Simply Affordable Japan with Hakone

Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers

• Encounter the ancient face of 21st century Tokyo at Asakusa Kannon Temple, the city’s oldest. Ascend midway up the slopes of Mt. Fuji and cruise on Lake Ashi to your hotsprings resort in beautiful Hakone National Park. Step aboard the world-famous Bullet Train for a swift and safe journey to Kyoto. Walk in stealth across the famous Nightingale Floor, cleverly built to chirp in warning if would-be assassins gained entry to Nijo Castle! 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Day 1 - Welcome to Tokyo!
Check in to the city-center hotel of your choice, the superior first class Grand Palace Hotel, wonderfully situated close to the Imperial Palace, the deluxe Keio Plaza, a stylish hotel in the heart of the vibrant Shinjuku District, or the Park Hyatt, a luxury landmark set on the 14th to 52nd floors of the prestigious Shinjuku Park Tower.

Day 2 - A morning tour...
Your morning sightseeing begins atop Tokyo Tower for great views over the city. With clear skies, you might even espy Mt. Fuji in the distance. Continue to the picturesque Imperial Palace Plaza and drive through Akihabara Electric Town. Stroll among the traditional merchants of the colorful Nakamise Arcade to visit Asakusa Kannon Temple, the oldest in the city. Your tour ends downtown at Tokyo Station where dining and shopping options abound. Meals B

Day 3 - Tokyo as you please
A free day to enjoy at your own pace. Your hotel’s heart-of-it-all location makes it so easy to explore, shop and dine on your own! From April to November a tour is available to visit the magnificent Toshogu Shrine, set against the splendor of Nikko National Park#WHS#. Meals B

Day 4 - Onward to Mt. Fuji & Hakone National Park
Ascend midway up the scenic, forested slopes of Mt. Fuji to the mountain’s 5th station and the Fuji Visitor Center. Enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch and then cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Ashi to your choice of overnight accommodations, the lovely Kowaki-en or the luxurious Hyatt Regency. Both of our inviting resorts promise idyllic settings surrounded by the natural beauty of Hakone National Park and the opportunity to experience a traditional onsen, or Japanese hotsprings bath. Meals B,L

Day 5 - Ride the Bullet Train to Kyoto
Travel this morning to nearby Odawara and step aboard the world-famous Shinkansen bound for Kyoto. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel of your choice – the first class New Miyako, the deluxe ANA Kyoto Hotel, or the luxurious Hotel Okura. Meals B

Day 6 - Out and about in Kyoto
Your morning sightseeing tour explores the city’s most significant sites, starting with the oft-photographed Kinkaku-ji Temple#WHS#; this Golden Pavilion shimmers in its tranquil setting surrounded by pine forests on the edge of a peaceful pond. Then enter into the Age of the Samurai at Nijo Castle#WHS#. Marvel at the ingenuity of the famed Nightingale Floor, cleverly designed to chirp in warning if intruders gained entry into the Shogun’s quarters! Visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace#WHS# and enjoy the balance of your day at leisure. Meals B

Day 7 - Day at leisure
A free day to spend as you wish. Your hotel’s city-center location makes it easy to step out and explore at your own pace. Or, you might join an available excursion to visit Nara#WHS#, the exquisite ancient capital of Japan. Meals B

Day 8 - Depart Kyoto
Our tour with ends this morning. Meals B

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
1/1/2011 - 4/30/2011	$2,899
1/1/2011 - 4/30/2011	$3,299
1/1/2011 - 4/30/2011	$4,199
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Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers

• Encounter the ancient face of 21st century Tokyo at Asakusa Kannon Temple, the city’s oldest. Ascend midway up the slopes of Mt. Fuji and cruise on Lake Ashi to your hotsprings resort in beautiful Hakone National Park. Step aboard the world-famous Bullet Train for a swift and safe journey to Kyoto. Walk in stealth across the famous Nightingale Floor, cleverly built to chirp in warning if would-be assassins gained entry to Nijo Castle! 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#

World Traveler 2% Cash Discount

Save More. Get Closer. Family and Friends

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