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NORTHEAST ASIA
Japan, Korea & Taiwan
2019 - 2020
1300 842 688 | www.mwtours.com.au
Welcome
To MW Tours 2019
Great Value Tours to Northeast Asia
We’re excited, to bring you a fresh approach to MW Tours that you haven’t seen before. With a new look, personalised photos and amazing new experi-
ences, we are certainly showing you why we have the best value tours to Japan, Korea & Taiwan! Returning to our tour selection, are of course our signature tours, once
again, together with some new adventures, that we’ve experienced ourselves, to bring you the best of the best in each region.
For those of you who are new to MW Tours, you’ll find everything you need to choose your next holiday, right here in this brochure. Think of it as your complete Japan,
Korea & Taiwan handbook. Filled with so many amazing experiences, that are sure to bring you back again and again.
To get to know our new layout, we’ll take you through understanding what sets MW Tours apart. We’ll help you understand our tours, activity grading and pricing, so you
can make an educated decision on which amazing experience you want to be a part of.
This year see’s us combine Japan, Korea & Taiwan into the same brochure. One of the main reasons why we’ve combined this brochure, is because of the similarity of
experiences. One of those being Cherry Blossoms, even though our signature package belongs to Japan, not many people know that you can also experience the ‘Sakura’
in Korea & Taiwan as well. We also have a selection of tours for our first-time travellers, called “Express”. These are designed to show you the best of the country as an
introduction – think of them like “the entrée to the main course”.
Japan, Korea & Taiwan are worlds apart – often referred to as “cultural heaven’s” where unique civilisation blossomed, and today thrives in magnificent contrasts of
Traditional and New. Whether viewing the vibrant green of the mountains, or romantic walks under the “snow like” cherry blossom petals to the transition of the four
seasons, people see colours. When traditional-style homes fragrant of wood to brush-strokes of Asian characters, you can tell Japan, Korea & Taiwan’s colours and shapes
are messages that convey spirit & culture.
Since 2010, we’ve been going the extra mile for our clients. From the moment you call and speak to one of our consultants; to the airport meet & greet; the tour guide
showing you unique experiences that only the locals know and the amazing hotels we use in each, and every town. There is plenty more in here, we’d love to discuss, so
choose MW Tours for your next incredible tour!
Navy Wang
Managing Director
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Table of
CONTENTS
04 The MW Tours Experience
32 Taiwan Seat in Coach Tours
Around Formosa Taiwan
Taiwan Express 34-35
26-27
Taiwan Panorama 36-37
08 Introduction to Japan, Korea
& Taiwan 38 Korea Short Stays
10 Accommodation in Japan
39 Taiwan Day Tours
11 Accommodation in Korea
40 Taiwan Short Stays
12 Accommodation in Taiwan
42 Combination Tours
Discover Taiwan & Korea
Highlights of Japan & Taiwan
42-43
44-45
Japan & Korea Dreams 46-47
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The Essence of Japan, Taiwan &
Hong Kong 48-49
Country Statistics
Japan, Korea & Taiwan Triple
Indulgence 50-51
14 Japan Semi-Independent
Tours
Japan Express 14-15
Japan World Heritage Tour 16-17
Great Trail of Japan 18-19
20 Japan Festival Tours
Cherry Blossom & Garden
Japan Golden Route
20-21
22-23
24 Japan Short Stays
26 Korea Seat in Coach Tours
Korea Express 26-27
Easter Experience 28-29
Korea Sparkling Tour 30-31
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MW TOURS
EXPERIENCE
Why Travel With Us? thousands of Australians. will be able to create more unique experi-
ences, aligned with your interests as a result.
At MW Tours, we know our destinations very Put this together with making new friends
well. We work hard on every aspect, so you Exceptional Value for Money during your tour, you really can see why this
can travel with confidence knowing your trip option is becoming a popular choice with our
has been well researched and planned. Our You will find our entire portfolio offers customers. Generally, these tours number
staff travel to every destination we sell, so exceptional value for money with more between 6-8 travellers.
you know you are speaking to profession- inclusions and added value than any other
als familiar with the local area, allowing for competitor in the market! Thanks to our • Semi Independent
personalised planning of your experience. We reliable local partners we offer you the best For those looking at a budget option & may
offer many options to suit every customer’s price right from the start allowing you more not want everything included, we also have a
requirements, so no matter which tour you time to immerse yourself into planning your selection of tours that cater for this. Our semi-
choose, our quality & prices are always trip to each and every destination, however if independent tours are designed to allow
very competitive offering the best value for you happen to find a cheaper price with the you the ultimate control of your holiday. Like
money! same quality inclusions and duration, we will making your own decision on which train to
match the price. catch or finding your own way back to your
Our service goes well beyond a booking too! hotel at the end of your tour. These tours
To ensure you are supported through your offer adventure and exploration to customers
whole trip, we provide you with a 24 hour Touring Options & Benefits who want the bare necessities but the most
(local & overseas) contact numbers for all flexibility.
destinations, offering you peace of mind and • Fully Inclusive Small Groups
a worry-free holiday! You will not find any ‘Hidden extras’ or ‘Sur- • Seat In Coach (SIC)
prises’ after you book a fully inclusive tour Tourist destinations have for many years,
Please take your time to read through the with MW Tours and furthermore you won’t taken groups of tours and it’s for this reason
following, as it breaks down further why you get lost in the crowd! When we say fully inclu- that in some countries they already offer
should be travelling with MW Tours. sive, we mean it. This means all our air and tours that can be joined by many travellers.
land packages are inclusive of international Referred to as seat-in-coach tours, these are
& domestic economy class flights, any cruise designed so that English speaking travellers,
Family Owned Business and train tickets, luxury accommodation, from all over the world, can hop on these
delicious local meals, English speaking local tours (ranging from daily to 14+) and experi-
MW Tours is owned and operated by the guides, tipping for guide and driver, local ence the “best of”. We have a number of these
Wang family. After owning, and being taxes and surcharges, entrance fees, some available through our portfolio.
involved in, successful tour operations in evening entertainment, pre-tour informa-
Nanjing, China, Navy Wang started the busi- tion booklet, travel wallet, air-conditioned • Tailor-made
ness in Australia in 2008. Today the business coach transfers throughout and even daily Enjoy great flexibility and independence
thrives as a major competitor in the Asian, mineral water. One of the benefits to travel- with our Tailor-made packages. Whether
Subcontinent & African regions having ing in small groups, is that you get attentive, you are families with small children, a group
delivered exceptional holiday experiences to personalised and intimate service. Your guide of friends or you’re a member of local club,
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school or community wanting to create a average group sizes ranging from 6 to 15 lines such as American Victoria, Pandaw
special interest tour, we can tailor-make passengers. Most of our group tours are Cruises, Century Cruises & Au Co Cruises.
your tour to suit your requirements to any of guaranteed to depart with a minimum 2 pas-
our destinations! Simply contact one of our sengers (excludes Festival & Seasonal tours), • By Rail:
friendly professional consultants to design so you can book with confidence without High Speed Rail or “Bullet” trains are becom-
your perfect itinerary. worrying about your trip being cancelled due ing more available in our destinations. We
to insufficient number of people, like many use modern technology with extra comfort! It
other operators. is important to remember, that depending on
Authenticity your destination, some bullet train tickets re-
quire your luggage to be shipped to your next
We have some of the best cultural experienc- Our Local & National Guides destination separately requiring you to have
es in the market. Our itineraries are designed overnight baggage for your train journey.
