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Contents ABOUT H.I.S. & TRAVEL JAPAN Travel Japan is a brand of H.I.S., one of Japan’s leading 2 About H.I.S. and Travel Japan travel organisations. Founded in 1980, H.I.S. is globally 3 Travel Tips recognised as a reputable, progressive and trusted travel brand, with 282 stores in Japan, as well as 275 4-5 Map and Transfers branches in 158 cities throughout 70 countries. It is this evidence that listed H.I.S. on the Tokyo Stock Exchange 6-7 Singapore Airlines in 2004. 8-9 9 Day Cherry Blossom Encounter The Oceania region's first office opened in Sydney in Escorted Tour 1987, followed by offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Gold Coast, Cairns, Auckland, Nadi and representative 10-11 9 Day West to East offices in Nouméa and Pape'ete. Escorted Tour The key to the worldwide success of H.I.S. has been its proven track record of providing corporate and leisure 12-13 7 Day Golden Route customers alike with the highest quality travel packages Independent Tour at competitive prices. 14-15 9 Day Hokuriku Golden Arch H.I.S. is one of the largest vertically integrated travel Independent Tour and tourism companies. It currently operates an airline, retail and tour operation divisions and leading hotels. 16-17 12 Day Kyushu Explorer This large-scale network enables H.I.S. to offer the Independent Tour best and most affordable travel options and a broad range of products and services including tours and 18-19 14 Day Treasures of Japan accommodation. Independent Tour 20-21 21 Day Super Explorer YOU’RE IN SAFE HANDS Independent Tour WITH TRAVEL JAPAN 22-23 City Guide / Tokyo Travel Japan by H.I.S. is a one stop shop for all your 24-25 City Guide / Kyoto travel requirements. We have revolutionised travelling in Japan by going above and beyond; delivering a 26-27 City Guide / Osaka standard of customer service that is unrivalled in the travel industry. 28 City Guide / Hiroshima & Kyushu Travel Japan’s multi-lingual consultants have extensive 29 Luxury / Day Tours and Hotels knowledge of the culture, customs, history and places of interest that will soon become highlights of your 30 2019 Japan Rugby travels. No matter how complex your itinerary, you will have confidence in the ability of your consultant to 31 Terms and Conditions deliver the best possible travel experience. 2 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020
TRAVEL TIPS PASSPORT PASSPORT & VISAS LANGUAGE Australians need a current passport with at least six ENGLISH JAPANESE months validity from the date of entry. A visa is not required for Australian passport holders for stays of Hello Konnichiwa up to 90 days. Non-Australian passport holders should Thank you Arigatou check their visa requirements with the Japanese Consulate-General or their travel consultant. You’re welcome Douitashimashite CREDIT CARDS Please Onegai shimasu Excuse me Sumimasen Credit cards and debit cards from major issuers are becoming increasingly accepted in major cities. Where is… …wa doko desuka? However, towns in more remote areas will only accept I want to go to… …ni ikitai desu cash as payment. There are international ATMs available at 7-Eleven convenience stores and post offices. Do you have… …wa ari masuka? How much is this? Kore wa ikura desuka? TIME DIFFERENCES What time is it? Nanji desu ka? Japan is one hour behind Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) except during Daylight Savings Time (DST) Does this train go to… Kono densha wa… e iki masuka? when there is a two hour difference. Sorry Gomen nasai ELECTRICITY Can you speak English? Eigo o hanase masuka? Goodbye Sayounara As voltage in Japan is 100V, travellers are required to use adaptors to convert appliances. The standard frequency is 50/60Hz. The plug and socket type in Japan is A/B, which has two vertical pins. CURRENCY The unit of currency in Japan is Yen. There are three bills: 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000, plus coins of smaller value: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500. You can buy Yen at hotels, banks and other authorised money exchanges; however, it is recommended to change your money prior to travel. BOWING The polite greeting in Japan is to bow. Bow from the waist and keep your arms straight by your side. It is a custom to imitate the bows you receive. Do not over bow or ignore the greeting. Best to always smile and nod for acknowledgement, so you do not appear to be rude. PASMO CARD PASMO cards are very useful cards in Japan. PASMO cards can be purchased directly at Narita and Haneda Airport or participating private railway and subway stations. You can use a PASMO card in the main areas of Japan for trains and buses, vending machines and to purchase goods from stores that accept electronic money payment. Using PASMO: take a train or bus to explore Tokyo and Kyoto. Touch the card to the card reader on ticket gates and buses. No need to queue or buy a ticket each time you travel. Cancelling PASMO: Take your PASMO card to a station or bus ticket centre that handles PASMO cards. The remaining balance on the card and initial deposit of 500 yen will be refunded. Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 | 3
TRAVEL TIPS JAPAN RAIL PASS AIRPORT TRANSFERS After a long flight, make your arrival in Japan easier with one Who is eligible for a Japan Rail Pass? of the following airport transfers*. Japanese airports can be The JAPAN RAIL PASS* is a special ticket that is only available overwhelming if you can’t speak the local language. Check out the options below. to travellers visiting Japan from foreign countries for sight- seeing purposes. To be eligible to purchase a Japan Rail Pass, Australian travellers must meet the following conditions: Airport Shuttle: Door to door shuttle bus You must be a foreign tourist visiting Japan from abroad for Door to Door shuttle bus services to and from the Airports to sight-seeing purposes, under the entry status of ‘Temporary the city centre. Visitor’. ‘Temporary Visitor’ entry status, according to Japanese Immigration Law, allows a stay in Japan up to 90 FROM / TO TO / FROM LENGTH OF TRANSFER days for sight-seeing purposes. If you apply for ‘stay for sight- Narita Airport Tokyo Central Approx. 70 - 90 minutes seeing’ when you enter Japan, entry personnel will stamp your passport as ‘Temporary Visitor’. Only persons who have a Haneda Airport Tokyo Central Approx. 30 - 50 minutes passport bearing this stamp can use a JAPAN RAIL PASS. Kansai Airport Osaka Central Approx. 50 - 60 minutes For more information, please refer to Kansai Airport Kyoto Central Approx. 