Yokoso Japan B

YOKOSO JAPAN - B

To celebrate this year’s Yokoso Japan, Pacific Protour has designed this very affordable itinerary for you to experience Japan’s cultural diversity,its subtle fusing of the contemporary and traditional, the warmth and consideration of the people, the enduring customs of indulging the welcome traveler.

Japan has inspired poets and writers for centuries. But there's more to it than storybook takes of city lights and temple walls. Stretching longer than the length of America's eastern seaboard, Japan is as diverse and vibrant as it is intriguing and serene. Venture off the beaten path, and discover a culture that will bring out the poet in you. Meet the real people of Japan, and they will introduce you to a world where history walks hand in hand with the future and where the beauty of nature comes in packages both large and small.

There has never been a more exciting, more convenient, or more affordable time to enjoy the experience of Japan. Let our specially designed Japan Super Deal program help you realize your dream of visiting this wonderful land, Japan.

Itinerary

Day 1 Depart the USA on your exciting journey to the 'Land of the Rising Sun' - Tokyo Japan.

Day 2 After crossing the international dateline you arrive at the New Tokyo International Airport. Transfer to your hotel via airport limousine bus.
Hotel - Takanawa or New Takanawa Prince

Day 3 Half day morning city tour of Tokyo
You will visit the Tokyo Tower Observatory for a panoramic view of the city and Tokyo Bay, then drive by Imperial Palace Plaza and through Akihabara, the world famous electric appliance discount center, onto the Asakusa Kannon Temple with its bustling arcade of shops. A drive through the Ginza introduces you to the most celebrated shopping and amusement district in the Orient. The tour ends at Tasaki Pearl where you will get an introduction to pearl culture. Tasaki Pearl will provide the return transfer to your hotel.

Day 4 Become immersed in the culturally enriched city of Tokyo by having a free day to yourself.

Day 5 Transfer to the ancient city of Kyoto via one of the world's fastest trains, the bullet train or Shinkansen. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Hotel - Rihga Royal; New Miyako.

Day 6 Half day morning tour of Kyoto
Visit the Nijo Castle, once used as the Tokugawa Shogun's family palace, then onto the Golden Pavilion, a gilded structure originally used as a villa by a nobleman. Continue to the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the former residence of the Imperial family. The tour ends at the Kyoto Handicraft Center where you will see demonstrations by skills craftspeople. The Handicraft Center will provide return transfers to your hotel. Now that you've had a taste of Kyoto, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 7 Transfer via airport limousine bus to Osaka Itami Airport for your return flight via Narita to the USA

Daily Departure	SFO/ LAX	NYC/ WAS	Single Supp	Land Only
Mar 16 - Jun 07 - 2008	1800	1920	550	1210
Jun 08 - Aug 31	1980	2090	550	1210
Sep 01 - Oct 24	1800	1920	550	1210
Oct 25 - Dec 07	1710	1830	550	1210
Dec 08 - Jan 02 - 2009	1980	2090	550	1210
Jan 03 - Mar 15	1710	1830	550	1210

Features:
--Round-trip Economy air fare from departure gateway cities via All Nippon
     Airways.
--3 nights accommodation at Takanawa or New Takanawa Prince Hotel, Tokyo
--2 nights accommodation at Rihga Royal or Miyako Hotel, Kyoto
--Bullet train transfer from Tokyo to Kyoto
--Arrival transfer from Narita airport to hotel via airport limousine bus (bus tickets
    are provided)
--Departure transfer from hotel to Itami airport(Osaka) via airport shuttle bus (bus
     tickets are provided)
--Half day city tour in Tokyo and Kyoto
--Room tax and service charges

Remarks:
--Prices do not include US Departure Tax; Passenger Facility Charges; Tokyo airport departure taxes.
--Prices based on weekday (Monday - Thursday) travel. Add $40 each way for weekend (Friday - Sunday)
travel.