to take you to areas off the beaten track to A Tour guide is the most important factor
discover unique & authentic experiences. of group travel. We are proud and fortunate • By Cable Car or Ropeway:
Things such as staying in Temples where to have knowledgeable, professional and We have a number of locations throughout
experiencing life as a monk, show you how responsible guides, some of which have up to our tours where you are required to take a
simple life can be and it’s here that you might 30-40 years’ experience in our destinations. ropeway or cable car to the top. Locations
experience limited accommodation facilities. Our English-speaking guides may accom- include Mt Koya, The Great Wall of China,
Others involve experiencing remote areas pany you throughout the tours with larger Zhangjiajie and Hong Kong Lantau.
of India and the foot hills of the Himalayas, numbers of passengers sharing their in-depth
where you stay in regions that are so remote, knowledge inside out along the way. Their
that cars are banned from the town centres! job is to handle daily arrangements, coordi- Guaranteed Departures
You really can have the most authentic and nate with each local exhibition, assist on and
cultural experience with MW Tours! off the coach and help at check-ins. Contact We understand it can be very disappointing
numbers are provided for our guides whilst if your trip is cancelled, because it’s unable
travelling too, to give you peace of mind and to reach the minimum numbers. With that in
Luxury Hotels 24hr assistance, should you need it. We even mind it’s also essential that we provide con-
offer bilingual tour guides in some destina- fidence and peace of mind to our customers.
Our small group touring focus allows us to tions. It doesn’t matter what your require- You’ll be pleased to know, that most of our
have a broader range of accommodation ments are, we have a suitable guide for you. tours are guaranteed with a minimum of 2
options. All our group tours use quality 4 - 5* people travelling. In the event, however that
luxury hotels. All hotels are inspected by our we are unable to confirm the minimum num-
staff and our local partners so that our high Transportation bers required to operate certain tours, we will
standards are not sacrificed. In remote areas, reconfirm the running of the tours with you
we use the best local hotels to accommo- Various means of transportation are offered as soon as possible! Please refer to the terms
date travellers. In each of our brochures, we in our itineraries, with comfort and enjoy- and conditions, should this situation occur.
provide a sample of the luxury hotels, we use ment in mind!
& that you may be staying in.
• By Road: Stopover Packages
All coaches, vans, cars used are modern, air-
Unforgettable Dining conditioned vehicles, no more than 5 years We have created various stopover packages
old. On some tours, we keep 20% of seats in each country, perfect for adding onto an
Don’t worry about having no availability empty, to allow for space & seat rotation on airfare to Europe or doing as part of a cruise.
at restaurants like most bigger tours. Our your trip. You can add one of them as pre-stay or post-
local guide will get you a table at the most stay package to make your holiday longer
delicious, authentic & quaint eateries. Our • By Air: or simply mix and match to create your own
tours include most meals as indicated in the We do not compromise on service when it unique itinerary.
itinerary. Breakfast can often be a combina- comes to flying. Full Service Airlines such as
tion of local and western food, usually served Qantas, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific
in a buffet style. Lunch and Dinner consist of are used as standard when quoting. Domestic Our Local Partners
famous traditional local cuisine, with a wide air travel is with reliable and full-service car-
range of specialties to choose from. Our in- riers to ensure minimal interruptions on your With years of experience behind our reliable
cluded meals are designed to offer travellers tours. Please refer to individual tours page for overseas partners, you can be assured our
an opportunity to experience various types of more details. tours operate efficiently and smoothly in
local cuisine and flavours. every aspect. Not only does our strong rela-
• By Water: tionship with our local partners ensure they
Cruising is available on many of our tours to will always look after you! You can assure
Group Sizes China, India and Indochina offering 5 star ser- yourself that you are getting the best local
vice and excellent on board experiences and experience with professionals that know all
Group sizes in each destination vary, with entertainment. We only use first class cruise the local secrets.
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Tipping fellow guest of the same gender, however, we son discount will apply. For land-only portion
cannot guarantee this until 4 weeks prior to value over $5,000, $150 per person discount
We’ve removed the confusion! Tipping, de- departure. You are required to pay the single will apply.
pending on your destination, is an expected supplement at the time of booking and claim
element in travel these days. Although not a the refund when a roommate is confirmed, to
normal custom adopted by Australian’s, our share the room with you. Travel Together and Save $$$
guides, rely on and expect tips from passen-
gers. Many passengers are often uncertain of Travel with family and friends is a great way to
how much to tip, because the tipping amount Before Your Tour Starts travel. If a group of 6-9 guests travel together,
is dependent on the length, group size and a discount of 5% off the land-only portion, per
services used during the trip. MW Tour’s re- We will provide you with your final travel person, applies to your booking! If 10 or more
moves this worry because tipping is included documents approximately 4 weeks prior to people travel together, MW Tours offers very
in most of our itineraries and paid for on departure. Your documents may include (if attractive group rates based on the number of
your behalf. Your final documents will specify applicable) your air ticket, a detailed day people. So, it pays to travel together!
the recommended tipping amount for your by day tour itinerary with hotel names, tele-
tour guide and driver should tipping not be phone numbers and support contact details,
included, however is at your own discretion. destination information booklet & maps (if Loyalty BONUS!
available), complementary travel wallet and
luggage tags! If you’re a MW Tours regular and have trav-
Solo Travellers elled with us before, we’d like to say Thank
You, by offering a special 5% discount off the
You might have heard the term ‘single Early Payment Discounts land-only portion (Exclude Air) of the next MW
supplement’. What exactly does it mean? Tour! You will need to travel within two years
Single Supplement is often referred to as the Book a fully inclusive tour (Air & Land pack- of your last trip to qualify for the discount.
additional cost you pay when travelling single age) and pay in full, a minimum of 6 months
but staying in twin share accommodation. before departure and you will be eligible to
The cost can be almost the same as 2 people enjoy the following discounts. For land-only Important: All discounts are per person and
travelling, however MW Tours discount this portion value under $2,500, $50 per person do not apply to pre-stays, post-stays, transfers,
so that you only pay on avg 30% extra. On re- discount will apply. For land-only portion airfares, taxes or other advertised specials. A
quest, we can try to accommodate you with a value between $2,500 to $5,000, $100 per per- maximum 1 discount can be used per booking!
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Tour Grading
Pacing
For your convenience, we have graded our tours into 3 pacing categories “Easy Paced”, “Moderate
Paced” or “Active Paced’ to assist in selecting the right one for you. You will find the below icons pres-
ent on the heading of each tour, so that you can identify the grade of the tour you are considering.
Easy Paced: Generally suitable for anyone to join with shorter duration and a slower pace for your
enjoyment.
Moderate Paced: Tour may include longer periods on foot and climbing stairs as well as
longer driving period.
Active Paced: Involves longer than expected walking, trekking and many overnight train
journeys which an active level of fitness is required for. It may also involve itineraries
with no more than 1 night in each location.
