Taste and enjoy the beautiful cuisine in Kyoto, famous worldwide for its temples and shrines.
Kyushu island with more than 3800 hot springs, geysers and fumaroles (vents emitting gases and steam).
A hilly town, it has been a celebrated hot springs resort since early medieval times. The waters are sparkling, hot, mineral-rich and multicolored.
The Mt. Aso-san district has an active volcano - with one of the largest calderas in the world and therapeutic hot mineral springs. |
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- Return airfares
- Transfers in Japan (Train / Bus)
- Accommodation at a 4 or 5 star hotel
- Breakfast daily
- 2 Lunches
- 2 Dinners
- BONUS with English Speaker Guide
- BONUS 1 of 4 is 8 courses dinner
- BONUS Kimono Experience
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From $6000* p.p
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*Optional Tour cost extra,
See our terms & conditions |
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| Day 1: Brisbane - Sydney - Osaka |
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| Day 2: Kyoto |
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Breakfast at hotel
Morning free time
Sightseeing in Kyoto
Afternoon sightseeing of the city, visiting Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) and Kiyomizu temple. Stroll from Kodai-ji temple to Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka.
Dinner includes Japanese style "pancakes" - Okonomiyaki. |
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| Day 3: Kyoto |
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Breakfast at hotel
Free time |
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| Day 4: Kyoto |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Uzumasa Samurai village (Wear a traditional Kimono).
Visit an authentic Samurai Village,and learn about life in Japan before it had contact with western cultures. You can also dress in traditional costume to enhance the experience! |
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| Day 5: Kyoto – Beppu (Hot Springs) |
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Catch the bullet train to Oita.
One of the popular hot water springs in Japan. Visit the strange sites on the tour of "Hell." The Tour of Hell is the highlight of sightseeing in the Beppu Spa. Experience traditional Japanese accommodation - comfortable and luxurious. Enjoy an 8 course gourmet Japanese meal.
Travel to Takasakiyama – Monkey mountain, and see hundreds of monkeys in their natural habitat. |
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| Day 6: Beppu – Aso (Volcano) |
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Traditional Japanese breakfast.
Mt Aso - Location of an active volcano and many hot springs. See inside the volcano crater from the safety of the Aso Volcano Museum.
Lunch at a local restaurant – country style local fresh lunch.
Check in to the Hotel and free time to rest and relax |
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| Day 7: Kumamoto |
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Breakfast at the hotel
Visit Kumamoto Castle noted for its stonewalls with 'musha-gaeshi,' a special defense designed to prevent enemy attacks. Then walk around the beautiful Syuzenji Park, Japanese styled landscape garden which was build bythe Hosokawa family in the 17th century.
Lunch at the Sushi train - all the fresh food you can choose from a plate!
After lunch check in to the Hotel and free time to rest and relax. |
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| Day 8: Kumamoto – Fukuoka |
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Breakfast at the hotel
Move to Fukuoka by Express train
Check in the Hotel rest and relax to get ready for night time food market –
Or your choice of $1 shop shopping
Night time Market - There are over 150 food market across the city- Typical food to be enjoyed at yatai are grilled fresh cooked skewers (yakitori), (oden) and the famous Hakata Ramen.
$1 Shop - Shopping Tour 100 yen shop
You will be amazed at what $1 will buy! |
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| Day 9: Fukuoka - Osaka |
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Breakfast at the hotel
Bullet train to Osaka, then check into the Hotel.
Rest and relax.
Or go to Universal Studio in Osaka (optional) |
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| Day 10: Brisbane - Sydney |
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Breakfast at the hotel
Visit a Japanese department store, Umeda underground mall.
Finally, travel to Kansai Airport to catch the flight back to Australia. |
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| Email Us for all Enquiries |
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* Airfare related taxes, charges and fees of $655 (Ex: SYD) per person are not included in the price below. (Tax) = Surcharges, Fees and Taxes are correct as at 01 Jul 08, but may fluctuate depending on departure and arrival points. Minimum number required for tour to operate: 8 persons. Airline and accomodation are subject to change |
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