Nov. 4, Mon.  LEAVE LOS ANGELES.     Depart Los Angeles to Tokyo.  En route, we will cross the International Date Line, arriving the next day.

Nov. 5, Tue.  ARRIVE TOKYO AND ON TO HIROSHIMA.   Upon arrival at Hiroshima, transfer to hotel to check in.                        

Nov. 6, Wed.  MIYAJIMA – HIROSHIMA.  Morning excursion to Miyajima, one of the three most scenic places in Japan.  Return to Hiroshima to visit the Peace Memorial Museum.    (B D)                                                                       

Nov. 7, Thu.  HIROSHIMA -  KYOTO.  Leave by the “bullet train” to Kyoto.  Sightseeing to the Nijo Castle and the Golden Pavilion, an important landmark in Kyoto.  Enjoy a “shab-shab” dinner in the evening at the Moritaya.         (B D)

                                                                                             

Nov. 9, Sat.  KYOTO – KANAZAWA.  Travel by train to Kanazawa on the Japan Sea side.  Visit Omicho Market and beautiful Kenrokuen Garden before checking in at the hotel.      (B L)                                                                

Continue to Takayama.   (B  D)

Nov. 11, Mon.   TAKAYAMA – TOKYO.  Morning sightseeing in the charming town of Takayama.  Afternoon train to Tokyo.   (B)

                                                                                                                      

Nov. 12, Tue.   TOKYO.  Sightseeing to the Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace Plaza, and on to Asakusa after a “teppan-yaki” lunch in Ginza.     (B L) 

Nov. 13, Wed.  TOKYO.   This day is free for independent activities and to explore on your own.  Our guide will be available to direct you for your special requests.   Farewell dinner in the hotel this evening.   (B D) 

  

Nov. 14, Thu.   LEAVE FOR HOME.   Morning free until time to take the Airport Limousine bus to the Tokyo Airport.       (B)

Hiroshima Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima     2 nights

Kyoto          Hotel Granvia Kyoto                     2 nights

Kanazawa  Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel                1 night

Takayama  Hida Plaza Hotel                            1 night

Tokyo          Imperial Hotel, Tokyo                  3 nights

LAND COST:  $4,995.00 per person, sharing twin room.

                             $995.00 additional for single room occupancy.

AIRFARE: Will be provided separately, using the lowest economy class fare available at time of booking.
                       Premium economy, business, and first-class fare quoted on request.

ENGLISH-SPEAKING TOUR GUIDE IN JAPAN:   Mr. Shigeru Shinohara
YAMATO TOUR ESCORT:  Mrs. Peggy Yamato Mikuni

                                                         Assisted by Joanne Mikuni Hong and Naomi Hong

NOTE:  Itinerary is subject to change without notice.