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HOTEL INFORMATION:  Hilton Odawara Resort & SpaHotel Class: Deluxe In the foothills of Japan's majestic Hakone Mountains overlooking the rich blue waters of Sagami Bay sits the Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa – a tranquil resort that aims to nourish your body, mind and senses. Guest rooms with balconies overlooking the bay, feature calming tones and large windows to enhance the sense of sanctuary. The property includes six tennis courts, swimming pool, fitness center, putting green & driving range.  Rihga Royal HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class The Rihga Royal Hotel is located in Kyoto, where opportunities to experience local cultural are as easy as leaving the hotel. All guest rooms have standard amenities, including air-conditioning, telephone, and TV. Other hotel facilities include four different restaurants with a variety of cuisine, two bars, one lounge, a fitness center, and swimming pool.  Hotel KurashikiHotel Class: First Class The Hotel Kurashiki has a convenient location from which visitors may explore the city of Kurashiki and beyond. Nearby is Tivoli Park, where hundreds of international species of flowers bloom; also easily accessible are the world-famous, old black-tiled warehouses that have now been converted into a collection of museums. A Japanese restaurant and coffee shop/cafe are available on the premises for guests’ convenience, as are a number of trendy shops. The 133 rooms here are equipped with AC, fridge, hairdryer, TV, complimentary newspaper, and coffee/tea maker.  Rihga Royal HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class The Rihga Royal Hotel is located in Kyoto, where opportunities to experience local cultural are as easy as leaving the hotel. All guest rooms have standard amenities, including air-conditioning, telephone, and TV. Other hotel facilities include four different restaurants with a variety of cuisine, two bars, one lounge, a fitness center, and swimming pool.  Keio Plaza HotelHotel Class: Deluxe The Keio Plaza Hotel is located in the Shinjuku district of bustling Tokyo, walking distance from shopping, cultural experiences, and other events. The hotel plays host to 29 separate restaurants, each with a different atmosphere and dining opportunity. All 1450 rooms are equipped with television, internet access, mini-bar, and a spectacular view of the city. Other hotel amenities include the swimming pool, gymnasium, drugstore, sauna, photo studio and beauty salon.
Day 1 - Tokyo
Check-in to your deluxe hotel, centrally located in Tokyo’s dynamic Shinjuku district. Keio Plaza Hotel Day 2 - Tokyo A morning tour showcases the city’s scenic and historic highlights: the Imperial Palace Plaza for a glimpse into the very private life of the Imperial family; Asakusa Kannon Temple, the oldest in the city, where you can stroll through the colorful Nakamise Arcade; and the beautifully landscaped grounds of the Meiji Shrine. Meals B,D Day 3 - Tokyo Your hotel’s great location makes it easy to explore at your own pace today. From April to November, you can join an available tour to Nikko#WHS# to see the magnificent Toshogu Shrine. Meals B Day 4 - Tokyo / Mt. Fuji / Hakone Ascend halfway up the slopes of Mt. Fuji to enjoy the splendid views and continue on to Hakone, set amidst pine-clad mountains. A cruise on Lake Ashi is followed by a cable car ride up Mt. Komaga-take. Tonight, enjoy an “onsen” – a soothing Japanese hot-spring bath – and dinner at your deluxe resort hotel, set between the Hakone mountains and stunning Sagami Bay. Meals B,D Hilton Odawara Hotel Day 5 - Hakone / Mishima / Kyoto This morning you’ll travel along the scenic road to Mishima and board the Bullet Train. Upon arrival in Kyoto, check-in to your superior first-class, city-center hotel. Or experience an authentic Japanese inn for one night by staying at the Yoshi-ima Ryokan. Owned by the same family for generations, your stay includes a Japanese dinner, breakfast and a traditional tea ceremony ($195 per person double, $319 single). Meals B Rihga Royal Hotel Day 6 - Kyoto / Nara/ Kyoto Discover the captivating beauty of Kyoto on today’s sightseeing tour. Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple#WHS#, the Golden Pavilion; the vermilion-hued Heian Shrine; and Sanjusangendo Temple with its famed 1,001 statues of Buddha. This afternoon, travel to ancient Nara#WHS# where you’ll visit Todai-Ji Temple, the largest wooden structure in the world; Kasuga Shrine, famed for its beautiful, forested pathways lined with stone lanterns; and tranquil Deer Park. Meals B,L,D. Day 7 - Kyoto / Kurashiki Travel by Bullet Train from Kyoto to Kurashiki and check-in to your deluxe hotel. Your escorted walking tour through this picturesque city takes you along canals and bridges to the Ohara Art Museum to see its impressive collection of Asian and European art. Then enjoy some free time in Ivy Square where old factory buildings have been renovated to house tempting shops and eateries. Meals B Kurashiki International Hotel Day 8 - Kurashiki / Okayama / Hiroshima Enjoy a cruise on the scenic, island-dotted Inland Sea and then travel to Okayama to visit Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle. Arrive in Hiroshima and check-in to your superior first-class hotel. Meals B Rihga Royal Hotel Day 9 - Hiroshima / Miyajiima Island / Kyoto Visit Peace Memorial Park#WHS#, where the Memorial GateMuseum stands as a sobering reminder of the destruction wrought by the atomic bomb. Travel by rail and ferry ride to Miyajima Island, where you see the beautiful Itsukushima Shrine and the Torii Gate rising majestically from the sea. Return to Kyoto by Bullet Train. Meals B Rihga Royal Hotel Day 10 - Kyoto Your program finishes this morning. Or, discover more of Asia with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B
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