Japan Tour - SVT 2014-2015

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INSIDE: JAPAN CLASSICS, KANTO & KANSAI ITINERARIES S U P E R VA LU E TO U R I N C LU S I O N S , M E A L S A N D H OT E L S O N TO U R

Japan #

2014 - 2015

1 Tour Operator to

Osaka Castle

Sumida River Cruise

As North America’s #1 Tour Operator to Japan for over 10 years, we’ve poured our heart and soul into providing you the best possible tours through thoughtful and creative tour design. Not only do we Ocean view onsen

produce the best tours, we are set apart from others by our ability to control costs while guaranteeing top quality. As the only North American recipients of the Commissioner Award from the National Japan Tourism Agency, a 99% customer satisfaction score and a 5-star rating on yelp, we are proud to say our guests appreciate our exceptional tours.

Sagano Scenic Railway

Geishas in Gion

Nara Park

HEART & SOUL

POURED INTO EACH TOUR

Our Own Tours Our tours are operated solely by us. We have offices in Tokyo and throughout Asia dedicated to developing and operating our tours. This allows us to follow through on our founding commitment that all aspects of the tour are of the highest quality and presented at a fair price. Also included: All entrance fees, airport transfers, travel insurance, headsets and porterage when available.

A Uniquely Designed Itinerary When developing a tour, our goal is to create an experience with no regrets by ensuring all sites, hotels, restaurants, transportation and tour guides are strategically chosen to make our guests feel special, well cared for and comfortable. Free time is also built in to allow you to follow your own interests and curiosities, culminating in a balanced and leisurely itinerary.

Exclusive Guides Only guiding for Super Value Tours, our charismatic and engaging tour guides are eager to share their passion for Japan with you. Extensive training and Super Value Tours’ annual guide conferences have enhanced their innate talent to make all the sites, foods, and unique experiences come alive.

Furthermore, their commitment to service often entices them to go above and beyond for our guests.

The Art of Eating Well - Itadakimasu!

Delicious new food is one of the most exciting parts of travel. We take great pride in including authentic, mouth watering cuisine. Countless hours are spent seeking out the best cuisine of the area before we present it to our guests. Artful Japanese presentations are sure to captivate your eyes while the meals satisfy your taste buds.

Luxurious and Centrally Located Hotels Chosen for their central locations, unmatched amenities and stellar rankings, our hotels invite you to a world of luxury and convenience. Additionally, their central locations give you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.

Japan I g n i t e Yo u r S e n s e s

Osaka Castle in cherry blossom season

Japan is an enigmatic place, honoring travelers from all over the world. Cultural adventures abound, from rejuvenating in ocean view onsen (hot spring) to exploring the lantern lit alleys of ancient Kyoto. First time travelers will be pleasantly surprised by the efficiency, hospitality, and sincerity of the Japanese spirit which can be seen in all details of daily life. The many sides of Japan create a striking mysticism, making it a fascinating and delightful place of discovery for any traveler.

Sake Tasting in Nada

Geishas in Gion

Miho Museum

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY Japan Kanto ( 6 days / 4 nights )

Day

Day

Japan Classics ( 10 days / 8 nights )

1

Overnight Flight to Tokyo, Narita

1

Overnight Flight to Tokyo, Narita

2

Arrive in Tokyo, Narita (Dinner)

2

Arrive in Tokyo, Narita (Dinner)

3

Narita-Tokyo Bay-Kamakura-Atami Hot Spring(3 Meals)

3

Narita-Tokyo Bay-Kamakura-Atami Hot Spring(3 Meals)

4 Atami - Fuji-Hakone National Park - Tokyo(3 Meals) Tokyo (2 Meals)

5

4 Atami - Fuji-Hakone National Park - Tokyo(3 Meals) 5

6 Depart Tokyo, Narita (Breakfast)

Tokyo (2 Meals)

6 Tokyo - Bullet Train - Kyoto - Biwako(3 Meals)

KANTO

TOKYO

Japan Kansai Biwako Kyoto

CHUBU

S h in k a n

OSAKA AIRPORT

Kobe

sen

2

Arrive in Tokyo, Narita (Dinner)

3

Tokyo - Bullet Train - Kyoto - Biwako(3 Meals)

8

Kyoto - Osaka (2 Meals)

5

9

Osaka - Nara - Kobe - Osaka (3 Meals)

6 Osaka - Nara - Kobe - Osaka (3 Meals) 7

Kyoto - Osaka (2 Meals) Depart Osaka (Breakfast)

6 Days / 4 Nights

NARITA AIRPORT

• Rickshaw through the ancient historical town of Kamakura & enjoy ocean view onsen in Atami.

• Ride a cable car up the Hakone Ropeway and take in the iconic Mt. Fuji at your side.

• VIP access to the top of the Tokyo Skytree for a breathtaking view of the city.

• Free time to explore Tokyo’s most vibrant neighborhoods: Harajuku and Ginza.

7 Days / 5 Nights KANTO NARITA AIRPORT

TOKYO

Nara

OSAKA

KANSAI AIRPORT

KANSAI

Overnight Flight to Tokyo, Narita

4 Kyoto - Gion (3 Meals)

TOKYO

Atami

1

Kyoto - Gion (3 Meals)

Kamakura Odawara

Hakone

Japan Kansai ( 7 days / 5 nights )

7

10 Depart Osaka (Breakfast)

Japan Kanto

Day

• Ride the high speed Shinkansen (Bullet Train) from Tokyo to Kyoto.

