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PASSPORT PASSPORT & VISAS LANGUAGE New Zealanders need a current passport with at least six ENGLISH JAPANESE months validity from the date of entry. A visa is not required for New Zealand passport holders for stays of Hello Konnichiwa up to 90 days. Non-New Zealand passport holders Thank you Arigatou should check their visa requirements with the Japanese Consulate-General or their travel consultant. You’re welcome Douitashimashite Please Onegai shimasu CREDIT CARDS Excuse me Sumimasen Credit cards and debit cards from major issuers are becoming increasingly accepted in major cities. Where is… …wa doko desuka? However, towns in more remote areas will only accept I want to go to… …ni ikitai desu cash as payment. There are international ATMs available at 7-Eleven convenience stores and post offices. Do you have… …wa ari masuka? How much is this? Kore wa ikura desuka? TIME DIFFERENCES What time is it? Nanji desu ka? Japan is one hour behind New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) except during Daylight Time (NZST) when there is Does this train go to… Kono densha wa… e iki masuka? a four hour difference. Sorry Gomen nasai ELECTRICITY Can you speak English? Eigo o hanase masuka? As voltage in Japan is 100V, travellers are required to use Goodbye Sayounara adaptors to convert appliances. The standard frequency is 50/60Hz. The plug and socket type in Japan is A/B, which has two vertical pins. CURRENCY The unit of currency in Japan is Yen. There are three bills: 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000, plus coins of smaller value: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500. You can buy Yen at hotels, banks and other authorised money exchanges; however, it is recommended to change your money prior to travel. BOWING The polite greeting in Japan is to bow. Bow from the waist and keep your arms straight by your side. It is a custom to imitate the bows you receive. Do not over bow or ignore the greeting. Best to always smile and nod for acknowledgement, so you do not appear to be rude. PASMO CARD PASMO cards are very useful cards in Japan. PASMO cards can be purchased directly at Narita and Haneda Airport or participating private railway and subway stations. You can use a PASMO card in the main areas of Japan for trains and buses, vending machines and to purchase goods from stores that accept electronic money payment.

Using PASMO: take a train or bus to explore Tokyo and Kyoto. Touch the card to the card reader on ticket gates and buses. No need to queue or buy a ticket each time you travel.

Cancelling PASMO: Take your PASMO card to a station or bus ticket centre that handles PASMO cards. The remaining balance on the card and initial deposit of 500 yen will be refunded.

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JAPAN RAIL PASS AIRPORT TRANSFERS After a long flight, make your arrival in Japan easier with one Who is eligible for a Japan Rail Pass? of the following airport transfers*. Japanese airports can be The JAPAN RAIL PASS* is a special ticket that is only available overwhelming if you can’t speak the local language. Check out to travellers visiting Japan from foreign countries for sight- the options below. seeing purposes. To be eligible to purchase a Japan Rail Pass, travellers must meet the following conditions: New Zealand Airport Shuttle: Door to door shuttle bus You must be a foreign tourist visiting Japan from abroad for Door to Door shuttle bus services to and from the Airports to sight-seeing purposes, under the entry status of ‘Temporary the city centre. Visitor’. ‘Temporary Visitor’ entry status, according to Japanese Immigration Law, allows a stay in Japan up to 90 FROM / TO TO / FROM LENGTH OF TRANSFER days for sight-seeing purposes. If you apply for ‘stay for sight- Narita Airport Tokyo Central Approx. 70 - 90 minutes seeing’ when you enter Japan, entry personnel will stamp your passport as ‘Temporary Visitor’. Only persons who have a Haneda Airport Tokyo Central Approx. 30 - 50 minutes passport bearing this stamp can use a JAPAN RAIL PASS. Kansai Airport Osaka Central Approx. 50 - 60 minutes For more information, please refer to Kansai Airport Kyoto Central Approx. 90 - 120 minutes www.traveljapan.co.nz/rail-pass Tokyo / Haneda Airport Shuttle Notes: Caution • Services are unavailable for Airbnb, Capsule Hotel and If you visit Japan with an Exchange Order to be exchanged Guest House accommodation. for a JAPAN RAIL PASS, the exchange cannot be made • Luggage allowance is up to 2 pieces of luggage per person unless the passport has ‘Temporary Visitor’ status. If you enter plus carry-on items. Japan under any other official status such as ‘Trainee’ or ‘Entertainer’ or ‘Re-entry Permit’, you cannot change the Kansai Airport – Osaka City Shuttle Exchange Order for a JAPAN RAIL PASS. Please note that • Luggage allowance is 1 big suitcase and a carry-on item according to strict interpretation of the Japanese Immigration per person. Law, ‘Temporary Visitor’ status differs even from other types of stays that are also for only short time periods. New Zealand Kansai Airport – Kyoto City Shuttle residents travelling on a Japanese passport or a different • Luggage allowance is 1 big suitcase and a carry-on item passport are advised to check with our consultants. per person.