Particularly in Asia, long periods of walking can get quite challenging with large crowds. Accommoda-
tion can also be challenging as traditional style hotels can have bedding on the floor and bathrooms MW Tours
that have large steps. We recommend all passengers with existing medical conditions (whether external Experience
or internal), assess your personal fitness level before attempting to book, with a consultation with your
doctor.
Tour Categories
Knowing which type of tour is also important when your selecting for the perfect holiday. We have categorised the types of tours into several
groups to assist in selecting the right one for you. You will find the below icons present on the heading of each tour, so that you can identify
which category the tour applies to.
Back to Nature Beach Camp
Explore the great outdoors and Sand, Sun & Surf, ideal holiday for If you don’t mind roughing it, then
see some of the most picturesque those island or beach getaways. our camping tours are a great
places on earth. alternative to travelling.
Cruise Culinary Cultural & Authentic Eco
Some of the best sights in the For all those foodies that want For the ultimate experience, Eco warriors take note! Less
world can only be seen by water. nothing more than to immerse them- plunging head first in some of the electricity used and back to basics.
Enjoy luxury cruises in various selves in the local cuisine, for the most cultural countries on the
locations for an unforgettable best food and wine experiences. planet.
experience.
Family Festival Honeymoon
Many activities for all ages & All our signature packages that are Ideal holiday for couples wanting a
families of all sizes. scheduled departures to celebrate romantic getaway.
the best festival seasons
throughout Asia & beyond!
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JAPAN, KOREA AND TAIWAN
Gangneung
Seoul
Uljin
Otaru Sapporo
Andong
KOREA
Busan Hakodate
Gwangju
Jeju Akita
ZIMBABWE
Fukushima
BOTSWANA Kanazawa
Takayama
JAPAN
Tokyo
Kyoto
Osaka Mt Fuji
Hiroshima
Nara Yokohama
Mt. Koya
Fukuoka
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Introduction to Japan Introduction to Korea
Comprised of nearly 7,000 islands, Japan is an South Korea is a country of two distinct aspects, the
archipelago located in East Asia. These islands have a traditional and historic. The country is determined to
diverse landscape, with snow capped mountain ranges, leave its troubles behind and has entered the new
lush green forests, open farmland and fields, picturesque millennium with a renewed optimism and passion. These
lakes, vast deserts, and pristine beaches with sparkling days, most towns consist of a new, fashionable area,
turquoise waters. Contrastingly, there are also buzzing where discos, karaoke bars, coffee shops and stores sell a
metropolitan areas filled with skyscrapers and more variety of goods - everything from designer-label clothing
people than you can imagine. This popular tourist to freshly baked French bread. But in these same towns
destination has a population of 127 million, with a you will also find the old Korea; street markets formed
reputation for being among the politest people in the in an intriguing maze where vendors sell everything
world. They have a rich history and have retained much from food, fruits, vegetables and seafood just as they
of their traditional artistry and beliefs, which coupled have done for hundreds of years before. Korea has much
with modern influences has resulted in a fascinating to offer the avid traveler and many believe it to be the
culture. unspoiled gem of Asia. It possesses largely untouched
natural landscapes, a vibrant history with traditional
culture and local people who are friendly, welcoming and
curious.
Introduction to Taiwan
An archipelago of 166 islands, once known as Formosa
(‘beautiful island’), Taiwan is surrounded by the South
and East China Seas, the Taiwan Strait, and the Pacific
Ocean. It is south of Korea and Japan, and north of the
Philippines, on the east of China.
INDIA
Taipei
Taroko
Gorge
Taichung
Hualien
Nantou
Sun Moon Lake
TAIWAN
Tainan
Taitung
Kaohsiung
Kenting
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ACCOMMODATION
IN JAPAN
At MW Tours, we have hand selected the best and most comfortable luxury hotels. We know that a good nights
sleep is very important whilst touring. Please ask our reservations team for details.
Grand Prince New Takanawa Motosu View Hotel
Tokyo 4.5* Shiba Park Hotel 3.5* Kawaguchiko 4*
Ryokan Biyu No Yado
Yudanaka 4* New Miyako Kyoto 4* Grand Prince Kyoto 5*
Hida Plaza Takayama 4* Ryu Resort Takayama 4* Nikko Kanazawa 4.5*
Grand Prince Hiroshima 5* Granvia Osaka 4* Sheraton Miyako Osaka 4*
Hilton Odawara 5* Kyoto Tokyu Hotel 4* Hakone Hotel 4*
10ACCOMMODATION
IN KOREA
At MW Tours, we have hand selected the best and most comfortable luxury hotels. We know that a good nights
sleep is very important whilst touring. Please ask our reservations team for details.
Amanti Hotel Seoul 4.5* L7 Hotel Myeongdong 4.5* Nine Tree Premier2 4*
Gwangju Prado Hotel 4* Yeosu The Ocean Resort 4* Jeju KAL Hotel 4.5*
Gyeongju Concord Hotel 4* Hyundai Hotel Gyeongju 5* Busan Novotel 4*
Fraser Place Namdaemun
Ocean Suites Hotel Jeju 4.5* Paradise Hotel Busan 4* Hotel 4*
Yongpyong Ski Resort 4* Interborgo Hotel Wonju 4* Ramada Suite Seoul 4*
11ACCOMMODATION
IN TAIWAN
At MW Tours, we have hand selected the best and most comfortable luxury hotels. We know that a good nights
sleep is very important whilst touring. Please ask our reservations team for details.
Fleur De Chine Hotel Grand hi Lai Hotel
Sun Moon Lake 5* Kaohsiung 5* Hotel Royal Chihpen 5*
Silks Place Taroko 5* Howard Plaza Taipei 5* Sheraton Taitung Hotel 5*
Promiseland Resort &
Lagoon 4.5* Hotel Royal Chiao Hsi5* Palais De Chine Taipei 5*
Chateau de Chine Hotel
Kaohsiung 4* Regent Hotel Taipei 5* The Lalu Sun Moon Lake 5*
Silk Place Tainan 5* Grand Mayfull Taipei 4.5* Grand Palace Taipei 5*
12Japan South Korea Taiwan
GMT +9 GMT +9 GMT +8
Time
1hr behind AEST 1hr behind AEST 2hrs behind AEST
Mandarin
Japanese Taiwanese
Language Korean
English is also widely known Hakka
Indigenous Dialects
Population 127,185,332 51,164,435 23,706,575
Area 377,972 km2 99,720 km2 36,000 km2
Buddhism
Shinto Christianity Taoism
Religion
Buddhism Buddhism Christianity
Islam
Currency Japanese Yen South Korean Won New Taiwan Dollar
Entry Passports must be valid for six months beyond the length of stay. Visas are not
Requirements required for Australian passport holders for visits up to 90 days. *Subject to change
13Japan Express
with
Tokyo, Mt.Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto,
Nara & Osaka
06 NIGHTS / 09 DAYS
Japan is an intricate blend of East and West, along with un-
N No. of nights
expectedly beautiful landscapes and charmingly courteous
Flight
Coach
people. Though some of its cities look highly westernised, the
IN nation remains its tangible sense of history and cherished tradi-
Boat
Train tions. This semi-independent tour allows you to capture the
Tokyo 2N essential of Japan at your own pace within a short but gratifying
time.
