Japan with China Cherry Blossom (Tokyo-Beijing) 15 Days Tour Package
Escorted Group Holidays, Asia
Visit:
Tokyo | Hakone | Nagoya| Osaka | Kyoto | Hiroshima | Shanghai | Xian | Beijing
Includes:
- 2 nights at The Royal Park Hotel Maihama Resort Tokyo Bay (4*) / JAL City Toyusu (4*) / Maihama View Hotel by HULIC (4*) / Hoshino Resorts 1955 Tokyo Bay (4*) / Premier Hotel Cabin President (4*) / Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel First Resort (4*) / Mitsui Garden Hotel Prana Tokyo Bay (4*) / Hotel Mystays Premier Omori (4*) or similar in Tokyo
- 1 night at Oiso Prince Hotel, Kanagawa (4*) / Hotel Clad, Gotemba (4*) / Hotel Kasugai, Yamanashi (3*) / Hotel Mount Fuji, Yamanashi (4*) / Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanaka, Yamanashi (4*) / Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa, Kanagawa (4*) / Hakone Sengokuhara Prince Hotel, Kanagawa (4*) / Wisterian Life Club Verde no Mori, Kanagawa (3*) or similar in Hakone & Yamanashi Region
- 2 nights at Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya (4*) / Nagoya Tokyu (4*) / Hilton Nagoya (4*) / Nagoya Kanko (4*) / Nagoya Strings (4*) / ANA Crowne Plaza Nagoya (4*) / Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya, Chubu International Airport (4*) or similar in Nagoya
- • 3 nights at ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe (4*) / Kobe Portopia, Kobe (4*) / Okura Kobe (4*) / Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kobe Sannomiya (4*) Premier or similar in Kobe
- 02 nights accommodation at Chateau Star River Pudong / Radisson Collection Hotel, Yangtze or similar in Shanghai
- 01 night accommodation at Titan Times Hotel / Sheraton Xian or similar in Xian • 03 nights accommodation at Bohao Radegast Hotel / Wanda Realm Hotel / Wyndham Beijing North Hotel or similar in Beijing
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Day 1
Arrive In Japan Welcome to Japan. Upon arrival meet the Tour Manager / local tour guide / Station Manager and transfer from the airport to the hotel for check in. (Standard check in time 1400-1500 hrs). Overnight in Tokyo. (D)
Note: The standard check-in time is 1500 hrs. Packed dinner will be provided in case of late arrivals.
Day 2
Visit Tokyo Skytree Observatory (350 M) - Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple (Sensoji Temple) & Nakamise Dori Street – Visit Ueno Park - Photo Stop At Shibuya Scramble Crossing After breakfast, proceed for Tokyo sightseeing, visit the Tokyo Skytree observation deck (350 M) for unparalleled 360-degree panoramic view of the city. Next, explore Asakusa Kannon Temple, one of Tokyo’s oldest and most iconic temple. Stroll along Nakamise Dori Street, a bustling 17th Century shopping street with an abundance of traditional street food, handmade crafts, and unique souvenirs. Visit Ueno Park, one of Japan’s oldest, most celebrated and lively cherry blossom viewing spot. Later take a photo stop at Shibuya Scramble Crossing; the world’s busiest pedestrian intersection and a symbol of city’s vibrant urban culture. See the bronze Hachiko Statue - in honour of legendary dog Hachiko to celebrate his extreme loyalty for his owner. Overnight in Tokyo. (B, L, D)
Day 3
Visit Team Labs - Photo Stop At Statue Of Liberty - Visit Hie Shrine After breakfast, head to Team Labs, a uniquely immersive, multisensory experience with different concept, structure and physical interaction with amazing photo opportunities. Next, take a photo stop at “Statue of Liberty” standing against the coastal backdrop of Tokyo Bay offering iconic view of the Rainbow Bridge. Later visit Hie Shrine, a historic Shinto Shrine known for its stunning tunnel of vibrant red tori gates. Later drive to Hakone / Yamanashi. Overnight in Hakone / Yamanashi Region. (B, L, D) Driving Distance: • Tokyo To Hakone / Yamanashi : 115 Kms (Approx.)