* The Japan National Rail Pass is for unlimited travel on Japan Rail (JR) lines, certain Shinkansens, and affiliated buses and ferries. Private Transfer: Sedan A superior quality airport transfer service for travellers that TYPE ECONOMY GREEN don’t wish to travel on a shared shuttle. Available for up to 4 people, perfect for small families. This service is comfortable, 7 day Pass ¥ 29,110 ¥ 38,880 safe, fast and always on time. Available transfers are: 14 day Pass ¥ 46,390 ¥ 62,950 • Narita Airport to Tokyo Central • Haneda Airport to Tokyo Central 21 day Pass ¥ 59,350 ¥ 81,870 • Kansai Airport to Osaka Central • Kansai Airport to Kyoto Central

JAPAN EAST PASS Private Transfer: Mini van JR East Pass is for unlimited travel using normal designated A superior quality airport transfer service for travellers that seats including Shinkansens, and limited express trains in the don’t wish to travel on a shared shuttle. Available for up to 6 designated zone. people, perfect for small groups. This service is comfortable, safe, fast and always on time. Available transfers are: TYPE ECONOMY • Narita Airport to Tokyo Central Flexible 5 day ¥ 17,000 • Haneda Airport to Tokyo Central Nagano, Niigata Area Pass • Kansai Airport to Osaka Central • Kansai Airport to Kyoto Central Flexible 5 day ¥ 19,000 Tohoku Area Pass * Depending on hotel location and traffic conditions, travel time may vary. Flexible 6 day JR East ¥ 26,000 Extra stops are subject to additional charges. South Hokkaido Area Pass Additional charges apply for transfer services between 22:30 – 06:29. Prices are subject to currency fluctuation.

4 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 Average Temperature Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Sapporo 72% 76% 75% 71% 114 94 78 57 53 47 81 124 135 109 104 112 Monbetsu Tokyo 75% 77% 73% 75% 52 56 118 125 138 168 154 168 210 198 93 51 Asahikawa Kyoto / Osaka Furano 67% 70% 66% 67% Sahoro 50 68 113 116 161 214 220 132 176 121 71 48 Kiroro Tomamu Hiroshima Niseko Sapporo New Chitose 72% 74% 71% 70% Airport 45 67 130 142 178 247 257 111 170 88 68 41 Okinawa Rusutsu Hokkaido 83% 78% 78% 76% Hakodate 107 120 161 166 232 247 141 241 261 153 110 103 Freezing Cold Cool Warm Hot Very Hot Under 0°C 1-10°C 11-15°C 16-19°C 20-25°C 26-30°C Aomori (Shin Aomori) Average Summer Humidity (%) Average Rainfalls (mm) Hachinohe Aomori Airport Appi Shizukuishi Morioka Public Holidays Akita

