TOUR INCLUDES:

• Round-trip air from the U.S. via All Nippon Airways

• 10 nights hotel accommodations per itinerary

• Services of a private English speaking guide in Tokyo on day 2

• Transportation within Japan per itinerary

• All transfers upon arrival and departure

• A seven-day Japan Rail Pass

TOUR ITINERARY:

Day 1. Depart North America

Fly via All Nippon Airways. Cross the International Dateline.

Day 2. Arrive Tokyo

Upon arrival, proceed to Shiba Park Hotel for your next three nights accommodation.

Day 3. Tokyo

Meet your Japan guide for an orientation and walking tour by subway, learning how to explore and enjoy Tokyo unescorted. Lunch at a local restaurant. (L)

Day 4. Tokyo

You are free to explore this fascinating cosmopolitan city on your own.

Day 5. Tokyo/Hiroshima

Board a bullet train to Hiroshima, where you will be accommodated at the Hotel Sunroute Hiroshima for two nights.

Day 6. Hiroshima

An excursion to Miyajima to visit the Itsukushima Jinja Shrine and its "floating" torii gate is highly recommended.

Day 7. Hiroshima/Kurashiki

Take a train to the old granary town of Kurashiki. Wander the quaint streets of the old town and step back into the past. Overnight accommodation at Kurashiki Kokusai Hotel.
 

Day 8. Kurashiki/ Okayama

Board a commuter train to nearby Okayama, site of one of Japan's most popular gardens. Overnight accommodation at Mitsui Garden Hotel.

Day 9. Okayama/Takamatsu

Board a JR Rapid train to Takamatsu on the island of Shikoku. Overnight accommodation at Rihga Hotel Zest.

DAY 10. Takamatsu/Kyoto

Board a JR Rapid train to Okayama and then change to a bullet train to Kyoto, ancient capital of Japan and the cradle of Japanese culture. Your accommodation for the next two nights is at Righa Royal Kyoto.

Day 11. Kyoto

Steeped in history and tradition, there are over 2000 temples and shrines as well as nearby Nara for you to explore.

Day 12. Return Home

Transfer to the Airport by airport limousine bus for your flight home.

2010 Price Chart (Prices valid through December 31, 2010)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Prices are per person, based on double occupancy

• Honolulu: Deduct $100 from SFO/LAX Air & Land Tour Price

• When Trans-Pacific travel takes place on a weekend (Fri-Sun), add $50 per person each direction.

• For air & land option, airfare supplement of $180 per person is applicable for travel between December 9 - 29

• For add-on fares from eligible connecting U.S. domestic cities, please refer to Connecting Cities chart.

• U.S. & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (Approx. $300 - Subject to change until ticket issuance)

• Tour price excludes gratuities to guides and drivers, personal expenses and drinks

• Passport must be valid at least 6 months after travel dates.