Tour dates:
- 2017: 09 May, 06 June, 20 June, 18 July, 15 August, 12 September, 26 September*, 10 October*, 24 October, 07 November
- *Peak Season Surcharge: NZD$330
- **Cherry Blossom Season Surcharge: NZD$550
Package inclusions:
- Return international economy airfares with China Southern Airlines or China Eastern Airlines (subject to availability)
- Five nights hotel accommodation (twin share)
- All meals as indicated
- Coach transportation and all transfers
- Admissions to scenic attractions
- English speaking tour guide(s) service
Itinerary:
Day 1 • New Zealand - Osaka
Board an overnight fight via a connecting city to Osaka.
Day 2 • Osaka
Arrive in Osaka. Your friendly tour guide will be waiting at the airport to transfer you to the airport hotel.
Day 3 • Osaka - Nara - Osaka (B, L, D)
This morning, travel to Nara and visit Todaiji Temple, one of Japan's most famous temples, with its Great Buddha Hall housing the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana. Wander through Nara Park, where over 1,200 wild sika deer roam free before heading onwards to Kyoto, one of the country's oldest cities. Continue to one of Osaka's most famous landmarks, Osaka Castle; which played a major role in the unifcation of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period, before being dropped off at Dōtonbori a street known to exemplify Osaka’s vibrant nightlife.
Day 4 • Osaka - Kyoto - Nagoya • (B, L, D)
This morning, travel to Kyoto and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kiyomizu-dera Temple and drink to your fortune from the streams of the Otowa Waterfall. Later, visit Nijo Castle, the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa Shogunate and Kinkakuji: Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple and World Heritage site with two doors covered entirely in thin layers of pure gold and detailed architecture incorporating three distinct styles of Shinden, Samurai and Zen. Travel to Nagoya for a good night sleep.
Day 5 • Nagoya - Mount Fuji • (B, L, D)
Today, visit Oshino Hakkai. Known as the Springs of Mount Fuji, the eight ponds are fed by melting snow filtering down from the slopes of nearby Mount Fuji, through porous layers of lava, resulting in very clear spring water that is revered by the locals. Later, visit Gotemba Peace Park to capture a breathtaking view of Mount Fuji, before taking a cruise on Lake Ashi, and savour the numerous delights of nature.
Day 6 • Mount Fuji - Tokyo • (B, L, D)
Visit Meiji Shrine in the morning, dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Later, stroll through the Asakusa Kannon Temple, one of Tokyo’s most colourful and popular temples and browse for souvenirs at Nakamise Shopping Street. Your last stop today is Tokyo Tower, before heading to a hotel near Narita Airport.
Day 7 • Tokyo - New Zealand (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your fight via a connecting city to New Zealand. If you are flying Cathay Pacifc or Japan Airlines, you will be transferred to Narita Airport (approx. 10 min). If you are flying China Southern Airlines or All Nippon Airways, you will be transferred to Haneda Airport (approx. 70 min).
Day 8 • New Zealand
Arrive home today.
Conditions
Valid from Mar 18, 2017
Expires Jul 28, 2017
Limit: 4 per user and 2 as gift for others
Bookings essential and must be made by 30 April or 30 days prior to departure – whichever comes first. Subject to availability. Not valid public holidays. Must be used in 1 visit. Cannot combine coupons to lengthen stay. Deal valid for one person on a twin share basis, single supplement is $550, payable direct. Value of deal is based on current rates, which are subject to change. Tour dates: 2017: 09 May, 06 June, 20 June, 18 July, 15 August, 12 September, 26 September*, 10 October*, 24 October, 07 November *Peak Season Surcharge: NZD$330 **Cherry Blossom Season Surcharge: NZD$550. Package Exclusions: Travel insurance (strongly recommended), Tipping & gratuities prepaid in New Zealand: approx. NZD$130, Personal expenditure and anything not stated. Flight itineraries are not available until approximately 3 weeks before departure and involve transits. Due to the specific date of departure for this deal, once you have received the GrabOne email confirming your purchase, this purchase is not refundable unless required by law. No cashback. Not to be used with other offers.
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