Day 4
Owakudani Ropeway - Visit Owakudani Valley - Lake Ashi Cruise – Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station After breakfast, head to Owakudani, take the Owakudani Ropeway, to explore Owakudani Valley – a highly dynamic geothermal zone featuring exposed yellow sulphur deposits. Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi – an ancient volcanic crater lake offering postcard views of the surrounding. Later, visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station, a UNESCO World Heritage Site to witness dramatic views of Japan’s highest peak and the “sea of clouds”. Later we drive to Nagoya. Overnight in Nagoya (B, L, D) Driving Distance: • Hakone To Nagoya : 305 Kms (Approx.)
Note: Hakone valley experiences strong winds. In case of extreme weather conditions, access to above sites is restricted.
Day 5
Visit Toyota Automobile Museum – Photo Stop At Nagoya Castle - Visit Nabana No Sato Illumination After breakfast, visit Toyota Automobile Museum displaying the global chronological history and culture of the automobile, featuring over 140 pristine, roadworthy vehicles from both Toyota and its international competitors. Next, take a photo stop at Nagoya Castle, renowned for its magnificent golden tiger-headed carp statues mounted on the castle roof. Later head to Nabana No Sato, a flower park by day that transforms into a dazzling wonderland of over 8 million LED lights by night. Overnight in Nagoya. (B, L, D)
Day 6
Experience Sumo Show – Free Time At Shinsaibashi Street After breakfast, drive to Osaka, enjoy a live interacting and entertaining Sumo Wrestling show, and understand the rules, daily rankings and witness a live Sumo fight. Later visit Shinsaibashi Street - packed with hundreds of stores ranging from luxury fashion brands to massive cosmetic retailers, trendy boutiques and endless eateries. Overnight in Kobe (B, L, D) Driving Distance: • Nagoya To Osaka : 190 Kms (Approx.) • Osaka To Kobe : 40 Kms (Approx.)
Day 7
Experience Japanese Tea Ceremony - Visit Daigo-Ji Temple - Visit Kinkakuji Temple - Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove After breakfast, immerse in the Japanese Tea Ceremony experience - a highly choreographed ritual of preparing and serving powdered Matcha Tea. Next, visit Daigoji Temple a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its beautiful cherry blossom views. Later visit Kinkakuji - a Zen Buddhist temple, famous for its magnificent three-story Golden Pavilion coated in pure gold leaf. Continue to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and walk through the pathway lined with towering, majestic bamboo stalks. Overnight in Kobe. (B, L, D)
Driving Distance: • Kobe To Kyoto : 75 Kms (Approx.)
Coach To Coach Walking Distance:
Japanese Tea Ceremony : 2 Kms (Approx.) • Kinkakuji : 1.5 Km (Approx.) (Involves Moderate Climbing) • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove : 2 Kms (Approx.)
Day 8
Day Trip To Hiroshima – Two Way Bullet Train Experience – Visit Miyajima Island By Ferry Ride – Visit Itsukushima Shrine – Photo Stop At The Floating Tori Gate – Photo Stop At Atomic Dome – Visit Peace Memorial Park And Museum Today experience a Shinkansen train ride to Hiroshima widely known as the Japanese Bullet Train, this trains operate at speeds up to 320 km/h (199 mph). The Shinkansen is globally renowned for its near-perfect punctuality, pristine safety record. Visit the most sacred island of Miyajima by ferry famous for its massive vermilion “floating” tori gate, later walk and visit Itsukushima Shrine – a UNESCO World Heritage Shrine. Next, Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park advocating global nuclear disarmament and eternal world peace, take a photo stop at the Atomic Bomb Dome the only major structure to survive the explosion being closest to the hypocentre. Visit the Peace Memorial Museum documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in World War II and it’s after effects. Board the bullet train back to Kobe. Overnight in Kobe. (B,L, D)
Driving Distance:
Kobe To Hiroshima : 1 Hr 20 Mins (Approx.) • Hiroshima To Kobe : 1 Hr 20 Mins (Approx.) Coach To Coach Walking
Distance: • Miyajima Island Tour : 3 Kms (Approx.) • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park : 1.5 Kms (Approx.)
