8D NOSTALGIC JAPAN
code: M-1
NOSTALGIC JAPAN M-1
(TOKYO,TAKAYAMA, SHIRAKAWAGO, KANAZAWA, KYOTO 8-DAYS)
This tour takes you to the scenic Japan Alps to visit Takayama, an elegant city of craftsmen famed for its streets lined with old merchant shops and sake breweries. You also visit Shirakawago, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Kanazawa, a charming old castle town, famous for its cultural heritage and the beautiful Kenrokuen garden. Shirakawa-go in Shirakawa Village, Ono-gun (Gifu prefecture), and Gokayama in Nanto city (Toyama prefecture) became Japan's sixth World Heritage. It is called Gassho-zukuri(praying hands) in Japanese, A-framed building is one of Japan's traditional architectural techniques for the building of homes.

TOUR PRICES Rates are per person/package in JAPAN YEN (JPY)
| Hotel | 1 Adult | 2 Adults (Twin) | 3 Adults (Triple) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Low | High | Low | High | |
| Standard | ¥547,000 | ¥565,500 | ¥335,000 | ¥344,700 | ¥276,000 | ¥285,700 |
| Superior | ¥562,000 | ¥583,300 | ¥340,000 | ¥352,600 | ¥281,000 | ¥293,600 |
| Deluxe | ¥674,000 | ¥691,800 | ¥415,000 | ¥428,100 | ¥355,000 | ¥368,100 |
| Hotel | 4 Adults (2 twin) | Single supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Low/High | |
| Standard | ¥247,000 | ¥256,700 | ¥30,000 |
| Superior | ¥251,500 | ¥264,100 | ¥40,000 |
| Deluxe | ¥326,000 | ¥339,100 | ¥74,000 |
| <Private car option> (Airport transfer & Sightseeing by private car or taxi) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 pax | 3-5 pax | |
| Private car | ¥438,100 | ¥541,200 |
Low Season : Arriving in Jan., Feb., Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Dec.
High Season : Arriving in Mar., Apr., May, Oct., Nov.
INCLUDED:
- Hotel :
- Please refer to hotel list.
Tokyo (2nights), Takayama (1night),Shirakawago (1night)
Kanazawa (1night), Kyoto (2nights) - Meal :
- Dinner and breakfast at Shirakawago Minshuku
- Guide :
- Private guide for Day 2-5 and Day 7. Assistant at Narita Airport
- Train :
- Tokyo - Nagoya - Takayama, Kanazawa - Kyoto,
Ordinary class reserved seat (Standard, Superior), First class reserved seat (Deluxe). - Others :
- Bus from Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa.
Airport bus from Narita Airport to Tokyo. Airport shuttle van from Kyoto to Kansai Airport. Local transfer and admission fees (when with guide). - Luggage :
- Tokyo - Kyoto (one item per person)
BREAKFAST SUPPLEMENT Per person / package
Standard ¥14,400 Superior ¥15,600 Deluxe ¥21,300
ITINERARY:
ITINERARY (B):Breakfast (L):Lunch (D):Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: TOKYO
Day1 TOKYO (ARRIVAL)
Arrive at Narita (Tokyo International Airport). You will be met by OUR representative and helped to board an airport bus. Transfer to hotel by bus. (Travel Time 85min.)
ACCOMMODATION: TOKYO
Day2 TOKYO (CITY TOUR)
Guided sightseeing in Tokyo (9:00 - 17:00) using public transport. You can select your own itinerary, see suggested routes under this page.
ACCOMMODATION: TAKAYAMA
Day3 TOKYO - TAKAYAMA
Your main suitcase will be transferred directly from Tokyo to Kyoto. Please leave your main suitcase with the porter / bell desk by 7:30 AM. You will need to keep with you the luggage that you need for your nights in Takayama, Shirakawago and Kanazawa. Transfer to Takayama with your guide. Tokyo to Nagoya by bullet train, Nagoya to Takayama by express train (Travel Time 300min.) Sightseeing in Takayama using public transport.Yatai kaikan / Jinya House / Kusakabe Folk Museum
ACCOMMODATION: SHIRAKAWAGO
Day4 TAKAYAMA - SHIRAKAWAGO (D)
Transfer to Shirakawago by local bus with your guide. (Travel Time 60min.) Sightseeing in Shirakawago hamlet. Nagase House / Minka-en. Stay overnight at a Minshuku (small traditional Japanese house) in Shirakawago. (Private bathroom, towel and toothbrush are not available at Minshuku.) Dinner at the Minshuku.
ACCOMMODATION: KANAZAWA
Day5 SHIRAKAWAGO - KANAZAWA (B)
Transfer to Kanazawa by local bus with your guide. (Travel Time 90min.) Sightseeing in Kanazawa using public transport. Kenroku-en / Seison-kaku / Nomura Samurai House / Kaga Yuzen Traditional Industry Center
ACCOMMODATION: KYOTO
Day6 KANAZAWA - KYOTO
Transfer to Kyoto by express train by yourself. (Travel Time 120min.)
ACCOMMODATION: KYOTO
Day7 KYOTO (CITY TOUR)
Guided sightseeing in Kyoto (9:00 - 17:00) using public transport. You can select your own itinerary, see suggested routes under this page.
Day8 KYOTO - OSAKA (DEPARTURE)
Transfer to Kansai International Airport by airport shuttle van. (Travel Time 90min.) Pick up time is about 4hours prior to the flight. Exact time of pick up will be notified to you on Day 7.
TOKYO - Suggested Routes
- ●Sample 1 "TOKYO DOWN TOWN"
- Tokyo National Museum - Ameyoko Market - Asakusa Kannon Temple - Sumida River Cruise - Hamarikyu Garden and teabreak - Ginza Shopping Street
- ●Sample 2 "TOKYO CENTER WEST"
- Meiji Shrine - Shopping in Omotesando - Ota Ukiyoe Museum - Observatory of Tokyo Government Office - Kabuki-cho Area
- ●Sample 3 "OLD EDO AND TOKYO BAY AREA"
- Edo Tokyo Museum - Imperial Palace Plaza - Tokyo Bay Area "Yurikamome" Ride
- Additional options (may require extra fee)
- *Ghibli Museum *Kabuki *Observatory Roppongi Hills *Shinagawa Aquarium
*Tea ceremony at Happoen Garden *Tokyo Bay Cruise *Tokyo Disney Resort®
KYOTO - Suggested Routes
- ●Sample 1 "KYOTO - Main"
- Golden Pavillion - Ryoanji - Kiyomizu Temple - Gion Area
- ●Sample 2 "SAGANO - ARASHIYAMA"
- Togetsukyo - Tenryuji Temple - Jojakko-ji Temple - Arashiyama Area
- ●Sample 3 "UJI - FUSHIMI"
- Byodoin Temple - Tea Ceremony - Fushimi Inari Shrine - Sake Warehouse
- Additional options (may require extra fee)
- *Hozu River Shooting *Tea Ceremony at Maiko House
*Toei Uzumasa Movie Land *Yuzen Dyeing - Where need permission before visit :
- *Katsura Rikyu *Saihoji Moss Garden *Shugakuin Rikyu
Please note Museums of Japan are usually closed on Mondays, your guide will provide you with suitable alternative suggestions when this is the case.