90 - 120 minutes www.traveljapan.com.au/rail-pass Tokyo / Haneda Airport Shuttle Notes: Caution • Services are unavailable for Airbnb, Capsule Hotel and If you visit Japan with an Exchange Order to be exchanged Guest House accommodation. for a JAPAN RAIL PASS, the exchange cannot be made unless • Luggage allowance is up to 2 pieces of luggage per person the passport has ‘Temporary Visitor’ status. If you enter Japan plus carry-on items. under any other official status such as ‘Trainee’ or ‘Entertainer’ or ‘Re-entry Permit’, you cannot change the Exchange Order Kansai Airport – Osaka City Shuttle for a JAPAN RAIL PASS. Please note that according to strict • Luggage allowance is 1 big suitcase and a carry-on item interpretation of the Japanese Immigration Law, ‘Temporary per person. Visitor’ status differs even from other types of stays that are also for only short time periods. Australian residents travelling Kansai Airport – Kyoto City Shuttle on a Japanese passport or a different passport are advised to • Luggage allowance is 1 big suitcase and a carry-on item check with our consultants. per person. Private Transfer: Sedan * The Japan National Rail Pass is for unlimited travel on Japan Rail (JR) lines, certain Shinkansens, and affiliated buses and ferries. A superior quality airport transfer service for travellers that TYPE ECONOMY GREEN don’t wish to travel on a shared shuttle. Available for up to 4 people, perfect for small families. This service is comfortable, 7 day Pass ¥ 29,110 ¥ 38,880 safe, fast and always on time. Available transfers are: 14 day Pass ¥ 46,390 ¥ 62,950 • Narita Airport to Tokyo Central • Haneda Airport to Tokyo Central 21 day Pass ¥ 59,350 ¥ 81,870 • Kansai Airport to Osaka Central • Kansai Airport to Kyoto Central JAPAN EAST PASS Private Transfer: Mini van JR East Pass is for unlimited travel using normal designated A superior quality airport transfer service for travellers that seats including Shinkansens, and limited express trains in the don’t wish to travel on a shared shuttle. Available for up to 6 designated zone. people, perfect for small groups. This service is comfortable, safe, fast and always on time. Available transfers are: TYPE ECONOMY • Narita Airport to Tokyo Central Flexible 5 day ¥ 17,000 • Haneda Airport to Tokyo Central Nagano, Niigata Area Pass • Kansai Airport to Osaka Central • Kansai Airport to Kyoto Central Flexible 5 day ¥ 19,000 Tohoku Area Pass * Depending on hotel location and traffic conditions, travel time may vary. Flexible 6 day JR East ¥ 26,000 Extra stops are subject to additional charges. South Hokkaido Area Pass Additional charges apply for transfer services between 22:30 – 06:29. Prices are subject to currency fluctuation. 4 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020
Average Temperature Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Sapporo 72% 76% 75% 71% 114 94 78 57 53 47 81 124 135 109 104 112 Monbetsu Tokyo 75% 77% 73% 75% 52 56 118 125 138 168 154 168 210 198 93 51 Asahikawa Kyoto / Osaka Furano 67% 70% 66% 67% Sahoro 50 68 113 116 161 214 220 132 176 121 71 48 Kiroro Tomamu Hiroshima Niseko Sapporo New Chitose 72% 74% 71% 70% Airport 45 67 130 142 178 247 257 111 170 88 68 41 Rusutsu Okinawa Hokkaido 83% 78% 78% 76% 107 120 161 166 232 247 141 241 261 153 110 103 Hakodate Freezing Cold Cool Warm Hot Very Hot Under 0 1-10 11-15 16-19 20-25 26-30 Aomori Average Summer Humidity (%) Average Rainfalls (mm) (Shin Aomori) Hachinohe Aomori Airport Appi Shizukuishi Morioka Public Holidays Akita 2019 Holidays Public 21 Mar Vernal Equinox Day 29 Apr Showa Day 30 Apr Public Holiday 01 May Emperor’s Coronation Shinjo 02 May Public Holiday Naeba Bullet Train 03 May Constitution Memorial Day Sendai 04 May Greenery Day Yamagata Zao 05 May Children’s Day Shiga 06 May Children’s Day Kogen Niigata 15 July Marine Day Nozawa Fukushima 11 Aug Mountain Day 12 Aug Mountain Day Myoko Onsen Nikko 16 Sep Respect for the Aged Day Kogen 23 Sep 14 Oct Autumnal Equinox Day Health-Sports Day Hakuba Honshu 03 Nov Culture Day 04 Nov Culture Day Kanazawa 23 Nov Labour Thanksgiving Day Toyama Airport Nagano TOKYO Komatsu Airport Narita International Airport 2020 01 Jan New Year’s Day Takayama 13 Jan Coming of Age Day Shirakawa-go 11 Feb National Foundation Day Itami Airport Mt. Fuji 20 Mar Vernal Equinox Day Gifu Hiroshima Airport Nagoya Haneda Airport Kyoto Izumo Bullet Train Kobe Yokohama Hakone Hiroshima Chubu Airport Nara Estimated Bullet train travel times Hakata (Fukuoka) Shikoku OSAKA Mt. Koya from Tokyo 4 hr 30 min. HAKODATE Fukuoka Kansai International Airport Airport 3 hr 40 min. AOMORI Tokushima 1 hr 35 min. SENDAI Naha Takamatsu Kochi 3 hr 40 min. AKITA Kumamoto Naha Airport Matsuyama Shin Yatsushiro Airport 2 hr 50 min. YAMAGATA 3 hr 1 hr 45 min. 1 hr 50 min. KANAZAWA NAGANO NIIGATA Nagasaki Domestic flights from Tokyo Okinawa To Duration Kagoshima JR (Tokyo Station) Kagoshima Shin Chitose (Hokkaido)1 hr 40 min. Airport Aomori 1 hr 25 min. NAGOYA 1 hr 40 min. Kyushu Komatsu (Ishikawa) 1 hr 10 min. Tanegashima KYOTO 2 hr 20 min. Kansai (Osaka) 1 hr 10 min. Hiroshima 1 hr 20 min. SHIN-OSAKA 2 hr 40 min. Yakushima Matsuyama 1 hr 20 min. HIROSHIMA 4 hr Fukuoka 1 hr 35 min. Kagoshima 1 hr 35 min. HAKATA 5 hr Naha (Okinawa) 2 hr 15 min. KAGOSHIMA - CHUO 6 hr 50 min. Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 | 5
A place where culture seekers, foodies and EXPLORE SINGAPORE socialisers meet to create new experiences every day. MARINA BAY Representing all things modern and super-stylish, from trendy dining destinations to exciting leisure spots. Be in awe of the architectural icons that dot the impressive skyline or head to the 101-hectare Gardens by the Bay to take in the spectacular views from the Supertree Grove amid lush gardens. ORCHARD ROAD SENTOSA ISLAND A bustling boulevard that is a retail and dining paradise, A beloved island resort, best known for its tropical beaches, with over 5,000 establishments offering the ultimate lifestyle luxurious hotels and thrilling attractions. Whether you’re experience for tourists and locals alike. looking for an adrenaline rush or day of exploration, a world of adventure awaits you at Sentosa. JOO CHIAT & KATONG KAMPONG GLAM A vibrant neighbourhood only 10 minutes’ drive from the city This area has an eclectic blend of history, culture and a super- centre with many well-preserved Peranakan shophouses. It is trendy lifestyle scene. Highlights of this area include Sultan also one of the country’s best foodie destinations, with endless Mosque and colourful Haji Lane - a row of multi-label stores, culinary choices such as cool cafes that sit next to old-world quirky boutiques as well as hip bars and cafes. coffee shops selling the famous Katong laksa. 6 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020
ESCORTED TOUR 9 DAY CHERRY BLOSSOM ENCOUNTER From $4,799 Tokyo Mt. Fuji INCLUSIONS Narita Hotels: Tokyo (3 nights), Hakone (1 night), Hakone Osaka (2 nights), Kyoto (2 nights) Osaka Kyoto Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners Nara Guide: Sightseeing tours with an English-speaking guide Kansai Airport Transportation: Bullet Train tickets (see itinerary), airport transfers and bus transfers/private coach during tours (see itinerary) HIGHLIGHTS • Various opportunities to see beautiful Cherry Blossoms • Visit spectacular Mt. Fuji and scenic Hakone Departure Date Single Twin • Be in awe with a Maiko performance in Kyoto 28 March 2020 $5,990pp $4,799pp • Experience Japanese Omotenashi Hospitality whilst staying at a Ryokan *The above prices are subject to currency fluctuation. 8 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020
