Tour Code: AVGJP10

10 Day Best of Japan

Day by Day Itinerary

Tokyo (3 nights), Hakone (1 night), Osaka (2 nights), Kyoto (3 nights)

Highlights

  • Offer returned flight from $1,199
  • Incredible sightseeing including breathtaking Mount Fuji, Tokyo’s traditional heart and ultra-modern icons, 16th-century Osaka Castle and Kyoto’s ancient geisha districts
  • 9 nights accommodation in central 3 star accommodation
  • Daily breakfast and a traditional Kaiseki dinner
  • Private guided tours in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto
  • Included bullet train transfers between cities
  • Airport transfers included on the first and last day of tour
  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary

 

From pp twin/double share
US$3,599
Typically US$4,950 -27%
Single traveller
US$2,981

Itinerary

Konichiwa!
Welcome to Tokyo, our driver will meet and take you to your 4-star hotel for check in.
Meal: Not Available
Accommodation: Park Hotel Tokyo 4* or similar

After breakfast, set off on a morning tour to explore Asakusa, a traditional or “shitamachi” area of the city since the Edo period in the 15th Century. During your journey, wander down Nakamise Street for a glimpse at one of Tokyo’s oldest shopping arcades in action. Wrap up your day at Kappabashi Kitchen Street for some time to enjoy its collection of restaurants and souvenir shops.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Park Hotel Tokyo 4* or similar

Enjoy a day at leisure in Tokyo today.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Park Hotel Tokyo 4* or similar

This morning, make your way to Shinjuku station and head to Hakone via 2-day Hakone Freepass on your own.
Take a series of cars and mountain railways through the national park and you will ride the Hakone ropeway all the way up Mt. Owakudani, soaring over sulphurous fumes emanating from hot springs and rivers in this volcanic area. At the top, try the famous hardboiled egg, cooked at the source of the springs and add seven years to your life, according to local lore!
Cruise on a majestic replica pirate ship across Ashinoko Lake, formed by a volcanic eruption over 3000 years ago! Keep an eye out for a glimpse of Mt. Fuji, but keep in mind that he is notoriously shy and needs a clear day to be seen in full splendour.
This evening, enjoy a rest in your ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn with Japanese Kaiseki-style meal for dinner. Treat yourself to a soak in the relaxing mineral waters of an onsen hot spring, one of Japan’s most restful cultural practices.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hakone Ichinoyu Honkan 4* or Similar

This morning, make your way to Hakone Yumoto station on your own and head to Odawara via 2-day Hakone Freepass. Zooming across the country on a bullet train, you will arrive at the city of Osaka.
Upon arrival, make your own way to your hotel in Osaka by public transportation.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel Granvia Osaka 4* or similar

Your day will start with visiting Osaka castle with a guide by public transportation. Osaka castle was built in 1583 as the intended capital of Japan before the capital was moved to Edo (now known as Tokyo). It is now a symbol of Osaka.
After Osaka castle, make your way to Umeda Sky Building and go up to the observatory. While enjoying the breathtaking sights, you can also directly feel the wind, which at 170 meters off the ground can get quite strong. Here, not only you can see all of Osaka but also you can see as far away as Awaji Island. The basement of the building houses the Takimi-Koji gourmet street with old fashioned images of Osaka from the 1920s. You may wish to stroll around before finishing your day.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel Granvia Osaka 4* or similar

Today make your way to Kyoto and check in to your hotel on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:NOKU Hotel 4* or Similar

Your exploration of Kyoto continues with a half-day guided tour. Start the day with a stroll through Miyagawa-cho, one of Kyoto’s five active ‘Hanamachi’ or geisha districts. Continue to Hanamikoji Street, the main street of Gion district, and enjoy the aroma from the many traditional restaurants and ‘Ochayas’, otherwise known as Japanese tea rooms. If lucky, spot a Geisha or a Maiko (apprentice Geisha) whilst walking around this historical area. Reach Kennin-ji temple and visit the city’s oldest Zen temple, founded in 1202. Explore its beautiful ‘Karesansui’, Japanese rock garden, and admire the famous artwork of ‘Fujin-Raijin-zu’. Depicting the Gods of Wind and Thunder, the painting by celebrated artist Soutatu Tawaraya is considered a national treasure.
End this tour of Gion at the venerated Yasaka Shrine. Established over 1350 years ago, the Shinto shrine connects the Geisha District of Gion and the beautiful Higashiyama Temple District and is the location of the popular Gion Festival.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation:NOKU Hotel 4* or Similar

Enjoy a day at leisure in Kyoto today.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation:NOKU Hotel 4* or Similar

Enjoy your final morning in Kyoto before transferring to Osaka International Airport for your onward flight. We hope you have enjoyed your adventure through Japan!
Meal: Breakfast

Included

  • 4-star accommodations and breakfast in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability)
  • All local boat rentals as mentioned in the program
  • Water bottles during tours
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • All entrance and sightseeing fees as mentioned in the program
  • Local English speaking guides in Japan.

