Cherry Blossom Tour

Celebrate with the Japanese in Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) as you witness Japan's unofficial national flower change the scenery to a shade of pink.
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Japan Gourmet Connoisseur Tour

This journey is for people who love to eat, drink and travel. Venture beyond the familiar sushi and saki perception of Japanese food culture.
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Yokohama Quilt Show

Travel with fellow quilters to view one of the largest patchwork and quilting events on the Japanese calendar.
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The Path to Traditional Japan

This all-embracing journey explores the major cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, which all have distinct proud histories and are unique in their own right.
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Japan's Timeless Sea Coast

The Japan Sea Coast is relatively unexplored by the foreign tourist, yet this stunning region of Japan opens the door to an exceptional appreciation and awareness of Japanese life.
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Spiritual Japan

This region of Japan easily warrants a week to truly discover the ancient cities of Kyoto, Nara and Osaka, not to mention the remoteness of Mt Koya-san.
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Contemporary Japan

Japan has some of the most acclaimed museums and art galleries in the world. Take the time to appreciate art culture along side Japanese tradition.
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Extensive Japan

Explore the land of the rising sun with the Japan Tour Specialist. Gain an extensive appreciation of this unique corner of the world.
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Japan's Timeless Sea Coast: Fully Escorted Tour

Departure:     06 AUGUST 2011
18 Days/17 Nights

OSAKA – AMANOHASHIDATE – KINOSAKI – MATSUE – HAGI – HIROSHIMA – MATSUYAMA – KYOTO – TOKYO

JPN 128.JPGThe Japan Sea Coast is relatively unexplored by the foreign tourist, yet this stunning region of Japan opens the door to an exceptional appreciation and awareness of Japanese life as it was – and is.

As the tour winds its way along the coastal route it also offers the prospect to encounter a very rural side of Japan and a true highlight of this is seen in towns such as Amanoshashidate and Matsue.

You'll soon discover why Amanohashidate is home to one of the official "Top Three Views" within Japan, while Matsue offers an array of museums, sculptured gardens and is home to the exceptional Izumo Grand Shrine. Overnight in the Samurai town of Hagi and discover it’s wealth of history as you pay a visit to some of the oldest pottery kilns in Japan.

bigstockphoto_Bamboo_Grove_4483032.jpgA range of opportunities will arise to relish in the time-honoured Japanese 'onsen' bathing encounters in towns such as Kinosaki and Matsuyama.

Whilst still visiting the enticing cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, which is a necessity to make this tour an all-embracing experience of Japan’s inherent beauty and historical culture.

 

 

Japan’s Timeless Sea Coast: Tour Itinerary 

Day 01    Arrive Osaka.

Day 02    Osaka: Full day sightseeing including Himeji Castle, Koko-en Garden, Osaka  Castle, Dotonbori Street, Kuronom Market.

Day 03    Osaka: Full day sightseeing includingTodai-ji (Great Buddha), Nara Deer Park, Horyuji Temple and Museum.

Day 04    Osaka – Amanohashidate: Spectacular views of Miyazu Bay which is one of the top three scenic views in Japan.

Day 05    Amanohashidate – Kinosaki: Relax in one of the numerous onsen and experience the healing properties of the natural spring water.

Day 06    Kinosaki – Matsue: View the unique sand dunes of Tottori.

Day 07    Matsue: Full day sightseeing tour of Matuse including Adachi Museum of Art which is home to one of Japan’s most beautiful landscaped gardens.

Day 08    Matsue: Morning tour to the small town of Izumo Taisha to visit one of Japan’s oldest and most important Shinto Shrine. Afternoon at leisure to explore Matsue Castle or sample some tea at Meimei-an Teahouse.

Day 09    Matsue - Hagi: Full day sightseeing tour of Hagi including the old Samurai residential quarters. Also a wonderful opportunity to purchase some traditional Hagi-yak pottery.

Day 10    Hagi-Hiroshima: Morning at leisure to explore Hagi. Afternoon train to Hiroshima.

Day 11    Hiroshima: Full day sightseeing tour to Miyajima Island to explore the numerous temples and shrines including Itsukushima Shrine. Visit Hiroshima’s Peace Park and Museum.

Day 12    Hiroshima - Matsuyama: Ferry across the famous Inland Sea of Japan. Visit Matsuyama Castle and tonight enjoy Dogo Springs.

Day 13    Matsuyama – Kyoto: Afternoon walking tour of Kyoto including Nishiki Ichiba (Nishiki Food Market) and surround area. Evening tour of Gion Geisha District.

Day 14    Kyoto: Full day sightseeing tour including Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizudera Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Day 15    Kyoto: Day at leisure to explore Kyoto and it’s numerous temples.

Day 16    Kyoto – Tokyo: Afternoon tour of Tokyo including Tokyo City View – Observation Deck.

Day 17    Tokyo: Full day sightseeing tour including Asakusa Kannon, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Ginza District, Sumida River Cruise.

Day 18    Depart for Australia.

TOUR PRICE (per person)     TWIN SHARE $7630.00 - Ex Osaka

Price on application for airfares or single supplement

Package includes:

Accommodation:

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

OSAKA

NARA

HIMEJI

AMANOHASHIDATE

KINOSAKI

MATSUE

HAGI

HIROSHIMA

MATSUYAMA

KYOTO

TOKYO

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