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JAPAN
SOUTH KOREA | TAIWAN
GROUP TOURS | TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAYS | STOPOVERS
2020 – 2021
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We are excited to release our new 2020-2021 brochure which is filled with pioneering tours
that explore the wonders of Japan and its neighbours South Korea and Taiwan. We have YOUR GUIDE TO JAPAN 4–15
created itineraries that will inspire you, connect you and most of all fulfil your travel dreams Discover Japan with Wendy Wu Tours............................ 4 All the must-see attractions......................................... 11
into reality. Travelling with us, you are safe in the knowledge that over the past 25 years of The Wendy Wu Tours difference..................................... 6 Cultural encounters......................................................12
touring, we have mastered the art of crafting programs that balance the iconic sights with Your tour, your way......................................................... 8 Japan for all seasons....................................................14
local experiences and jaw dropping moments that give you the perfect overview to your You’re in safe hands................................................... 10
chosen destination. Throw in the exceptional value of our inclusions, the expertise of our team
and the host of fantastic tour guides we have waiting to show you their homeland and you’ve CLASSIC TOURS 16-35
got one extraordinary adventure!
A Week in Japan...........................................09 days 18 Journey Through Japan - NEW........................ 15 days 28
Jewels of Japan............................................. 12 days 20 Treasures of Taiwan - NEW............................. 15 days 30
We are also thrilled to release 5 brand new tours that further explore our Japan offering, a
tour that combines the ancient charms of China and Japan, a South Korea adventure and a Discover Japan............................................. 14 days 22 Japan Uncovered.......................................... 18 days 32
journey through Taiwan. Japan & the Scenic South - NEW..................... 14 days 24 Ancient Empires of China & Japan - NEW......... 20 days 34
Scenic South Korea - NEW............................. 14 days 26
We look forward to welcoming you on to one of our tours and delighting you in the Wendy Wu
style. SOLO TOURS 36 –39
Wendy Wu – Founder, Wendy Wu Tours Highlights of Japan........................................12 days 38
Happy Travels!
GO BEYOND TOURS 40 –45
Sapporo & Snow Monkeys.............................. 13 days 42 Trails of Japan..............................................14 days 44
TAILOR-MADE JAPAN 46 –49
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How does it work?..................................................... 47 Destination highlights................................................. 48
EXTENSIONS & STOPOVERS 98-–109
50 63
Japan extensions....................................................... 52 South Korea & Taiwan extensions.................................. 58
China, Seoul & Taipei extensions.................................. 56 Singapore & Hong Kong stopovers................................ 60
MORE INFORMATION 64 –71
Airlines..................................................................... 64 Booking your trip....................................................... 69
Your questions answered............................................. 66 Booking conditions.......................................................70
Himeji Castle during cherry blossom season Hotels.........................................................................68
Come and join us on an extraordinary adventure through this magical region on one of our
experience-packed tours. As every traveller is different, we’ve developed a range of tour styles that
will allow you to travel your way. Discover the best option for you here:
CLASSIC GO BEYOND
See the classic sights in the company of expert guides so you can Venture off the beaten track to explore fascinating destinations
really understand the history and culture of the destination. On away from the tourist trail. You will discover the local culture
our Classic tours we take care of everything, leaving you to sit in depth and see sights not often witnessed by other travellers.
back and enjoy the full experience. The tours are fully inclusive of These tours take you away from the comforts of home but will
all meals and a comprehensive touring program. reward you with experiences of a lifetime.
Snow monkey, Yudanaka
SOLO TAILOR-MADE
Designed exclusively for customers travelling solo, these tours For the ultimate in bespoke touring, one of our expert
provide a ready-made group of like-minded travellers to consultants will help you in designing a tour to meet your
enjoy your holiday with. You will be looked after all the way exact requirements. Select your choice of destinations,
by an expert guide as you discover the sights, enjoy cultural accommodation, touring and experiences to create the
experiences and partake in group activities. A room of your perfect holiday for you.
own is guaranteed with no supplement to pay.
Mt Fuji Daigoji Temple, Kyoto
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Discover Japan with
Wendy Wu Tours
HOKKAIDO Japan is an archipelago packed with futuristic cities, imperial heritage and unique
SAPPORO culture. Add in epic natural beauty and phenomenal cuisine, and you have a dream
destination just begging to be explored.
WENDY'S TOP 8 JAPAN SIGHTS
BEIJING
JAPAN 1 MT FUJI 2 HIROSHIMA
SOUTH HONSHU
With its perfectly proportioned cone, Mt Fuji is one of Japan’s
most iconic sights so we include it on most of our Japan tours.
The city of Hiroshima is a modern, vibrant place, despite the horrors of
its past. Several of our tours visit the moving Peace Memorial Park where
SEOUL KOREA 7 you can reflect on the city’s history.
NAGANO
1 6
GYEONGJU MATSUMOTO
TAKAYAMA
TOKYO
BUSAN 8 3 NAGOYA
MT FUJI
2 KYOTO
HIROSHIMA HIMEJI
OSAKA NARA 4
FUKUOKA
KOYASAN
SHIKOKU 3 KYOTO 4 NARA 5 KOYASAN
SHANGHAI KYUSHU 5 Kyoto is Japan’s ancient capital and How could we leave the birthplace of A holy mountain dotted with monasteries,
cultural hub, packed with enchanting Japanese culture off the list? Also famous the wonderfully atmospheric and tranquil
sights, 17 of which are UNESCO World for its bowing deer, Nara is included on Koyasan features on our Highlights of
Heritage-listed. Kyoto features on all of our several of our tours. Japan, Discover Japan and Trails of
Japan itineraries. Japan tours.
TAIWAN
TAIPEI 6 TOKYO 7 SNOW 8 HIMEJI CASTLE
MONKEYS
A big, bright and brash city, The best example of Japanese feudal castle architecture,
The Japanese macaques are a delight
Japan’s capital epitomises the Himeji Castle is seriously impressive. See it for yourself
to watch as they bathe in natural
clash of modern and traditional on most of our Japan tours.
hot pools close to the alpine town of
TAINAN that is the Japan of today. Tokyo,
Yudanaka. Meet them on our Japan
of course, features on all Japan
Uncovered, Sapporo & Snow Monkeys
tours.
and Trails of Japan tours.