Mt. Fuji
1N Hakone
Standard Hotel Package: Superior Hotel Package:
Kyoto 2N • Tokyo Shiba Park Hotel • Grand Prince New Takanawa
Osaka 1N
Nara • New Miyako Kyoto (Standard • New Miyako Kyoto (Premium
room) room)
• Hotel Vischio Osaka by GRANVIA • Granvia Osaka
Inclusions:
OUT • Return international economy class airfares with full service
airlines
• Accommodation (your choice of package)
• Meals, as mentioned
STANDARD HOTEL PACKAGE SUPERIOR HOTEL PACKAGE • All transportation, daily tours and admission fees as mentioned
PRICE (LAND & AIR | TWIN SHARE) PRICE (LAND & AIR | TWIN SHARE) • Bullet train tickets
$3,780 per person $4,080 per person • Luggage transfers from Tokyo to Kyoto
• English speaking local guide during the day tours.
PRICE (LAND ONLY | TWIN SHARE) PRICE (LAND ONLY | TWIN SHARE)
Exclusions:
$2,880 per person $3,180 per person • Travel Insurance
• Daily meals (except for one lunch)
PRICE (SINGLE SUPP) PRICE (SINGLE SUPP) • Personal expenditures
$1,095 per person $1,295 per person • Peak season surcharge from $380/per person for travel in Mar,
April, May, Aug, Oct, Nov
Departing Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane flying Qantas Airways
BNE and MEL depart on day 2 for same day arrival.
Departing Perth and Adelaide flying Cathay Pacific or Singapore Airlines
Adelaide passenger may involve additional domestic add on at extra cost.
DEPARTURE DATE:
Daily Departure
14ITINERARY
Day 01: Depart Australia (-/-/-)
Enjoy your overnight flight to Tokyo.
Day 02: Arrive Tokyo (-/-/-)
On Arrival in Tokyo, you will be met by our representative in the arrival
hall and transferred to your Tokyo hotel, where you are based for the
next 2 nights.
Day 03: Tokyo (B/-/-)
After breakfast, start your Tokyo Morning Tour including Meiji Shrine,
Imperial Palace East Garden. Visit Asakusa Kannon temple and its
shopping arcade. We finish in Tokyo station for free time shopping.
Return to your accommodation on your own.
Day 04: Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Hakone (B/L/-)
You’ll travel with just an overnight bag for your night in Hakone to-
night, so this morning your main suitcase will be transferred directly
from Tokyo to Kyoto. We then proceed to Mt.Fuji and join our Hakone
tour. We start with a cruise on Lake Ashi, then take the Hakone
Ropeway to the mountain top where we enjoy the Owakudani Boiling
Valley. After the tour, you will be transferred to the Hotel for your over-
Japan | Semi-Independent Touring
night stay. Tonight is a great chance to enjoy the hot spring facilities!
Day 05: Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto (B/-/-)
Transfer to Odawara and take the bullet train to Kyoto (approx. 2.5
hours). On arrival, you’ll meet our assistant who will walk with you to
New Miyako Hotel, where you’ll stay for the next 2 nights. This after-
noon enjoy Nara Walking Tour visiting Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park
and Kofukuji Temple.
Day 06: Kyoto (B/L/-)
After breakfast, we start your Kyoto Full Day Tour visiting Kiyomizu
Temple, Sanjusangedo Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine and Arashiyama
Bamboo forest.
Day 07: Kyoto - Osaka (B/-/-)
Transfer to Osaka by local train and self check-in at your Osaka hotel,
enjoy your day in Osaka.
Day 08: Depart Osaka (B/-/-)
After breakfast, your morning is free until your transfer, to Osaka
Airport, by Airport Shuttle, for your flight back to Australia.
Day 09: Arrive Australia (-/-/-)
Arrive home in the morning.
Why not add extra nights to visit Nikko (a World
Heritage Site) or spend a day at Disneyland &
DisneySea, while in Tokyo. OR maybe extend your
stay in Osaka, to visit the Universal Studio? We have
plenty of add-on options for everyone’s needs.
15Abashiri
Asahikawa Kitami
Sapporo
Obihiro
Japan World Hakodate
Heritage Tour
with Akita
Tokyo, Takayama, Shirakawago,
Hiroshima, Kyoto & Osaka
13 NIGHTS / 16 DAYS
N No. of nights Japan is renowned for its charming sites, both natural and man-
Flight made, many of which have been accredited by UNESCO as the
Coach rare World Heritage. This 16 day Semi guided tour offer flexible
Train 1N Kanazawa
departure dates, covers spectacular castles, ancient villages,
1N Shirakawago
beautiful gardens, Spectacular Mountains, unique temples and
1N Takayama
shrines and the glorious history present you a distinctive and
Tokyo 3N
wonderful Japan at your own pace.
Standard Hotel Package: Superior Hotel Package:
3N Kyoto
• Tokyo Shiba Park Hotel • Grand Prince New Takanawa
• Hotel Kanazawa • Nikko Kanazawa
Osaka 1N
• New Miyako Kyoto (Standard • New Miyako Kyoto (Premium
IN
2N Hiroshima 1N Mt. Koya
room) room)
OUT • New Hiroden Hiroshima • Granvia Hiroshima
• Elsereine Osaka • Granvia Osaka
Inclusions:
• Return international economy class airfares with full service
STANDARD HOTEL PACKAGE SUPERIOR HOTEL PACKAGE airlines
PRICE (LAND & AIR | TWIN SHARE) PRICE (LAND & AIR | TWIN SHARE) • Accommodation (your choice of package)
$6,080 per person $6,680 per person • Meals, as mentioned
• All transportation, day tours and admission fees as mentioned
PRICE (LAND ONLY | TWIN SHARE) PRICE (LAND ONLY | TWIN SHARE) • Bullet train tickets
• Luggage transfers
$5,180 per person $5,780 per person • English speaking local guide during the day tours.
PRICE (SINGLE SUPP) PRICE (SINGLE SUPP) Exclusions:
$1,795 per person $2,195 per person • Travel Insurance
• Daily meals except for Dinners at Shirakawago and Mt Koya
• Personal expenditures
Departing Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane flying Qantas Airways • Peak season surcharge from $400/per person for travel in Mar,
Brisbane and Melbourne depart on day 2 for same day arrival flight. April, May, Aug, Oct, Nov
Departing Perth and Adelaide flying Cathay Pacific or Singapore airlines.
Adelaide passenger may involve additional domestic add on at extra cost. DEPARTURE DATE:
Daily Departure
16ITINERARY
Day 01: Depart Australia (-/-/-) free to explore. Enjoy the temple stay at Fukuchin, as this is a once in
Enjoy your overnight flight to Tokyo. a lifetime experience.
Day 02: Arrive Tokyo (-/-/-) Day 12: Mt Koya - Hiroshima (B/-/-)
On Arrival in Tokyo, you will be met by our representative in the arrival After breakfast, you’ll check-out of the Hotel and travel by cable car
hall and transferred to your Tokyo hotel, where you are based for the and bullet train to Hiroshima, on your own. Upon arrival, check-in at
next 3 nights. your hotel for 2 nights. The afternoon is free to again explore.
