Yokohama Quilt Show

Travel with fellow quilters to one of the most famous quilt shows in the world, International Quilt Week Yokohama. This show has become one of the largest patchwork and quilting events on the Japanese calendar.
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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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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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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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Tour Japan - Destination Japan & Beyond

Choose from the list of tours below:

 

Escorted Japan Tour by Rail: Fully Escorted Tour 

Departure:     12 OCTOBER 2011
22 Days/21 Nights     OR     19 Days/18 Nights

TOKYO – NAGASAKI – FUKUOKA – HIROSHIMA – MIYAJIMA - MATSUYAMA – HIMEJI – KYOTO – NARA – OSAKA –  KOYA SAN - TAKAYAMA – KAMIKOCHI – TSUMAGO – MATSUMOTO – TOKYO

Kusatsu & Nikko Optional Tour – 3 night package

TOKYO - KUSATSU - NIKKO - TOKYO

bigstockphoto_Bridge_In_A_Garden_4173648.jpgExplore the cultural fabric of this wonderful destination Japan. Visit Kyoto known as the cultural capital due to its numerous temples and shrines.

Explore castle towns such as Matsuyama, Himeji and Matsumoto which still display signs of their samurai past.

Stroll through exquisite gardens or step back in time as you journey through the beautiful mountain villages of Takayama and Shirakawa-go.

Emerging from the ruins of warfare are the historical cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima which have both made their mark on the international stage.

Japan Image 39.jpgSample one of the oldest Japanese onsen’s while still embarking on extraordinary cities such as Tokyo and Osaka which still display evidence of their traditions against a modern backdrop.

All of this is done while you eat and dine your way through Japan whilst travelling on one of the worlds most famous railway networks.

 

 

EXTENSIVE JAPAN: Tour Itinerary 

Day 01    Arrive Tokyo

Day 02    Tokyo: Full day sightseeing tour including Asakusa Kannon, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Tokyo Observation Deck, Ginza District, Sumida River Cruise.

Day 03    Tokyo: Early morning tour of Tsukiji Fish Market Tokyo. Kamakura walking tour including Hase Kannon Temple and Tsurugaoko Hachimangu Shrine.

Day 04    Tokyo – Nagasaki: Domestic flight to Nagasaki including a sightseeing tour of the city.
       
Day 05     Nagasaki: Full day sightseeing tour visiting Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall and         Atomic Bomb Museum, Glover Garden, Confucius Shrine, Oura Church.

Day 06    Nagasaki – Fukuoka – Hiroshima: Brief sightseeing tour of Fukuoka including Kushida Shrine and Canal City.

Day 07    Hiroshima: Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum.

Day 08     Hiroshima – Matsuyama: Ferry across the Japan Inland Sea to Matsuyama. Walking tour of Matsuyama including Matsuyama Castle. Tonight visit the oldest onsen in Japan – Dogo Springs.

Day 09     Matsuyama – Himeji – Kyoto: Visit Himeji Castle and evening walking tour of Gion Geisha District.

Day 10    Kyoto: Full day sightseeing tour including Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizudera         Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Day 11    Kyoto: Full day sightseeing tour to Nara including Nara Deer Park, Todai-ji (Great Buddha), Kasuga Shrine, Horyuji Temple.

Day 12    Kyoto: Morning tour of Osaka including Osaka Castle and Dotombori-dori. Afternoon at         leisure to explore the region of Kyoto.

Day 13    Kyoto - Koya-san: Okuno-in Cemetery and Temple, Kongobu-ji Temple. Overnight Temple stay accommodation.

Day 14    Koya-san – Takayama: Buddhist Morning Prayer Service. Afternoon walking tour of         Takayama including Sanmachisuji District and evening onsen visit.

Day 15    Takayama: Explore the morning markets located in Takayama. Full day sightseeing tour to Shirakawa-go.

Day 16     Takayama – Matsumoto: Free time in Kamikochi and also afternoon visit to Matsumoto         Castle.

Day 17    Matsumoto: Travel to Tsumago and tour Tsumago a village where no cars are allowed.

Day 18     Matsumoto – Tokyo: Afternoon at leisure to explore Tokyo and its numerous attractions.

Day 19     Depart for Australia. Optional Kusatsu & Nikko Passengers day at leisure to explore Tokyo.

Kusatsu & Nikko Option Tour – 3 night package

Day 20    Tokyo – Kusatsu: Walking tour of Kusatsu and afternoon at leisure to enjoy the village or the local onsen’s.

Day 21     Kusatsu – Nikko: Visit the World Heritage listed Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Evening in a         traditional Japanese style ryokan accommodation including dinner.

Day 22    Nikko – Tokyo: Arrival at Tokyo around midday where the tour will conclude. Depart for Australia.

 

TOUR PRICE (per person)     TWIN SHARE $8220.00 - Ex Tokyo

Price on application for airfares or single supplement

Package includes – 19 Day Tour:


TOUR PRICE (per person)     TWIN SHARE $8940.00 - LAND ONLY

Price on application for airfares or single supplement

Package includes – 22 Day Tour:

Accommodation:

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

TOKYO

NAGASAKI

HIROSHIMA

MIYAJIMA ISLAND

MATSUYAMA

HIMEJI

KYOTO

NARA

OSAKA

KOYA-SAN

TAKAYAMA

SHIRAKAWA-GO

MATSUMOTO

TSUMAGO

KUSATSU

NIKKO

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