Day 9
Kobe -Shanghai Today we checkout and proceed to the airport to take a flight to China. Upon arrival, welcome by the Tour Manager/local tour guide and transfer from the airport to the hotel for check in. (Standard check in time 1400-1500 hrs). Overnight in Shanghai. (B, D)
Driving Distance:
Kobe To Kansai International Airport : 75 Kms (Approx.) • Shanghai Pudong International Airport To Hotel : 55 Kms (Approx.)
Day 10
Visit Jade Buddha Temple – Visit Jin Mao Tower – Visit SILK OUTLET – Free Time at Yuyuan Market – Visit Acrobatic Show This morning after breakfast, visit to the Jade Buddha Temple, built in 1882, houses two rare jade Buddha statues; a serene Sitting Buddha and a Recumbent Buddha; offering a peaceful Zen retreat amid the city’s modern bustle. Later visit Jin Mao Tower – take an elevator to 88th floor, walk circular corridor with glass windows, view Huangpu River, Bund, Pudong skyline and exhibits on Shanghai history. Visit Silk Outlet & discover China’s textile heritage - watch silkworms spin cocoons, see demonstrations, and shop fine silk scarves, bedding, and garments, blending tradition with modern craftsmanship. Spend free time exploring Yuyuan Market, also known as Yuyuan Bazaar, in Old Shanghai. Surrounded by traditional Chinese architecture, discover shops filled with local snacks, handicrafts, jewellery, antiques, souvenirs and more. Later experience the Shanghai Acrobatic Show dazzles with breathtaking stunts, blending traditional Chinese acrobatics and modern multimedia; expect aerial skills, balancing acts and jaw dropping stunts. Overnight in Shanghai. (B, L, D)
Day 11
Experience Maglev Train Ride – Shanghai to Xian by Flight (Approx 2 Hrs 45 Mins) – Photo Stop at Fortification of Xian – Photo Stop at Big Wild Goose Pagoda Squares This morning, begin your day with a ride on the Shanghai Maglev, which features a train ride on magnetic levitation technology, no wheels, friction free and floating above its track at a lightning speed, covering 30 KMS in less than 10 minutes. Later, board your flight from Shanghai to Xian. Upon arrival, enjoy a photo stop at the Fortification of Xian, Ming era walls, arrow towers and barbicans forming a layered defense system. Enjoy a photo stop at Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square, a culturally rich landmark surrounding the historic Buddhist pagoda; an iconic site that blends spiritual heritage with the vibrant atmosphere of modern Xian. Overnight in Xian. (PB, L, D)
Day 12
Visit Crockery Factory – Visit Terracotta Warriors Pit – High Speed Train from Xian to Beijing (Approx 5.5 Hrs) This morning after breakfast, visit Crockery (Ceramics) Outlet offers insight into China rich porcelain tradition - watch artisans shape, glaze, and fire crockery and shop for elegant ceramic wares that blend Tang era artistry with modern design. Marvel at Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors—more than 5000 life sized soldiers guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s tomb—with a one way battery car ride for easy access to the excavation pit area. Overnight in Beijing. (PB, L, D) Driving
Distance:
Xian To Beijing : 5 Hours (Approx.) Coach To Coach Walking Distance: • Terra Cotta Worriers : 2 Kms (Approx.)