Day 03: Tokyo (B/-/-) Day 13: Hiroshima (B/-/-)
After breakfast, start your Tokyo Morning Tour including Meiji Shrine, Today, your day is free. You may like to join our optional tour of his-
Imperial Palace East Garden. Visit Asakusa Kannon temple and its toric Hiroshima & Miyajima in a full day tour.
shopping arcade. We finish in Tokyo station for free time shopping.
Return to your accommodation on your own. Day 14: Hiroshima - Osaka (B/-/-)
After breakfast, you’ll leave Hiroshima and travel by bullet train, to
Day 04: Tokyo (B/-/-) Osaka. On arrival, check in at your hotel and relax in the biggest port
After breakfast, you have the full day free. You can simply walk around city in Japan, known for the latest architecture, vibrant nightlife and
the hustling and bustling streets, enjoy some shopping or join one of emphatic street food.
our optional Tours to Mt. Fuji & Hakone or the Nikko World Heritage
Tour. Day 15: Depart Osaka (B/-/-)
A morning exploring Osaka can’t go astray before its time to transfer
Day 05: Tokyo - Takayama (B/-/-) to Osaka Airport by airport shuttle, for your flight home.
Japan | Semi-Independent Touring
You’ll travel with just a small bag for your nights in Takayama, Shi-
rakawago and Kanazawa. So this morning your main suitcase will Day 16: Arrive Australia (-/-/-)
be transferred directly from Tokyo to Kyoto. We then proceed to the Arrive home in the morning.
nearest train station and board the bullet train to Nagoya and change
to Express Train to Takayama. Upon arrival, you’ll make your own way
to your accommodation.
Day 06: Takayama - Shirakawago (B/-/D)
This morning is at your leisure until noon, before we board the coach
for Shirakawago. Upon arrival, you’ll make your own way to your ac-
commodation and then enjoy further free time into the night.
Day 07: Shirakawago - Kanazawa (B/-/-)
Today, take a local bus to Kanazawa. Upon arrival, check in at your
hotel. Enjoy Kanazawa city at your own pace or perhaps ask us to add
an optional tour to Kanazawa Castle & Garden?
Day 08: Kanazawa - Kyoto (B/-/-)
After breakfast your morning is free until late afternoon, where we
board another Express train to Kyoto. Upon arrival, we check in to
your Hotel for 3 nights.
Day 09: Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto (B/-/-)
This morning we enjoy the Kyoto Walking Tour, and visit to Kiyo-
mizu Temple, Kodaiji Temple, Yasaka Shrine and Gion district. In the
afternoon explore Nara including Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park and
Kofukuji Temple.
Day 10: Kyoto (B/-/-)
A day at leisure today, to enjoy this ancient capital at your own pace.
You may like to choose one of our optional tours to Sagano Bamboo
Grove or Fushimi Inari shrine or even explore the traditional teahous-
es in Gion and spot a Geisha at work!
Day 11: Kyoto - Mt Koya (B/-/D)
This morning you will be met by English speaking assistant, at the
hotel, before a transfer to Koyasan by train and cable car via Gokur-
akubash, up the mountain. (Your main suitcase will be shipped to
your Osaka hotel, so again you will need a small bag) The afternoon is
17Abashiri
Asahikawa Kitami
Sapporo
Obihiro
Hakodate
Great Trail of Japan
with
Tokyo, Nagano, Akita
Matsumoto, Takayama, Kanazawa,
Kyoto, Mt.Koya, Hiroshima & Osaka
15 NIGHTS / 18 DAYS
N No. of nights Experience traditional and modern Japan in this perfectly de-
Flight signed 18 days semi-independent adventure. Immerse yourself
Nagano/Yudanaka
Coach in the crowd of Tokyo, Cruising along Lake Ashi at the foot of Mt
1N
Train Fuji, take a rural trip to discover the famous snow monkey, wit-
Kanazawa 2N 1N ness the world heritage Shirakawa-go, walking on the ancient
1N
Matsumoto street of Takaya that bring you back to Samurai period. Encoun-
Takayama ter Geisha and Maiko on Kyoto’s Gion district. A temple stays
Tokyo 3N
in Mt. Koya and Bullet train trip down to Hiroshima will be an
amazing experience. This tour incorporates a number of experi-
Kyoto 3N ences that give your holiday a truly authentic edge.
Osaka 1N Standard Hotel Package: Superior Hotel Package:
IN
2N Hiroshima
• Tokyo Shiba Park Hotel • Keio Plaza Tokyo Shinjuku
1N Mt. Koya
OUT • Hotel Kanazawa • ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa
• New Miyako Kyoto (Standard • Granvia Kyoto
room) • Granvia Hiroshima
• New Hiroden Hiroshima • Granvia Osaka
• Cross Hotel Osaka
STANDARD HOTEL PACKAGE SUPERIOR HOTEL PACKAGE
PRICE (LAND & AIR | TWIN SHARE) PRICE (LAND & AIR | TWIN SHARE) Inclusions:
$7,380 per person $7,980 per person • Return international economy class airfares with full service
airlines
PRICE (LAND ONLY | TWIN SHARE) PRICE (LAND ONLY | TWIN SHARE) • Accommodation (your choice of package)
• Meals, as mentioned
$6,480 per person $7,080 per person • All transportation, day tours and admission fees, as mentioned
• Bullet train tickets
PRICE (SINGLE SUPP) PRICE (SINGLE SUPP) • Luggage transfers, as mentioned
$1,880 per person $2,380 per person • English speaking local guide during the day tours.
Exclusions:
Departing Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane Flying Qantas Airways. • Travel Insurance
Brisbane and Melbourne depart on day 2 for same day arrival flight. • Most of the meals, breakfast package from $480/person
Departing Perth and Adelaide Flying Cathay Pacific or Singapore airlines. • Personal expenditures
Adelaide passenger may involve additional domestic add on at extra cost. • Peak season surcharge from $300/per person for travel in Mar,
April, May, Oct, Nov
DEPARTURE DATE:
18 Daily DepartureITINERARY
Day 01: Depart Australia (-/-/-) Day 10: Kanazawa - Kyoto (-/-/-)
Enjoy your overnight flight to Tokyo. More free time in Kanawzawa, after breakfast, before boarding
Express train to Kyoto in the afternoon. Upon arrival, check into your
Day 02: Arrive Tokyo (-/-/-) Hotel for 3 nights.
On Arrival in Tokyo, you will be met by our representative in the arrival
hall and transferred to your Tokyo hotel, where you are based for the Day 11: Kyoto (-/-/-)
next 3 nights. This morning we enjoy the Kyoto Walking Tour, and visit to Kiyo-
mizu Temple, Kodaiji Temple, Yasaka Shrine and Gion district. In the
Day 03: Tokyo (-/-/-) afternoon explore Nara including Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park and
Start your Tokyo Morning Tour including Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Tower, Kofukuji Temple.
Imperial Palace East Garden. We finish in the Ginza district (Shopping
Area) for free time shopping. Return to your accommodation on your Day 12: Kyoto (-/-/-)
own. A day at leisure today, to enjoy this ancient capital at your own pace.