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THE WENDY WU
TOURS DIFFERENCE Local walking at Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
UNRIVALLED EXCEPTIONAL COMPREHENSIVE EXTRAORDINARY HIGHLY LOCAL SAFE AND PRIVATE GROUP
EXPERTISE VALUE RANGE OF TOURS EXPERIENCES EXPERIENCED FL AVOURS SECURE SPECIALISTS
We are proud to be We aim to include as Whether you’re looking We’ve been blazing trails GUIDES Our tours will give you We are ATAS-accredited Got a unique interest you’d
recognised as much as possible so you for a classic escorted into Asia for the past 25 Through their local a genuine taste of the members of the Australian like to indulge with a group
Australia’s leading Asia can sit back and tour experience, luxury years, building our local expertise, dedication regions you’ll visit by Federation of Travel Agents of fellow hobbyists? No
specialists, a reputation enjoy the experience. journey or something expertise and finding and passion, our guides, introducing you to local and have a wide network of problem, we can plan a
we’ve been building since Your accommodation, all off the beaten track, we’ve less-visited places and known as your ‘National specialties and delicacies local agents working with host of exciting itineraries
1994. Our staff have or most meals, touring, got a tour or Tailor-Made authentic cultural Escort’, will make sure you at meal times. us nationally, so you benefit that will fulfill your group’s
travelled extensively transport and expert Holiday for you. experiences that make your don’t miss a thing. from local knowledge wants and needs.
throughout the region and guides are all included. holiday truly special. Look combined with Australian
are founts of knowledge out for the ‘Experiences understanding and support.
on all things Asia. You’ll Love’ on each of our
tour pages.
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YOUR TOUR, YOUR WAY Tokyo skyline and Mt Fuji
It is our wish that every customer has an ACCOMMODATION STYLES PHYSICAL
extraordinary experience on our programs; a Travelling with us, you can be safe in the knowledge that RATING 1 3 5
place where memories of a lifetime are created. your accommodation has been hand picked to best suit
You can find your perfect holiday by selecting your tour and the locations you’ll visit. Our Classic and All our tours feature a LEVEL 1 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 5
Solo group tours feature comfortable, locally rated three- physical rating to help
the various style of tour (page 2) as detailed A reasonable level A good level of fitness You’ll need to be fit
star to four-star properties, ranging from smart business you select the right
of fitness is required, is required as you need and adventurous to
for each itinerary and assessing the physical hotels to family-run guesthouses. On Go Beyond tours, holiday for you. Every
but it’s more about to be comfortable participate in these
you may find yourself in more characterful or rustic one of our tours requires
rating. We have also selected accommodation spending time on your walking for 2-3 hours tours as on some days
accommodation, to suit the adventurous spirit of these the ability to walk around
that suits and compliments, as well as providing feet rather than covering and covering longer you will be active for
tours. Our Exclusive Collection tours enjoy high-quality sights unaided, whilst
large distances. You’ll distances. Other most of the day. The
flexibility to customise your trip for maximum accommodation while, on a Tailor-Made Holiday, any more active tours involve
be getting on and off activities such as terrain may be more
style of accommodation is available; simply choose your longer walks, cycling and
enjoyment. coaches and boats, cycling will be at a gentle challenging and
perfect stay. other physical activities.
walking around the pace and will involve the activities more
Tours at altitude will have
TOUR PACE sights and climbing straightforward terrain. physically demanding.
CUSTOMISE YOUR TRIP a higher physical rating.
some steps.
We’re not going to deny it, on many of our tours For more information on A Level 4 tour will
you’re going to be busy! But we want to make sure you Interested in exploring your destination further, stopping why each tour has been A Level 2 tour will feature similar physical
don’t miss a single thing. Packing your holiday full of off en route or adding on some relaxation time? All you rated the way it has, have involve a little more activities but these may
extraordinary experiences means some early starts and have to do is ask! We have a fantastic range of extension a look at the ‘Detailed time on your feet than be longer in duration
late finishes, but you can be sure that you’ll return home and stopover packages (see page 50) or, if you’re Itinerary’ available to a Level 1 tour and or on slightly more
with some incredible memories. Take a look at our Go looking for something a bit different, our fantastic team of download on the tour may involve more steps challenging terrain.
Beyond tours if you are looking for a holiday with a bit experts can help you create your very own extension, to page of our website. and/or walking.
more free time included. any tour in this brochure!
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You're in safe hands All the must-see attractions
Our guides are the stars of the show; it is their unrivalled knowledge, passion and expertise that As Australia’s leading touring experts, we’re always thinking of new ways to create unique
will transform your tour experience from good to truly extraordinary! travel experiences that our customers will remember for life.
Our team works tirelessly to ensure our tours are designed to include the must-see sights
‘’The first thing to say is that our Japan tour ranks
– we’re innovative, brave and will always strive to be extraordinary.
among the best we have ever been on. Particular
praise must however go to our tour guide, the Simply put, we do the hard work, so you don’t have to!
best guide we have ever had the pleasure of
leading a tour group. She was an absolute mine
of information about all things Japanese, worked
tirelessly to ensure that everything ran smoothly
and had a great sense of humour that made
every day an enjoyable experience. She should be
declared a Japanese National Treasure!!’’
Mr and Mrs Gilchrist
AWARD - WINNING GUIDING ALL OF OUR
One of the unique features of our group tours is NATIONAL ESCORTS...
the inclusion of our National Escorts accompanying
Embody the Wendy Wu Tours philosophies of travel
you throughout your tour.
Are industry professionals with over 5 years’ experience
Their dedication, personality and sense of fun will
put you at ease and make you feel part of a family, Are born and raised locally and are fluent in English
navigating the joys and eccentricities of the local Undertake holistic and ongoing comprehensive training
way of life.
Are at your service 24 hours a day
Mt Fuji
A SELECTION OF POPULAR JAPAN TOURS
TOUR DAYS PAGE TOKYO MT FUJI KYOTO OSAKA HIROSHIMA TAKAYAMA SNOW MONKEYS
A Week in Japan 9 18
Jewels of Japan 12 20
Discover Japan 14 22
Japan & The Scenic South NEW 14 24
Trails of Japan 14 44
Journey Through Japan NEW 15 28
Japan Uncovered 18 32
Hyangwonjeong Pavilion at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
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Cultural encounters, MT FUJI BASE HIKE
every step of the way The iconic image of Japan, get up close
to magnificent Mt Fuji with a hike through
the beautiful nature at its base. Enjoy this
To make sure you truly immerse yourself in your chosen destination, we pack every single one of experience on Trails of Japan.
our tours with authentic cultural experiences. We’ve highlighted our favourite ones on each tour
page in the ‘Experiences You’ll Love’ box; but for now, here are just a few examples of what you
can look forward to.
TEA CEREMONY
A perfect display of Japanese culture,
witness the preparation and performance
involved in the ‘Way of Tea’. Enjoy this
experience on almost all of our Japan tours.
WASHI PAPER-MAKING
Learn about the age-old tradition of making
‘washi’ (Japanese paper) before trying your
hand at making some. Enjoy this experience on
Discover Japan and Japan Uncovered.
MONASTERY STAY
Spend the night in a tatami mat room in a
monastery at holy mountain Koyasan, and rise
early to join the monks for their daily dawn
chanting. Enjoy this on Trails of Japan.
ZEN MEDITATION
SOBA NOODLE-MAKING SUMO WRESTLING Begin your journey towards inner
peace learning the basics of Zen
Soba is one of many types of noodles devoured in Witness a sport that preserves many of Japan’s
meditation in one of Kyoto’s
Japan. Learn to craft, roll and slice soba noodle dough most ancient traditions – the rituals involved are
beautiful old temples. Enjoy this
before cooking and devouring the delicious results! as fascinating as the wrestling itself. Enjoy this
experience on Highlights of Japan.