Day 13
Experience Hutong Tour - Visit Jade Factory - Visit Great Wall of China (Badaling Section) with 2 way VIP tickets for Ground Cable Car – Drive Pass to Bird’s Nest This morning after breakfast, discover the charms of Hutong streets on Rickshaw - the traditional, narrow alleyways of old Beijing, lined with historic courtyard homes known as siheyuan and picturesque Houhai Lake. Later stop at Jade Outlet that offers a fascinating glimpse into China’s 4,000 year jade tradition - learn its cultural symbolism, watch artisans craft intricate pieces and shop authentic jade jewellery. Visit Badaling Section of the Great Wall is the most visited and best preserved part of the wall. Tour includes a return VIP access of ground cable car ride, making the climb easier while still offering sweeping views of the wall and surrounding mountains. Drive pass the Bird’s Nest, Beijing’s iconic Olympic Stadium, famed for its striking architectural design and its central role in hosting the unforgettable 2008 Olympic Games. Overnight in Beijing. (B, LL, D)
Day 14
Visit Tiananmen Square – Visit Forbidden City – Visit Temple of Heaven – Free Time at Hongqiao Market This morning after breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square one of the world largest public squares, surrounded by iconic landmarks like the Monument to the People Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong Continue to the Forbidden City Beijing’s imperial palace, was home to 24 emperors and it is now the Palace Museum. Features halls, gardens and buildings displaying China’s dynastic art. Next, visit the Temple of Heaven, a Ming era masterpiece where emperors once prayed for good harvests. Famous for its striking blue roofed Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, its surrounded by serene gardens and ancient cypress trees. Overnight in Beijing. (B, L, D)
Coach To Coach Walking Distance:
Tiananmen Square : 1.5 Km (Approx.) • Forbidden City : 1.5 Km (Approx. & Involves Moderate Climbing) • Temple Of Haven : 1.5 Kms (Approx.)
Day 15
Departure This morning after breakfast, check out and proceed to the Airport. Return home with wonderful memories of your tour. (B)
Driving Distance:
Hotel To Beijing Capital International Airport : 30 Kms (Approx.) • Hotel To Beijing Daxing International Airport : 70 Kms (Approx.)
Note: The normal check out time is 11:00 am.
• Exclusive Chef-Curated Meals Prepared in Select Cities of Japan
• Handpicked Menus Designed to Enhance Your Japanese Holiday Experience
• Taste Authentic Local Japanese Delicacies Throughout the Journey
• Experience Japan’s Iconic Sumo Culture with an Interactive Sumo Show
• Experience the Speed of Japan with a Two-Way Shinkansen Bullet Train Ride
• Participate in a Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
• Enjoy Special Treats During the Tour
• Witness the Nabana No Sato Illumination
• Travel with Professional In-House SOTC Tour Managers Throughout Your Journey
• Enhanced Comfort with Spacious 22+ Sq. Metre Hotel Rooms Throughout the Tour (In Japan, standard hotel rooms are typically around 15 Sq. Metres)
• Exclusive Thomas Cook Gift Box Per Family in Japan
• 2 way VIP access for Ground Cable Car – Great Wall of China – Badaling Section
Tokyo:
Visit Tokyo Skytree Observatory (350 m) • Visit Asakusa Kannon (Sensoji Temple) & Nakamise Dori Street • Visit Ueno Park • Photo stop at Shibuya Scramble Crossing • Visit Team Labs • Photo stop at Statue of Liberty • Visit Hie Shrine
Hakone:
Owakudani Ropeway (Weather Permitting) • Visit Owakudani Boiling Valley (Weather Permitting) • Lake Ashi Cruise (Weather Permitting) • Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station (Weather Permitting)
Nagoya:
Visit Toyota Automobile Museum • Photo stop at Nagoya Castle • Visit Nabana No Sato Illumination
Osaka:
Experience Sumo Show • Free Time at Shinsaibashi Street
Kyoto:
Experience Japanese Tea Ceremony • Visit Daigo-ji Temple • Visit Kinkakuji Temple • Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Hiroshima:
Two Way Shinkansen Bullet Train Experience • Visit Miyajima Island by ferry ride • Visit Itsukushima Shrine • Photo stop at the Floating Tori Gate • Photo stop at Atomic Dome • Visit Peace Memorial Park • Visit Atomic Museum
Shanghai:
Visit Jade Buddha Temple • Visit SILK OUTLET • Visit Jin Mao Tower • Free time at Yuyuan Market • Visit Acrobatic Show • Experience Maglev Train Ride
Xian:
Photo stop at Fortifications of X ian • Photo stop at Big W ild Goose Pagoda Square • Visit Crockery Factory • Visit Terracotta Warriors Pit • High Speed Train from Xian to Beijing
Beijing:
Visit Great Wall of China (Badaling Section) • Visit Jade Factory • Drive Pass to Bird’s Nest • Hutong Tour • Visit Tiananmen Square • Visit Forbidden City • Visit Temple of Heaven • Free Time at Hongqiao Market
Meals:
Meals will be prepared by our own chef in select cities
• Daily breakfast. (Except Day 1)
• 10 Jain/Veg/Non-Veg Lunches at Indian Restaurants
• 1 Lunch at Local Restaurant
• 1 Packed Lunch during Train Ride from Xian-Beijing
• 14 Jain/Veg/Non-Veg Dinners at Indian Restaurants
Note: Packed meals, if applicable, will be Jain/vegetarian
B - Breakfast | PB-Packed Breakfast | BR – Brunch | L-Lunch | LL–Local Lunch | LC-Lunch coupon | PL–Packed | D-Dinner | LD-Local Dinner | PD – Packed Dinner
Special Treats:
• Beer or Soft Drink at Silk Factory
• Small box of Pringles at Acrobatic Show
• One Souvenir Per Room
• Soft Drink at Crockery Factory
• Fresh juice at Terracotta Warriors
• Beer or Soft Drink at Jade Factory
• Group Photo Copy Per Room at Tiananmen Square
• Mochi Tasting
• Rice Cracker Tasting
• Pocky Tasting
• Samosa & Masala Chai at Nabana No Sato
• Beer/Soft Drink at Hiroshima Station
• Sushi Tasting
• 2 water bottles (500 ml) per person per day
• Passport, Visa charges, Airport & Port taxes.
• Cost of your Air tickets required to participate in this tour.
• Tips of USD 05 per person per day are compulsory in Japan & China for services of the guide, driver & many other services. To be paid only in US Dollars Cash.
• Porterage, tips, Insurance, laundry, telephone charges, airport transfers, transfers all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
• City Tax or Tourism tax
• The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate of exchange changes substantially prior to departure.
• Meals are pre-set and a choice of menu is not available.
• Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.
• Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘What your Tour Price includes’ box.
Hotels
2 nights at The Royal Park Hotel Maihama Resort Tokyo Bay (4*) / JAL City Toyusu (4*) / Maihama View Hotel by HULIC (4*) / Hoshino Resorts 1955 Tokyo Bay (4*) / Premier Hotel Cabin President (4*) / Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel First Resort (4*) / Mitsui Garden Hotel Prana Tokyo Bay (4*) / Hotel Mystays Premier Omori (4*) or similar in Tokyo
1 night at Oiso Prince Hotel, Kanagawa (4*) / Hotel Clad, Gotemba (4*) / Hotel Kasugai, Yamanashi (3*) / Hotel Mount Fuji, Yamanashi (4*) / Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanaka, Yamanashi (4*) / Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa, Kanagawa (4*) / Hakone Sengokuhara Prince Hotel, Kanagawa (4*) / Wisterian Life Club Verde no Mori, Kanagawa (3*) or similar in Hakone & Yamanashi Region
2 nights at Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya (4*) / Nagoya Tokyu (4*) / Hilton Nagoya (4*) / Nagoya Kanko (4*) / Nagoya Strings (4*) / ANA Crowne Plaza Nagoya (4*) / Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya, Chubu International Airport (4*) or similar in Nagoya
3 nights at ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe (4*) / Kobe Portopia, Kobe (4*) / Okura Kobe (4*) / Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kobe Sannomiya (4*) Premier or similar in Kobe
02 nights accommodation at Chateau Star River Pudong / Radisson Collection Hotel, Yangtze or similar in Shanghai
01 night accommodation at Titan Times Hotel / Sheraton Xian or similar in Xian
03 nights accommodation at Bohao Radegast Hotel / Wanda Realm Hotel / Wyndham Beijing North Hotel or similar in Beijing
Child Policy
Infant - 0 - 1.99 yrs
Child No Bed - 02 - 6.99 yrs
Child With Bed - 7 - 11.99 yrs
Disclaimer:
The typical period for viewing cherry blossoms in central Japan is from mid-March to mid-April. However, due to potential climate changes and other environmental factors, the exact timing of the bloom may vary. Please note that these factors are beyond our control.
