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These tours are designed to enable independent travellers to explore
Japan, safe in the knowledge that the detailed itinerary provided by
Jaltour, will ensure a trouble-free adventure. Where included, guided
tours are no longer than a morning and the Japan Rail Pass is provided
for long distance journeys. As well as enabling travel as directed
in your itinerary, this pass also allows unlimited use of the Japan
Rail network on your free days.
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| DAY 1 |
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London -
Depart London on a non-stop Japan Airlines flight to Tokyo. |
| DAY 2 |
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Tokyo
Transfer by public airport bus to your hotel. Stay for 3 nights. |
| DAY 3 |
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Tokyo
Morning sightseeing tour of Tokyo including Imperial Palace Plaza and Meiji Shrine Afternoon Free. |
| DAY 4 |
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Tokyo
Free time to explore Tokyo, or you may take optional tours. |
| DAY 5 |
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Tokyo - Mt. Fuji & Hakone
Depart Tokyo for the 5th station of Mt. Fuji. Have lunch at Highland Resort and sightseeing in Hakone National Park. |
| DAY 6 |
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Hakone - Takayama
Transfer to Odawara station for transfer by the Bullet Train and express train to Takayama. Stay for 3 nights. |
| DAY 7-8 |
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Takayama - Shirakawago
Visit Shirakawago and Gokayama. One return bus ticket to Shirakawago is provided. |
| DAY 9 |
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Takayama - Kyoto
Transfer by an express train and the Bullet Train to Kyoto. Stay for 3 nights either at a hotel or Ryokan. |
| DAY 10 |
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Kyoto Morning sightseeing in Kyoto including the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Imperial Palace. After lunch, visit Sanjusangendo Hall and Kiyomizu Temple.
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| DAY 11 |
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Kyoto
Free time to explore Kyoto, or you may take optional tours. |
| Option
A - Plus Mt. Koya |
| DAY 12 |
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Kyoto - Mt. Koya
Travel by train to Mt. Koya. Stay overnight at a temple lodging. |
| DAY 13 |
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Mt. Koya - Osaka
Travel to Osaka. Stay overnight |
| DAY 14 |
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Osaka
- London
Travel by train to Osaka Kansai Airport. Depart on Japan Airlines non-stop flight to London Heathrow, same day arrival.
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B |
| DAY 10 |
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Kyoto - Osaka – London
Depart on Japan Airlines non-stop flight to London Heathrow via Osaka, same day arrival. |
Prices for 2008
| HOTEL |
02Jan-
12Jul |
13Jul-
19Aug |
20Aug-
06Dec |
07Dec-
13Dec |
14Dec-
17Dec |
single supplement |
| A |
£1,941 |
£2,161 |
£1,976 |
£1,941 |
£2,274 |
£426 |
| B |
£1,758 |
£1,978 |
£1,793 |
£1,758 |
£2,101 |
£382 |

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