• Enjoy views of Lake Biwako and Kaiseki banquet.

• Explore the sites of the Kansai region: Bamboo Forest, Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle & many more.

• Taste the delicious offerings of Osaka’s Dotonbori district and real Kobe beef.

TOKYO

“Both Maiko and Akira were excellent tour guides.

All of the accommodations were first class!

I personally enjoyed the hot spring hotels. Truly a SUPER VALUE.”

“Food quality and variety is top priority for me when I travel.

I was delighted to find the tour provided a good range of Japanese cuisine from sashimi to Kobe beef. We also got to ride the bullet train and stay in hot spring resorts!”

Andy F., Fullerton, CA

Michael W., San Francisco, CA

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Japan Classics Biwako Kyoto

S h in k a n

OSAKA AIRPORT

Kobe

Nara

OSAKA

sen

CHUBU

(Kanto & Kansai) 10 Days /8 Nights

KANTO TOKYO Hakone Atami

Kamakura Odawara

KANSAI AIRPORT

KANSAI

NARITA AIRPORT

TOKYO

Exploring from Tokyo to Kyoto, Kobe and Osaka, the Japan Classics tour is the perfect experience for first time visitors. Cultural adventures are plentiful as you delve in to the nation’s cherished traditions and delicious cuisine. Our seaside ryokan will leave you breathless with views of the Pacific from both your room and the onsen (hot spring). A small hike through Owukadani Valley will reward your efforts with views of Mt. Fuji before heading to Tokyo’s urban jungle. The bullet train (Shinkansen) will transport you to the ancient city of Kyoto, where over 2,000 temples still stand. A Kaiseki banquet, Kobe beef and the ample cuisine of the Dotonbori district leave your taste buds as satisfied as your appetite for an authentic Japanese journey.

SEE Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi (Fuji-Hakone National Park) Mount Fuji is a global icon of Japan, with its distinguishable snow-capped cone and crystal blue Lake Ashi located at its base. The scenery has inspired poetry and art for centuries.

Tokyo’s Harajuku and Ginza Districts

Asakusa

Tokyo Skytree With a height of 2,100 ft, Tokyo Skytree is the world's highest stand-alone communication tower. Enjoy VIP access to the tower’s observation deck for 360 degree panoramic views across the entire Kanto region.

Along with tree lined parks and shrines, Harajuku is a center for youth fashion and culture.

Ginza is home to some of the most expensive real estate on our planet. This part of Tokyo is the quintessential, high-end shopping mecca, comparable to Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles or Fifth Avenue in New York.

Arriving in Asakusa by a water taxi allows us to enjoy views of Asakusa and the Tokyo Skytree.

The Asakusa district is the old Edo district, best known for the Sensoji Temple: the oldest and best known temple of Tokyo.

Nada Sake Brewery Museum

Todaiji & Nara Daibutsu

The district of Nada in Kobe City boasts fine quality (shrine) water, perfect for brewing sake.

Here, we will learn about the history and brewing of sake before seeing brewery equipment of the past. Complimentary sake tasting is included!

Inside Todaiji Temple is Nara Daibutsu, Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statue standing 14.98 meters tall.

Covered in gold foil and originally built in 1397, the Golden Pavilion was a country chateau for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, later named Rokuonji and converted into a Buddhist temple.

Dotonbori

Gion

Miho Museum

Gion was a red light district during the Edo period where Geisha entertainment originated. The art of Geishas entertaining guests in traditional tea houses still exists in this area. If we are lucky, we might catch a glimpse of a geisha.

Osaka is reputed as “the kitchen of Japan” with Dotonbori as its culinary center. The area has the highest concentration of restaurants and stands serving Japanese delicacies.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Designed by famed Chinese architect I.M. Pei, designer of the Louvre Reception Hall in Paris, the museum is an architectural wonder, with over two thousand pieces of Asian and Western antiques.

Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)

Arashiyama has kept intact many of its antiquated dwellings and temples. The Bamboo Forest provides a majestic setting for a peaceful walk.

STAY Hotel New Akao Ryokan ( Japanese-style inn), dramatically set on a cliff overlooking the ocean.

Imperial Hotel Tokyo

Imperial Hotel Osaka

5 Star Hotel, awarded the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for luxury and service.

One of Osaka's best luxury hotels, offering complimentary bikes to explore the area.

Yumoto Kan

Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Ryokan, featuring the Ogoto Onsen, which has supplied mineral-rich water for 1,200 years.

Magnificent hotel, awarded the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for romance and luxury.

Kyoto Hotel Okura

Westin Osaka

Icon of Kyoto, centrally-located within walking distance from Gion.

Luxury hotel, located in the heart of Osaka within walking distance to the Floating Garden Observatory.

TASTE Kobe Beef is considered a global delicacy and tasting the marbled beef in Japan is truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Kamameshi or "kettle rice" is Japanese pilaf cooked with various types of meat, seafood, and vegetables, and flavored with soy sauce, sake, or mirin.

Shabu shabu is thinly sliced meat and vegetables cooked in a hot pot, served with dipping sauces and vegetables.

fresh raw fish sliced into thin pieces.

Italian fusion is traditional Italian cuisine with a Japanese twist. The restaurant overlooks Lake Ashi.

Kaiseki is a traditional multi course Japanese

Yakiniku is Japanese-Korean barbeque meat with

banquet dinner.

vegetables.

Sashimi is a Japanese delicacy consisting of very

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