Public2019 Holidays21 Mar Vernal Equinox Day 29 Apr Showa Day 30 Apr Public Holiday Shinjo 01 May Emperor’s Coronation 02 May Public Holiday Naeba Bullet Train 03 May Constitution Memorial Day Yamagata Zao Sendai 04 May Greenery Day 05 May Children’s Day Shiga 06 May Children’s Day Kogen Niigata 15 July Marine Day Nozawa Fukushima 11 Aug Mountain Day Onsen 12 Aug Mountain Day Myoko Nikko 16 Sep Respect for the Aged Day Kogen 23 Sep Autumnal Equinox Day Hakuba 14 Oct Health-Sports Day Honshu 03 Nov Culture Day 04 Nov Culture Day Kanazawa 23 Nov Labour Thanksgiving Day Toyama Airport Nagano TOKYO Komatsu Airport Narita International Airport 2020 01 Jan New Year’s Day Shirakawa-go Takayama 13 Jan Coming of Age Day Itami Airport 11 Feb National Foundation Day Gifu Mt. Fuji 20 Mar Vernal Equinox Day Hiroshima Airport Nagoya Kyoto Haneda Airport Izumo Bullet Train Kobe Yokohama Hakone Hiroshima

Chubu Airport Nara Estimated Bullet train travel times Hakata Mt. Koya from Tokyo (Fukuoka) Shikoku OSAKA 4 hr 30 min. HAKODATE Fukuoka Kansai International Airport Airport 3 hr 40 min. AOMORI Tokushima 1 hr 35 min. SENDAI Naha Takamatsu Kochi Kumamoto 3 hr 40 min. AKITA Naha Airport Matsuyama Shin Yatsushiro Airport 2 hr 50 min. YAMAGATA 3 hr 1 hr 45 min. 1 hr 50 min. KANAZAWA NAGANO NIIGATA Nagasaki Domestic ﬂights from Tokyo To Duration Okinawa JR (Tokyo Station) Kagoshima Shin Chitose (Hokkaido) 1 hr 40 min. Kagoshima Airport Aomori 1 hr 25 min. NAGOYA 1 hr 40 min. Kyushu Komatsu (Ishikawa) 1 hr 10 min. Tanegashima KYOTO 2 hr 20 min. Kansai (Osaka) 1 hr 10 min. SHIN-OSAKA 2 hr 40 min. Yakushima Hiroshima 1 hr 20 min. Matsuyama 1 hr 20 min. HIROSHIMA 4 hr Fukuoka 1 hr 35 min. Kagoshima 1 hr 35 min. HAKATA 5 hr Naha (Okinawa) 2 hr 15 min. KAGOSHIMA - CHUO 6 hr 50 min.

Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 | 5 A place where culture seekers, foodies and EXPLORE SINGAPORE socialisers meet to create new experiences every day.

MARINA BAY Representing all things modern and super-stylish, from trendy dining destinations to exciting leisure spots. Be in awe of the architectural icons that dot the impressive skyline or head to the 101-hectare Gardens by the Bay to take in the spectacular views from the Supertree Grove amid lush gardens.

ORCHARD ROAD SENTOSA ISLAND A bustling boulevard that is a retail and dining paradise, A beloved island resort, best known for its tropical beaches, with over 5,000 establishments offering the ultimate lifestyle luxurious hotels and thrilling attractions. Whether you’re experience for tourists and locals alike. looking for an adrenaline rush or day of exploration, a world of adventure awaits you at Sentosa.

JOO CHIAT & KATONG KAMPONG GLAM A vibrant neighbourhood only 10 minutes’ drive from the city This area has an eclectic blend of history, culture and a super- centre with many well-preserved Peranakan shophouses. It is trendy lifestyle scene. Highlights of this area include Sultan also one of the country’s best foodie destinations, with endless Mosque and colourful Haji Lane - a row of multi-label stores, culinary choices such as cool cafes that sit next to old-world quirky boutiques as well as hip bars and cafes. coffee shops selling the famous Katong laksa.

