Japan Express - Superior

Take a 5-night trip and visit major sightseeing locations in Japan, such as Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, and Nara. Begin your trip with a two-night stay in Tokyo. A half-day Tokyo tour includes the Imperial Palace and the Tokyo Tower. The next day, take a scenic drive up the slope of Mt. Fuji, en route to Lake Ashi and a ropeway ride up to the highest peak in Hakone. Later in the day, travel by bullet train to Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, and check into your hotel. The next morning, begin a full-day tour that includes the Golden Pavilion, the historic castle of Nijo, and the ancient capital of Nara. The following day, return to Tokyo by bullet train for one more night before flying back to the US. Hotels are deluxe. Starting from $4,185 including air, with guaranteed weekly departures.

Day 1 - Los Angeles/Tokyo
Depart the USA via Singapore Airlines trans-Pacific flight for Tokyo. Cross the International Date Line en route.

Day 2 - Tokyo
Arrive at Narita Airport and transfer to your hotel. (Kieo Plaza)

Day 3 - Tokyo
Half-day excursion includes a walk at the Imperial Palace Plaza, National Diet Building drive-by, a panoramic view of the city from Tokyo Tower's main deck, and visits to Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise shopping street. Remainder of the day at leisure to explore the city on your own. (B)

Day 4 - Tokyo/Mt. Fuji/Hakone/Kyoto
Depart via motorcoach for a scenic drive up the slope of Mt. Fuji to the Fifth Station and enjoy spectacular view above the clouds at 7,546 feet high. After lunch, drive to Lake Ashi, where you can take a short boat ride. Then take a ropeway ride up to Mt. Komagatake, the highest peak in Hakone, for a bird’s eye view. Board a train to Kyoto and transfer to your hotel. (Rihga Royal Hotel) (B/L)

Day 5 - Kyoto and Nara
Full-day tour tour of Kyoto and Nara begins with the historic castle of Nijo, completed in 1626 and built to provide lodging for the powerful Tokugawa shogun. The elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see. Also, see Kinkaku-ji Temple (known as the Golden Pavilion) and the Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch (a Western-style set menu), continue to Nara Park and visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine. This Nara Period shrine is designated as a Workd Heritage Site, and the deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers. Transfer to Todaiji Temple, one of the world's lagest wooden structures, famous for its huge main hall, which houses an impressive bronze Great Buddha. After tour ends at Kyoto Station, return to your hotel. (B/L)

Day 6 - Kyoto/Tokyo
Today, transfer to train station and board a bullet train to Tokyo. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. (Kieo Plaza) (B)

Day 7 - Tokyo/Los Angeles
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Los Angeles. Arrive home the same day. (B)

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Tour Features

• Round trip trans-Pacific airfare via Singapore Airlines coach class from Los Angeles
• Round trip airport transfers
• Round-trip bullet train transfer to Kyoto
• 3 nights stay in a double occupancy room as per itinerary in Tokyo
• 2 nights stay in a double occupancy room as per itinerary in Kyoto
• Hotel taxes and service charges included
• Extensive sightseeing tours by coach/car with English-speaking guide and admission fees in each location as per itinerary: half-day city tour of Tokyo, full-day Kyoto and Nara excursion, tour of Mt. Fuji and cable ride to Mt. Komagatake, boat ride on Lake Ashi in Hakone
• Daily breakfast, 2 lunches
• Airline fuel surcharge (subject to change) and government taxes and fees

Rates do not include

• Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
• Optional Travel Insurance
• Any item not mentioned above

Remarks

• Deluxe Class (D): Keio Plaza (Tokyo), Rihga Royal Hotel (Kyoto)
• If above hotels or Singapore Airlines are not available at the time of reservation, alternative hotels at the same category or airlines could be used. Prices may differ.
• During trade fairs season and during Christmas and New Year’s Days, some hotels may require surcharges. The prices may increase.
• Ticket(s) must be issued and full payment must be received 90 days prior to departure
• Major credit cards accepted; credit card authorization required
• Change and cancellation penalty ($250-$600 per person) apply once ticketed; Pacific Holidays’ general cancellation policy applies
• Hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions to all Asian destinations and add-on air fares from various US cities are available

For more information of these hotels, please click the hotel name.

• Deluxe
  • Rihga Royal - Kyoto
  • Keio Plaza Hotel - Tokyo