Wendy Wu Tours Highlights of Japan Call 0800 567 7470
BUSINESS UPGRADE from £299PP one way from Machester or Gatwick, Return business class from £999 per person.
Uncover Japan’s best-known cities, discover the hidden treasures of Koya-san and Nara and view
majestic Mt Fuji. There will also be time at leisure to further explore on your own or with your
newfound friends.
Tour Highlights
- Explore historic Himeji & Nara
- Head to holy Koya-san
- Discover delightful Kyoto
- Admire beautiful Mt Fuji
- Be amazed in bustling Tokyo
What’s Included;
- 3* plus – 4* accommodation
- Touring with guides and entrance fees
- Domestic transportation
- Most meals
- Maximum group size 18 passengers
Tour Itinerary
DAYS 1-2 FLY TO OSAKA
Fly overnight to the lively, fast-paced city of Osaka. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture
DAY 3 HIMEJI CASTLE
Meet the group in the hotel lobby and together begin your first day of exploring Japan! Travel to Himeji to visit the city’s magnificent feudal era castle before strolling through the beauty of Koko-en, a classical Japanese garden. After lunch in a local restaurant, return to Osaka and spend some time at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travellers. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 EXPLORE KOYA-SAN
This morning, head for the holy mountain of Koya-san, home to a cluster of over a hundred monasteries nestled in a valley enclosed by peaks. Wander around Okunion, a vast cemetery of 200,000 stupas, and enjoy the tranquility of Kongobuji Temple. Continue to the charming city of Nara, Japan’s first capital, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (B)
DAY 5 FROM NARA TO KYOTO
Together, stroll through Nara Park to Todaiji Temple, seeing the resident sika deer en-route, before exploring Isui-en Garden. Travel by road to Kyoto. An enchanting city, Kyoto’s thousand-year stint as Japan’s capital has left behind an impressive legacy. Sightseeing today includes a visit to Kinkakuji Temple, also known as ‘Golden Pavilion’, and Ryoanji Temple, home to Japan’s most famous zen garden. (B,L)
DAY 6 TRADITIONAL JAPAN
An exciting day awaits the group as you start the day with some traditional Japanese activities. At the 17th Century Kodaiji Temple, experience the age-old rituals of a traditional tea ceremony, before a session of zen meditation. Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (B)
DAY 7 KYOTO TO HAKONE
Travel on the super-fast bullet train to the Hakone area and board a coach to explore the area. Take a boat cruise on spectacular Lake Ashi before soaring high on the Komagatake Ropeway for gorgeous Fuji views. There is free time in Hakone before a dinner with the group in the evening. (B,D)
DAY 8 ICONIC MOUNT FUJI
Travel to Mt Fuji and ascend by road to the 5th Station (weather permitting) for spectacular views of the surrounding landscape below. Proceed to Tokyo, Japan’s dazzling capital city. (B)
DAY 9 EXPLORE TOKYO
Tokyo is the ultimate 24-hour city, but look behind its frantic, high-tech frontage and you will find plenty of tranquil backstreets and old temples to explore. Visit the observation deck of the 634-metre Skytree, the world’s tallest tower, before seeking out the tranquillity of Sensoji Temple. Enjoy free time for lunch, then stroll through beautiful Hamarikyu Gardens. (B)
DAY 10 FREE TIME IN TOKYO
Today is a day at leisure for you to spend as you wish; your guide will be on hand to give options and ideas. Tonight, get together for your final meal as a group where you can share your highlights of Japan. (B,D)
DAY 11 FLY TOKYO TO UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day. (B)
Room options
Hotel rooms in Japan are clean, comfortable, and built for efficiency and space-saving! Generally rooms are standard twins with ensuite bathrooms. Single travelers will often be accommodated in slightly smaller rooms with one double bed. Bathrooms are smaller than we are used to in the West and have Japanese-style toilets with heated seats (remember to try all the buttons!) and smaller bathtubs with showers. Very occasionally we may use Japanese-Western style rooms with tatami mats and futon bedding – we will always let you know in advance if this is the case for your tour. Whilst we will do our very best to fulfil any double room or special room requests that you have, unfortunately they cannot be guaranteed. The following icons show some of the facilities available across the hotels you will be staying in.
Departure dates
28 March 2019 from £5490 per person
10 May 2019 from £5290 per person
To book this Low Cost Deal, Call 0800 567 7470 or email richard@www.henburytravel.co.uk
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