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From $5,089 Tokyo Mt. Fuji INCLUSIONS Narita Hotels: Tokyo (3 nights), Hakone (1 night), Hakone Osaka (2 nights), Kyoto (2 nights) Osaka Kyoto Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners Nara Guide: Sightseeing tours with an English-speaking guide Kansai Airport Transportation: Bullet Train tickets (see itinerary), airport transfers and bus transfers/private coach during tours (see itinerary) HIGHLIGHTS • Various opportunities to see beautiful Cherry Blossoms • Visit spectacular Mt. Fuji and scenic Hakone • Be in awe with a Maiko performance in Kyoto Departure Date Single Twin 28 March 2020 6,349pp $5,089pp • Experience Japanese Omotenashi Hospitality whilst staying at a Ryokan *The above prices are subject to currency fluctuation.

8 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 ITINERARY DAY 1 you bring an overnight bag for your DAY 7 (B,L) stay in Hakone. Meet your guide in Upon arrival at Narita or Haneda Airport, You will leave Osaka and make your way the hotel lobby, then you’re off on a your shared shuttle driver will be waiting to Kyoto on a full-day sightseeing tour in full day tour by private coach to Mt. for you in the arrivals area holding a a private coach. Visit Nijo Castle, a World Fuji. The first stop will be Mt. Fuji 5th nameboard. You will be taken to your Heritage listed and historical monument Station, before enjoying a cruise on Lake hotel and can enjoy the rest of the day at of ancient Kyoto, before proceeding Ashi, from Sekisho-ato to Kojiri pier. In your leisure. to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, famous the afternoon, visit Owakudani Valley, for its wooden stage that is 13 metres Overnight at Shinagawa Prince Hotel or famous for its black eggs boiled in the above the hillside below. After lunch, similar (3 Star Hotel) hot sulphur springs, before a ride on enjoy the Shopping Street of Ninen- the Hakone Ropeway. Then head to your Sannenzaka before visiting Kinkaku-ji Ryokan located in the Hakone Gora Hot DAY 2 (B,L,D) Temple, which is gilded in a brilliant Spring Resort area. After a traditional This morning, meet your fellow tour gold leaf. The last stop of the afternoon Japanese-style dinner in the evening, it’s companions in the lobby before is Sanjusangen-do, where you can marvel time to make the most of your Ryokan’s departing on a Tokyo full day tour at the beauty of Japanese Buddhist spa facilities. on a private coach with an English sculptures. Then, it’s onto your overnight speaking guide. Then, you will Overnight at Setsugetsuka or similar accommodation in Kyoto. (4 Star Hotel) visit Chidorigafuchi to view more than Overnight at The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto- 250 spectacular Cherry Blossom trees. Sanjo or similar (3 Star Hotel) Then, embark on a delightful Sumida River Boat Cruise to Tokyo’s ancient DAY 5 (B) Buddhist temple, Senso-ji Temple. Enjoy After breakfast at your Ryokan, you will DAY 8 (B,D) strolling through the Nakamise Shopping transfer to Odawara Station by private Spend a free day at your leisure within Street before heading to Ueno Park, coach to board the Shinkansen (bullet the ancient city of Kyoto. Alternatively, renowned for its display of around 1,200 train) bound for Shin-Osaka. Upon arrival you may wish to add an additional day breathtaking Cherry Blossom trees. at Shin-Osaka Station, you will be taken tour from one of our many available Return to your hotel before heading out to your hotel to check in from 15:00. options. In the evening, enjoy a farewell to indulge at a Welcome Dinner at a local The afternoon can be spent relaxing or dinner with an enchanting Maiko dance Japanese Izakaya restaurant in Tokyo. exploring Osaka at your leisure. performance in the Gion District, a Overnight at Shinagawa Prince Hotel or Overnight at Hotel Vischio Osaka or famous spot to glimpse beautiful similar (3 Star Hotel) similar (3 Star Hotel) Geisha on the streets en-route to their appointments. Afterwards, head back to your hotel at your leisure. DAY 3 (B) DAY 6 (B) This morning, you will head to Nara for Overnight at The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto- Enjoy a free day at your leisure to Sanjo or similar (3 Star Hotel) explore the bustling city of Tokyo. a half day tour visiting Todai-ji Temple, Alternatively, you may wish to choose known for its Great Buddha Hall that is a an additional day tour from our many historic monument of ancient Nara. This DAY 9 (B) available options. temple is in Nara Park, where you can see and interact with the friendly deer that Spend the day at your leisure until you Overnight at Shinagawa Prince Hotel or roam freely, before visiting Kasuga-taisha are picked up from your accommodation similar (3 Star Hotel) Shrine. After exploring Nara, you will by a shared shuttle service to take you to transfer back to your accommodation in Kansai Airport for your departure flight. DAY 4 (B,L,D) Osaka to spend the rest of the day at your Pick up time is about 4 hours prior to This morning, please leave your main leisure. your flight. suitcase at reception and it will be Overnight at Hotel Vischio Osaka or delivered to your hotel in Osaka. Ensure similar (3 Star Hotel)

