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Tokyo Morning Highlights of the Capital Guided Tour
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1. Tokyo Tower - City panorama view observation platform |
2. Meiji Shrine - Finest Japanese shrine architecture |
3. Akasaka Guest House - Magnificent Western-style palace |
4. National Diet Building (Drive by) - Japanese Capitol / House of Parliament |
5. Imperial Palace East Garden - Pleasant walk of historical interest & scenic beauty |
6. Ginza Shopping District - Stoll at Ginza area |
Departure: 08:00a.m. approximate hotel collection time.
Return:1:00p.m. Tour disbands in the Ginza shopping district.
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Cost: AUD$65 (Adult)
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Cost: AUD$50 (Child: 6-11 years)
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Notes: English-speaking guide service is included. Tour operated for minimum of 1 person.
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Kaminarimon Gate (Asakusa) |
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Nikko & Kegon Waterfall - World Heritage Full Day Guided Tour
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1. Deluxe motorcoach drive to Nikko (100 minutes) |
2. Nikko Toshogu Shrine (World Heritage) 1636AD |
3. Japanese-style lunch at a local restaurant |
4. Iroha-Zaka roadway includes 20 hairpin curves (uphill) |
5. Lake Chuzenji - a natural dam of lava from the crater of Mt. Nantai |
6. Kegon Waterfall - one of the largest waterfalls in Japan |
7. Iroha-Zaka roadway includes 28 hairpin curves (downhill) |
8. Deluxe motorcoach return to Tokyo (Shinjuku / Ginza) |
Departure: 08:00a.m. approximate hotel collection time.
Return:
7:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Tour disbands on arrival at Shinjuku or Ginza.
(Tour guide will tell you how to return to your hotel.)
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Cost: AUD$190 (Adult)
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Cost: AUD$ 95 (Child 6-11 years)
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Notes: English-speaking guide service is included. Tour operated for minimum of 1 person.
Japanese-style lunch included.
We recommend wearing / bringing warm clothing during autumn and winter.
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Mt. Fuji & Hakone Full Day Guided Tour
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1. Tomei Expressway - Fuji Sky Line - 5th Station
A panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean & surrounding mountain peaks can be seen at 8,000 ft. altitude
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2. Enjoy scenery of rural Japan driving along by deluxe motorcoach to Mt.Fuji
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3. Lunch at Hakone Lake Hotel - Grilled chicken lunch / Vegetarian menu option also available
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4. Hakone Ropeway - National Park
Enjoy the latest double-wire gondola with a 360 degree panorama for a breath-taking view of the volcanic Hakone Mountains
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5. Owakudani Boiling Valley
Ancient Crater where sulfurous fume reeks & clouds of steem rise from crevasses. Suggest trying black coloured shell eggs (eggs boiled in sulfurous hot spring water)
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6. Pirate Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi
Cruising across peaceful Lake Ashi, enjoying the picturesque & serene natural beauty of the crater lake
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7. Return to Tokyo
(A) Return by Shinkansen bullet train (Tour disbands at Tokyo Station)
(B) Return by Motorcoach: Return service is available to the hotel where pick-up services are provided
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Departure: 08:30a.m. approximate hotel collection time.
JR or subway train may be used for pick-up services depending on rush hour traffic conditions.
Return: 7:30p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Please see (#7) above for return trip details.
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Cost: (A) AUD$215 (Adult) AUD$105 (Child 6-11 years) Lunch included. Return by Shinkansen bullet train
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Cost: (B) AUD$175 (Adult) AUD$85 (Child 6-11 years) Lunch included. Return by deluxe motorcoach
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Notes: English-speaking guide service is included. Tour operated for minimum of 1 person.
At Mt.Fuji, you will drive up to 4,500 feet from winter to the middle of spring (due to road closures) and some weekends when heavy traffic is expected.
It may be necessary to change part of the itinerary, depending on weather and / or heavy traffic conditions.