ITINERARY DAY 1 you bring an overnight bag for your DAY 7 (B,L) stay in Hakone. Meet your guide in Upon arrival at Narita or Haneda Airport, You will leave Osaka and make your way the hotel lobby, then you’re off on a your shared shuttle driver will be waiting to Kyoto on a full-day sightseeing tour in full day tour by private coach to Mt. for you in the arrivals area holding a a private coach. Visit Nijo Castle, a World Fuji. The first stop will be Mt. Fuji 5th nameboard. You will be taken to your Heritage listed and historical monument Station, before enjoying a cruise on Lake hotel and can enjoy the rest of the day at of ancient Kyoto, before proceeding Ashi, from Sekisho-ato to Kojiri pier. In your leisure. to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, famous the afternoon, visit Owakudani Valley, Overnight at Shinagawa Prince Hotel or for its wooden stage that is 13 metres famous for its black eggs boiled in the similar (3 Star Hotel) above the hillside below. After lunch, hot sulphur springs, before a ride on enjoy the Shopping Street of Ninen- the Hakone Ropeway. Then head to your Sannenzaka before visiting Kinkaku-ji DAY 2 (B,L,D) Ryokan located in the Hakone Gora Hot Temple, which is gilded in a brilliant This morning, meet your fellow tour Spring Resort area. After a traditional gold leaf. The last stop of the afternoon companions in the lobby before Japanese-style dinner in the evening, it’s is Sanjusangen-do, where you can marvel departing on a Tokyo full day tour time to make the most of your Ryokan’s at the beauty of Japanese Buddhist on a private coach with an English spa facilities. sculptures. Then, it’s onto your overnight speaking guide. Then, you will Overnight at Setsugetsuka or similar accommodation in Kyoto. visit Chidorigafuchi to view more than (4 Star Hotel) Overnight at The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto- 250 spectacular Cherry Blossom trees. Sanjo or similar (3 Star Hotel) Then, embark on a delightful Sumida River Boat Cruise to Tokyo’s ancient DAY 5 (B) Buddhist temple, Senso-ji Temple. Enjoy After breakfast at your Ryokan, you will DAY 8 (B,D) strolling through the Nakamise Shopping transfer to Odawara Station by private Spend a free day at your leisure within Street before heading to Ueno Park, coach to board the Shinkansen (bullet the ancient city of Kyoto. Alternatively, renowned for its display of around 1,200 train) bound for Shin-Osaka. Upon arrival you may wish to add an additional day breathtaking Cherry Blossom trees. at Shin-Osaka Station, you will be taken tour from one of our many available Return to your hotel before heading out to your hotel to check in from 15:00. options. In the evening, enjoy a farewell to indulge at a Welcome Dinner at a local The afternoon can be spent relaxing or dinner with an enchanting Maiko dance Japanese Izakaya restaurant in Tokyo. exploring Osaka at your leisure. performance in the Gion District, a Overnight at Shinagawa Prince Hotel or Overnight at Hotel Vischio Osaka or famous spot to glimpse beautiful similar (3 Star Hotel) similar (3 Star Hotel) Geisha on the streets en-route to their appointments. Afterwards, head back to DAY 3 (B) DAY 6 (B) your hotel at your leisure. This morning, you will head to Nara for Overnight at The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto- Enjoy a free day at your leisure to Sanjo or similar (3 Star Hotel) explore the bustling city of Tokyo. a half day tour visiting Todai-ji Temple, Alternatively, you may wish to choose known for its Great Buddha Hall that is a an additional day tour from our many historic monument of ancient Nara. This temple is in Nara Park, where you can see DAY 9 (B) available options. and interact with the friendly deer that Spend the day at your leisure until you Overnight at Shinagawa Prince Hotel or are picked up from your accommodation roam freely, before visiting Kasuga-taisha similar (3 Star Hotel) by a shared shuttle service to take you to Shrine. After exploring Nara, you will transfer back to your accommodation in Kansai Airport for your departure flight. DAY 4 (B,L,D) Osaka to spend the rest of the day at your Pick up time is about 4 hours prior to This morning, please leave your main leisure. your flight. suitcase at reception and it will be Overnight at Hotel Vischio Osaka or delivered to your hotel in Osaka. Ensure similar (3 Star Hotel) Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 | 9
ESCORTED TOUR 9 DAY WEST TO EAST From $3,399 Tokyo Hakone INCLUSIONS Kyoto Accommodation: Osaka (4 nights), Hiroshima (1 night), Osaka Nara Hakone (1 night), Tokyo (2 nights) Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner Hiroshima Guide: 5 days of sightseeing with an English-speaking guide Transportation: Bullet Train tickets (see itinerary); Airport Transfers via Limousine Bus HIGHLIGHTS Departure Date Single/Twin • Japan’s original capital Nara, including Todai-ji, Nara Park 6 & 20 March, 8 & 22 May, 5 & 19 June, 3, 24 & 31 July, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine 21 August, 4 September, 4 & 18 December $3,399pp • Enjoy sightseeing using public transport to spend more 27 March, 3, 10 & 17 April, 16 & 23 October, time exploring 6, 13, 20 & 27 November $3,499pp • Visit the mystical floating Torii Gate, Itsukushima Shrine 25 September $3,599pp • Stroll down Harajuku’s Takeshita street *The above prices are subject to currency fluctuation. 10 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020
ITINERARY DAY 1 DAY 5 (B) Welcome to Japan! For your After breakfast at your hotel, spend a convenience, after arriving at Kansai free day at your leisure. Airport, you will be met by an assistant Overnight at Shin Osaka Esaka Tokyu who will help you transfer to your hotel. REI or similar (3 Star Hotel) Overnight at FP Hotels South; Namba or similar (3 Star Hotel) DAY 6 (B, D) Prepare an overnight bag to keep DAY 2 (B) with you as your luggage will be After breakfast, you’ll be met by your forwarded to your Day 7 Tokyo Hotel. guide and taken via public transport After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll to Nara, Japan’s first prominent catch the Bullet Train to Hakone. After capital. First, visit Todai-ji Temple (The arriving, experience the Owakudani Great Buddha – Daibutsu) to behold Ropeway and a cruise on Lake Ashi. the spectacle of one of Japan’s largest If the weather is clear, you might temples. Then, it’s on to the important see Mt. Fuji. Tonight, you will stay Shinto site, Kasuga Grand Shrine with in a traditional Japanese hotel and its bright vermillion gates and bronze experience the local Onsen and lanterns. Then take a stroll through a Japanese dinner. Nara Park to see the famous free Overnight at Sengokugahara Prince roaming Deer. The day ends with a Hotel (with Onsen Experience) or visit to Kofukuji, a five-storey pagoda similar (3 Star Hotel) and world-heritage site. Overnight at FP Hotels South; Namba or similar (3 Star Hotel) DAY 7 (B) After breakfast at the hotel, take the DAY 3 (B) Bullet Train to Tokyo where you’ll discover Tokyo’s Edo past. Highlights The day begins with an early breakfast. include a visit to the historical Meiji Be sure you have packed an overnight Grand Shrine. Contrasting the quiet bag for your stay in Hiroshima as your atmosphere of Meiji Grand Shrine, main suitcase will be transferred to the day’s activities continue with a your Day 4 accommodation. Travel trip to Harajuku’s Takeshita Street to Hiroshima and head to witness the thriving pop culture towards the Peace Park and Atomic of Japan. After Harajuku, you’ll visit Bomb museum. Here you’ll have Shibuya, famous for the busy, scramble time to reflect on the realities of the crossing, commonly associated with atomic bombing of Japan. Afterwards, Tokyo. The day concludes with a visit to visit Miyajima Island, known for its Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise ‘floating temple’ (Itsukushima Shrine) Street. and beautiful ocean views, before heading to your hotel. Overnight at Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar (3 Star Hotel) Overnight at Hiroshima; Tokyu REI or similar (3 Star Hotel) DAY 8 (B) DAY 4 (B) After breakfast at the hotel, spend the day at your leisure. After breakfast at your hotel, board a Bullet Train bound for Kyoto. Your first Overnight at Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo destination will be Fushimi Inari Grand or similar (3 Star Hotel). Shrine and its 4km of red Torii Gates, which have become an iconic image of Japan. The day’s activities continue DAY 9 (B) at Yasaka Shrine in Gion and if we are After breakfast, spend the day at your lucky, we may see a Geiko or Maiko leisure until it’s time to make your own as they make their way through Gion’s way to the airport via Limousine Bus to narrow streets and wooden buildings. depart Japan. At the end of the day, you’ll return Sayonara! to Osaka to check-in to your hotel. Overnight at Shin Osaka Esaka Tokyu * (B) Breakfast included: (L) Lunch REI or similar (3 Star Hotel) included: (D) Dinner included Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 | 11
