Deluxe Japan Kansai & Kanto 7 Days (Jul.-Dec.)_Grand Continental Vacations

Day 1: Arrival at Osaka	Hotel：Star Gate Hotel Kansai Airport or Bellevue Garden Hotel Kansai Airport or similar ( 4 stars )
Upon arrival of Osaka Kansai Airport, take shuttle bus or train from airport to hotel (bus ticket is included). A local staff will wait at Terminal 1 from 11:00am to 21:00pm. He/she will assist you to find the bus/train. Important Information: 1. Please let us know your flight details at least one week ahead of the arrival day. 2. Assembly point at Kansai Airport: South Arrival Gate-Terminal 1 3. Hotel check-in is available after 3PM. 4. Passengers arriving at other time take shuttle bus/train to the hotel on their own (ticket not included, which is around AUD30/p).
Day 2: Osaka-Kyoto ( B + L )	Hotel：Henn na Hotel Kyoto or Daiwa Roynet Hotel or Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto or similar ( 4 stars )
Visit a traditional market - Kuromon Market in the morning. It is dubbed as the larder for Osaka’s kitchens, housing 170 shops vending fish, meat and produce. Find the less common aspect of Japanese people in Osaka Castle Park where they immerse in a laidback atmosphere. Admission ticket to Tenshukaku (Osaka Castle) is not included. Take Shinkansen (high-speed train) to Kyoto. Take care of your own luggage during train ride. Step back in time at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the oldest temple of Kyoto. Standing on the its veranda, you could have a commanding view of Kyoto city. Do not skip Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka on the way to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. They are two famous narrow streets lined with shops of local souvenirs and snacks. This afternoon, you would also visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, the head of all these roughly 9000 Inari shrines. The imposing Senbo Torri clearly tells the shrine’s popularity among worshippers praying for good harvest and prosperous business.
Day 3: Kyoto ( B + L )	Hotel：Henn na Hotel Kyoto or Daiwa Roynet Hotel or Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto or similar ( 4 stars )
After breakfast, head for Arashiyama, the most scenic area of Kyoto. Dubbed as the Best Scenery of Kyoto, much of its fame owns to the blooming cherry blossoms in spring time and vibrant maple leaves in autumn. Walk across Togetsukyo Bridge straddling Katsura River, and stroll along a living emerald-green tunnel - Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Board on Sagano Romantic Train, a retro locomotive train which leisurely takes you through mountains during a 25-minute journey. Leave this amazing natural wonderland for a man-made masterpiece - Nijo Castle. It was the home of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun (warlord) of Tokugawa Shogunate which was the most powerful military organization in Japan's history. The whole complex was built in a showy way on purpose to snub the weakening emperor of the time in the nearby Imperial Palace. Move on to Gion, an entertainment district, particularly famous for geisha performance. With lovingly preserved scenes, Gion is also an ideal place for visitors tracing past times. Stroll along Hanami Lane at dusk, you might run into geishas passing by. The nearby Yasaka-jinja Shrine is the most revered shrine among the over 3000 Shinto shrines across Japan, attracting a large number of devout worshippers praying for good fortune. Dinner is on your own. You are recommended to try a traditional dining at a townhouse on Hanami Lane
Day 4: Kyoto-Hakone ( B + L + D )	Hotel：Hakone Shinzan Hotel or Fujinobou Kaen Hotel or Fuji Zakura Hotel similar ( 4 stars )
Travel to Hakone after breakfast and stop by a jewelry store en route for shopping, and aslo a tea house at Shizuoka for knowledge of Japanese tea culture. Then check in Hakone hotel for overnight. Free for the rest of the day.
Day 5: Hakone-Tokyo ( B + L )	Hotel：Hotel Shinjuku Granbell Hotel or Tokyo Toshi Center Hotel or Hyatt Regency Tokyo similar ( 4 stars )
Take a boat tour on Lake Ashinoko, a must-see of Hakone. On a clear sunny day, the lake is a perfect place to get impressive view of Mt.Fuji in a distance. Get closer to Mt.Fuji by bus which would stop at Mt.Fuji 5th Station at an altitude of 2305 meters. After the mountain trip, visit Oshino Hakkai for distinctive Japanese countryside view. Proceed to Tokyo city and some time will be availble for you to take photo at Tokyo Tower (no admission). Feel the beating of Tokyo’s youth heart at Shibuya. It is the best place in Tokyo for nightlife and trendy youth culture. The pedestrian walkway there is said to be the busiest in the world, making the sight of world-famous Shibuya Crossing. Important Information: If it’s not accessible on bad-weather day, Mt.Fuji 5th Station will be replaced by Mt.Fuji World Heritage Centre.
Day 6: Tokyo ( B + L )	Hotel：Shinjuku Granbell Hotel or Tokyo Toshi Center Hotel or Hyatt Regency Tokyo similar ( 4 stars )
After breakfast, head to Imperial Palace Outer Garden. Meander around this scenic area highlighted by the visit to Nijubashi Bridge, which is widely regarded as the emblem of the Imperial Palace. View from afar the world’s tallest free-standing tower - Tokyo Skytree. Proceed to Sensoji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo and definitely the must-visit for tourists to Tokyo. In front of the temple is Nakamise Dori - a narrow street flanked by stands selling a variety of souvenir. Enjoy some leisure time in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a tranquil retreat in this metropolitan city. Used to be reserved for royalty, now the garden offers the public amazing greenery and view of English, French and Japanese gardening styles. The last stop today is Ginza Tokyu Plaza, a new landmark in the bustling Ginza area.
Day 7: Leave Tokyo ( B )
Check out of hotel after breakfast. Make your own way to airport.