Single room supplement USD 1,500 per person. Infant USD 175. *As a 3rd in a triple, a roll away cot may be provided. **As a 3rd in a double, no bed or cot will be provided to the child. Person below 12 years will be considered as a Child. • Maximum 3 persons are allowed per room.
Visa Requirements:
You must be in possession of a valid Single entry Japan & China visa. The cost of these visas is not included in your package tour price. It would be best to check with your travel agent and the consulates nearest to you for advice and information. Please ensure that your travel documents are ready in time for departure.
Ticketing Requirements:
For this tour you would require confirmed air tickets to arrive into Tokyo & depart from Beijing. Internal flights Kobe-Shanghai & Shanghai-Xian are included in your tour price. It would be advisable to check with your sales officer or local travel agent for ticketing.
Note: Surcharges may be applicable on few of the above departure dates. Please contact your local travel agent for information on Surcharge dates and prices.
Currency Used :
• Chinese Yuan (CNY)
• Japanese Yen (JPY)
Airline
We advise to carry maximum of 1 big and 1 cabin bag per person, especially if internal flights on tour and Train Journey are involved during your tour. (Luggage allowance in Internal Flights 15kgs). Also, every bag is guest responsibility and porterage is not included at Hotels, Airport, Immigration halls, Train stations, Cruise terminals etc.
• Prohibited items – E- cigarettes, displaying Images of Buddha, Travelling by Land in Thailand, Korea & Japan.
Hotels
Many hotels in Japan & S Korea have only Twin beds. Double bed will mostly be Queen size and not King size.
• For Child with bed: At times hotel don’t have enough roll away beds, in that case they might give a double and a separate single room.
• As a 3rd adult person in a triple room, most hotels use roll away beds or 2 queen size beds and the room size may be the SAME as a Twin/ double room. ( Hence we also strongly suggest you to upgrade Triple into 2 separate rooms during booking)
• Average standard room size in East Asia is 15 - 18 square meter.
• Standard Check in time 1500 hrs; Standard check out time 1200hrs. Early Check in & late Checkout is subjected to availability and at an extra Cost. Adjoining room’s requests are subjected to availability during Check In.
• All hotels rooms booked for group are Standard category. Getting a double room or a twin room is subjected to availability of the same in Hotel during check in.
• All selected hotels on above tour, serve breakfast which is a combination of continental & local dishes as per hotel standard. Indian meals will be provided during Lunches & Dinners as per itinerary. During peak holiday seasons queuing up at breakfast/ meal area is a normal practice in Japan & S Korea hotels & restaurants.
• Most hotels have Centralized Air Conditioners which is set at a specific temperature for entire property. Restaurants & Sightseeing attractions are mostly naturally ventilated.
• A person 12 years and below is considered a child and above 12 years, an adult.
• Due to international events and trade fairs all throughout Asia such as Air Show, music festivals, sports championships etc., you may have to stay in hotels further away from the city.
• During certain dates stay may be split in two hotels
• Any damages caused to the hotel rooms / Coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers.
• We also reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary.
Coaches
• There is a strict Driving time restriction on all tourist coaches in Japan & S Korea by Government. Hence itinerary follows strict timings for all sightseeing planned.
• Most of your journey in Asia is by coach and hence you are requested to keep the coach clean.