Enjoy this experience on the Jewels of Japan trip. experience on Japan Uncovered and Trails of Japan.
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Japan for all seasons
Japan is a country that can be enjoyed year round; here is our guide to what you can
expect from each season, to best help you decide when you’d like to travel.
AUTUMN LEAVES
Japan’s deep and rich autumn colours travel the opposite
way to the cherry blossom, starting in the very north in
September and travelling downwards, reaching its peak in
Tokyo, Kyoto and the surrounding areas from November. In
the parks and temple gardens of the cities, the leaves of the
maple and gingko trees turn vibrant shades of red, yellow
and orange; if you are travelling into the Japanese Alps,
you’re in for an even more spectacular sight.
BLOOMING GUIDE:
Look for the autumn leaves symbol for departures
that fall during the anticipated autumn leaves
seasons in 2020 (subject to local conditions).
Daigo-ji, Kyoto
CHERRY BLOSSOM SEASON
For centuries the cherry blossoms have been an inspiration
for Japanese poets and artists alike. They even have
a dedicated word for going out to fields and parks to
appreciate it – ‘hanami’, which literally translates as
‘looking at flowers’. When you gaze on the sea of soft
pink flowers it’s easy to see why both lcoals and many
international visitors are so enamoured. Starting in late
January in the sub-tropical south, the blossoms sweep
up the country, reaching Tokyo and Kyoto in the first two
weeks of April, though this can vary due to the weather.
In the two weeks after they first bloom, locals and visitors SUN AND SNOW
alike stroll, sit and picnic beneath the laden boughs, but we
Japan’s summer, June to August, may be hot and humid but
particularly like to enjoy them at twilight when they are lit
it is the season for festivals and fireworks. Enjoy impromptu
up by lanterns. Cherry blossom season is extremely popular
celebrations or escape to the mountains to find the cooler
and our tours often sell out a long way in advance. If you
climes and maybe do some hiking – this is also the only time
want to travel during this period, make sure you book early!
of year that you are able to climb Mt Fuji.
In the winter, outside the cities, the country becomes a
snow-covered wonderland. Vibrant ski resorts spring into
BLOOMING GUIDE: action, ice festivals take place (Sapporo’s is the world’s
biggest) and the Japanese macaques earn their snow
Look for the cherry blossom symbol for departures
monkey moniker. Oh, and there is nothing better than the
that fall during the anticipated cherry blossom
glorious warm waters of an onsen on a cold winter’s day!
seasons in 2020-21 (subject to local conditions).
*Please note that the cherry blossoms are
weather dependant and it is not guaranteed that
they will be in bloom at the time of your visit.
Cherry blossom, Tokyo Shirakawago
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CLASSIC
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These meticulously designed journeys are perfect for a few ‘feature meals’, so you get to taste the signature
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those who want to see iconic sights and magnificent dishes of the region, whilst the rest of the time you’ll eat a
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treasures on a fully-inclusive tour that is also fantastic whole, delicious range of the destination’s best eats.
value!
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knowledge, charisma and talent, these wonderful people
EVERYTHING TAKEN CARE OF
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unforgettable.
ofx – your flights, all accommodation, transfers, touring,
meals and, if you need them, your visas too! Travelling
SUB HEADING AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES
with a maximum group size of 28 travellers, all you Thanks to the extensive expertise of our team, you will see
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have to do is show up, explore and enjoy. less-visited places, giving you a more authentic experience of
the culture and the chance to meet the friendly locals. Keep
ALL YOUR MEALS ARE INCLUDED an eye out for the ‘Experiences You’ll Love’ box on every tour
Whilst breakfasts tend to be a mixture of local eats and page, for a taste of the cultural encounters on offer.
familiar dishes from home, when it comes to lunch and
dinner, you’ll be dining in local establishments. We include
Bridge at the Daigo-ji Temple, Kyoto
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PHYSICAL RATING
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FLIGHT TOKYO (2N)
KYOTO
9
DAYS FROM (2N)
MT FUJI HAKONE (1N)
IS THIS TOUR FOR YOU?
Limited for time? Discover Japan’s
OSAKA (1N)
$7,240
PER TWIN NARA
essential highlights on this great value
PERSON SHARE tour. Explore the historical cities of
OVERNIGHT Kyoto and Nara, be awestruck by the
FLIGHT
FULLY INCLUSIVE FROM beauty of Mt Fuji and see the bright
SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, lights of Tokyo and Osaka.
ADELAIDE OR PERTH
COACH TRAIN
ALL MEALS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Stroll through vibrant Tokyo
Admire beautiful Mt Fuji
Discover Kyoto’s temples
Explore historic Nara
Experience a bullet train
Streets of Osaka
Visit a giant Buddha
Admire majestic Mt Fuji Sample local cuisine Discover the majestic Osaka Castle
PRICES & DEPARTURES
PRICE INCLUDES
ITINERARY Prices are per person, twin share
• 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners
DAYS 1-2: FLY OVERNIGHT TO TOKYO Nakamise shopping street. You will also drive DAY 6: EXPLORE KYOTO 2020 DATES
• International flights and current taxes
Fly overnight to the vibrant, neon-bright by the Imperial Palace Plaza and take a stroll Visit one of Japan’s most famous temples, 24 Mar - 01 Apr $7,480 16 May - 24 May $7,240
• Domestic transportation
metropolis of Tokyo, Japan’s capital city. through Hamarikyu Gardens. This evening, Kinkakuji, also known as the ‘Golden Pavilion’.
• 3*plus – 4* accommodation 28 Mar - 05 Apr $7,680 12 Sep - 20 Sep $7,580
Depending on your arrival time, the rest cruise the waters of Tokyo Bay and enjoy dinner Set amongst classical Japanese Zen gardens and
• Touring with guides and entrance fees 31 Mar - 08 Apr $7,680 26 Sep - 04 Oct $7,580
of the day is yours to start soaking up the from the perfect vantage point to admire the on the edge of a reflecting pool, the temple’s
local culture. supercharged lights of the city. main hall is covered in gold leaf – a breathtaking 02 Apr - 10 Apr $7,680 11 Oct - 19 Oct $7,780
sight no matter what season you visit in. 05 Apr - 13 Apr $7,680 19 Oct - 27 Oct $7,780
DAY 3: EXPLORE TOKYO DAY 4: MT FUJI
Continue to Ryoanji Temple, where you can 20 Apr - 28 Apr $7,240
Tokyo is a city that is always moving forward – Travel by road from Tokyo to the iconic Mt Fuji,
contemplate Japan’s most famous Zen garden.
from the ever-changing skyline to the fashions where you will ascend 2,400 metres up its 2021 DATES
Enjoy a taste of authentic Japanese culture,
and trends of the people who call it home. As slopes to the 5th Station (weather permitting) 23 Mar - 31 Mar $7,680 04 May - 12 May $7,440
experiencing the elegant ritual of a tea ceremony
modern as it may appear, behind the neon for magnificent views of both Fuji’s cone and 27 Mar - 04 Apr $7,880 15 May - 23 May $7,440
and learn the traditional art of calligraphy.
