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  • Tour Code:296
  • Length: 8 Days
  • Tour Quality: First Class
  • Tour Type: Escorted Tour
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Tue, Mar 23, 2010Tue, Mar 30, 2010Call Us$3,199Call Us$2,975Quote
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Tour Itinerary

Our General Tours World Traveler Escorted Tour… promises a uniquely rich and rewarding vacation. We include expertly-guided sightseeing of all the highlights along the Golden Route, including Mt. Fuji and Hakone National Park. And our innovative cultural activities reveal Japan’s ancient traditions, from the Tea Ceremony to the artistry of the Geisha.

Day 1 - Tokyo, Japan

Check-in to the deluxe Keio Plaza Hotel, perfectly located in the vibrant Shinjuku district.

Day 2 - Discover Tokyo

Your morning tour includes the Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple, and the new Roppongi Hills Obsrvatory. Enjoy lunch and a traditional tea ceremony. Meals B,L

Day 3 - Tokyo

Enjoy a day at leisure. Your hotel’s city-center location makes it easy to explore on your own. An available tour to Nikko includes the magnificent Toshogu Shrine. Meals B

Day 4 - Tokyo / Mt. Fuji / Hakone

Depart Tokyo and ascend the forested slopes of Mt. Fuji for marvelous views from the halfway point. Travel on to Hakone and cruise across Lake Ashi before a cable car ride up Mt. Komaga-take. Tonight, relax in a soothing onsen, a traditional hot-spring bath, before dining at your resort hotel, the deluxe Hilton Odawara. Meals B,D

Day 5 - Hakone / Kyoto

Step aboard the world-famous Bullet Train for the swift journey to Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan and still the spiritual and artistic heart of the country. Upon arrival, transfer to the 4-star Rihga Royal Hotel. Or, you can experience a traditional Japanese inn for one night by staying at the Yoshi-ima Ryokan, including a Japanese dinner, breakfast and tea ceremony. ($199 per person double, $375 single) Meals B

Day 6 - Explore Kyoto

Expertly guided, in-depth sightseeing includes Kinkaku-ji Temple, the Golden Pavilion; the vermilion-hued Heian Shrine; and Sanjusangendo Temple with its 1,001 statues of Buddha. Hear riveting tales of the Shoguns on your visit to Nijo Castle and enjoy General Tours specially arranged luncheon with Geisha and a fascinating Kimono demonstration.. Meals B,L

Day 7 - Kyoto – Excursion to Nara

After a leisurely morning to spend as you wish, join your guide for an excursion to ancient Nara. Visit Todai-ji Temple to see the giant Buddha and stroll the forested lantern-lined paths of Kasuga Shrine. Then wander peacefully in Nara’s famous Deer Park, home to more than 1,000 tame deer. Meals B

Day 8 - Kyoto

Your program finishes this morning. Or, explore more of Japan and Asia with General Tours FreeStyle Travel. Looking for the perfect complement to this tour? General Tours recommend Osaka - one of Japan’s most historic and cosmopolitan cities or Takayama – a charming town nestled in the Japan Alps. Beijing is an easy nonstop flight away and General Tours Beijing FreeStyle Travel or Yangtze Sampler Escorted Cruise & Tour are other affordable and enriching options. Meals B

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