INDEPENDENT TOUR 7 DAY JAPAN GOLDEN ROUTE From $2,190 TOKYO INCLUSIONS Mt Fuji & Hakone Hotels: Tokyo (3 nights), Hakone (1 night), Kyoto (2 nights). Kyoto Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner OSAKA Guide: English-speaking guide included on day tours only Transportation: Return airport shuttle transfers; Bullet Train tickets – Odawara Station to Kyoto Station HIGHLIGHTS • Explore the diverse main sites of the modern capital city of Tokyo • See the main castles and temples of the traditional old capital Departure Date Twin Triple city of Kyoto Daily $2,190 $1,990 • High-speed Bullet Train experience *The above prices are subject to currency fluctuation. • Visit Japan’s tallest mountain, Mt. Fuji *Single supplement prices are available, to enquire, please contact your travel consultant. 12 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020
ITINERARY DAY 1 by Shibuya, seeing the famed Hachiko Odawara Station to board the Bullet dog statue and conjested scramble Train bound for Kyoto. Upon arrival at Upon arrival at Narita or Haneda crossing. Kyoto Station, make your own way to Airport, you will be met at the arrival Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar your accommodation. In the afternoon, exit point by your driver who will take (3 Star Hotel) spend some free time at your leisure. you to your accommodation in a shared shuttle. Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto or similar (3 Star Hotel) Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar (3 Star Hotel) DAY 3 (B) DAY 6 (B) Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then spend a full free day at your leisure in Tokyo. DAY 2 (B, L) Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar Following breakfast, tour the main (3 Star Hotel) attractions of Kyoto. Visit Nijo Castle, After breakfast, spend the day with its impressive massive stone walls exploring the highlights of Tokyo. Go by the National Diet Building, Imperial DAY 4 (B, L, D) and elaborate gates, and Kinkaku-ji Temple, known as the Golden Pavilion. Palace and visit Tsukiji Outer Market, After breakfast, pack a small overnight Stop by Kyoto Imperial Palace, renowned the world’s largest wholesale fish and bag as your main suitcase will be as the pinnacle for its simplicity of seafood market with around 400 fish transferred directly from Tokyo to Japanese architecture. The afternoon is markets, greengrocers and restaurants. your hotel in Kyoto. Travel by coach free at your leisure. Afterwards, drive by Kabukiza up to 2,300 metres on Japan’s highest Theatre along the way to TOKYO mountain, Mt. Fuji, to see a spectacular Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto or similar SKYTREE TOWN® where you can view. After lunch at a local restaurant, (3 Star Hotel) explore Japan’s tallest structure freely next is a sightseeing cruise on Lake (admission fee to TOKYO SKYTREE® Ashi. The view of Mt. Fuji in the observation decks not included). From background from Lake Ashi is iconic DAY 7 (B) there, head to the old downtown in Hakone. Lastly, take a ride on Mt. Have breakfast at your hotel and spend area of Asakusa for Senso-ji Temple, Komagatake Ropeway to the peak part of the day exploring Kyoto at your Tokyo’s oldest temple, and Nakamise of Mt. Komagatake for a stunning own leisure until it is time to depart to Shopping Street. After lunch at a panoramic view of Lake Ashi and Mt. Kansai Airport via shared taxi. Pick up local restaurant, board the Tokyo Bay Fuji. After the tour, transfer from Hakone- time is about 4 hours prior to the flight. Cruise. After the cruise, you will then en to your accommodation in Hakone. visit Zojo-ji Temple, known for its ties * Please refer to general booking Overnight at Hakone Pax Yoshino or conditions. to the Tokugawa Shoguns family. Enjoy similar (3 Star Hotel) taking photos of this temple with Tokyo * (B) Breakfast included: (L) Lunch Tower in the background before visiting included: (D) Dinner included DAY 5 (B) Odaiba. While in Odaiba, you will be able to take photos of the beautiful rainbow bridge. Finally, before the tour Have breakfast at your ryokan and then concludes at Shinjuku St, you will drive make your own way from Hakone to Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 | 13
INDEPENDENT TOUR 9 DAY HOKURIKU GOLDEN ARCH From $2,999 Toyama Nagano Matsumoto TOKYO Takayama INCLUSIONS Shirakawa-go Hotels: Tokyo (1 night), Nagano (1 night), Takayama (2 nights), Fukui Toyama (2 nights), Osaka (2 nights) Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Dinner Guide: English speaking guide included on day tours only Transportation: One-way Tokyo airport shuttle transfer; one- way Kansai airport train ticket; 7 Day Hokuriku Arch Rail Pass OSAKA HIGHLIGHTS • See the Snow Monkeys of Nagano Departure Date Twin Triple • Cycle the hidden country side Daily $2,999 $2,919 • View Matsumoto Castle known as Crow Castle *The above prices are subject to currency fluctuation. • Experience fresh Miso at a Miso Factory * Single supplement prices are available, to enquire, please contact your travel consultant. 14 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020
ITINERARY DAY 1 DAY 4 (B) Overnight at Hotel Grand Terrace Toyama or similar (3 Star Hotel) Welcome to Japan! For your Following breakfast at your hotel, you’ll convenience, after arriving, you’ll be be guided along a Food & Culture Walk met at Narita Airport by an assistant through Takayama. This culinary tour DAY 7 (B) holding a nameboard. You will then will introduce you to the rich culture and After breakfast, take the train from transfer via shared shuttle service to your history of Takayama. Along the way, meet Toyama to Fukui Station and spend accommodation. some of the local food heroes found the day at your leisure exploring Fukui Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or throughout the many authentic and before heading to Osaka. Upon arrival similar (3 Star Hotel) traditional shops. This morning tour visits: at Fukui Station, purchase a ticket for Harada Sake Brewery, Miyakawa Morning the Eihei-ji Liner Bus to Eihei-ji Temple, Markets, Koji-ya and Coffeehouse. ‘The Temple of Eternal Peace’. One of DAY 2 (B, L) Following this tour, you will have two the two head temples of Soto Zen, it is After breakfast, use your JR Hokuriku hours until an afternoon cycling tour led located deep in the mountains near the Arch Pass to transfer to Nagano where by a trained and experienced guide. This northwest coast of Japan. This temple you will begin a two-day tour starting tour will take you