You may like to choose one of our optional tours to Sagano Bamboo
Day 04: Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Tokyo (-/L/-) Grove or Fushimi Inari shrine or even explore the traditional teahous-
We drive, enjoying the scenic views of this rural area of Japan, to es in Gion and spot a Geisha at work!
Mt Fuji. Adore the panoramic views from the 5th station (subject to
weather condition). Afterwards we enjoy lunch in Hakone, before con- Day 13: Kyoto - Mt Koya (-/-/D)
necting the next part of todays adventures, where we board a cruise This morning you will be met by English speaking assistant, at the
on Lake Ashi, then take the Hakone Ropeway to the mountain top hotel, before a transfer to Koyasan by train and cable car via Gokur-
where we enjoy the Owakudani Boiling Valley. Return back to your akubash, up the mountain. (Your main suitcase will be shipped to
Japan | Semi-Independent Touring
hotel in the late afternoon. your Osaka hotel, so again you will need a small bag) The afternoon is
free to explore. Enjoy the temple stay at Fukuchin, as this is a once in
Day 05: Tokyo - Nagano - Yudanaka (-/-/D) a lifetime experience.
You’ll travel with just a small bag for your nights in Yudanaka and
Matsumoto. So this morning your main suitcase will be transferred *Limited meal & accommodation facilities
directly from Tokyo to Takayama. We then proceed to the nearest Day 14: Mt Koya - Hiroshima (B/-/-)
train station and board the bullet train to Nagano and transit to a lo- Check-out of the Hotel and travel by cable car and bullet train to Hiro-
cal train to Yudanaka. Upon arrival, check into your traditional style of shima, on your own. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel for 2 nights.
Japanese Ryokan and enjoy a self-guided tour to Snow Monkey Park. The afternoon is free to again explore.
Dinner will be served at your Ryokan tonight.
Day 15: Hiroshima (-/-/-)
Day 06: Nagano - Matsumoto (B/-/-) Standard Hotel Package or Today, your day is free. You may like to join our optional tour of his-
(B/-/D) for Superior Hotel Package toric Hiroshima & Miyajima in a full day tour.
Take the express train to Matsumoto via Nagano this morning. Check
into your Hotel upon arrival and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Day 16: Hiroshima - Osaka (-/-/-)
You’ll leave Hiroshima, this morning, and travel by bullet train, to
Day 07: Matsumoto - Takayama (B/-/-) Osaka. On arrival, check in at your hotel and relax in the biggest port
Board a coach to Takayama. Upon arrival, it’s a short walk to your ac- city in Japan, known for the latest architecture, vibrant nightlife and
commodation Hida Plaza, which is next to the station. The remainder emphatic street food.
of the day is free to explore the narrow streets, of this ancient and
quaint town, which are lined with wooden merchants’ houses dating Day 17: Depart Osaka (-/-/-)
back hundreds of years. A morning exploring Osaka can’t go astray before its time to transfer
to Osaka Airport by airport shuttle, for your flight home.
Day 08: Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa (-/-/-)
You’ll travel with just a small bag for your nights in Kanazawa. So Day 18: Arrive Australia (-/-/-)
this morning your main suitcase will be transferred directly from Arrive home in the morning.
Takayama to Kyoto. Around noon, board the bus to UNESCO world
heritage site, Shirakawago. This area is famous for their traditional
gassho-zukuri farmhouses, most of which are hundreds of years old.
We enjoy free time exploring the village and mingle with the locals,
until departure. Bus to Kanazawa in the afternoon, before check in at
your hotel for 2 nights, on arrival.
Day 09: Kanazawa (-/-/-)
Today enjoy Kanazawa city! Our recommendations would be to visit
Kenroku-en Garden, Kanazawa Museum or Samurai house, all avail-
able by local transport! Sit back and enjoy gold leaf ice cream cones
in this unique setting.
19Sapporo Abashiri
Obihiro
Asahikawa Kitami
Sapporo
Obihiro
Hakodate
Cherry Blossom Hakodate
& Garden Akita
with Akita
Tokyo, Hakone, Kawaguchiko,
Sendai
Mt. Fuji, Kyoto & Osaka
Fukushima
12 NIGHTS / 15 DAYS
Sendai
Fukushima
Kanazawa 1N This is our most wanted trip! Our 15 day Garden tour brings
Shirakawago you to Tokyo, Hakone, Mt Fuji, Takayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto,
2N Takayama
Nara, Hiroshima and Osaka letting you discover Japan from all
3N Tokyo IN aspects. On this fabulous tour, you will explore some traditional
Kawaguchiko 1N
Kanazawa
Mt. Fuji
Japanese gardens during the Cherry Blossom season, mar-
Hakone velling at this wonderful burst of nature, visiting some of the
Kyoto 2N iconic historical sights of Japan and experience the authentic
Nara Tokyo Japanese culture and world heritage. This is the most popular
Yokohama
programme among all other Japanese tours and we guarantee
Mt. Fuji Hakone
you a memorable tour of a lifetime.
Kobe
Himeji 2N Osaka
Inclusions:
Hiroshima OUT
• Return international economy class airfares with full service
1N
Miyajima N No. of nights airlines
Flight • Tipping for guides and drivers
Coach • Meals, as mentioned
Train • Deluxe accommodation with buffet breakfast
• All transportation, daily tours and admission fees
• Bullet train tickets and luggage transport
• English speaking National guide throughout the tour.
PRICE (LAND & AIR | TWIN SHARE)
• Daily mineral water
$7,880 per person Exclusions:
Departing Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with Qantas • Travel Insurance
Airways. BNE and MEL depart on day 2 for same day arrival. • Personal expenditures.
• Land only packages - do not include arrival and departure
PRICE (LAND & AIR | TWIN SHARE) transfers
$8,080 per person
Departing Perth and Adelaide with Cathay Pacific or Singa-
pore Airlines ADL may require additional domestic flight.
PRICE (LAND ONLY | TWIN SHARE) PRICE (SINGLE SUPP)
$6,980 per person $1,695 per person DEPARTURE DATE:
2019:
(SURCHARGE FROM $400 PP)
2020:
*Extra airport transfers or pre stay may involve due to different arrival time
24/03-07/04 22/03-05/04
for Sydney departure.
05/04-19/04 03/04-17/04
20ITINERARY
Day 01: Depart Australia (-/-/-) will visit Heian Jingu Shrine. It is the home of the world’s most au-
Board your overnight flight to Tokyo. thentic and well celebrated “Golden Pavilion”. Enjoy the Kimono show
at Nishinjin Showroom and visit the famous promenade called “Path
Day 02: Tokyo (-/-/-) of Philosophers”, which is a highlight of the trip. We then return to the
Arrive in Tokyo. On arrival you will be welcomed by our representa- Hotel for check-in for your 2 nights stay. Afterwards you may like try
tive, in the arrivals hall and transferred to your Hotel, for which you’ll an optional Kimono-wearing experience and tour of Machiya Houses
call home for the next 3 nights. and this evening, after dinner enjoy a pleasant walk through the
Gion district, a popular area to see traditional teahouses and watch
Day 03: Tokyo (B/L/D) Geisha’s at work!
