Grand Tour of Japan 14 Days package
Visit Tokyo, Japan's capital and centre, before marvelling at nature in Nikko. See the famous Great Buddha in Kamakura and majestic Mt. Fuji, Japan's most famous landmark.
Relax in the mountain resort town of Hakone, experience the bustling city of Nagoya, and enjoy the beautiful coastline in Toba.
Immerse yourself in culture at Ise, the site of a very important Shinto shrine.
Experience Kyoto's 1,200 years of history. Enjoy Todaiji Temple and the Great Buddha in Nara and experience tranquility in Takayama.
Take a step back in history in Shirakawa before strolling through the garden of Kenrokuen and admiring ceramics in Kutaniyaki, Kanazawa.
| One Way Trip Course (JT14OH1-H3) |
12/JAN/2011 - 28/FEB/2011
01/DEC/2011 - 07/DEC/2011 |
$5,370 |
$4,831 |
$1,297 |
| 01/MAR/2011 - 30/NOV/2011 |
$5,555 |
$5,016 |
$1,345 |
| Round Trip Course (JT14RH1-H3) |
12/JAN/2011 - 28/FEB/2011
01/DEC/2011 - 07/DEC/2011 |
$5,699 |
$5,160 |
$1,335 |
| 01/MAR/2011 - 30/NOV/2011 |
$5,875 |
$5,336 |
$1,375 |
Departure: 2011
12 Jan 11 - 7 Dec 11: Every Wednesday (Except 2,9Feb, 2,9Mar, 20Apr-4May, 6,13Jul, 3,10Aug, 7-28Sep, 9,16Nov)
* Upgrade hotel plans are also available, pease contact JTB for more detail. |
| Tokyo |
Shiba Park Hotel, Hotel Grand Palace, Shinagawa Prince Hotel Main Tower |
| Hakone |
Hakone Kowakien |
| Nagoya |
Nagoya Mariott Associa Hotel |
| Ise |
Ise Jingu Kaikan (Japanese Style Room) |
| Kyoto |
Karasuma Kyoto Hotel |
| Takayama |
Hida Hotel Plaza |
| Kanazawa |
Hotel Nikko Kanazawa |
| * Upgrade hotel plans are also available, pease contact JTB for more detail. |
Itinerary
| *Departure from Tokyo |
| Day1 : Tokyo |
Tokyo |
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Upon arrival at Narita Airport, JTB staff will meet you at the custom’s exit and assist you in boarding a reserved taxi to transfer to your accommodation. |
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Accommodation in Tokyo for 4 nights. |
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| Day 2: Tokyo |
Tokyo |
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Tokyo Morning city tour, visiting Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Arcade. This tour will disband at either Akihabara or Tokyo Station. (The tour guide will give you directions on how to return to your hotel. Transportation costs are not included.) Afternoon free.
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| Day 3: Tokyo - Narita - Sawara - Tokyo |
Tokyo  |
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Narita & Sawara Old Town tour. Visiting Suigo Sawara Dashi Museum, River Cruise by Traditional Boat. After a buffet style lunch continue to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, Bosono Mura Museum.
Today's tour disbands on arrival at Ginza or Shinjuku.
(The tour guide will give you directions on how to return to your hotel. Transportation costs are not included.) |
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| Day 4: Tokyo - Kamakura - Tokyo |
Tokyo |
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Board a local train for Hase via Kamakura.
From the station walk to the Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple. After a Japanese lunch continue to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and Komachi Shopping Street.
Today’s tour disbands on arrival at Tokyo Station.
(The tour guide will give you directions on how to return to your hotel. Transportation costs are not included.) |
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| Day 5: Tokyo |
Tokyo |
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| Day 6: Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Hakone |
Hakone |
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Travel by deluxe coach halfway up Japan's highest mountain, Mt Fuji, to enjoy a spectacular view from a height of 2,300 metres. Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch. In the afternoon, proceed to Hakone Ropeway, visit Owakudani Valley and then a ride on a pirate ship on Lake Ashi. |
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Arrive in Hakone-machi between 5-6 p.m. |
| Evening |
Overnight at Hakone Hotel Kowaki-en. |
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| Day 7: Hakone - Nagoya |
Nagoya |
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Depart your Hotel to Odawara Station by bus.
Board the Bullet train(Kodama) to Nagoya. |
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Enjoy a Buffet-style lunch, before visiting the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology and Nagoya Castle. |
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Overnight in Nagoya. |
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| Day 8: Nagoya - Toba - Ise |
Ise |
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From Nagoya Station and board a limited express train to Ujiyamada.