façade is a traditional soul that is easy to find the surrounding landscapes. Transfer to the spa 30 Mar - 07 Apr $7,880 11 Sep - 19 Sep $7,780
amongst the old alleyways, temples and shrines region of Hakone. Embark on a cruise on the DAY 7: EXPLORE NARA & OSAKA 01 Apr - 09 Apr $7,880 25 Sep - 03 Oct $7,780
of the Edo era. Today you will experience both spectacular Lake Ashi, keeping an eye out for Depart for Nara this morning. Another former
11 Apr - 19 Apr $7,880 10 Oct - 18 Oct $7,980
sides of the city, ascending the soaring Tokyo the bright red of vermillion torii gates that nestle capital, Nara also has a huge cultural legacy,
on the surrounding hills and in the shallows of considered second only to Kyoto’s. This 19 Apr - 27 Apr $7,440 21 Oct - 29 Oct $7,980
Skytree, the world’s tallest tower, for panoramic
views, before taking a wander through the the lake itself. Next, fly high above the lake on picturesque, compact city is truly charming. Flight and supplement information
old district of Asakusa. Stop to soak up the the Komagatake Ropeway to the summit of Mt Spend the morning discovering Todaiji Temple Nara’s Daibutsu Buddha
• Based on departures from Sydney,
atmosphere at Sensoji, Tokyo’s most famous Komagatake where the views of Mt Fuji will be which houses the magnificent Daibutsu, a Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth
Explore the ancient art of calligraphy and beloved temple and browse the stalls of breathtaking, but weather dependent of course! 15-metre-tall bronze statue of Buddha. Here,
EXTEND YOUR STAY... • Departures from other cities and flight
you will also meet Nara’s famous sika deer, upgrades available upon request
DAY 5: BULLET TRAIN TO KYOTO
+
EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE believed to be the messengers of the Shinto • Land only (Tokyo - Osaka) 7 days from
Transfer to Odawara Station to jump onboard
gods. Stroll around Isuien, a prime example of $5,830 per person, twin share
the Hikari bullet train and whizz your way to
a Meiji-era (1868-1912) garden. Continue to • Single supplement from $1,190
ith traditional brushes, ink and paper, try
W Kyoto. Capital for a millennium, Kyoto was also
Osaka, where you will have lunch at a local
your hand at the beautiful art of calligraphy, the heart of religion, philosophy, art and cuisine, Important note
restaurant and explore the Dotonbori district.
an important aspect of Japanese culture making it a treasure trove of history and culture.
Later, you can learn about the turbulent history Prices include airline fuel surcharge and taxes.
since its introduction from China in the It is here that all of the best-known cultural
of the magnificent Osaka Castle. Correct as at 9 August 2019, subject to change.
6th century. arts were born – the tea ceremony, Kabuki Tipping is generally not part of the culture in
xperience the perfect display of Japanese
E and geisha to name a few. This afternoon, DAYS 8-9: FLY OSAKA TO AUSTRALIA HIROSHIMA & MIYAJIMA EXTENSION Japan; however, you may wish to tip your National
culture as you witness the preparation and visit the magnificent Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Fly to Australia, arriving home the same or 3 days from $1,620pp twin share Escort at your discretion. Depending on airline
performance involved in the ‘Way of Tea’, most important of several thousands of shrines following day. schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2.
a traditional tea ceremony. dedicated to the god Inari. Follow the pathway HONG KONG GLIMPSES STOPOVER Extra nights’ accommodation (pre or post tour) or
through thousands of vermillion torii gates that NOT LOOKING TO JOIN A GROUP? 3 days from $525pp twin share stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
mbark on a relaxed dinner cruise on the
E Call us to arrange a private tour.
waters of Tokyo Bay, enabling you to look leads through a complex of shrines spread over Visit page 50 to learn more about all of our *Please note: cherry blossoms are weather
back and admire the bright, twinkling lights a peaceful, forested hillside. extensions and stopovers. dependant and it is not guaranteed that they will
of the city by night. be in bloom at the time of your visit.
Experience the buzzing Tokyo metropolis
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OF JAPAN OVERNIGHT
FLIGHT
PHYSICAL RATING
1
TOKYO (3N)
KYOTO
12 DAYS FROM (2N)
FUJI FIVE LAKES (1N) IS THIS TOUR FOR YOU?
MT FUJI
See the classic sights of Japan, visiting
HIROSHIMA (2N) MISHIMA
$9,390
OSAKA (1N) modern Tokyo, iconic Mt Fuji and
PER TWIN HIMEJI
PERSON SHARE historical Kyoto.
MIYAJIMA
OVERNIGHT
FULLY INCLUSIVE FROM FLIGHT
SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, PRICES & DEPARTURES
ADELAIDE OR PERTH COACH BOAT TRAIN Prices are per person, twin share
ALL MEALS 2020 DATES
17 Mar - 28 Mar $9,860 13 May - 24 May $9,390
20 Mar - 31 Mar $9,860 17 May - 28 May $9,390
31 Mar - 11 Apr $10,120 20 May - 31 May $9,390
01 Apr - 12 Apr $10,120 10 Sep - 21 Sep $10,220
02 Apr - 13 Apr $10,120 23 Sep - 04 Oct $10,220
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 03 Apr - 14 Apr $10,120 28 Sep - 09 Oct $10,020
04 Apr - 15 Apr $10,120 17 Oct - 28 Oct $10,020
Feel the rush of Tokyo
22 Apr - 03 May $9,390 23 Oct - 03 Nov $10,020
View majestic Mt Fuji
Contemplate Ryoanji 06 May - 17 May $9,390 02 Nov - 13 Nov $10,020
Be charmed by Kyoto 2021 DATES
Reflect in Hiroshima 17 Mar - 28 Mar $10,160 05 May - 16 May $9,690
Explore holy Miyajima 22 Mar - 02 Apr $10,160 12 May - 23 May $9,690
Sail to the holy island of Miyajima Visit Oshino Hakkai in Fuji Five Lakes 25 Mar - 05 Apr $10,420 16 May - 27 May $9,690
28 Mar - 08 Apr $10,420 19 May - 30 May $9,690
29 Mar - 09 Apr $10,420 09 Sep - 20 Sep $9,690
PRICE INCLUDES
ITINERARY 30 Mar - 10 Apr $10,420 19 Sep - 30 Sep $10,520
• 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches & 9 dinners
• International flights and current taxes DAYS 1-2: FLY OVERNIGHT TO TOKYO to Itchiku Kubota Art Museum to view the DAY 8: JOURNEY TO HIROSHIMA NOT LOOKING TO JOIN A GROUP? 31 Mar - 11 Apr $10,420 22 Sep - 03 Oct $10,520
Fly overnight to the dazzling metropolis of artist’s elaborately dyed silk creations and Begin the day with a visit to Ryoanji Temple, Call us to arrange a private tour. 01 Apr - 12 Apr $10,420 27 Sep - 08 Oct $10,520
• Domestic transportation
Tokyo, Japan’s capital city. Depending on your spend some time strolling around the home to Japan’s most famous Zen garden and
• 3*plus – 4* accommodation 02 Apr - 13 Apr $10,420 04 Oct - 15 Oct $10,320
• Touring with guides and entrance fees time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to beautiful garden. Also explore Iyashi no
Sato Historical Village, a former farming
the famous Kinkakuji Temple, known as the + 03 Apr - 14 Apr $10,420 11 Oct - 22 Oct $10,320
start soaking up the local culture. ‘Golden Pavilion’. Continue to Osaka, arriving
village on the shores of Lake Saiko. 06 Apr - 17 Apr $10,420 18 Oct - 29 Oct $10,320
in time for lunch in the vibrant Dotonbori
DAY 3: DISCOVER TOKYO Destroyed by a landslide in 1966, the 12 Apr - 23 Apr $9,690 25 Oct - 05 Nov $10,320
district. Later, travel by bullet train to
Begin today with a stroll through the Imperial remaining thatch-roofed houses of this 16 Apr - 27 Apr $9,690 01 Nov - 12 Nov $10,320
Hiroshima, a city that needs no introduction.