 

 

Excluded

  • International flight ticket from Australia
  • Meals and drinks are not mentioned in the program
  • Tipping for driver and tour guide (suggestion: 10AUD/pp/day)
  • Travel insurance (we strongly recommend you hold a valid travel insurance policy for all domestic and overseas travel)
  • Trip delay or interruption by airline schedule change
  • Extra cost or missing tour caused by flight delay or cancel
  • Any service not clearly mentioned in the program
  • Luggage transport service|
    – Next day service by courier JPY 3000 per luggage
    – Same day service by luggage truck KAWAGUCHIKO – OSAKA JPY 96,800 (2 ton/ max 50 luggage)
  • Optional standard meal

 

Fine Print

Asia Vacation Group offers you a “Instalment Payment Plan” by 3 steps, you will be required to settle a small deposit followed by a series of instalments when you select to book your departure tour

  • Step 1: You will be required to settle $100pp deposit online through our website link.
  • Step 2: You will be required to settle second payment at $1,400 with after 7 days.
  • Step 3: Final payment will be collected at 120 days before your travel and you will only pay when you receive our company invoice.

Flexible Cancellation
If you change your mind within 7 days of making your booking online, you can request a refund of your initial deposit payment. Once your purchase date falls outside of the 7-day period, our standard terms and conditions will apply.

Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to [email protected], including the reason for cancellation.

This package does not includes international flights from Sydney/Melbourne/Adelaide/Brisbane/Perth and we will offer a flight from $1,199.

Interstate Surcharge
Surcharge of $400 for departures from Adelaide & Brisbane & and $500 for departures from Perth

In this packages, we will use some different airlines such as: Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airllines, Vietnam Airlines or similar (20/23kg for checked baggage per passenger and 7kg hand luggage per passenger, 01-piece check-in baggage).

  • Some flights will require a minimum of 1 transit (maximum 2).
  • All tickets will include 23 kilos checked baggage per person, along with 7 kilos of hand luggage.
  • Despite the airlines baggage allowance, we recommend travelling with 20 kilos per person due to restrictions with internal flights (where applicable), as well as coach and train transportation. Also, you will be responsible for handling your luggage at all times as the services of porters is not included. If travelling over this amount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline, payable direct.
  • Once ticketed, flights are non-refundable. Any changes will be subject to the airline rules, Airline change fees and an Asia Vacation Group change fee of $250 per person.
  • Full names as per passport (including all middle names) are required. Any error in the names submitted will be subject to an Asia Vacation Group name change fee of $150 plus any applicable fees charged by the airline, or the ticket may be non-refundable with the purchase of a new ticket required.
  • Any airline schedule changes or cancellations are beyond our control. It is important that you, as the customer, stay up-to-date with the latest airline schedule information prior to your departure. If a schedule change results in extended transits or an earlier/later departure from your destination, any additional accommodation or alternative arrangements will be at the traveler’s expense.
  • Any airline ‘extras’ such as pre-allocated seating is at your own arrangement (additional charges apply)
  • After booking, the price payable may be subject to change as a result of factors beyond the control of Asia Vacation Group. Asia Vacation Group reserves the right to increase the price payable and this will be reflected on the customer’s invoice. Increases may be in relation to, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, airline taxes, airfare increases and fuel surcharges.
  • Internal airfares (where applicable and included in the itinerary) will be using a local carrier and may include low-cost carriers without meals or entertainment. Checked baggage will still be included for each passenger. Any additional baggage required is payable at time of check-in.
  • If you are travelling with another party on a separate booking, we cannot guarantee that the same flights will be booked for all parties, as this strictly depends on availability.
  • You will be responsible for handling your luggage at all times as the services of porters are not included. If travelling over the recommended amount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline, payable directly.
  • In the event of that you no-show on your scheduled flight, please be aware the airline will require you to pay a no show fee, Airline reissue fee plus any additional airfare and taxes. Asia Vacation Group will also charge a $250 admin fee to assist re accommodating you on the next available flight. Please note that depending on the airline’s policy, purchasing a new ticket may be required.