Visit Ise Jingu Shrine, Okage Yokocho, Mikimoto Pearl Island, before a Japanese style lunch.
In the afternoon visit Ama (Women Diver) Huts. |
| Evening |
Accommodation in Ise |
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| Day 9: Ise - Kyoto |
Kyoto |
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From Kintetsu Ujiyamada Station to Kyoto by Limited Express. After buffet style lunch sightseeing of Kyoto, visitingHeian Shrine, Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu Temple.
This tour finishes with a drop off at your hotel between
5:30 and 6:30pm. |
| Evening |
Accommodation in Kyoto for 2 nights. |
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| Day 10: Kyoto |
Kyoto |
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Full day free to explore Kyoto. |
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| Day 11: Kyoto - Takayama |
Takayama |
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This morning board the Shinkansen for Nagoya, and transfer to a limited-express train for Takayama, an ancient, tranquil city called "Little Kyoto".
In the afternoon, stroll through Takayama, visiting Yatai Kaikan Hall, where colourfully decorated traditional festival floats are displayed, Kusakabe Folk craft Museum, formerly the residence of powerful merchants under government patronage, and the streets of Kami Sannomachi, which preserve traditional Japanese wooden houses. |
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Overnight in Takayama |
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| Day 12: Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa |
Kanazawa |
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Visit the Morning Market of Takayama before your tour to Shirakawago By coach, visiting Lake Miboro (drive past ) Former Toyama Family Residence and Shirakawago/ Gassho-zukuri Experience Japanese paper making in Gokayama.
Arrive in Kanazawa between 5:30 and 6:30.
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Overnight in Kanazawa. |
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One Way Trip Course (JT14O)
Day 13: Kanazawa - Kyoto |
Kyoto |
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In the morning visit the stunning Kenrokuen Gardens, one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan. Watch artisans at work at the Kutaniyaki Pottery Kiln before you soak up the atmosphere at Higashi-chaya-machi. A district established in the 16th century as one of the great nightspots of Kanazawa. |
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In the afternoon, return to Kyoto by limited-express train. |
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Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Kyoto for the last night of the tour.
Overnight in Kyoto. |
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| Day 14: Kyoto - Kansai Airport |
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Free until departure. |
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JTB staff will meet you at the hotel and assist you in boarding a mini van to Kansai Airport. You will be advised of today’s departure time. |
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Round Trip Course (JT14R)
Day 13: Kanazawa - Tokyo |
Tokyo |
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In the morning visit the stunning Kenrokuen Gardens, one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan. Watch artisans at work at the Kutaniyaki Pottery Kiln before you soak up the atmosphere at Higashi-chaya-machi. A district established in the 16th century as one of the great nightspots of Kanazawa. |
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The tour winds up by taking a Limited Express train to Nagoya and then catching a Shinkansen to Tokyo. |
| Evening |
Drop-off service to Hotel in Tokyo .(Nominated Hotel only) |
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| Day 14: Tokyo - Narita Airport |
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Free until departure. |
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You will be advised of todays’ departure time. A Taxi driver will meet you at the hotel for your transfer to Narita Airport. |
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 Breakfast included: Lunch included :  Dinner included: |
* Guide
English-Speaking guide or assistant service is included from the airport on Day 1 to the hotel in Kyoto/Tokyo on Day 14. (Except during onboard transfer from/to the airport, onboard Shinkansen, on Day 5 and on Day 10)
* Baggage
One Way Trip Course
Your baggage will be transported by land from Hakone to Kyoto with allowance of one piece per person on Day 7. For the overnight stay in Nagoya, Takayama and Kanazawa, we recommend you to carry a light overnight bag with you. For extra baggage, JPY2,200 will be charged per piece.
Round Trip Course
Your baggage will be transported by land from Hakone to Kyoto on Day 7 and Kyoto to Tokyo on Day 11 with allowance of one piece per person. For the overnight stay in Nagoya, Takayama and Kanazawa, we recommend you to carry a light overnight bag with you. For extra baggage, JPY2,200 will be charged per piece.
* Remarks
* JTB Sunrise Tours reserves the right to amend the itinerary, even after the tours has commenced, due to traffic, weather or any other conditions beyond our control. While every effort will be made to adhere to the scheduled itinerary, compensation for any amendments or omissions is not available.
* Tour can be concluded at Itami Airport. Pleaser let us know upon booking.
* We recommend casual clothes and comfortable shoes suitable for walking. and an overcoat or warm clothing during autumn and winter.
* Extensions available
* By booking and paying a deposit for this tour you agree to the tour terms and conditions as per the “Booking Conditions” page of this website.