After breakfast, your tour guide will meet you for the start of your
amazing sightseeing tour of Tokyo. Driving through the National Diet Day 10: Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto (B/L/-)
Building and Tokyo Sky Tree. We’ll stop at Imperial Palace and double Visit Nijo Castle, this morning, which was built in the early 17th
Bridge for some fantastic photo opportunities. Then onto visit Ueno century. Ninomaru-goten, is renowned as a priceless example of the
park, which is the best place to enjoy the cherry blossoms in full architectural style of that period. Also visit the famous Kiyomizu Dera
bloom. After a Japanese style lunch, visit Asakusa Kannon Temple Temple. Tea ceremony will be organised to experience traditional
and Nakamise Shopping street. Legend has it that fishermen discov- Japanese culture! After lunch, proceed to Nara and visit Todoiji Tem-
ered an image of Kannon (the goddess of mercy) in the Sumida River ple, the Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall), which is one of the world’s
around 1370 years ago and they were inspired to enshrine it. Its sym- largest wooden buildings and one of the best-known temples in
bol is a large red paper lantern that bears the word ‘Kaminari-mon’ Japan. Next you will visit Nara Deer Park where the deer roam freely,
or a thunder gate. If time permits we will also visit Hamarikyu garden, adding a rural atmosphere to the park. Afterwards we drive back to
before this evening, welcoming you with a Japanese style dinner to Kyoto in the afternoon and visit the iconic Fushimi Inari shrine.
celebrate the first day of your MW Tours adventure.
Day 11: Kyoto - Hiroshima (B/-/D)
Japan | Festival Touring
Day 04: Tokyo (B/-/-) Please prepare an overnight bag for today. After breakfast, your tour
After breakfast this morning, you are free at leisure to enjoy Tokyo guide will organise a baggage collection (for baggage to be shipped
at your own pace. You can try to hop on the advanced local train to separately to your hotel in Osaka) We then make our way to the train
Shinjuku or Ginza area for shopping, book an optional excursion to stations and depart for Kyoto on JR Bullet Train “Nozomi” and arrive
Nikko city, a day at Tokyo Disney or simply immerse yourself in the at Hiroshima in less than 2 hours. On arrival, we’ll then continue the
city lifestyle for the day experiencing the culture and food that this tour, visiting Miyajima and the Itsukushima Shrine with a ferry ride.
bustling city has to offer. Miyajima Island is the popular name of Itsukushima Island. It is a sce-
nic sight in which the mountains, sea and red shrine buildings blend
Day 05: Tokyo - Hakone - Kawaguchiko (B/L/D) in harmony. After dinner, check-in at your Hotel for 1 night.
After breakfast, we visit Koishikawa Botanical Garden, on the way to
Hakone, visiting the Peace Park, Owakutani Hot spring, and enjoy a Day 12: Hiroshima - Himeiji - Osaka (B/L/-)
cruise on Lake Ashi, along the way. We will be staying at a hot spring Off to the Peace Memorial Park this morning. The Atomic Bomb
resort tonight where you can enjoy complimentary hot spring facili- Dome is the symbol of Hiroshima, the city that advocates peace in
ties after dinner. the world after WWII. Later on, we’ll then, transfer to Himeiji by bullet
train, which is about a 1.5hr journey. After a Japanese set lunch, we
Day 06: Kawaguchiko - Mt Fuji - Takayama (B/L/D) visit Himeiji Castle, one of the ancient and famous castles in Japan.
After breakfast, we start your trip and take you to the majestic Mt. Fuji. To complete the day we transfer back to Osaka, about a 2hr drive and
It includes a trip up to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station at an elevation of 2,300 check into your Hotel for next 2 nights.
meters, above sea level (weather permitting). We also visit the Fuji
Visitor Centre to learn more about this iconic mountain. After lunch, Day 13: Osaka - Kobe - Osaka (B/L/D)
proceed to Takayama for 2 nights stay at Ryu Resort or similar. Transfer to Kobe after breakfast. On arrival we visit the Old Sake
Breweries Museum. The Nada area has many breweries. Next you
Day 07: Takayama (B/L/D) will wander along the Kobe port side and enjoy shopping in China
After breakfast, your tour guide will meet you in the lobby for a full Town - Moto-machi, a lively town perfect for shopping, gourmet food
day tour in Takayama including a visit to Jinya, Festival Floats Exhibi- and nightspots in the centre of Kobe. Under Kobe Station is a maze
tion Hall, Kusakab Folkcraft Museum and Kamisannomachi Street. of shopping streets and, above ground, a big shopping arcade. A
Takayama’s beauty is the ancient and quaint narrow streets, lined unique event is the Shunsetsu-matsuri Festival at Nankin-machi that
with wooden merchants’ houses dating back hundreds of years. celebrates Chinese New Year at the end of January or in early Febru-
ary. Return to Osaka and have a group picture in front of the Osaka
Day 08: Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa (B/L/-) castle and enjoy the boat ride around the castle. Visit Dontoburi and
Travel to world heritage listed Shirakawago today, famous for the Shinsaibashi shopping mall. Tonight we wrap up the amazing journey
traditional gasshouzukuri farmhouse of more than 250 years old. We with a farewell dinner before your transfer back to your hotel!
have time to explore the village before heading to Kanazawa. After
lunch we visit Kenroku-en Garden and Castle. Your tour finishes with Day 14: Depart Osaka (B/-/-)
a visit the highest ranked Samurai house and walking through the old This morning you are free at leisure until it’s time for your transfer
district. from hotel to airport for your flight back to Australia.
Day 09: Kanazawa - Kyoto (B/-/D) Day 15: Arrive Australia (-/-/-)
We travel to Kyoto this morning, Japan’s ancient capital, where you Arrive home in the morning.
21Asahikawa Kitami
Sapporo
Obihiro
Hakodate
Japan Golden Route
with Akita
Tokyo, Hakone, Kawaguchiko,
Toyohashi, Nara, Kobe & Osaka
07 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS
The Golden Route is extremely popular with first time visitors to
N No. of nights
Japan. On this ten-day tour you will explore Japan during the
Flight
most beautiful time of year. Travelling through the main central
Coach
and southern cities will give you a taste of traditional and mod-
Train
Tokyo
ern Japan. A mix of Japanese and Western cuisine, and staying
3N
in Traditional and Western accommodation, allows you to expe-
Kawaguchiko 1N
rience Japanese culture, while still retaining the home comforts
you are accustomed to. This tour is the perfect way to introduce
Hakone
you to Japan, and will definitely leave you wanting more!
Kyoto IN
Osaka 2N
Nara
1N Toyohashi Inclusions:
• Return international economy class airfares with full service
airlines
• Tipping for guide and driver
OUT • Most meals as indicated
• Deluxe accommodation with buffet breakfast
• All transportation, daily tours and admission fees
• Bullet train rides
PRICE (LAND & AIR | TWIN SHARE) • Daily mineral water
$5,480 per person
• English speaking National guide throughout the tour.
