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Trip Options
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Tokyo Tokyo is located on the eastern side of the main island Honshu, and is the capital of Japan. The name "Tokyo" literally means eastern capital. It is the seat of the Japanese government, the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family. The twenty-three special wards of Tokyo, have a total population of over 8 million people, with 35 million in the greater Tokyo area. The city has many museums and theatres, important temples, parks and restaurants. It is one of the world's leading cities - and one of the most expensive. Upon arrival at Narita airport make your way to the Airport Limousine counter. There are 2 ticket counters in Terminal 2 and 5 ticket counters in Terminal 1. Signage is well posted and all staff speak fluent English. The cost of a one way ticket is 300 Yen, or roughly $30-$40 USD. Bus stop, departure time and your destination are printed on your boarding ticket. Buses leave every half an hour or so, depending on your downtown hotel, and provide a door to door service. Travel time can run anywhere from 1.5 - 3 hours, depending on traffic. COST IS NOT INCLUDED. The Keio Plaza Hotel is situated in the heart of Tokyo, in walking distance of numerous restaurants, bakeries, and shops. Visitors revel in the amenities offered in each other 1440 rooms. Besides exceptional hospitality from staff, enjoy special features such as Japanese bathrobes, wide picture windows, and a host of bathroom amenities. Whether looking for a quick eat or a fancy sit down experience, guests will have no problem finding a meal at the Keio. Choose from a huge variety of restaurants, each possessing its own specialty. Try international and local dishes as prepared by local chefs. Facilities at the hotel include a fitness room and business center. Overnight at Keio Plaza Hotel. |
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Day 2
Tokyo Join this very popular day tour of Tokyo, visiting key spots such as the Tokyo Tower Observatory and Happoen Garden, where you will participate in a traditional Tea Ceremony. Enjoy a Japanese barbecue lunch and stroll through the gardens of an old samurai villa. In the afternoon visit the Imperial Palace Plaza and then take a Sumida River Cruise before finishing at Asakusa Kannon, Japan's oldest and most famous Buddhist Temple. Overnight at Keio Plaza Hotel. |
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Day 3
Kyoto Kyotois a city in the central part of the island of Honsh?, Japan. Formerly the imperial capital, it is now the capital of Kyoto Prefecture. With its 2000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, as well as palaces, gardens and architecture intact, it is one of the best preserved cities in Japan. Three special sites have connections to the imperial family: the Kyoto Gyoen area including the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Sento Imperial Palace, homes of the Emperors of Japan for many centuries; Katsura Imperial Villa, one of the nation's finest architectural treasures; and Shugaku-in Imperial Villa, one of its best Japanese gardens. Use Japan's efficient train system, or transfer by local taxi, both are readily available and economical. Cost not included. Located virtually in front of the Shinkansen (Bullet Train), Japan Railways and Kintetsu-Kyoto Station, the New Miyako Hotel is in a prime location . Within a walking distance from the hotel are temples such as Toji, Nishi-Honganji & Higashi-Honganji, as well as countless other places of scenic beauty and historic interest. Overnight at New Miyako Hotel. |
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Day 4
Kyoto On this full day bus tour, you will visit important sights such as Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, and Imperial Palace in the morning. Enjoy a buffet lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Center before joining up with an afternoon bus tour to Nara from Kyoto, where you will visit Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park, and Kasuga Grand Shrine. Tour includes pick-up and drop-off service to major hotels. Overnight at New Miyako Hotel. |
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Day 5
Kyoto Use Japan's efficient train system, or transfer by local taxi, both are readily available and economical. Cost not included. Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary. Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard). |
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Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure – Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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Southeast Asia
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