Date	Dates of Arrival	Price (per adult)	Price (per kid) with bed	Price (per kid) w/o bed
Jul. 2020	7	$2999	$2999	$2799
Aug. 2020	18	$2999	$2999	$2799
Sep. 2020	1 8 15 22 29	$2599	$2599	$2399
Oct. 2020	6 13 20 27	$2599	$2599	$2399
Nov. 2020	3 10 17 24	$2999	$2999	$2799
Dec. 2020	22	$2599	$2599	$2399

- Top -Special Remarks

>> All prices are in Australian dollars.
>> Child price applies to those under 12 years old.
>> Child without bed means no hotel breakfast as well, which is on your own account.

1. Service charge: AU$140pp, payable before the tour starts.

2. High Season: the following dates in high season requires a surcharge of $400/person.
Sep 1*, 29*

Oct 6*, 20*, 27*

Dec 22*

3. Single room supplement: The adult price is based on the assumption that two adult travelers will share a twin room (with two single beds or one double bed as per request and availability). Any traveler requiring a single room shall pay single supplement.

4. Group tour. The group has agreed itinerary and schedule. All members are supposed to follow the group during the tour. Any traveler who leaves the group before the tour ends, we bear no responsibility for his/her loss or safety issues in such cases. His/her prepaid amount won't be refunded and moreover the tourist shall pay for the additional charges caused by his/her absence, and also other fees applied.

5. Schedule. The order of travel and visit would probably have to be adjusted to fit for all the group members’ flight schedule. The specified itinerary, designated hotels, and flight(or train or cruise) schedules are for your reference only. We reserve the right to make any changes due to flight/train schedules and other unforeseeable circumstances.

6. Each order should be for 2 adults or more: If you are a single traveler, you may contact us and check whether it would be possible for you to join this tour. We will decide according to the booking status;

7. Japanese Hotels.
Check-in/out: In Japan, hotel check-in is after 3PM and check-out before 10AM (earlier check-out might also be required by some hotels.)
Room Space: Even of similar class, most hotel rooms in Japan are not as spacious as in Australia.

8. Japanese Hot Spring (Onsen) & Onsen Hotels
Hot spring, also known as onsen in Japanese, is an enchanting experience during Japan tours. During this tour, possibly you would have one night in hotel with access to hot springs. Typically, such onsen hotels are not newly built. Therefore, they might not be as new as other hotels.

Onsen hotels are also very popular among Japanese native tourists. As you might already know, Japan has a large population of smokers. It could be said that Japanese has a culture to smoke in hotel rooms. We have required these hotels to arrange for all our customers non-smoking rooms or rooms after smoke-free processing. But there are still chances that you might smell cigarette smoke in places like corridor, lobby or even remaining smoke in your rooms. When this happens, please ask for the tour guide’s help. He would ask hotel staff to do smoke-free treatment to your rooms again.

Duration:	7 Days 6 Nights
Cities:	Osaka-Kyoto-Hakone-Tokyo
Tour Type:	Group tour of fixed departure dates
Tansport:	Land tour only
Hotels(local):	4 stars
Deal:	From AU$2599 per person

Deluxe Japan Kansai & Kanto 7 Days (Jul.-Dec.) (code: BD7E-1)