Palace East Garden and then take time to old village have been transformed into Today, Hiroshima is vibrant and modern with 21 Apr - 02 May $9,690 08 Nov - 19 Nov $10,320
explore the Edo-Tokyo Museum to learn an open-air museum and craft village. a forward-thinking, sunny outlook. Flight and supplement information
about Tokyo’s history. After lunch, seek out
DAY 6: BULLET TRAIN TO KYOTO SEE SHIBAZAKURA FESTIVAL
the tranquillity at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa DAY 9: HIROSHIMA & MIYAJIMA • Based on departures from Sydney,
district, followed by a visit to the observation Start the day with a visit to Oshino Hop on the ferry to the holy island of During the month of May, a special visit to the Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth
deck of the 634-metre Skytree for panoramic Hakkai before learning how to make Fuji Shibazakura Festival has been included • Departures from other cities and flight
Miyajima and visit the Itsukushima Shrine,
views of the sprawling city below. your very own traditional Japanese soba on Day 5. This is the best time of the year upgrades available upon request
a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one
noodles which you will tuck into and one of the most scenic places in Japan • Land only (Tokyo - Osaka) 10 days from
DAY 4: MEIJI SHRINE of Japan’s most recognisable sights rising
for lunch! Later, transfer to Mishima to see the pink moss phlox in full bloom! $8,090 per person, twin share
Start the day with a relaxing wander around majestically out of the waters of the Seto
station and journey on the bullet train Contact us for more information. • Single supplement from $1,530
the classical landscapes of the Hamarikyu Inland Sea. Enjoy some free time and take
Experience traditional culture to Kyoto. An enchanting city, Kyoto was
Garden. Continue to the Meiji Shrine, a Shinto capital for more than a thousand years; today an optional ride on the cable car up Mount Important note
shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of it is the legacy of ancient Japan, full of Misen to enjoy the panoramic views. Return EXTEND YOUR STAY... Prices include airline fuel surcharge and taxes.
EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken, to Hiroshima and take a moment to reflect at
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tranquil temples, silk-clad geisha Correct as at 9 August 2019, subject to change.
before driving past the famous Shibuya and sublime gardens. the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, paying Tipping is generally not part of the culture in
he most iconic symbol of Japanese
T Crossing. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to homage to the victims of the 1945 atomic Japan; however, you may wish to tip your National
culture, no trip to Japan is complete explore as you wish. End the day with a DAY 7: EXPLORE KYOTO bombing and also visit the Orizuru Tower. Escort at your discretion. Depending on airline
without at least a glimpse of a geisha. On dinner cruise on Tokyo Bay and witness the Enjoy a full day tour of Kyoto starting schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2.
this tour you’ll meet a geisha in Kyoto and with a visit to one of the city’s delightful DAY 10: HIMEJI CASTLE Extra nights’ accommodation (pre or post tour) or
city lit up at night.
learn about their fascinating culture. temples – the 17th century Buddhist Travel to Himeji to visit its famous castle. The stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
he buckwheat soba noodle is one of
T DAY 5: MT FUJI & FUJI FIVE LAKES Kiyomizu. Immerse yourself in the culture by feudal era fort, one of the most impressive in *Please note: cherry blossoms are weather
Japan’s most famous culinary exports – Journey through the foothills of the iconic experiencing a sacred tea ceremony and try Japan, towers over the city and is recognisable as NARA SHORT STAY dependant and it is not guaranteed that they will
try your hand at making them from Mt Fuji to its base where we find the Fuji your hand at the art of origami. Next, explore the backdrop to several major films. Appreciate 2 days from $735pp twin share be in bloom at the time of your visit.
scratch, before feasting on the delicious Five Lakes. The calm waters of these five the impressive Fushimi Inari Shrine with its its turbulent past before strolling around Kokoen,
results for lunch. spectacular lakes were formed by volcanic remarkable 10,000 red torii gates. the Edo-style gardens just across the castle moat. HONG KONG GLIMPSES STOPOVER
eruptions, and now reflect Mt Fuji’s picture- Later, transfer to Osaka for an overnight stay. 3 days from $525pp twin share
ake part in a handicraft experience - the
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traditions and techniques of the intricate perfect peak looming above. Upon arrival, GARDENS BY THE BAY
art of origami. You’ll learn to fold some of ascend 2,000 metres up to Mt Fuji’s 5th DAYS 11-12: FLY OSAKA TO AUSTRALIA 4 days from $440pp twin share
the simpler, but still impressive, shapes Station (weather permitting), where you Fly to Australia, arriving home the same or
and designs. can take in the breathtaking views of the following day. Visit page 50 to learn more about all of our
landscapes below. After lunch, continue extensions and stopovers.
