Tokkaido Highway Independent Package

Tokkaido Highway Independent Package
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Tokkaido Highway Independent Package
TOKKAIDO HIGHWAY INDEPENDENT PACKAGE
7 Days
6 Nights
Destinations
Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto
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Tour Overview
The Tokkaido Highway, built by the Tokugawa Shoguns in the early 17th century, connected the new military capital of
Tokyo with the imperial, cultural capital of Kyoto. Follow in the steps of Daimyo (feudal lords) and Samurai as you visit
the two greatest cities of Japan.
Tour Pricing (All prices are per person.)
$1,494 – Double Occupancy
$1,844 – Single Occupancy
There will be a 10% surcharge for all FIT tour packages taking place during these periods:
2015
March 22 to May 10 (Cherry Blossom season and Golden Week)
August 8 to August 16 (Obon Holiday)
December 23 to January 3 (New Years Holiday)
2016
March 20 to May 8 (Cherry Blossom season and Golden Week)
August 6 to August 17 (Obon Holiday)
December 23 to January 8 (New Years Holiday)
$50 change fee for each destination added to FIT packages
$50 change fee if a change is made after the deposit (the above change fee may apply as well)
To the uninitiated, Tokyo may seem like a whirlwind of people and traffic. Yet, behind the ordered chaos lie remnants of
a very different past. You could easily spend a lifetime exploring Tokyo and never run out of places and things to
discover. From “funky” old Ueno and nearby Yanaka with its fine park, museums, and old houses, to the ultra-modern
Ginza with its endless department stores, the sheer energy level of Tokyo will sweep you away. And by night, Tokyo
really comes into its own. Mazes of blazing neon fill every available nook and cranny of the city’s streets and alleys.
Tokyo is not just a destination, but an experience.
Steeped in history and tradition, Kyoto has in many ways been the cradle of Japanese culture. A stroll through Kyoto
today is a walk through 11 centuries of Japanese history. Kyoto is endowed with an almost overwhelming legacy of
ancient Buddhist temples, majestic palaces, and gardens of every size and description. For many, just the name of
Kyoto conjures up the classic images of Japan: streets of traditional wooden houses, the click-clack of geta (wooden
sandals) on the paving stones, geisha in a flourish of brightly colored silks, and a tea master deliberately warming
water and making tea.
If you have the extra time, customize your itinerary by adding the available upgrades to some of Japan’s most popular
destinations.
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Tour Highlights
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Tokyo
Hakone
Kyoto
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Tour Itinerary
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Arrive Tokyo
You lose a day flying to Japan due to crossing the International Dateline, and gain the day back when you fly home.
You will be welcomed at Tokyo’s Narita airport by a Samurai Tours representative who will purchase your limousine
bus tickets into Tokyo and assist you with boarding the bus. They will also have your train tickets for the tour.
Travel: 1-1/2 Hours; Walking: TBD
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Tokyo
The licensed, English-speaking guide will meet you in the lobby of your accommodations. You will start the day at
the Tsukiji Fish Market. This market is the largest in the world, and it is estimated that 20% of all of the fish caught in
the world passes through this market. Next, we will take the subway to Roppongi Hills, where we will visit the Tokyo
City View. From the observation deck on the 53rd floor of the Roppongi Hills Building, you will get a bird’s eye view
of Tokyo while also getting oriented to Tokyo, and a glimpse as to just how large Tokyo really is. On a clear day you
might even see Mt. Fuji. Afterwards, we travel by subway to the famous Ginza district, the most expensive real
estate in the world where we will first stop for a lunch of Kushiage (fried meat and vegetables on bamboo skewers).
After lunch, we will travel by taxi to the Hinode Pier to take a relaxing cruise on the Sumida River back to the
Asakusa area. Here we will tour the Nakamise-dori, Senso-ji Buddhist Temple and the Asakusa Shrine where you
will learn about Buddhist and Shinto Japanese religious practices.
Travel: 1-1/2 Hours; Walking: TBD
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Tokyo
This is a free day.
Travel: TBD; Walking: TBD
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Hakone, Travel to Kyoto
Before checking out you will transfer your luggage from Tokyo to Kyoto, and you will be traveling with an overnight
bag only to Kyoto. Today, you will travel to Kyoto by Shinkansen (bullet train). On your way to Kyoto, you will visit the
Hakone area. The Tokaido Highway went through the Hakone area. However, today Hakone is famous for its natural
beauty and the view of nearby Mt. Fuji (weather permitting). You can stop at Owakudani, which offers magnificent
views of Mount Fuji in what is still an active volcanic region. Here at Owakudani, you can explore the thermallyheated pools and mud pots while enjoying one of the `black eggs`, which are eggs hard-boiled in the thermallyheated mineral waters. It is said if you eat one of these eggs, it will add seven years to your life. (It is probably said
by the people who sell the eggs.).
