SOUTHERN HORIZONS OF JAPAN ITINERARY:
Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Beppu, Yufuin, Mt. Aso,
Kumamoto, Nagasaki
Day 1 - Tokyo
Check-in to your deluxe hotel in Shinjuku, one of the city’s
best areas for dining and shopping. Keio Plaza Hotel
Day 2 - Tokyo
Discover the ancient and modern on today’s tour. Visit the
Imperial Palace Plaza and then explore Asakusa, one of Tokyo’s
oldest districts. Enter through the massive “Thunder Gates” into
the lively Nakamise Arcade and stroll to Asakusa Kannon Temple
before enjoying the beautifully landscaped grounds of the Meiji
Shrine. Meals B,D
Day 3 - Tokyo
A free day to make the most of your hotel’s prime location
close to sights, shopping and entertainment. From April to
November, you can join an available tour to Nikko, to see the
magnificent Toshogu Shrine. Meals B
Day 4 - Tokyo / Mt. Fuji / Hakone
Depart Tokyo and ascend halfway up the slopes of Mt. Fuji
for spectacular views. Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi and
ride the cable car up Mt. Komoga-take. Tonight, dine at your
deluxe resort hotel overlooking the Pacific and then relax in a
soothing onsen, a traditional hot-springs bath. Meals B,D Hilton
Deaprtures beginning May 25, 2008 will stay at the Odawara
Hotel. The April 20, 2008 departure will stay at Kowaki-en Hotel
Day 5 - Hakone / Mishima / Kyoto
Travel to Mishima and board the Bullet Train. Upon arrival
in Kyoto, transfer to your superior first-class hotel in the
heart of the city. Or, enjoy the hospitality of an authentic
Japanese inn with an overnight at the family-run Yoshi-ima
Ryokan with breakfast, dinner and a tea ceremony ($195 per
person double, $319 single). Meals B Rihga Royal Hotel
Day 6 - Kyoto / Nara / Kyoto
See Kyoto’s most enchanting sites: Kinkaku-ji, the Golden
Pavilion; the striking vermilion-hued Heian Shrine; and
Sanjusangendo Temple, with 1,001 images of Buddha. Then travel
to ancient Nara and visit Todai-ji Temple; Kasuga Shrine, famed
for picturesque pathways lined with stone lanterns; and Deer
Park. Meals B,L,D
Day 7 - Kyoto / Osaka / Oita / Beppu
Transfer to Osaka for your flight to Oita on the island of
Kyushu. Upon arrival, visit Mt. Takasaki Monkey Park, a scenic
natural habitat with more than 2,000 wild monkeys. Continue to
Beppu, a city renowned for its “Boiling Hells” – bubbling hot
springs of mineral-colored water and boiling mud. Check in to
your first class hotel with views of Beppu Bay and Mt. Tsurumi.
Meals B,D Suginoi Hotel
Day 8 - Beppu / Yufuin / Kumamoto
Drive to Yufuin and stroll through this charming resort
town. After visiting the Mt. Aso Volcano Museum, travel to the
West Crater of Mt. Aso by Ropeway. Geothermic conditions
permitting, a breathtaking cable car ride up the rim of this
unique double-cone volcano provides dramatic views of the
interior. Drive to Kumamoto and check-in to your deluxe hotel.
Meals B Nikko Kumamoto Hotel
Day 9 - Kumamoto / Shimbara / Nagasaki
Visit Kumamoto Castle, an enormous black stone fortification
regarded as one of the greatest castles in Japan, constructed
with a defensively-ingenious “backward curve” wall. Cross by
ferry to Shimbara and visit the Samurai Residences, an ancient
town once inhabited by high-ranking warriors in the shadow of
Shimbara Castle. Tour a unique museum commemorating the eruption
of Mt. Fugendake, and then continue to your deluxe hotel in
Nagasaki, a cosmopolitan mountainside property not far from
Glover Garden. Meals B ANA Hotel Nagasaki
Day 10 - Nagasaki
Tour historic Glover Garden, with gracious 19th century
homes built by British merchants on this picturesque hillside
overlooking the port. Then visit the Atomic Bomb Museum and
Nagasaki Peace Park – located just a few minutes’ walk from the
epicenter of the August 9, 1945 atomic bomb blast. The afternoon
is at leisure. Meals B
Day 11 - Nagasaki /
Your program finishes today, or discover more of Asia with
our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B
FREESTYLE ADD-ONS - EXPERIENCE A
JAPANESE INN:
We’ve arranged for guests to have the option of spending 1
night at the Yoshi-ima Ryokan in the heart of the Gion district
of Kyoto, made famous in Memoirs of a Geisha. You’ll sleep in
tatami rooms on a futon; breakfast, dinner and a lovely tea
ceremony are included in the inn’s intimate atmosphere.
You’ll be delighted by this experience for $160 per person double,
there is a single supplement of $120.
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Touring with General Tours World
Traveler... Southern Horizons of Japan. A unique journey
designed with decades of experience helping Americans to
discover Japan. Our travelers love Nagasaki: its colorful
mercantile history, lovely port setting, and friendly
accessibility. The Atomic Bomb Museum and Nagasaki Peace
Park are moving. Beyond the city, Kyushu boasts popular
geothermal resorts, the rugged beauty of a volcanic island,
and impressive feudal-era monuments... The perfect
complements to the must-see highlights in Tokyo, Hakone and
Kyoto
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Mid Summer Rvelry at Kyoto’s Gion
Festival!
