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THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN
Japan 9/1 9 days tour Spring 2023/2024
From EDMONTON/CALGARY:
$4,199.00
From TORONTO:
$4,099.00
From VANCOUVER:
$4,149.00
If booked by July 31st, 2023 for the trips in 2024 and by July 31st, 2024 for the trips in 2025.
The price is based on 30 paying travelers and 5 free chaperones. For smaller independent groups we will adjust the price. The ratio for free chaperones stays at 1 to 6. The lowest number of paying participants for an independent group is 10.
OSAKA, KYOTO, ATAMI – MOUNT FUJI, TOKYO
Day-1. DEPARTURE CITY – OSAKA: Flight to Japan.
Day-2. OSAKA – KYOTO: Arrive at the Kansai airport around noon and transfer to Osaka. Enjoy the panoramic tour of Osaka and guided visit to Osaka Castle, built-in 1583 as the center of the Japanese Empire. Go on and visit two main districts of the city: America-Mura, the place for young travelers, and Den-den Town. Depart to Kyoto for the overnight. Enjoy a traditional tempura dinner.
Day-3. KYOTO: Have a guided city tour covering the main sites such as Katsura Rikyu (the ImperialVilla), Adashino Nembutsu-Ji, an unusual temple with more than 8000 stone images, the Daigo-Ji Temples, and Chion-In, the most impressive sight in Kyoto. Continue to visit the Golden Pavilion at Kinkakuji which houses the secret relics of Buddha, and the Heian Shrine. Take a challenging climb to Arashiyama Monkey Park to see the free-roaming monkeys. Later visit the Kyoto Handicraft Center.
Day-4. NARA – KYOTO: Enjoy a full-day excursion to Nara, the country’s first capital, and the UNESCO Cultural Site. Visit the Todaiji Temple housing a great Buddha and Kasuga Shrine and known for its 3000 lanterns. Then go to the Deer Park and Nijo Castle, once the main residence of the Tokugawa Shogun. At the end of the tour visit the handicraft center to see a demonstration of Japanese traditional arts and crafts. Late return to Kyoto.
Day-5. KYOTO- ATAMI (MT. FUJI): Morning departure by Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kawaguchiko 5th Station located high in on the impressive Mount Fuji. Hike to the summit (weather permitting). In the afternoon explore Hakone National Park. Enjoy a guided tour through Japan’s most beautiful national park. Hakone offers hot springs, lakes, historic sites, and close-up views of majestic Mt. Fuji. Experience the natural beauty of the lovely landscape on a boat cruise across sparkling Lake Ashi. Later enjoy a bath in the hot springs. Overnight in Atami.
Day-6. MT. FUJI -TOKYO: Take a speedy train ride to Tokyo. Start with a guided tour of the city established as a castle town in 1603. First visit Asakusa, the center of Tokyo’s Shitamachi (low city), than Senso-Ji, the main Buddhist temple built in the 7th century, go on to the Senso-Ji the official residence of the Royal Family (built on the same place where the ancient Edo Castle existed), theRoyal Gardens, Asakusa Shrine, and Dempoin Temple.
Day-7. OLD TOKYO: Join your tour director for a guided walking tour to Ueno and Yanaka, the two most historic neighborhoods. You will see a “real Japan” with characteristic shrines, temples, and old houses mixed with small shops where calligraphy is at its best. Later visit Isetatsu, a craft store selling items made from Japanese paper. The rest of the day is free for some fun at Ginza. In the evening enjoy an original tempura dinner.
Day-8. TOKYO: Walk along Nakamise Street before continuing along Hama Rikyu Gardens, located along Tokyo’s waterfront, and Shiodome. The rest of the day is free for some exploring of Ginza and Chuo Dori Street.
Day-9. DEPARTURE: Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Round trip airfare
7 nights in centrally located hotels (rooms with private bathrooms)
7 buffet breakfasts
7 dinners
Shinkansen bullet train
Bus per program
GUIDED TOURS OF:
Kyoto, Nara, Tokyo
ENTRANCES TO:
Osaka Castle, Katsura Rikyu, Adashino Nembutsu-Ji, Daigo-Ji Temples, Chion-In, Golden Pavilion at Kinkakuji, Heian Shrine, Arashiyama Monkey Park, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine, Deer Park Nara, Nijo Castle, Hakone National Park, Lake Ashiboat ride, Senso-Ji, theRoyal Gardens, Asakusa Shrine and Dempoin Temple.
EXCURSION TO:
Nara and Mount Fuji
Expert local guides
E&L GROUP TOURS TOUR DIRECTOR 24/7
FROM EDMONTON/CALGARY:
PRICE: $4,399.00
Price per person in triple accommodation
PRICE IS BASED ON 30 PAID PARTICIPANTS AND 5 FREE CHAPERONES
YOUR OWN BUS + YOUR OWN TOUR DIRECTOR
INDEPENDENT GROUP
E&L GROUP TOURS WILL CUSTOMIZE TOURS FOR NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE
EARLY BOOKING INCENTIVE:
If booked by July 31st, 2023 for the trips in 2024 and by July 31st, 2024 for the trips in 2025 take $200.00 off and travel for:
FROM EDMONTON/CALGARY:
PRICE: $4,199.00
For the down payments received after the above date, the regular price will apply.
FROM TORONTO:
REGULAR PRICE $4,299.00 EARLY BOOKING INCENTIVE $4,099.00
FROM VANCOUVER:
REGULAR PRICE $4,349.00 EARLY BOOKING INCENTIVE $4,149.00
STUDENT SURCHARGE:
in double accommodation: $30.00 per person/night
in single accommodation: $90.00 per person/night
ADULT SURCHARGE:
in triple/quad accommodation: $50.00 /person/night
in double accommodation: $70.00 per person/night
in single accommodation: $110.00 per person/night
PAYMENT POLICY:
A down payment of $300.00 for the tours in 2024 is due before July 31st, 2023, and for the trips in 2025 before July 31st, 2024.
Up to 10 payments per request.
The down payment is not refundable.
INSURANCE – optional.
Includes trip cancellation, lost baggage, trip interruption, and medical insurance. It will be added to your first payment.
Price for students to be calculated.
Adults based on age.
If your group or any individuals from your group do not accept this insurance, the group leader must inform E&L GROUP TOURS in writing.
All individuals traveling with E&L GROUP TOURS must show proof of valid travel insurance.
NOT INCLUDED:
Gratuities optional – suggested $2.5 per day per person for the tour director and $5.00 per person per day for the local tour guide.
Lunches, drinks with dinner, bottled water everywhere, and local transportation
PROGRAM PRICE is a pre-Covid price and may be subject to change due to changes in airfare prices and exchange rates.
Yours,
