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A Group tour visiting the Central Honshu mountains, Kyoto, Nara, Miya Jima and Tokyo. |
Ref: EZ-AOP
15 days
from £2345 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
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Japan is a fascinating blend of old and new; its unique culture and enduring religious ideals combine charmingly with an all-embracing reverence for the modern world. Away from the excitement of its bustling and intriguingly futuristic cities, Japan is a land of great scenic beauty, and in Central Honshu, known as the ‘Japanese Alps’, we spend time amongst some of its finest mountain landscapes. Our itinerary begins in Kyoto, without doubt one of the most splendid cities in Asia, where we have time to appreciate the serenity of its countless temples and relax in the contemplative surroundings of its superb Zen gardens. From Kyoto we make daytrips to the culturally important town of Nara and the Peace Memorial Park in the ill-fated city of Hiroshima; the beautiful island of Miya Jima is nearby. Using the highly efficient train system, we explore Japan’s rarely-visited scenic heartland of mountains, spas and temples, ending our trip in the extraordinary city of Tokyo, where we will have time to visit all the sights and do some shopping.
Trip Profile
A relatively easy trip in a highly efficient country. Most of the travel is done by train and there is plenty of time for your own exploration.
Group & Staff
min. 8, max. 16, plus leader and local guides.
Accommodation
9 nights hotels, 4 nights in ryokans - traditional Japanese guesthouses.
Food
Not included except 2 breakfasts and 2 evening meals. |
Day 1 | Depart London. | Day 2 | Arrive Kansai; transfer to Kyoto, an atmospheric city set amidst beautiful hills. | Day 3 | City tour of Kyoto including the Zen gardens. | Day 4 | Free in Kyoto to explore the shrines and temples. | Day 5 | Day trip to Nara, an ancient capital of Japan. | Day 6 | Day trip to Hiroshima, now rebuilt after WWII; visit the Peace Memorial Park. | Day 7 | Kyoto to Takayama; afternoon sightseeing. | Day 8 | Free in Takayama, amid the ‘Japanese Alps’, famed for its morning market and traditional architecture. | Day 9 | Train to Matsumoto; afternoon sightseeing in a town noted for its 15th century castle. | Day 10 | Travel by train to spa town of Yudanaka. | Day 11 | Free to explore the mountainous countryside. | Day 12 | To Tokyo; afternoon free. | Day 13 | A full day’s city tour of Tokyo including the Senso-ji Temple. | Day 14 | Free in Tokyo. | Day 15 | Depart Tokyo; arrive London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 31 Mar 05**
14 Apr 05** | *£2345 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Optional single supplement £160 (Kyoto and Tokyo only)
Insurance £77
**Cherry Blossom season
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. Where this is not the case it is specifically mentioned in the Dates & Prices box for the individual trip. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” price.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimanjaro Government Tax, Gorilla Permits and certain Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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Japan Ancient and Modern
A Group tour visiting the Central Honshu mountains, Kyoto, Nara, Miya Jima and Tokyo.
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