Join our special July 12 departure and enjoy the
colorful 1,200-year-old traditions of this festival that
honors the Geisha. Kyoto is filled with revelry, lights,
music and a splendid lantern-lit parade of gigantic floats
pulled by teams of men in colorful traditional garb.
General Tours World Traveler Escorted Touring
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The only fully-escorted tour to Japan’s
southern island of Kyushu and the historic port city of
Nagasaki.
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Enjoy two lovely hot-springs resort hotels,
the deluxe Hilton Odawara and the renowned Suginoi Hotel in
Beppu, one of Japan’s most popular resort areas.
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Experience the traditions of a Japanese inn
with our ryokan feature in Kyoto.
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All of our departures are guaranteed to
operate.
2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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2008 DEPARTURE DATES & RATES |
Per Person Rates:
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Finish |
Double |
Single |
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4/20/08 |
4/30/08 |
$3,999 |
$4,869 |
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5/25/08 |
6/4/08 |
$3,999 |
$4,869 |
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7/12/08
Gion Festival Departure |
7/22/08 |
$4,499 |
$5,298 |
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9/14/08 |
9/24/08 |
$4,099 |
$4,968 |
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9/28/08 |
10/8/08 |
$4,099 |
$4,968 |
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10/26/08 |
11/5/08 |
$4,099 |
$4,968 |
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3/29/09 |
4/8/09 |
$4,099 |
$4,968 |
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4/12/09 |
4/22/09 |
$4,099 |
$4,968 |
Add our attractively-priced air &
transfers
Call us for current international airfare associated with
this program. We offer both economy and business class
fares. When you purchase air from us, arrival and departure
transfers are automatically included. Prices are in U.S.
currency and are per person based on double occupancy,
unless otherwise noted. Availability is limited.
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TOUR ACCOMMODATIONS |
Suginoi Hotel (Beppu, Japan)
Ideally situated between Mt. Tsunami and Beppu Bay, and built
along one of Beppu’s 8 natural hot springs, is the Suginoi
Hotel. The Suginoi allows its guests to completely relax in one
of 7 bath areas – including ones for families or those with
disabilities. 6 restaurants are offered, with 2 buffet meals/day
being included in the room fee. Comprised of 4 main buildings,
the hotel includes a number of amenities including a very large
heated pool area complete with water slide, sauna, arcade,
bowling alley, gift shop, live performances, and deluxe spa. The
Suginoi offers guest rooms in the traditional Japanese, Western,
and combination styles for the comfort of their guests, and each
room includes AC, mini-bar, hot water pot w/ tea, hairdryer, and
safe.
Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa (Hakone, Japan)
In the foothills of Japan's majestic Hakone Mountains
overlooking the rich blue waters of Sagami Bay sits the Hilton
Odawara Resort & Spa – a tranquil resort that aims to nourish
your body, mind and senses. Guest rooms with balconies
overlooking the bay, feature calming tones and large windows to
enhance the sense of sanctuary. The property includes six tennis
courts, swimming pool, fitness center, putting green & driving
range.
Kowaki-en Hotel (Hakone, Japan)
This first class hotel in rural Japan, featuring a traditional
hot spring bath, has been a well-known resort in Japan for quite
some time. Hotel facilities include convenience shop, beauty
salon, photo studio, massage, sauna, and an outdoor pool. All
guest rooms have air-conditioning, mini-bar, telephone, and TV.
Guests can choose between five different restaurants and a
variety of cuisine.
Nikko Kumamoto Hotel (Kumamoto, Japan)
Twin rooms have view of Kumamoto Castle on the West..and
single rooms have a view of Mt. Aso on the East. Our main
banquet hall -Aso- has 1500 square meters of floor space..the
biggest in Kumamoto. Restaurant - Japanese.. Chinese.. Western..
Grill
Rihga Royal Hotel (Kyoto, Japan)
The Rihga Royal Hotel is located in Kyoto, where
opportunities to experience local cultural are as easy as
leaving the hotel. All guest rooms have standard amenities,
including air-conditioning, telephone, and TV. Other hotel
facilities include four different restaurants with a variety of
cuisine, two bars, one lounge, a fitness center, and swimming
pool.
ANA Hotel Nagasaki (Nagasaki, Japan)
Situated on a mountainside in Nagasaki-Minimiyamate, the
contemporary ANA Hotel Nagasaki features beautiful views of the
harbor and surrounding township, and offers guests a
comfortable, welcoming place from which to explore sites such as
the Oura Catholic Church, Glover Garden, Dutch Slope, Confucian
Shrine, and others. The hotel provides a cocktail bar and 2
restaurants onsite, one serving Western cuisine and the other
offering traditional Japanese and Chinese dishes. The guest
rooms offer a coffee/tea maker, color TV, hairdryer, AC, and
private bathroom.
Keio Plaza Hotel (Tokyo, Japan)
The Keio Plaza Hotel is located in the Shinjuku district of
bustling Tokyo, walking distance from shopping, cultural
experiences, and other events. The hotel plays host to 29
separate restaurants, each with a different atmosphere and
dining opportunity. All 1450 rooms are equipped with television,
internet access, mini-bar, and a spectacular view of the city.
Other hotel amenities include the swimming pool, gymnasium,
drugstore, sauna, photo studio and beauty salon.
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