Delve into the western area of Japan’s main island, Honshu, experiencing the rich history of Kurashiki and Hiroshima and the natural beauty of Miyajima and Matsue.
Itinerary
| Day 1 | London - Tokyo Depart London on a non-stop flight to Tokyo Narita. |
| Day 2 | Tokyo Transfer by airport bus to your hotel. Stay overnight. |
| Day 3 | Tokyo - Kyoto Travel by bullet train to Kyoto using your Japan Rail Pass. Stay for 3 nights. |
| Day 4 | Kyoto Morning sightseeing tour if Kyoto, including the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Afternoon free. |
| Day 5 | Kyoto Free to explore Tokyo or you may take an optional tour. |
| Day 6 | Kyoto - Kurashiki Travel by bullet train to Kurashiki using your Japan Rail Pass. Stay for 2 nights. |
| Day 7 | Kurashiki 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 8 | Kurashiki - Hiroshima Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima using your Japan Rail Pass. Stay for 2 nights. |
| Day 9 | Hiroshima Free to explore Hiroshima or you may visit Miyajima Island using your Japan Rail Pass. |
| Day 10 | Hiroshima - Matsue Travel by bullet train and express train to Matsue using your Japan Rail Pass. Stay for 2 nights. |
| Day 11 | Matsue Free to explore Matsue or you may visit nearby Izumo Taisho Shrine. |
| Day 12 | Matsue - Osaka Travel by express train and bullet train to Osaka using your Japan Rail Pass. Stay for 2 nights. |
| Day 13 | Osaka Free to explore Osaka or you may take and optional tour. |
| Day 14 | Osaka - London Transfer by public airport bus to Osaka Itami Airport (pay locally). Take a domestic flight to Tokyo Narita Airport. Depart on a non-stop flight to London, arriving the same day. |
Tour Prices for 2011
| Departure Date | Standard |
| 03 Jan - 08 Apr 2011 | £2,635 |
| 09 Apr - 21 Apr 2011 | £2,900 |
| 22 Apr - 21 Jul 2011 | £2,635 |
| 22 Jul - 21 Aug 2011 | £2,900 |
| 22 Aug - 08 Dec 2011 | £2,635 |
| 09 Dec - 19 Dec 2011 | £2,090 |
| Single Supplement | £855 |
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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