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OSAKA (2N) NARA (1N) xSee the classic sights of Japan including
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$10,080
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19 Mar - 01 Apr $10,560 05 May - 18 May $10,080
24 Mar - 06 Apr $10,840 12 May - 25 May $10,080
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 30 Mar - 12 Apr $10,840 16 May - 29 May $10,080
Discover exciting Tokyo 31 Mar - 13 Apr $10,840 19 May - 01 Jun $10,080
Admire majestic Mt Fuji 02 Apr - 15 Apr $10,840 20 Sep - 03 Oct $10,940
Be charmed by Kyoto 03 Apr - 16 Apr $10,840 25 Sep - 08 Oct $10,940
Visit Buddhist Koyasan 04 Apr - 17 Apr $10,080 07 Oct - 20 Oct $10,940
See ancient Nara 06 Apr - 19 Apr $10,080 27 Oct - 09 Nov $10,940
Explore the Japanese Alps 15 Apr - 28 Apr $10,080 03 Nov - 16 Nov $10,940
Explore the UNESCO listed Shirakawago Explore the beautiful Matsumoto Castle near Takayama 21 Apr - 04 May $10,080 10 Nov - 23 Nov $10,940
05 May - 18 May $10,080
PRICE INCLUDES
ITINERARY 2021 DATES
18 Mar - 31 Mar $10,860 04 May - 17 May $10,380
• 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 11 dinners
• International flights and current taxes DAYS 1-2: FLY OVERNIGHT TO TOKYO DAY 6: EXPLORE TAKAYAMA DAY 10: DISCOVER NARA 21 Mar - 03 Apr $11,140 11 May - 24 May $10,380
• Domestic transportation Fly overnight to the dazzling metropolis of Browse the local handicrafts and fresh Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, remarkable for its
23 Mar - 05 Apr $11,140 15 May - 28 May $10,380
• 3*plus - 4* accommodation Tokyo, Japan’s capital city. Depending on your produce at the Miyagawa morning market 10,000 vermillion torii gates. Continue to
26 Mar - 08 Apr $11,140 18 May - 31 May $10,380
time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to and wander past some of the lovely traditional Nara, a relaxed and charming town virtually
• Touring with guides and entrance fees 28 Mar - 10 Apr $11,140 07 Sep - 20 Sep $11,240
start soaking up the local culture. houses. You’ll also visit several of the excellent untouched by modernity. Home to many
local museums – including the Festival Floats archetypal pieces of early art and architecture, 29 Mar - 11 Apr $11,140 14 Sep - 27 Sep $11,240
DAY 3: TOKYO CITY TOUR Museum, Kusakabe Crafts Museum stroll through Nara Park to Todaiji Temple, 30 Mar - 12 Apr $11,140 21 Sep - 04 Oct $11,240
Tokyo is the ultimate 24-hour city, but look and Takayama Jinya. Also enjoy some free meeting the resident sika deer en route, before 01 Apr - 14 Apr $11,140 08 Oct - 21 Oct $11,240
behind its frantic, high-tech frontage and you time in Kamisannomachi Street. exploring Isuien Garden.
will find plenty of tranquil backstreets and old 02 Apr - 15 Apr $11,140 16 Oct - 29 Oct $11,240
temples to explore. Begin at the observation DAY 7: SHIRAKAWAGO & KANAZAWA DAY 11: KOYASAN 03 Apr - 16 Apr $10,380 24 Oct - 06 Nov $11,240
deck of the 634-metre Skytree, the world’s Get a glimpse of rural Japan at the UNESCO The holy mountain of Koyasan is home to 05 Apr - 18 Apr $10,380 02 Nov - 15 Nov $11,240
tallest tower, before wandering through World Heritage-listed Shirakawago, which is a cluster of more than 100 monasteries 14 Apr - 27 Apr $10,380 09 Nov - 22 Nov $11,240
the old district of Asakusa. Stop to seek famous for its farmhouses built in the unique nestled in a valley surrounded by peaks said
20 Apr - 03 May $10,380
out the tranquillity of the ancient Buddhist Gassho-zukuri architectural style. Continue to resemble a lotus flower. Wander around
Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest. Drive past to Gokayama to have a go at washi paper- Okunoin – a vast cemetery of 200,000 Flight and supplement information
the Imperial Palace Plaza and later, stroll making, then travel to Kanazawa and meander stupas. Enjoy the tranquillity and spectacular • Based on departures from Sydney,
through the beautiful Kenrokuen Garden, one views as you discover atmospheric Kongobuji Sacred mountain of Koyasan
through the classical landscapes of Hamarikyu Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth
Gardens. This evening, take a relaxed dinner of the Three Great Gardens of Japan. Temple and the Garan Temple Complex. Later, • Departures from other cities and flight
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Learn about Miso seasoning at Matsumoto DAY 8: KYOTO EXTEND YOUR STAY...
vistas. • Land only (Tokyo - Osaka) 12 days from
Begin the day learning the process of making DAY 12: EXPLORE OSAKA
EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE
DAY 4: MT FUJI gold leaf. Next, stroll through traditional Today, explore Osaka Castle, take a short + $8,620 per person, twin share
• Single supplement from $1,870
Take the super-fast bullet train to Odawara. Higashi Chaya (Eastern Teahouse District), cruise along the Yodogawa River and stroll
Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Ashi for spectacular visiting Ochaya Shima – an historical geisha through Dotonbori, a restaurant mecca, where Important note
earn all about the traditional production of
L panoramas of this beautiful area before venturing house. Later, journey to Kyoto. Capital you can sample the local delicacies for lunch. Prices include airline fuel surcharge and taxes.
an essential element of Japanese cooking, up the Komagatake Ropeway. Next, ascend over for 1,000 years, until 1879, today Kyoto The remainder of the day is free for you to Correct as at 9 August 2019, subject to change.
the fermented soybean paste ‘Miso’, at an 2,000 metres up Mt Fuji to the 5th Station, is the legacy of ancient Japan, full of explore this fascinating city. Tipping is generally not part of the culture in
old wooden miso house. (weather permitting) and take in the breathtaking tranquil temples, silk-clad geisha and Japan; however, you may wish to tip your National
J oin a dedicated craftsperson in a small sublime gardens. DAYS 13-14: FLY OSAKA TO AUSTRALIA Escort at your discretion. Depending on airline
views over the Fuji Five Lakes area below. HIROSHIMA & MIYAJIMA EXTENSION
workshop to learn all about the lovely and Fly to Australia, arriving home the same or schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2.
3 days from $1,620pp twin share
intricate art of gold leaf making and what DAY 5: MATSUMOTO CASTLE DAY 9: EXPLORE KYOTO following day. Extra nights’ accommodation (pre or post tour) or
Transfer to Matsumoto and explore the Start the day with a visit to Ryoanji, the HONG KONG GLIMPSES STOPOVER stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
the gold leaf is then used for and have a go NOT LOOKING TO JOIN A GROUP?
at doing it yourself! formidable 16th century Matsumoto Castle. ‘temple of the peaceful dragon’ and the 3 days from $525pp twin share *Please note: cherry blossoms are weather
Call us to arrange a private tour.
Stop at a Miso House to learn about the famous Kinkakuji, also known as the ‘Golden dependant and it is not guaranteed that they will
iscover the traditional process of paper
D Visit page 50 to learn more about all of our
process of making this famous Japanese Pavilion’. In the afternoon, head to a restored be in bloom at the time of your visit.
making before getting your hands dirty extensions and stopovers.
seasoning. Travel on to Takayama, nestled Japanese wooden townhouse and try your
making ‘washi’ (Japanese paper) the
high in the mountainous Hida region, also hand at origami and enjoy the age-old rituals
age-old way.
known as the Japanese Alps. of a tea ceremony.
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$9,990
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SHARE KUMAMOTO MT ASO the famous island of Honshu.