• Due to hygienic reasons it is not permitted to use toilets in the coach. However, the tour manager will make comfort stops during long drives.
• Eating & drinking is not permitted in the coach.
• One check in bag and one handbag per person only, due to limited boot space in the coach.
• In most of cities, there are parking restrictions for coach and it may not be possible to stop at all the places during the city tour. Tour Manager will try his/her best to stop coach wherever possible for a photo stop.
• Coaches are non-wheelchair compliant. There are steps to board / alight from the coach.
General Points
Tips of USD 05 per person per day are compulsory in Japan & Korea for services of the guide, driver, hotel staff etc. The same needs to be given to the Tour Manager on the first day. It will be applicable per Adult and Child. Amount to be paid in US Dollar only.
• One can only buy data sim card for Internet use only or can rent a phone for calling in Japan. Calling + data card not available. Matrix sim cards are not compatible with all the hand phones.
• Attractions like Mt Fuji, Cable car, Owakudani Boiling Valley, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, UENO Park, Miyajima etc are subjected to operation w.r.t weather & Government authority clearance.
• At times some Japanese temples are closed due to ceremonial reasons, in such cases the group shall visit an alternate temple or sightseeing spot.
• Must carry – Universal adaptor, Umbrella & warm wear. Certain cities receive rainfall throughout the year. Weather in Japan & S Korea is unpredictable.
• Room size in Japan & South Korea is anywhere between 15 to 18 sqm for standard twin room. For guest comfort and space a twin room can be made available instead of double during check in.
• Air conditioning in all hotels is subject to climatic conditions & operates at a standard centralized temperature only after government declares peak summer in the country.
• In hotels tea and coffee sachets are not available. Most of the hotels have local Japanese tea i.e. without creamer and sugar.
• In Japan, only Japanese Yen will be accepted for purchasing anything or for any services rendered.
•The tour will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full-paying passengers travelling together. In the event that the group size is less than 25 passengers you will be given on option of travelling on FIT basis, by paying an additional supplement on seat in coach basis with local representatives to assist you.
• When the tour has less than 25 adults and is operated on a seat-in-coach basis, there will be instances where the driver acts as a guide as well.
• A person below 12 years is considered child and above 12 years, an adult.
• As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use roll away beds or 2 queen size beds and the room size may be the same as a double room.
• We strongly recommend booking a twin and supplementing single room instead of a Triple room for your tour in Japan.
• For certain departures, we may re-route the itinerary. However all sightseeing & inclusions will remain the same. On some occasions you may have to join another group in case the group does not have adequate members.
• Delays or Rescheduling in Flights or Bullet trains during tour can affect sightseeing inclusions or schedule.
• Surcharges due to Local Events applicable on certain departures.
• Carry passport, Travel document, Visa at all times during the tour.
• Entire Tour Program is designed & pre planned with various appointments and schedule, hence we request you to always be in time for smooth conduct of group tour.
• Most hotels have Centralized Air Conditioners which is set at a specific temperature for entire property. Also in Japan A.C. is operated when summer is officially declared by the Government. Restaurants & Sightseeing attractions are mostly naturally ventilated.
• Queuing up will be involved at various sightseeing locations as domestically tourism within china/Japan is very active during peak seasons. NO VIP entry system is applicable at most of attractions in People’s Republic of China/ Japan.
• Many attractions are subjected to open or operate with permissible outdoor weather conditions.
• Politically important locations or sightseeing’s can be closed by local authorities without any prior notice.
• If Guest wish to fly by direct flights from home country, Kindly request this towards sales office.
• Standard Check in time 1500 hrs; Standard check out time 1200hrs. Early Check in & late Checkout is subjected to availability and at an extra Cost. Adjoining room’s requests are subjected to availability during Check In.
• International Debit/ Credit cards/ Currency cards are not accepted everywhere, but only at selected shops. Local currency in Cash is accepted over counters at all locations. Money exchange is available at Airports.
• Advisable to carry universal charging adaptors in Japan & South Korea.