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Travel: 3 Hours; Walking: TBD
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Kyoto
This is a free day.
Travel: TBD; Walking: TBD
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Kyoto
This is a free day
Travel: TBD; Walking: TBD
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Home
It’s time to say “sayonara” (goodbye) to Japan. You will take the express train to the Kansai International Airport, just
outside Osaka.
Travel: 2 Hours; Walking: TBD
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Inclusions
Meeting Service at Tokyo’s Narita Airport upon arrival
Accommodations in 3 Star hotels including all taxes, fees and breakfast every morning (See the Upgrades Page for
available Upgrade Options)
Tokyo – Western-style hotel such as the Shinagawa Prince Hotel (Single in East Tower, Double in North Tower) or
similar
Kyoto – Western-style hotel such as the Palace Side Hotel or similar
Addresses, Phone Numbers and Maps of Accommodations in both Japanese and English
Reserved seat tickets on the Narita Express train from Narita International Airport
Reserved seat tickets on the Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo to Kyoto
Reserved seat tickets on the Haruka Express train from Kyoto to Kansai International Airport
SUICA card pre-charged with 2,500 Yen for the trains and subways in Tokyo and Kyoto
Baggage transfer forms (We will provide the necessary forms in Japanese to transfer your main baggage ahead,
allowing you the freedom of traveling light. The service provided will only work overnight, so you will need to travel with
an overnight bag. The actual transfer fees are not included and will be paid by you at the time of transfer. These fees
normally run between 1,250 Yen and 1,750 Yen.)
8 Hours with a licensed, English-speaking Japanese guide on the first full day in Japan (Day 2 of the Itinerary)
Emergency contact number in Japan
Airport transfers
Detailed, easy-to-follow directions from city to city to take the worry out of travel in Japan
Suggested train schedules
Hakone Free Passes
A copy of our “Gaijin on Getas” tour handbook (this is the same popular handbook our escorted tour members receive)
which contains 150 pages of Japan travel tips, Japanese language tips, Japanese customs and etiquette and
Japanese history to prepare you properly for your trip and allow you to enjoy Japan even more after you arrive.
Recommended sightseeing options at each destination
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Upgrade Options
Prices are per person.
Tokyo
Tokyo Standard Hotel
(double)
$204
Similar to the Crowne Plaza Metropolitan Hotel Monterey Asakasa or
Shibuya Tokyu Hotel
Tokyo Standard Hotel
(single)
$264
Similar to the Crowne Plaza Metropolitan Hotel Monterey Asakasa or
Shibuya Tokyu Hotel
Tokyo Luxury Hotel
(double)
$644
Similar to the Grand Hyatt Tokyo, Imperial Hotel or Palace Hotel
Tokyo Luxury Hotel
(single)
$714
Similar to the Palace Hotel, Hilton Tokyo or Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo
Kyoto Budget Ryokan
(double)
$204
Similar to the Shimizu or Monbo Kaikan
Kyoto Standard Hotel
(double)
$74
Similar to the Hotel Gimmond, Hearton Hotel Kyoto or Garden Palace
Kyoto Standard Hotel
(single)
$134
Similar to the Hotel Gimmond, Hearton Hotel Kyoto or Garden Palace
Kyoto Standard Ryokan
(double)
$94
Similar to the Hotel Matsui, Yachiyo or Towa
Kyoto Standard Ryokan
(single)
$234
Similar to the Hotel Matsui or Towa
Kyoto Luxury Hotel
(double)
$274
Similar to the Hotel Granvia, New Miyako Hotel or Righa Royal Hotel
Kyoto Luxury Hotel
(single)
$374
Similar to the New Miyako Hotel, Righa Royal Hotel or New Hankyu
Hotel
Kyoto Luxury Ryokan
(double)
$234
Similar to the Hiirigiya or Gion Hatanaka
Kyoto
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Tour Map
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Thank you for downloading this PDF version of our tour.
Please visit our website at www.samuraitours.com/tours
for the most current dates, prices and information.
Contact Samurai Tours
WEBSITE/EMAIL
www.samuraitours.com
info@samuraitours.com
USA CONTACT INFO
Toll-free: 1-866-316-SAMURAI
or 1-866-316-7268
Fax number: 720-210-5423
Samurai Tours
7900 East Union Ave, Suite 1100
Denver CO 80237
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JAPAN CONTACT INFO
Call us: 075-361-7303
Samurai Tours
307 Yodokizu
Fushimi
Kyoto 613-0911 Japan
MEMBERSHIPS/ASSOCIATIONS
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American Society of Travel Agents
National Tour Association
Japan National Tourist Organization
JNTO-approved Japan Travel Specialist
Kyoto-fu Chijitoroku Ryokogyo 3-576/
Japanese Travel Agency License:
Kyoto Prefecture #3-576
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