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Explore charming Fukuoka
Discover Kumamoto
See the impressive Mount Aso
Reflect in Hiroshima
Admire Kyoto’s past
Gaze at Mt Fuji
Enjoy impressive views of Mt Aso Stroll through the gardens of the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Fukuoka Lake Ashi with views of Mt Fuji
PRICE INCLUDES
ITINERARY
• 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 11 dinners
• International flights and current taxes DAYS 1-2: FLY OVERNIGHT TO FUKUOKA spring resorts – your hotel for the night has DAY 8: DISCOVER HIROSHIMA that will allow you to take in the spectacular
onsen facilities for you to make the most of panoramas of the area and to see Mt Fuji. PRICES & DEPARTURES
• Domestic transportation Fly overnight to the charming city of Fukuoka, Hiroshima is a vibrant, forward-thinking city that
the steamy waters. Next, fly high over the thick forest on the Prices are per person, twin share
• 3*plus – 4* accommodation the gateway to the island of Kyushu. Depending is a pleasure to explore. Take a ferry across the
on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is Seto Inland Sea to the holy island of Miyajima Hakone Ropeway, passing the volcanic 2020 DATES
• Touring with guides and entrance fees DAY 6: EXPLORE BEPPU
yours to start soaking up the local culture. and visit the Itsukushima Shrine before enjoying Owakudani Valley with its hot springs and
Venture out into Beppu, starting the day steam vents. Later, continue to Tokyo, Japan’s
27 Mar - 09 Apr $9,990 25 Sep - 08 Oct $9,990
some time at leisure. Back in the city, reflect on
DAY 3: EXPLORE FUKUOKA with a jigoku meguri, or a ‘hell tour’. Here capital city. 2021 DATES
Hiroshima’s tragic past at the Peace Memorial
The lovely Fukuoka is at the heart of an you’ll find all sorts of volcanic features,
Park and Museum paying homage to the victims 26 Mar - 08 Apr $10,290 24 Sep - 07 Oct $10,290
area considered a cradle of culture – the including thermal mud and hot springs that DAY 12: TOUR TOKYO
have bubbled from the ground here for a of the 1945 atomic bombing. Tokyo is a city that is always moving Flight and supplement information
city’s position facing Korea and China
across the sea means it’s long been a millennium. Pop over to Yufuin, another hot DAY 9: ADMIRE HIMEJI CASTLE forward – from the ever-changing skyline to • Based on departures from Sydney,
channel of outside influence. This morning spring resort that is home to a wealth of Depart Hiroshima for Kyoto, stopping in the fashions and trends of the people who Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth
take a stroll to the traditional Rakusuien art museums, cafes and boutiques and is a Himeji en route to visit the magnificent Himeji call it home. As modern as it may appear, • Departures from other cities and flight
Garden and visit the famous Dazaifu delight to explore. This afternoon transfer Castle, one of Japan’s most impressive feudal- behind the neon façade is a traditional soul upgrades available upon request
Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to the god back to Fukuoka. era forts, and stroll through Kokoen, an that is easy to find amongst the old alleyways, • Land only (Fukuoka - Tokyo) 12 days from
of academic achievement. Later, take a Edo-style garden just across the castle moat. temples and shrines of the Edo era. Today $8,920 per person, twin share
DAY 7: TRAVEL TO HIROSHIMA you will experience both sides of the city,
relaxed cruise on the Yanagawa River, Drop in on a sake brewery to learn about the • Single supplement from $1,640
Depart Fukuoka for Hiroshima. Stop en route to ascending the soaring Tokyo Skytree, the
passing through a National Site of Scenic explore the city of Yamaguchi, spending some process of this traditional Japanese spirit and Important note
enjoy a sample, before arriving in Kyoto. world’s tallest tower, and wandering through
Beauty on a small ‘donkobune’ riverboat. time at Rurikoji, a Buddhist temple that boasts Prices include airline fuel surcharge and taxes.
the old district of Asakusa. Stop at Sensoji,
a spectacular national treasure, a five-storey Correct as at 9 August 2019, subject to change.
Relax at a Beppu hot spring resort DAY 4: DISCOVER KUMAMOTO DAY 10: EXPLORE KYOTO Tokyo’s most famous and beloved temple. You Tipping is generally not part of the culture in
pagoda built in 1442. Continue to Iwakuni for will also drive by the Imperial Palace Plaza,
Transfer to Kumamoto, a city famous for Capital for 1,000 years, until 1879, today Japan; however, you may wish to tip your National
a lunch stop and then to the Kintaikyo Bridge, soak up the atmosphere at the peaceful Meiji
EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE its majestic castle, one of Japan’s largest Kyoto is the legacy of ancient Japan, full Escort at your discretion. Depending on airline
an elegant wooden bridge that crosses the Jingu Shrine and see the world’s most famous
and most complete. You’ll see the castle of tranquil temples, silk-clad geisha and schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2.
Nishiki River. Arrive in Hiroshima. road crossing at Shibuya.
as part of your full day city tour, as well as sublime gardens. Start the day with a visit to Extra nights’ accommodation (pre or post tour) or
isit one of Japan’s most famous hot spring
V stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
Suizenji Garden. A traditional-style garden the Fushimi Inari Shrine, remarkable for its
resorts, Beppu, and soak away any aches, DAYS 13-14: FLY TOKYO TO AUSTRALIA
pains and tiredness in the mineral rich built in the 17th century, the garden 10,000 vermillion torii gate-lined pathways *Please note: cherry blossoms are weather
Fly to Australia, arriving home the same or
waters of your hotel’s onsen pools. recreates in miniature the important road and impressive Nijo Castle. This afternoon dependant and it is not guaranteed that they will
following day.
that linked Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto, including gaze on the famous Kinkakuji, also known as be in bloom at the time of your visit.
ruise the picturesque Yanagawa River
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a mini Mt Fuji. the ‘Golden Pavilion’ before a stroll around the NOT LOOKING TO JOIN A GROUP?
on a ‘donkobune’, a poled riverboat. It’s a
Gion district, Kyoto’s famous geisha district Call us to arrange a private tour.
perfect and peaceful way to enjoy sights DAY 5: VISIT MT ASO & BEPPU
such as Yanagawa Castle and the traditional
and centre of the city’s traditional arts.
Travel from Kumamoto to Mt Aso, an active
architecture of Yanagawa’s canals. volcano at the centre of Kyushu island. Aso’s DAY 11: VISIT HAKONE
Gaze over Mount Aso, Japan’s largest volcano crater is one of the world’s largest; with a Transfer to Kyoto station and board a bullet
and the smaller volcanoes within its huge circumference of over 100km it encompasses train to Atami to transfer to the onsen resort
crater (one of which is active), and admire a number of other active peaks, which you’ll in Hakone by road. Discover the mountainous
the incredible scenery that surrounds it. be able to see (weather dependent). Continue beauty and rich culture of the Hakone area,
Discover Kumamoto Castle
to Beppu, one of Japan’s most famous hot before travelling to Lake Ashi for a cruise
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With its complex history, soaring
14 DAYS FROM GYEONGJU (2N) skyscrapers and centuries-old temples, this
tour has something for everyone – from
DAMYANG
bustling cities and stunning countryside
$8,990
PER TWIN GWANGJU (1N) SUNCHEON
PERSON BUSAN (1N) to UNESCO World Heritage-listed national
SHARE (1N)
forests. It is a tour full of contrasts.
