takayama (Breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Proceed to Shirakawago and visit Gokayama to enjoy papermaking and then drive to Takayama. Afternoon walking tour to visit Kusakabe Folkcraft Museum & Kami Sannomachi Street. Overnight at Hida Hotel Plaza or similar.

28Nov: (Sun) Takayama - Mt. Fuji (Breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Shop until your drop at morning's market. Then visit Azumino Winery, Daioh Wasabi Farm and Lake Kawaguchi . Overnight at the Koryu Hotel or similar.

29Nov: (Mon) Mt. Fuji - Tokyo (Breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Visit Lake Ashi . Go up to Mt. Fuji by taking Mt. Komagatake Aerial Cableway. Drive back to Tokyo in the afternoon and overnight at the Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar.

30Nov: (Tue) Tokyo (Breakfast/lunch)
Half-day sightseeing tour including Imperial Palace Garden , Asakusa Kannon Temple and Ginza . Afternoon free for your leisure.

01Dec: (Wed) Tokyo Narita - Vancouver (Breakfast)
Free in the morning then transfer to the airport for homeward flight on JL018 1750/1030.


Price
~ C$ 4899
~ Per person twin share from Vancouver plus tax, fuel, gratuity, and personal expenses
Single supplement C$1499
Package includes:
• Return economy class air ticket from Vancouver to Japan with Japan Airlines (JL)
• Twin share hotel accommodation with 4* hotel
• Daily breakfast at hotel and meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Sightseeing tour with English speaking guide
• Return airport transfers on coach service

Package Price Excludes:
• Gratuity (C$120 per passenger) for the tour guide & driver
• Taxes & fuel surcharge and travel insurance
• All personal expenses


Add-on fare from other Canadian cities:
via Vancouver gateway:
Victoria/Nanaimo/Kelowna/Kamloops $180 + 75
Calgary/Edmonton $280 + 90
Regina/Saskatoon(direct flight) $470 + 100
via Chicago gateway:
Winnipeg/Toronto/Ottawa/Montreal $700 up

Package prices are based on Canadian dollars and exclude TAXES and minimum of 6 passengers traveling required. Silk Holidays reserves the right to cancel the group if less than 6 passengers. The tour will be escorted from Canada with minimum of 15 passengers, or will be locally escorted. Prices and schedules are subject to change without prior notice. Deviation / amendment fee and restrictions will be applied. Please contact Silk Holidays for details.

For responsibility, booking terms & conditions. Please ask your booking agent for a copy of "Silk Holidays - General Booking Terms & Conditions"

 

Updated Apr12,2010


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