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    • World Heritage Sites
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    • The Path of the Samurai
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Tours designed to enable independent travellers to explore Japan, safe in the knowledge that the detailed itinerary and information pack 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.

Wonders of Western Japan

Matsue Castle (c) JNTODelve into the western area of Japan’s main island, Honshu, experiencing the  rich history of Kurashiki and Hiroshima and natural beauty of Miyajima and Matsue area.

Itinerary

Day 1 London - Tokyo
Depart London on a non-stop Japan Airlines flight to Tokyo Narita.
Day 2 Tokyo - Kyoto
Connect to a domestic flight to Osaka Kansai Airport.  Transfer by shuttle bus to your Kyoto hotel.  Stay for 3 nights.
Day 3 Kyoto
Morning sightseeing tour if Kyoto, including the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Afternoon free.
Day 4 Kyoto
Free to enjoy Kyoto or you may take an optional tour.
Day 5 Kyoto - Kurashiki (D)
Travel by bullet train using your Japan Rail Pass to Kurashiki. Stay for 2 nights in a ryokan.
Day 6 Kurashiki (B, D)
Free to explore Kurashiki or you may visit nearby Okayama, home of one of Japan’s top three gardens, using your Japan Rail Pass.
Day 7 Kurashiki - Hiroshima (B)
Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima using your Japan Rail Pass. Stay for 2 nights.
Day 8 Hiroshima
Free to explore Hiroshima or you may visit Miyajima Island using your Japan Rail Pass. 
Day 9 Hiroshima - Matsue
Travel by bullet train and express train to Matsue using your Japan Rail Pass.  Stay for 2 nights.
Day 10 Matsue
Free to explore Matsue or you may visit nearby Izumo Taisho Shrine. 
Day 11 Matsue - Osaka
Travel by express train and bullet train to Osaka using your Japan Rail Pass. Stay for 2 nights.
Day 12 Osaka
Free to explore Osaka or you may take and optional tour.
Day 13 Osaka - London
Transfer by public airport bus to Osaka Kansai International Airport. Take a domestic Japan Airlines flight to Tokyo Narita Airport. Depart on a non-stop Japan Airlines flight to London, arriving on the same day.

Tour Prices for 2010

Departure Date Deluxe
04 Jan - 31 Mar 2010 £2181
01 Apr - 10 Jul 2010 £2311
11 Jul - 24 Aug 2010 £2603
25 Aug - 04 Dec 2010 £2266
05 Dec - 18 Dec 2010 £2541
Single Supplement £452
Note: Prices subject to change without notice due to exchange rate fluctuation and/or airline tax changes. Please contact Jaltour for alternative arrangements and tailormade tours.

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