Departing Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane flying Qantas Exclusions:
Airways • Travel Insurance
• Personal expenditures
PRICE (LAND & AIR | TWIN SHARE) • Land only package does not include arrival and departure
$5,580 per person transfers
Departing Perth and Adelaide flying Cathay Pacific or Singapore
Airlines
PRICE (LAND ONLY | TWIN SHARE) PRICE (SINGLE SUPP) DEPARTURE DATE: (SURCHARGE FROM $200 PP)
$4,480 per person $995 per person 2019: 2020:
*Extra airport transfers or pre stay may involve due to different arrival time 24/03-02/04 - Cherry Blossom 25/03-03/04
for Sydney departure. 11/11-20/11 - Autumn leaves 12/11-21/11
22ITINERARY
Day 01: Depart Australia (-/-/-)
Enjoy an overnight flight from Australia to Tokyo.
Day 02: Arrive Tokyo (-/-/-)
Arrive in Japan’s capital, Tokyo in the afternoon. You will be trans-
ferred to Narita Excel Hotel or similar for an overnight stay.
Day 03: Tokyo (B/L/D)
Today’s full day tour includes; Asakusa Temple, a popular 7th Century
Buddhist Temple; Tsukji Fish Market; the Imperial Palace, home of the
Imperial Family (only open to the public on the 23rd December and
2nd January); and Ueno Park where you will see the beautiful Cherry
Blossoms or Autumn leaves depending on your travel dates. Check in
to the Sunshine City Prince or similar.
Day 04: Tokyo (B/-/-)
After breakfast, enjoy free time in Tokyo. Shop in the famous Ginza or
Shinjuku areas, or simply immerse yourself in the Japanese city.
Day 05: Tokyo - Hakone - Kawaguchiko (B/L/D)
Travel to Hakone by coach. Visit the Peace Park, Owakutani Hot
Spring, and enjoy a cruise on Lake Ashi. Stay overnight at the Kawa-
guchiko Japanese Ryokan where you can enjoy a hot spring spa.
Japan | Festival Touring
Day 06: Kawaguchiko - Toyohashi (B/L/-)
Visit impressive Mt Fuiji. You will climb up 2300m above sea level to
the 5th station, by coach. Learn about the history of the area at the
Visitor Centre, and sample tea at the Green Tea Farm. The coach will
then transfer you to the train station for a Bullet Train ride to Toyo-
hashi. Stay overnight at the Toyohashi Nikko Hotel or similar.
Day 07: Toyohashi - Kyoto (B/L/-)
Travel to Kyoto, the ancient capital. Visit the Heian Jingu Shrine and
choose
the Golden Pavilion, before enjoying the Kimono Show at Nishinjin
Showroom. You will then experience authentic Japanese life at Gion
Corner, before going to Kiyomizu Temple. Outside the Temple you
cherry blossom
can wander the shopping street and pottery lane. The veranda at
the front of the main Temple is supported by 139 wooden pillars and
no nails, an architectural feat! There is also a Shrine dedicated to
or
worshipping marriage. Stay overnight in Osaka.
Day 08: Nara - Kobe - Osaka (B/L/D)
After breakfast we will drive to Nara and visit the popular Deer Park
autumn leaves
and Todaiji Temple (Great Buddha Temple). Then visit Kobe, a unique
Japanese city. Here you will explore China Town and the Japanese
Sake Brewery (Kobe is known for brewing the best Sake in Japan).
Take a short Bullet Train ride back to Osaka and visit Osaka Castle
and Shinzaibashi Mall with its many boutique stores. Enjoy our fare-
well dinner tonight.
Day 09: Depart Osaka (B/-/-)
After breakfast, enjoy the day at your leisure until it is time to transfer
to the airport for your flight home.
Day 10: Arrive Australia (-/-/-)
Arrive in Australia in the morning, dreaming of Japan.
23TOKYO STOPOVER
From $750/pp From $950/pp
Staying Shiba Park Staying Grand Prince
hotel or similar hotel or similar
Twin share Twin share
Duration: 4 Days Duration: 4 Days
Inclusions: 3 nights accommodation, return airport
transfers, Half day Tokyo city tour.
Whether you are families with small children, groups of friends wishing
JAPAN
to travel on an exclusive tour or travellers with special requirement. If
you are the type of traveller who prefers travel arrangement with great
flexibility, then our daily departure independent tour options are perfect
SHORT STAYS
for you.
MW Tours is offering several affordable and WORRY-FREE packages for
individual travellers. The tours are operated daily and are available from
one participant.
You can mix and match to create your own unique itinerary. Please con-
tact our Reservations team if you wish to make any alternations to your
liking and we will get back to you with the personalised proposal.
ZENKOJI SNOW
MONKEY TOUR
TOKYO DISNEYLAND STOPOVER
From $1,595/pp
Twin share
From $1,095/pp From $1,485/pp Duration: 3 Days
Twin share Twin share
Duration: 4 Days Duration: 5 Days Inclusions: 2 nights at
Japanese style accommoda-
Inclusions: Deluxe accommodation, return airport tion, return bullet train and
transfers and Disney transfers , Full day Tokyo city local train tickets, English
tour, Disneyland or Disneysea admission fee. 5 days assistance service, 1 lunch
tour include Mt.Fuji & Hakone tour with lunch. and 2 dinners
KYOTO STOPOVER HOKKAIDO
STOPOVER
From $795/pp
Twin share From $859/pp
Duration: 4 Days Twin share
Duration: 4 Days
Inclusions: 3 nights 4*
accommodation, return Inclusions: 3 nights accom-
airport transfers, Half day modation with daily breakfast,
Kyoto city tour. return airport transfers, English
speaking meeting assistance
on arrival, Sapparo day tour.
*Price based on low season.
Peak season surcharges may
apply.
24JAPAN GOLDEN ROUTE N No. of nights
Coach
From $2,299/pp From $2,599/pp Boat
Staying Shiba park Staying Grand Prince Train
Tokyo 3N
hotel or similar hotel or similar
Twin share Twin share
Mt. Fuji
Duration: 7 Days Duration: 7 Days Hakone
Kyoto 2N
Nara
Inclusions: 6 nights hotel accommodation, return Osaka
Wakkanai
airport transfers, day tours in Kyoto and Tokyo, Bullet
train ticket and luggage transfer, 1 lunch.
Surcharge from $380 for travel in Mar, Apr, May, Aug,
Oct, Nov
Abashiri
DISCOVER HIROSHIMA Asahikawa Kitami
& TOMONOURA SELF N No. of nights
GUIDED TOUR Train
Sapporo
From $1,259/pp Obihiro Kyoto
Twin share
Duration: 3 Days Osaka
Hiroshima Okayama
1N 1N Tomonoura
Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation Miyajima
Onomichi
with daily breakfast, Bullet train and
local train tickets, dinner at Ryokan. Hakodate
Fukuoka
Saga
OKINAWA
STOPOVER
Akita From $1,099/pp
Twin share
Duration: 4 Days
Inclusions: 3 nights accommodation with
daily breakfast, return airport transfers, Eng-
lish speaking meeting assistance on arrival,
daily SIC tours. 2 Japanese lunches.
*Price based on low season. Peak season
surcharges may apply.
EXPLORE KYUSHU
SELF GUIDED TOUR N No. of nights
Flight
Coach
From $1,565/pp
Train
Twin share
Duration: 6 Days
Kawaguchiko
Inclusions: 5 nights accom-
modation, train, Bus, Ferry
tickets, 1 breakfast and 1 Kyoto
dinner. Meeting assistance Osaka 2N
Nara
1N
on arrival.
Hiroshima
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