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Lake Ashi View of Mt. Fuji |
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Kyoto Morning Guided Tour
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1. Nijo Castle - was built by the Tokugawa shogun in 1603 and features the specially constructed nightingale floor to warn of approaching visitors |
2. Golden Pavillion (Kinkakuji) - an exact replica of the 15 century villa of a court noble. Kinkakuji was built and garden laid out in 1394. |
3. Kyoto Imperial Palace - is famous for its elegant simplicity and served as the Emperors palace until the capital was moved to Tokyo (1867) |
4. Kyoto Handicraft Centre - offers a complete Japanese handicraft experience including shopping, demonstrations and opportunities to join the creation of original handicrafts |
Departure: 08:00a.m.-08:45a.m. approximate hotel collection time.
Return: Tour disbands at Kyoto Handicraft Centre @ approx. 1:00pm.
Free sending services to major Kyoto hotels are offered by the Handicraft Centre @ 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00p.m.
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Cost: AUD$75 Adult |
Cost: AUD$60 (Child: 6-11 years)
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Notes: English-speaking guide service is included. Tour operated for minimum of 1 person.
Itinerary is subject to change without notice.
You are required to fill out a form (your name, sex, age & nationality) when you enter Kyoto Imperial Palace.
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Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) |
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Tokyo Afternoon Culture Guided Tour
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1. Ginza Shopping District (Drive through) world famous shopping district |
2. Imperial Palace (Drive by) |
3. Tasaki Pearl Gallery - View the complete process of pearl cultivation |
4. Sumida River Cruise - 30 minute boat cruise to Asakusa |
5. Asakusa Kannon Temple - Famous cultural landmark in Tokyo |
6. Nakamise Shopping Street - leading to Japan s finest Buddhist temple |
7. Kappabashi (Drive through) - This district sells restaurant supplies & wax food samples |
8. Ueno & Akihabara (Drive through) - Ueno, a popular amusement & shopping district with all kinds of goods sold at reasonable prices . Akihabara, a world famous district with hundreds of shops for electric appliances. |
Departure: 2:00p.m. approximate hotel collection time.
Return: 6:00p.m. You could leave the tour in Kappabashi, Akihabara or Ueno.
(Tour guide will tell you how to return to your hotel.)
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Cost: AUD$65 (Adult) |
Cost: AUD$50(Child: 6-11 years).
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Notes: English-speaking guide service is included. Tour operated for minimum of 1 person.
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Kyoto Afternoon Guided Tour
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1. Heian Shrine - constructed in 1895 to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the founding of Kyoto, this is a scaled-down replica of the first Imperial Palace in Kyoto (794AD). The rear garden is outstanding. |
2. Sanjusangendo - is a national treasure with 1,030 standing Buddhist statues in its main hall. The temple takes its names from the 33 spaces between pillars in front of the main altar. |
3. Kiyomizu Temple - 15 stories high and built without the use of any nails, a superb view of the City is possible in the many halls a the temples top level. |
Departure: 1:10p.m.-1:40p.m. approximate hotel collection time. Daily (Jan.5-Dec.29)
Return: 5:20p.m.-6:30p.m. Drop-off service to major hotels in Kyoto.
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Cost: AUD$75 Adult |
Cost: AUD$60 (Child: 6 -11 years)
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Notes: English-speaking guide service is included. Tour operated for minimum of 1 person.
Itinerary is subject to change without notice.
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Kyoto Maiko Night
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1. Enjoy a traditional Japanese Tempura dinner and exotic dance show at “Kacho” in Chion-in Temple. |
2. You can even take photos with the dancers (Maiko) and speak with them! |
Departure: 4:50p.m.-5:30p.m.approximate hotel collection time.
Apr.18-Nov.07: Wed. & Fri. / Except Jul.16,18,Aug.13,15
Return: 7:30p.m.-8:30p.m. Drop-off service to major hotels in Kyoto.
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Cost: AUD$140.00 Adult and Child |
Notes: English-speaking guide service is included. Tour operated for minimum of 2 persons.
The 30 minute program includes a Maiko dance with two pieces of audio tape music for 15-20 minutes, photo-talking time, question & answer time.
Participants on the Kyoto Afternoon Tour can transfer to this tour at Kiyomizudera Temple.
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Traditional Japanese Maiko Dance |
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