away from the tourist was founded by Zen Master Dōgen in in Nagano. This tour will begin at JR spots, visiting natural havens and local 1244. He was offered land and other help Nagano station, taking you to see the markets. You will come away from this for this by Yoshishige Hatano, a samurai famous Snow Monkeys that bathe in tour with a full stomach and fascinating who was one of his most devoted lay the natural hot springs in Jigokudani stories to share with family and friends. followers. Dōgen thus founded Eihei-ji, Park. The tour continues with lunch at Overnight at Best Western Hotel where he devoted himself to training a nearby restaurant before heading to Takayama or similar (3 Star Hotel) his followers in the perfection of Zen Zenko-ji Temple, one of the oldest and practice. Dōgen Zenji’s authentic Zen has most important Buddhist temples in DAY 5 (B, L) been scrupulously observed and passed Japan. Your guide will take you through down by his successors. Today, more Have breakfast at your hotel before the than 100 monks devote themselves to the temples complex – explaining its Gokayama Ainokura and Shirakawago his practice of shikantaza (single-minded legends and myths – before leading Sightseeing Bus Tour. Stroll around sitting). Head back to Fukui Station you through a guided sake tasting the Ainokura Village in the World by the Eihei-ji Liner Bus and use your experience. After indulging in some of Heritage site Gokayama. Enjoy lunch Hokuriku Arch Pass to head to Osaka. Nagano’s sake, you will be dropped-off at Shirakawago with its panoramic at your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Vischio Osaka or views. While in Shirakawago, see over Overnight at Hotel Metropolitan Nagano 100 thatched roof houses surrounded similar (3 Star Hotel) or similar (3 Star Hotel) by breathtaking scenery. As the tour concludes, transfer from Shirakawago to DAY 8 (B, D) DAY 3 (B, L) Toyama via the Nohi Bus service. Spend the day at your leisure until the After an early breakfast, you will Overnight at Hotel Grand Terrace afternoon when you will participate in be picked up from your hotel and Toyama or similar (3 Star Hotel) an Evening Street Food Tour of Osaka’s transported to Matsumoto to see its Shinsekai. Walk around the bustling iconic 400-year-old castle. You will be DAY 6 (B, L) Shinsekai and explore the downtown free to explore the castle until it is time streets with an English-speaking guide. Your luggage will be forwarded ahead for your tour of the Miso Factory. Learn Listen to the stories from the guide and to your Day 7 Hotel, so prepare an the process of making Miso and the try 10 or more local foods and a drink. overnight bag for your last night’s stay many products made from it. After your in Toyama. After breakfast at the Hotel, Overnight at Hotel Vischio Osaka or tour, enjoy lunch at the Factory. From you’ll join an afternoon tour visiting similar (3 Star Hotel) Matsumoto, you will head towards the Toyama Castle where you will be guided Edo like town of Takayama, and the through the castle and a fifth generation DAY 9 (B) mountain ranges of the Northern Alps. Tea House by an English-speaking After breakfast, spend the day at your Once arrived in Takayama, your two- Tea Ceremony Instructor. After being leisure until it is time to make your own day tour concludes, and you are free to taken through the Tea House, continue way to the airport via airport train for spend your afternoon and night at your with a short Tea Ceremony led by your your departure from Japan. Sayonara! leisure. Instructor. After the tour, head back to Overnight at Best Western Hotel your hotel and spend the afternoon and * (B) Breakfast included: (L) Lunch Takayama or similar (3 Star Hotel) night at your leisure. included: (D) Dinner included Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 | 15
INDEPENDENT TOUR 12 DAY KYUSHU EXPLORER From $2,999 FUKUOKA INCLUSIONS Beppu Accommodation: Fukuoka (3 nights), Nagasaki (2 nights), Kumamoto (1 night), Kagoshima (2 nights), Miyazaki (2 nights), Kumamoto Beppu (1 night) Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner Nagasaki Guide: English-speaking guide throughout, excluding airport transfers and free days at leisure. Miyazaki Transportation: Airport transfers by shared shuttles, Transfer from Hakata to Nagasaki, Japan National Rail Pass 7 Days (Days 5-11) Kagoshima HIGHLIGHTS • Explore the major cities in the island of Kyushu • Ride the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) to Japan’s most southern Departure Date Twin Triple stop Daily $2,999pp $2,899pp • Rejuvenate in Beppu’s sand bath *The above prices are subject to currency fluctuations. • Experience the tranquility of Takachiho * Single supplement prices are available, to enquire, please contact your travel consultant. 16 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020
ITINERARY DAY 1 your accommodation to the beautiful DAY 9 (B) Kumamoto City. Once you have Fly into Fukuoka Airport where you will be Following breakfast, enjoy a private taxi arrived and are checked-in to your met at the airport by your shared shuttle tour from Miyzaki through the city of accommodation, spend the rest of driver who will be holding a nameboard. Hyuga to visit the beautiful Takachiho your day at your leisure. You may wish Overnight at Hotel Forza Hakata or Shrine and Gorge, Amanoiwato Shrine to explore the fascinating Kumamoto and finally Amanoyasugawara Cave. similar (3 Star Hotel) Castle. These stunning landmarks are less- DAY 2 (B) Overnight at ANA Crowne Plaza Kumamoto New Sky or similar (3 Star travelled by tourists and display the natural beauty of Japan. Afterwards, Experience a full day of sightseeing Hotel) transfer back to your hotel in Miyazaki to in Hakata. Visit Ohori Park, one of the spend the evening at your leisure. most beautiful parks incorporating water DAY 6 (B) Overnight at Hotel Sky Tower Miyazaki or in Japan. Continue to Fukuoka castle After breakfast you will transfer to similar (3 Star Hotel) ruins, which was the largest castle in Kyushu in the Edo period. After the ruins, Kagoshima. This day is free to spend visit Fukuoka Tower, the tallest seaside at your own pace. Once arrived in DAY 10 (B, D) tower in Japan at 234 metres high. From Kagoshima, take it easy and stroll After breakfast, you will leave Miyazaki St there, go to Marizon, a waterfront terrace through the streets. at 08:00 and travel north to Beppu. Once thrusting out into Hakata Bay. Tour Overnight at JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima arrived, start the Beppu Sightseeing duration is approximately 5 hours. or similar (3 Star Hotel) Tour where you will visit Beppu’s famous Overnight at Hotel Forza Hakata or onsens Umijigoku and Kamadojigoku. As similar (3 Star Hotel) DAY 7 (B) the tour concludes, head to your Ryokan for a relaxing night. Enjoy rejuvenating At 9:20 / 13:30, meet your guide at DAY 3 (B) Kagoshima Chuo Station or Tenmonkan in the Ryokans Onsens (hot springs) and a delicious dinner, made from locally- After breakfast at your hotel, catch the Station. Then, proceed to Shiroyama harvested produce. Bullet Train to Nagasaki where you will Observatory and Sakurajima Yunohira Overnight at Beppu Onsen Kouraku or enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of Observatory, closest point to the volcanic similar (3 Star Hotel) Gunkanjima, an old abandoned island off vent of Sakurajima. Also visit Sengainen, the coast of Nagasaki. At 13:00, depart from Nagasaki