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Explore bustling Seoul
Enjoy tea tasting in Boseng
Discover picturesque Busan
Take a ride on a cable car
Visit Mt Seorak National Park
Spend time in Gyeongju,
‘the museum without walls’
Enjoy the majesty of Anapji Pond, Gyeongju National Park Experience the bustle of South Korea’s capital city, Seoul Juknokwon Bamboo Forest, Damyang
PRICE INCLUDES
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• 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 11 dinners
• International flights and current taxes DAYS 1-2: FLY OVERNIGHT TO SEOUL essential elements to bring harmony, such as DAY 8: EXPLORE GYEONGJU DAY 12: VISIT THE DMZ
flowing water, trees and grasses. Wander the PRICES & DEPARTURES
• Domestic transportation Fly overnight to Seoul, the dazzling capital A city of cultural and historical relics, Gyeongju Created as a buffer zone between North Korea
bamboo forest of Juknokwon before continuing Prices are per person, twin share
• 3*plus – 4* accommodation city of South Korea. Depending on your time is called ‘the museum without walls’. Capital of and South Korea at the end of the Korean War,
of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start to Gwangju, where you’ll spend some time the Silla Kingdom for more than 1,000 years the the DMZ is part of the most heavily militarised 2020 DATES
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
soaking up the local culture. This evening, meet discovering this artistic hub full of fascinating city is home to a staggering number of tombs, border in the world. Your visit will include the
23 Mar - 05 Apr $9,190 19 Oct - 01 Nov $8,990
your National Escort and fellow travellers to history. temples, statues and ruins, some of which you’ll Bridge of Freedom, DMZ Theatre & Exhibition
enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. explore today. Begin at the Gyeongju National Hall and the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel. Return to 2021 DATES
DAY 5: EXPLORE SEONAMSA TEMPLE
Museum before visiting Tumuli Park, a collection Seoul to stroll through the huge Gwangjang 22 Mar - 04 Apr $9,490 18 Oct - 31 Oct $9,350
DAY 3: EXPLORE SEOUL Head to Boseong, considered the best place
of royal tombs and Anapji Pond, then head Market. A farewell dinner tonight is the perfect Flight and supplement information
Amongst the skyscrapers, nightlife districts in Korea to grow tea, and visit a green tea
just out of the city to the magnificent UNESCO time to reflect on your adventures!
and colossal shopping malls of this dynamic, plantation, learning all about its production and • Based on departures from Sydney,
World Heritage Bulguksa Temple, considered the
24-hour city there is an exceptional amount of enjoying a tasting. Continue to Suncheon for Special conditions apply to this day, please refer Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth
pinnacle of Silla architecture, and Seokguram
culture and tradition, from bustling teahouses a stop at the 6th century Seonamsa Temple. to your tour dossier for more information. • Departures from other cities and flight
Grotto.
to magnificent palaces. Start your explorations A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temple upgrades available upon request
DAYS 13-14: FLY SEOUL TO AUSTRALIA
at the immense Gyeongbok Palace, which will grounds are also home to a beautiful arched DAY 9: VISIT NAKSANSA TEMPLE • Land only (Seoul - Seoul) 12 days from
stone bridge. Also visit Naganeupseong Fortress Fly to Australia, arriving home the same or
include the changing of the guard ceremony, Travel to Sokcho stopping en route to explore $7,550 per person, twin share
Village for a glimpse at a more traditional following day.
before exploring the National Folk Museum. the 1,300-year history of the Naksansa Temple, • Single supplement from $1,875
Learn to cook delicious Korean classic Korean lifestyle and a chance to take part in a a seven-storey stone building overlooking the NOT LOOKING TO JOIN A GROUP? Important note
See the Bridge of Freedom at the DMZ ‘bibimbap’ in a cookery class – you’ll get to eat handkerchief dyeing experience. East Sea. Call us to arrange a private tour. Prices include airline fuel surcharge and taxes.
it for lunch – before strolling Insadong Antique Correct as at 9 August 2019, subject to change.
DAY 6: TRAVEL TO BUSAN DAY 10: EXPLORE MT SEORAK
EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE Alley and visiting UNESCO-listed Jongmyo Royal Depending on airline schedules, you may
Head to Yeosu and ride the cable car over Mt Seorak National Park is a spectacularly
Shrine. End the day with panoramic views over
this sprawling city at the N Seoul Tower.
beautiful scenery and open water to Dolsan scenic area of high, cloudy peaks, craggy bluffs + depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights’
accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may
mbark on an informative and unusual
E Island. Continue to Odongdo Island for more and fragrant pine forest. Designated a UNESCO be required at an additional cost.
adventure to the DMZ, the buffer zone DAY 4: VISIT SOSWAEWON GARDEN spectacular landscapes and take some time to Biosphere Reserve as a habitat for many rare
between the Koreas. Your visit will include Travel out of Seoul to the city of Damyang appreciate the array of wild flowers that flourish species of plants and animals, it is one of South Customary tipping amount of approximately
the Bridge of Freedom, DMZ Theatre & here before travelling to the port city of Busan. Korea’s most dramatic natural treasures. Enjoy US$50 per person (AU$72) is paid locally in
where you’ll discover the beauty of Soswaewon. CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL*
Exhibition Hall and the 3rd Infiltration. South Korea.
This private garden was built in the 16th a short, easy hike along a beautiful valley and
DAY 7: DISCOVER BUSAN During the month of March and April, we
s part of discovering traditional Korean
A century in the traditional style and features see the mountaintop Gwongeumseong Fortress
Contrary to bustling Seoul, Busan is a city full may include a stop at the delightful Jinhae
lifestyle at Naganeupseong Fortress Village, by cable car.
of character and traditional features as well Cherry Blossom Festival on Day 6. This
you can try your hand at one of Korea’s
oldest cultural arts – handkerchief dyeing.
as mountains, beaches, temples and exquisite DAY 11: RETURN TO SEOUL annual event is Korea’s biggest spring
seafood. Start the day with a city overview from Transfer to Gangneung and board a high-speed festival and gives you the chance to wander
irst performed on the Edinburgh Fringe in
F the top of Seonamsa Temple, before browsing train bound for Seoul. On arrival, after lunch,
1997, the NANTA is a showcase of Korean amongst the spectacular pink blossom,
the wares at Kukje Market and Jagalchi Fish there will be free time before a non-verbal where there are 340,000 cherry trees!
culture and performance art, presented as a Market. Walk over the Oryukdo Skywalk, a performance of ‘Nanta’, an award-winning show
non-verbal show, instead using music and *Please note: cherry blossoms are weather
glass bridge set on a seaside cliff, soak up the which incorporates the traditional Samulnori
motion and integrating a traditional Korean dependant and it is not guaranteed that they will
peaceful nature of Dongbaekseom Island, and rhythm.
Samulnori rhythm. be in bloom at the time of your visit.
Seonamsa Temple, Busan feel the sand between your toes on Haeundae
Beach. Drive to Gyeongju.
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