A Sensational Tour to Japan - 2015

Itinerary

Day 01
Arrive at Narita International Airport. 

Meet / assist upon arrival transfer to a local restaurant for dinner.

After dinner check-in to hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast depart for a full day city tour of Tokyo, first visit the Asakusa Kannon Temple; the oldest and most popular temple in Tokyo. Enjoy shopping at Nakamise Shopping Street, a colourful arcade leading to the temple, crammed with canned food and souvenir shops. Visits to the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Tower (150m observatory deck.) 

Lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch continue the tour visiting the Odaiba Tokyo Bay area and see some remarkable shopping buildings, big Ferris wheel and Rainbow bridge which characterize this waterfront area. Enjoy the Sumida River Cruise.  Then visit Shinjuku for further shopping.

Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 3 

Breakfast at hotel. 

After breakfast check-out from hotel and proceed to Hakone.
Upon arrival embark on a delightful cruise on Lake Ashi aboard a large sightseeing boat.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon proceed to Mt. Fuji or Fujiyama also Fuji-san, is the celebrated dormant volcano of Japan, situated on southern part of Honshu Island, near Tokyo. It is also the highest mountain in Japan and rises as a cone to a height of 3776m (12,389 ft) above sea level, with the apex broken by a cone-shaped crater 610m (2000 ft) in diameter. 

Drive halfway up Mt. Fuji to the Fifth Station (altitude of 2,305m) and enjoy the best of natures scenery en-route. 

Evening check-in to hotel.  

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 4 

Breakfast at hotel. 

After breakfast check-out from hotel and transfer to Tokyo station to take the bullet train to Osaka.
Osaka is one of the largest cities in Japan, both in area and population. It ranks among the busiest ports in the nation.  Osaka is a major industrial city and a financial and commercial center. 

Upon arrival in Osaka lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch visit the Osaka castle noted for its  magnificence and the immense stone used in its construction. Thereafter visit Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and view the splendid dazzling sea creatures

Dinner at a local restaurant.
After dinner check-in to hotel.  

Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 5 

Breakfast at hotel.  

After breakfast leave for Kyoto.
Kyoto is famed for such fine handicrafts such as silk brocades, bronzes, cloisonn and damascene work, porcelain and lacquer ware. Long, a leading religious and cultural center, the city is the site of more than 2000 ancient temples and shrines, 37 universities and colleges and 24 museums. The city is known for its annual festivals and its beautiful gardens
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Visit the Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) the most authentic and exquisite Japanese style gardening in the world. After that visit Kiyomizu Temple and enjoy a sweeping view of the entire city from its lofty terrace.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch visit the Handicraft center and Nijo Castle and a quick stop at the splendid Heian Jingu Shrine.

Dinner at a local restaurant.

After dinner return to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 6 

Breakfast at hotel. 

After breakfast proceed to Nara.
Nara is situated in the southern part of Honshu Island, near Osaka. The principle manufactures are Indian ink, fans and toys. Nara Park contains one of the largest bronze statues in the world, a 16.2 m (53.5 ft) statue of Buddha. Also in Nara are the temples of Kasuga and Todai-ji. From 710 to 784, Nara was the first permanent capital of Japan. It is the home of Nara Womens University.

Visit the Todaiji Temple and view the Great Buddha in the worlds largest wooden building.

Lunch at a local restaurant. 

After lunch before returning to Osaka visits to Namba and Shinsaibashi where you can have free time for shopping.

Afternoon at leisure.

Evening transfer to a local restaurant for dinner.

After dinner return to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 7 

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast check-out from hotel.

Transfer to Shin-Osaka station to take the bullet train to Hiroshima.
Hiroshima is situated on a part of southwestern Honshu Island at the head of Hiroshima Bay. The city was founded in 1594on six islands in the Ota River delta. Hiroshima grew rapidly as a castle town and commercial city and after 1868 it was developed as a military center. On August 06th 1945 during World War II the first atomic bomb to be used against an enemy position was dropped on the city.
After the war the city was largely rebuilt, and commercial activities were resumed. Machinery, automobiles, food processing and the brewing of Sake (the famous liquor made from rice) are the main industries. The surrounding area, although mountainous has fertile valleys where silk, rice and wheat are produced.

Upon arrival at Hiroshima lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon visit Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum.

Afterwards check-in to hotel.

Evening transfer to a local restaurant for dinner.

After dinner return to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 8 

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast check-out from hotel and transfer to Miyajima, also known as Itsukushima. Visit the Itsukushima Shrine a world heritage.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon visit the Shukkeien Garden (a beautiful Japanese Garden).
Evening transfer to Hiroshima station to take the bullet train to Osaka.
Upon arrival in Osaka transfer to a local restaurant for dinner.

After dinner check-in to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 09

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast transfer to Kansai International Airport for departure flight to Colombo.

Day 10

Arrive in Colombo.

Price of Japan Tour 

ITINERARY :  A detailed itinerary is enclosed herewith

PRICE OF TOUR : 
SHARING TWIN
Rs. 460, 000 per person
SINGLE ROOM
Rs. 550,000 per person
TRIPLE ROOM
Rs 460,000/- per person
CHILD BETWEEN 2  12 YRS
Rs 460,000/- per child
INFANT (0  2 YEARS)
Rs 170,000/-

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
- Economy Class Return Air Fare
- Train Tickets Bullet train from Mishima to Shin-Osaka, Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima, Hiroshima to Shin-Osaka
- Hotel Accommodation in Japan as per the itinerary
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Japan as per the itinerary
- Arrival/Departure/Transfers and Sightseeing in Japan A/C Coach
- English speaking Japanese guide/representative throughout the tour
- Professionally trained Senior Company Executive will accompany the Group
- Airport taxes in Sri Lanka
- Admission Passes: Tokyo Tower, Sumida River Cruise, Hakone Ropeway, Cruise on Lake Ashi, Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu Temple, Todaiji Temple, Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Museum

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES 
- Transportation to/from Colombo Airport
- Any Meals during transit at the Airports
- Transportation to/from Colombo Airport
- Visa Fees for Japan
- Excess baggage charges
- Liquor/Laundry
- Expenses of a personal nature 
Tips for the Guides, Drivers, Hotel, Restaurant Staff & Airport Representative (Tips for entire
tour will be USD 67/- per person and it is payable along with the final payment)

 Travel Insurance covering health & baggage (Insurance Policy is a must for every passenger) Please note generally in case of any illness or accident, a 2 weeks hospital stay in overseas countries and repatriation by air generally cost approximately over US $ 50,000/-
 
A minimum of US $ 75,000 insurance cover is required. You could purchase it through Superlink Travels. (Foreign Passport holders could obtain the Travel Insurance from their country of residence or from Superlink Travels subject to conditions. (Please request for more details from us.)
(US $ 75,000 Cover)

Up to 64 years - Rs. 11,500/-
 Between 65 to 74 years - Rs. 15,500/-
 Between 75 to 85 years - Rs. 17,500/-
 (Maximum age limit 85 years) 

DEPARTURE & RETURN Departure : 09th Aug 2015
DATES  Return  : 18th Aug 2015

DEPOSIT    : Rs 250,000/- per person payable at the time of booking*
Balance payment to be finalised (8) weeks prior to departure