Port Terminal. Spend a Japanese-style landscape garden along the coast, to the north of DAY 11 (B) the afternoon exploring the abandoned downtown. As the tour concludes, After breakfast, meet your guide at island and discover what it was like head back to your hotel and spend the JR Beppu Station for a relaxing day when the Coral Mining Industry boomed evening at your leisure. being pampered in Beppu. Firstly, you’ll in Japan. On your return, spend the visit the beach to experience a sand Overnight at JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima bath. Then you will be taken by your afternoon at your leisure strolling the or similar (3 Star Hotel) beautiful streets of Nagasaki. English-speaking guide to the Beppu Street Markets where you can try the Overnight at Hotel New Nagasaki or DAY 8 (B) beautiful fresh local produce and explore similar (3 Star Hotel) After breakfast at your hotel, transfer the sights. After the tour, gather your to Kagoshima St and continue on to luggage and transfer back to Fukuoka DAY 4 (B) Miyazaki. Once arrived in Miyazaki, for your last night’s stay in Japan. Day 4 can be spent at your leisure. spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight at Hotel Forza Hakata or Alternatively, you may like to add one of Alternatively, you may wish to go to similar (3 Star Hotel) our available day tours that depart from Aoshima, a small island just off the coast Nagasaki. of Miyazaki with pristine white sand DAY 12 (B) Overnight at Hotel New Nagasaki or beaches lining a densely jungled island. Spend part of the day in Fukuoka at similar (3 Star Hotel) In the heart of this island is a beautiful your leisure until it is time to depart to shrine, Aoshima Jinja. Fukuoka airport by shared shuttle. DAY 5 (B) Overnight at Hotel Sky Tower Miyazaki or * (B) Breakfast included: (L) Lunch After breakfast, you will transfer from similar (3 Star Hotel) included: (D) Dinner included Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 | 17
INDEPENDENT TOUR 14 DAY TREASURES OF JAPAN From $3,990 Kanazawa Shirakawa-go Takayama TOKYO INCLUSIONS Hotels: Tokyo (3 nights), Hakone (1 night), Takayama (1 night), Mt Fuji & Kanazawa (1 night), Kyoto (5 nights), Osaka (2 nights) Hakone Kyoto Meals: 13 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 1 Dinner OSAKA Nara Guide: English-speaking guide included on day tours only Transportation: One-way Tokyo airport shuttle transfer; one- way Kansai Airport train ticket; Japan National Rail Pass 7 Days Hiroshima (Days 5-11) HIGHLIGHTS • Participate in a traditional tea ceremony Departure Date Twin Triple • Relax in a hot spring Every Tues and Sat $3,990pp $3,890pp • Step back in time and visit a traditional thatched roof village * The above prices are subject to currency fluctuation. • Sake tasting at the sake brewery in Fushimi * Single supplement prices are available, to enquire, please contact your travel consultant. 18 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020
ITINERARY DAY 1 DAY 6 (B, L) Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, famous for the walkway of 1,000 orange Torii Upon arrival at Narita or Haneda Following breakfast, join the Takayama gates. The afternoon is free to spend at Airport, take a shared shuttle to your Shirakawa-go 1 Day Tour, visiting the your leisure. accommodation. famous markets of Takayama before proceeding to the World Heritage village Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar of Shirakawa-go. Step back in time as similar (3 Star Hotel) (3 Star Hotel) you explore the traditional thatched roof DAY 2 (B, L) houses of the Wada Residence. After DAY 11 (B) lunch, continue by bus to Kanazawa. After breakfast, catch the Bullet Train After breakfast, start the Dynamic Tokyo from Kyoto to Hiroshima, where you will Tour by firstly visiting Tokyo Tower. Then, Overnight at Hotel Kanazawa or similar meet your guide. Your guide will show join in a traditional Tea Ceremony followed (3 Star Hotel) you the highlights of Hiroshima including by a Japanese-style lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, proceed to DAY 7 (B) Miyajima Island, Itsukushima Shrine, the Peace Memorial Park and Museum and the Imperial Palace Gardens and take the After breakfast, head to Kaikaro the legendary Atomic Bomb Dome. As Sumida River Cruise and see Azumabashi Teahouse for a relaxing day tour where the tour concludes, take the Bullet Train Bridge. Finally, head to the old downtown you will try authentic green tea and gold from Hiroshima back to Kyoto. area of Asakusa to see Senso-ji Temple leaf garnished Japanese sweets. In the and Nakamise Shopping Street. afternoon, board the limited express Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or train from Kanazawa to Kyoto and make similar (3 Star Hotel) Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar your own way to your accommodation. (3 Star Hotel) DAY 12 (B) Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or DAY 3 (B) similar (3 Star Hotel) After breakfast, make your own way to Osaka by train. After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a full free day in Tokyo at your leisure. DAY 8 (B, L) Overnight at Osaka Fujiya Hotel or Following breakfast, tour the sites similar (3 Star Hotel) Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar of Kyoto, visiting the Kinkaku-ji (3 Star Hotel) Temple, Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial DAY 13 (B) DAY 4 (B, L, D) Palace. After lunch, travel to Nara to Enjoy breakfast, followed by a full day visit Todai-ji Temple, home of the Great at your leisure in Osaka. Alternatively, After breakfast, your main suitcase will be Buddha and the famous Nara Park, you may like to add one of the many transferred directly from Tokyo to your where many tame deer roam freely. available day tours in Osaka. hotel in Kyoto. Be sure to pack a bag for your stays before Kyoto. Travel by coach Lastly, visit the colourful Kasuga Taisha Overnight at Osaka Fujiya Hotel or up to 2,300 metres on Japan’s highest Shrine with its 3,000 lanterns. similar (3 Star Hotel) mountain, Mt. Fuji, and soak up the Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel spectacular view. After lunch at a local Kyoto or similar (3 Star Hotel) DAY 14 (B) restaurant, take a sightseeing cruise on Following breakfast, spend part of the Lake Ashi and ride the Mt. Komagatake DAY 9 (B) day in Osaka at your leisure until it is Ropeway. After the tour, transfer from Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then spend time to depart to Kansai Airport via train. Hakone-en to your accommodation. a full day at your leisure in Kyoto. *Return to Tokyo can be arranged at an Overnight at Hakone Pax Yoshino or Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or additional cost. similar (3 Star Hotel) similar (3 Star Hotel) * Please refer to general booking conditions. DAY 5 (B) DAY 10 (B) Depart your ryokan after breakfast, then After breakfast, enjoy a morning tour * (B) Breakfast included: (L) Lunch head to Odawara to catch the Bullet of Fushimi, visiting Gekkeikan Sake included: (D) Dinner included Train to Nagoya. From Nagoya, take the Museum to enjoy Sake tasting. limited express train to Takayama. After (Note: In Japan, drinking of alcohol your arrival in Takayama, the rest of the by persons under the age of 20 is day can be spent at your leisure. prohibited. Whilst participants under Overnight at Hida Hotel Plaza or similar the age of 20 may join this tour, they (3 Star Hotel) will be served non-alcoholic beverages.) Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 | 19