Flight requests, amendments or preferences
We understand customers may wish to request changes to their included airfares. If you wish to fly with a certain airline, land at a certain time or change your flight in other ways we will gladly provide you with a personalized quote tailored to your specific requirements.
We would be more than happy to provide you with a quote for the following requests:
Airline Preferences – You may wish to fly with a particular airline
Cabin Preferences – These include upgrading to premium economy or business class
Extensions (start and end cities must remain the same) – You may request to extend your stay pre or post tour.
Meal Requests – You may request a specific meal for dietary requirements.
Seat Requests – If you would like to request particular seating. However please note, not all airlines allow the selection of pre-purchased seat arrangements.

 

 

FINE PRINTS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION
COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.

Physical Requirements
A reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You’ll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.

Travel Insurance: We highly recommend purchasing the Travel Insurance package as soon as you pay the deposit for a piece of mind. Please refer to Travel Insurance for further information.We have partnered with nibTravel Insurance to offer you competitive rates for your travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply to arrange your policy.

Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. Please be advised that tipping for tour guides, drivers and bellmen are required and will be collected by your travel consultant 7 days before you depart. A gratuity of 10AUD per person/day can make a big difference to locals employed in the tourism industry as they have done an impeccable job to serve you through your holiday.

Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.

Single Supplement
Single supplement is $2881 per person in addition to the twin share price.

Paired Solo Traveler
Not available.

Group size: Independent

Triple Share
Upon your request except for cruises

Visa & Passport information
It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return and must have more than 2 blank pages.

Australian passport holders do not need a visa to travel to Japan, for stays less than 90 days.

Tour Documentation
Final documentation, including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.

Children
Children must be 2 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are the same price as adults.

Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.

Cherry Blossoms
Please note that Cherry Blossoms are weather dependent and it is not guaranteed that they will be in bloom at the time of your arrival.

Luggage Policy:
1 Passenger is limited to carrying a maximum of 2 Suitcases with following Dimensions;

1 Suitcase having measurement of L 51 cm x W 31 cm x H 77 cm, with maximum weight 30 KG

1 Common Carry on Cabin Suitcase having L 38cm x W 23cm x H 60cm, with maximum weight of 10kg

Extra Charge for transfers is needed for any overweight and over quota luggages

Coach

* Drivers’ working hours are regulated by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

* Driver’s daily working hours may not exceed 12 hours, including leaving/returning/standby time (average service hours: 09.00 – 20.00)

* Daily driving time shall not exceed 9 hours. In addition to this, driver must have a daily rest period of at least 8 consecutive hours.

* Daily driving distance shall not exceed 500 KM.

* ONLY 1 piece of large suitcase per guest will be accepted to be loaded in coach trunk.

* Should there the bus trunk capacity is FULL, Guests have to bear the luggage transfer cost according to their respective dimension or weight.

* If over 35 pax/coach, luggage transfer truck is required on Arrival and Departure.

* Regarding current official government guidelines in safe coach operation, passengers may be required to wear masks and body temperature screening will be conducted whenever it is necessary.

* There is also a possibility of changing in passenger capacity per coach to keep passengers apart from each other. (ex. Maximum 25 pax per coach) Therefore, with this in mind, please note that price may change based on government measures.

 

 

From $200 per person is applied for trip extension or early arrivals (subject to availability and applicable fare difference). If you wish to extend your trip, please note in your Booking Form then we will provide quotations for you. The fee above is just administrative only, no service included.

 

 

Dates & Prices

Choose your departure month
Depart Date
Return Date
Price
Note
Thursday
20 Jun 2024
Saturday
29 Jun 2024
US$3,599
Thursday
04 Jul 2024
Saturday
13 Jul 2024
US$4,599
Thursday
18 Jul 2024
Saturday
27 Jul 2024
US$4,599
Thursday
01 Aug 2024
Saturday
10 Aug 2024
US$4,599
Thursday
15 Aug 2024
Saturday
24 Aug 2024
US$4,599
Thursday
05 Sep 2024
Saturday
14 Sep 2024
US$4,599
Thursday
19 Sep 2024
Saturday
28 Sep 2024
US$4,599
Thursday
10 Oct 2024
Saturday
19 Oct 2024
US$4,599
Thursday
24 Oct 2024
Saturday
02 Nov 2024
US$4,599

Autumn Foliage

Thursday
07 Nov 2024
Saturday
16 Nov 2024
US$4,599

Autumn Foliage

Thursday
21 Nov 2024
Saturday
30 Nov 2024
US$4,599

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