INDEPENDENT TOUR 21 DAY SUPER EXPLORER From $5,590 Kanazawa Nagano INCLUSIONS Shirakawa-go TOKYO Takayama Hotels: Tokyo (4 nights), Nagano (1 night), Takayama (1 night), Kanazawa (2 nights), Kyoto (3 nights), Osaka (3 nights), Mt Fuji & Hakone Hiroshima (2 nights), Hakata (3 nights), Beppu (1 night). Kyoto Meals: 20 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 1 Dinner Himeji Nara OSAKA Guide: English-speaking guide included on day tours only Naoshima Transportation: One-way Tokyo airport shuttle transfer; Hiroshima one-way Fukuoka airport shuttle transfer; Japan National Rail Pass 21 Days FUKUOKA Beppu HIGHLIGHTS • Visit one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens, Kenrokuen • Experience the famous natural hot springs (onsens) in Beppu Departure Date Twin Triple • Visit the Island of Art; Naoshima Every Wed and Fri $5,590pp $5,290pp • Enjoy wandering the small bars and restaurants of Kabuki- *The above prices are subject to currency fluctuation. cho and Golden-gai *Single supplement prices are available, to enquire, please contact your travel consultant. ITINERARY style lunch. After lunch, stroll through the ropeway. You will transfer back to Tokyo Hama-Rikyu Garden. Then cruise down by motorcoach in the evening. the Sumida River which arrives near the Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar Nakamise Street Markets which lead up (3 Star Hotel) DAY 1 to Asakusa Kannon, one of the finest Upon arrival at Narita Airport, take a Buddhist Temples in Japan. DAY 4 (B) shared shuttle to your accommodation. Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar After breakfast, spend the day at your Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar (3 Star Hotel) leisure until the evening when you will (3 Star Hotel) join a walking tour through Tokyo eating DAY 3 (B, L) street food in Kabuki-cho and Golden- DAY 2 (B, L) After breakfast, travel by coach up gai. Your guide will take you through Following breakfast at your hotel, head to 2,300 metres on Japan’s highest the neon lit city to places filled with out for a full day tour of Tokyo. See the mountain, Mt. Fuji, to see the spectacular small bars, restaurants and amusement amazing view from the observation deck view. After lunch at a local restaurant, facilities. of Tokyo Tower, Meiji-jingu Shrine and proceed for a sightseeing cruise on Lake Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar the Imperial Palace, before a Japanese Ashi and take a ride on Mt. Komagatake (3 Star Hotel) 20 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020
DAY 5 (B) Temple and Togetsu Bridge, which spans Overnight at Hotel Century 21 Hiroshima the Katsura River. In the afternoon, the or similar (3 Star Hotel) After breakfast, make your way to tour takes you to Nara to visit Todai-ji Tokyo station to travel by train to one of Temple, which houses the Great Buddha, DAY 16 (B) Japan’s most beautiful places, Nagano. and Nara Park, where many tame deer After breakfast, meet your guide at Here, you will receive an admission roam freely. Finally, visit the UNESCO the hotel lobby for a full day tour of pass to the Nagaden Bus and also an World Heritage Listed, Kofuku-ji Temple. Hiroshima and Miyajima. This tour admission pass to see the wild monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park. Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or highlights Miyajima Island, Itsukushima similar (3 Star Hotel) Shrine, the Peace Memorial Park and Overnight at Hotel Metropolitan Nagano Museum and the famous Atomic Bomb or similar (3 Star Hotel). DAY 11 (B) Dome, symbolising the fight to rid the DAY 6 (B) After breakfast, you are free to spend the world of nuclear weapons. Witness entire day at your leisure. Alternatively, the contrast of beauty and devastation Transfer to Takayama where you will you may like to add one of our many between the juxtaposed Peace Memorial experience an Afternoon Food and available day tours departing from Kyoto. Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Culture Walk, starting in Takayama at 14:00. On the tour, wander down side Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or Overnight at Hotel Century 21 Hiroshima streets that are relatively unchanged since similar (3 Star Hotel) or similar (3 Star Hotel) the Edo period. Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Takayama and experience DAY 12 (B) DAY 17 (B) what the locals already know and love. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then After breakfast, continue your travels transfer from Kyoto to Osaka. Once from Hiroshima to Hakata, Fukuoka. In Overnight at Best Western Hotel arrived in Osaka, begin an afternoon the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour Takayama or similar (3 Star Hotel) walking tour of Osaka. This tour begins of Hakata visiting Ohori Park, one of the DAY 7 (B, L) with a visit to the Osaka Castle. Walk most beautiful parks incorporating water through the newly renovated castle while in Japan. Then continue to Fukuoka After breakfast, begin your day on the learning from the exhibit, detailing the castle ruins, which was the largest castle Gokayama Ainokura & Shirakawago history of Osaka. From there, travel to the in Kyushu during the Edo period. After Sightseeing Bus Tour. Stroll freely river dock to ride the Aqua Liner for an the ruins, visit Fukuoka Tower, the tallest through the Ainokura Village in the hour-long cruise around Nakanoshima. seaside tower in Japan at 234m high. World Heritage site Gokayama. Then Overnight at Osaka Fujiya Hotel or From there, head to Marizon, a waterfront enjoy lunch at Shirakawago with its similar (3 Star Hotel) terrace thrusting out into Hakata Bay. panoramic views. While in Shirakawago, Overnight at Hakata Green Hotel No.2 or see over 100 thatched roof houses DAY 13 (B, L) similar (3 Star Hotel) surrounded by breathtaking scenery. After your bus tour, transfer from After breakfast, meet your English- Shirakawago to Kanazawa by public bus. speaking guide at Himeji Station. DAY 18 (B) Then walk to Himeji Castle, known as Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then spend Overnight at ANA Holiday Inn Kanazawa the ‘White Heron Castle’. Due to its Sky or similar (3 Star Hotel) the rest of your day at your leisure. elegant, white appearance, it is widely Overnight at Hakata Green Hotel No.2 or DAY 8 (B) recognised as Japan’s most spectacular castle. Following lunch, proceed to similar (3 Star Hotel) Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then spend the morning on a sightseeing tour of Maiko Station to walk along Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the longest suspension DAY 19 (B, D) Kanazawa with an English-speaking bridge in the world. Afterwards, head After breakfast, begin the morning by driver. This tour will visit popular places back to Osaka by train. transferring from Hakata to Beppu. Upon like Kenrokuen garden, Higashi Chaya arrival, you will meet your guide at JR Overnight at Osaka Fujiya Hotel or District, Omicho Market, the 21st similar (3 Star Hotel) Beppu Station for a full day sightseeing Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Beppu. Enjoy visiting famous natural and more. Following the tour, relax and DAY 14 (B) hot springs Umi-Jigoku (cobalt blue enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Sea Hell), Kamado-Jigou (Cooking Pot After breakfast, enjoy a day tour of Overnight at ANA Holiday Inn Kanazawa Hell) and stroll through Beppu City. As Naoshima, the ‘Island of Art’. Here you Sky or similar (3 Star Hotel) the tour concludes, head back to your will be taken by your guide through the Chichu Art Museum where you will see Ryokan for dinner. DAY 9 (B) a variety of displays by famous artists Overnight at Beppu Onsen Kouraku or Today you are free to do what you like! such as Claude Monet, James Turrell similar (Ryokan) However, in the afternoon, transfer from and Walter De Maria. After strolling Kanazawa to Kyoto via the Bullet Train. through the museum, you will be taken DAY 20 (B) After checking-in to your hotel, relax and to Miyanoura to see artwork such as the After breakfast, return to Hakata via train. explore Kyoto at your own pace. famous Pop Pumpkin Art, Naoshima The evening can be spent at your leisure. Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or Pavilion and the Bunraku Puppets. Overnight at Hakata Green Hotel No. 2 similar (3 Star Hotel) Overnight at Osaka Fujiya Hotel or or similar (3 Star Hotel) similar (3 Star Hotel) DAY 10 (B) DAY 21 (B) After breakfast, depart on a morning DAY 15 (B) After breakfast, spend the morning tour of Arashiyama and its neighbouring After breakfast, continue south from Osaka at your leisure until it is time to go to city, Nara. Travel through Kyoto, visiting to Hiroshima. Once you arrive, explore the Fukuoka Airport. Tenryu-ji Temple, Kyoto’s best Zen city at your own pace. Alternatively, you temple, enjoy the beautiful gardens, may like to add one of our many available * (B) Breakfast included: (L) Lunch Sagano Bamboo Grove, Jojakko-ji tours which depart from Hiroshima. included: (D) Dinner included Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 | 21
TOKYO Tokyo is Japan’s ultramodern and vibrant capital city. Hotel Located in the north-east on the mainland, it is the world’s most populated metropolis with around 13 million people. This city has so much to offer, from shopping and fashion, to delicious food and nightlife, all intertwined in a melting pot of traditional and popular cultures. It is readily accessible to other tourist hotspots such as Yokohama, Mt. Fuji, Hakone and Nikko. Endless ‘must- see’ attractions and activities abound in this beautiful city, enjoyable for people of all ages, day or night. WASHINGTON HOTEL HHH SHINJUKU SHIBA PARK HOTEL Shinjuku HHH SHIBA Shinjuku Washington Hotel is just five This popular hotel is located minutes’ walk from Tocho-mae close to Tokyo Tower and Zojo-ji Station and eight minutes from Washington Hotel Shinjuku is 5 Temple. It The is just eight luxurious minutes’ Keio Plaza Hotel is a minutes from Tocho-mae Station 5 minute walk from JR Shinjuku JR Shinjuku Station. All rooms and 8 minutes from JR Shinjuku walk from JR Hamamatsucho Station and 1 minute from and the lobby were renovatedStation on foot. All rooms and the Station and only two Tocho-mae minutes Station. lobby were renovated in April It offers guests spectacular views in 2016. This is a great 2016. Located within easy access from Onarimon Station of Tokyo from onof the the heart thecity. location with easy acces to tothe shopping areas, Kabukicho and subway. There areservice Free shuttle two to/from buildings Tokyo shopping area, Kabukicho, the Tokyo Metropolitan Govern- ment Building. with comfortable rooms, Disney Resort is available. and the Tokyo Metropolitan including the 151 Building which Government Building. opened in 2016. Shinagawa Shinagawa SHINAGAWA PRINCE HOTEL HHH SHINAGAWA HENN NA HOTEL MAIHAMA TOKYO BAY HHH MAIHAMA The Shinagawa Prince Hotel is Conveniently located just twoconveniently located just a 2 This RobotThis deluxe hotel has been recently Hotel renovated. chain Only haswalk a 5 minute minutes’ walk from JR or Keikyuminute walk from JR or Keikyu robots working as the from Shinagawa staff Station, at the hotel Shinagawa Station, this hotelShinagawa Station. It has great access to anywhere in Tokyo or to reception also and boasts a specious Japanese in the rooms, garden extending to 20,000 . offers great access to anywhereother cities. The hotel has amazing offering a Guests great can‘only-in-Japan’ admire the beauty and in Tokyo or other cities. Thereentertainment facilities including a experience. It is conveniently tranquillity of nature, even in the theatre, bowling alley, indoor golf, middle of the bustling capital city. are amazing entertainment aquarium, and more for your located seven minutes’ by taxi facilities onsite, including a enjoyable stay. from JR Maihama St, which is theatre, bowling alley, indoor close to Tokyo Disneyland. A golf, aquarium and Non-smoking more. Wi-Fi Gym Self Service free shuttle service is available Shuttle Service 22 Room Available Laundry to Maihama Station. Wifi No smoking Self-service laundry Shuttle bus 22 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020
FULL DAY TOURS FROM TOKYO More day tours available. Please visit www.traveljapan.com.au HAKONE OWAKUDANI & EDO TOKYO 1-DAY TOUR KAMAKURA & ENOSHIMA BAY PANORAMIC MT. FUJI Visit Tokyo’s most popular sightseeing DRIVE Visit the scenic viewpoints of Mt. Fuji, spots including Tsukiji Outer Market, Go to Kotoku-in Temple, famous for Hakone Owakudani Valley, Arakurayama TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN®, Senso-ji the Great Buddha statue and Hokoku-ji and Sengen Park. Ride the Hakone Temple and more. Temple. Enjoy a green tea at Jomyo-ji Ropeway and go on Fuji Airways – a unique Temple and drive by the beautiful sea sensory experience at Fuji-Q Highland. views of Enoshima Island. Starts at 09:00 | Approx. duration 11 hours Starts at 08:00 | Approx. duration 9 hours Starts at 09:00 / Approx. duration 9 hours Adult from $165 | Child from $82 Adult from $169 | Child from $129 Adult from $169 | Child from $135 NIKKO TOKYO SUMO GHILBI MUSEUM WORLD TOURNAMENT & FILM HERITAGE & TOKYO SIGHT- APPRECIATION 1-DAY TOUR SEEING TOUR TOUR Starts at 09:00 Starts at 08:00 Starts at 10:15 Approx. 10 hour tour Approx. 10 hour tour Approx. 7 hour tour Adult from $185 Adult from $209 Adult from $189 Child from $93 Child from $189 ©Yasufumi ©JNTO Child from $169 HALF DAY TOURS FROM TOKYO *Child prices are for children aged between 4-11 ©Yasufumi ©JNTO TSUKIJI OUTER FISH MARKET SUMO MORNING TRAINING TOUR PUBLIC ROAD GO-KART TOUR AND SUSHI WORKSHOP Experience a real Sumo training session. Have a fun time exploring the streets of Want to try making your own sushi? On this tour, Instructed by your English-speaking guide, Tokyo on the actual road as you drive a Go- you can experience hand-shaping and rolling learn the respect and witness the true Kart in cosplay of a popular character. sushi, and of course, taste your own works of art. strength of a Sumo. Before making sushi, enjoy the eclectic shops around the outer area of the Tsukiji Fish Market. Starts at 08:40 | Approx. duration 4 hours Starts at 07:30 | Approx. duration 3 hours Starts at 10:00 | Approx. duration 2-3 hours Adult from $179 | Child from $162 Adult from $102 | Child from $102 Adult from $101 SHINJUKU TOKYO ANIMAL CAFÉ NIGHT WALKING ROBOT SHOW FAST PASS IN TOUR Starts at 15:20 HARAJUKU Starts at 18:30 Approx. 2 hour tour Owl Garden opens at Approx. 2-3 hour tour Adult from $89 10:00; Hedgehog Café Adult from $82 Child from $89 opens at 11:00 Child from $73 Adult from $37 Child from $29 Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 | 23
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