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Tokyo

From $3,599 Hakone

INCLUSIONS Kyoto

Accommodation: Osaka (4 nights), Hiroshima (1 night), Osaka Nara Hakone (1 night), Tokyo (2 nights) Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner Guide: 5 days of sightseeing with an English-speaking guide Hiroshima Transportation: Bullet Train tickets (see itinerary); Airport Transfers via Limousine Bus

HIGHLIGHTS Departure Date Single/Twin • Japan’s original capital Nara, including Todai-ji, Nara Park 6 & 20 March, 8 & 22 May, 5 & 19 June, 3, 24 & 31 July, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine 21 August, 4 September, 4 & 18 December $3,599pp • Enjoy sightseeing using public transport to spend more 27 March, 3, 10 & 17 April, 16 & 23 October, time exploring 6, 13, 20 & 27 November $3,709pp • Visit the mystical floating Torii Gate, Itsukushima Shrine 25 September $3,819pp

• Stroll down Harajuku’s Takeshita street *The above prices are subject to currency fluctuation.

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DAY 1 DAY 5 (B) Welcome to Japan! For your After breakfast at your hotel, spend a convenience, after arriving at Kansai free day at your leisure. Airport, you will be met by an assistant Overnight at Shin Osaka Esaka Tokyu who will help you transfer to your hotel. REI or similar (3 Star Hotel) Overnight at FP Hotels South; Namba or similar (3 Star Hotel) DAY 6 (B, D) Prepare an overnight bag to keep DAY 2 (B) with you as your luggage will be After breakfast, you’ll be met by your forwarded to your Day 7 Tokyo Hotel. guide and taken via public transport After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll to Nara, Japan’s first prominent catch the Bullet Train to Hakone. After capital. First, visit Todai-ji Temple (The arriving, experience the Owakudani Great Buddha – Daibutsu) to behold Ropeway and a cruise on Lake Ashi. the spectacle of one of Japan’s largest If the weather is clear, you might temples. Then, it’s on to the important see Mt. Fuji. Tonight, you will stay Shinto site, Kasuga Grand Shrine with in a traditional Japanese hotel and its bright vermillion gates and bronze experience the local Onsen and lanterns. Then take a stroll through a Japanese dinner. Nara Park to see the famous free Overnight at Sengokugahara Prince roaming Deer. The day ends with a Hotel (with Onsen Experience) or visit to Kofukuji, a five-storey pagoda similar (3 Star Hotel) and world-heritage site. Overnight at FP Hotels South; Namba or similar (3 Star Hotel) DAY 7 (B) After breakfast at the hotel, take the Bullet Train to Tokyo where you’ll DAY 3 (B) discover Tokyo’s Edo past. Highlights The day begins with an early breakfast. include a visit to the historical Meiji Be sure you have packed an overnight Grand Shrine. Contrasting the quiet bag for your stay in Hiroshima as your atmosphere of Meiji Grand Shrine, main suitcase will be transferred to the day’s activities continue with a your Day 4 accommodation. Travel trip to Harajuku’s Takeshita Street to Hiroshima and head to witness the thriving pop culture towards the Peace Park and Atomic of Japan. After Harajuku, you’ll visit Bomb museum. Here you’ll have Shibuya, famous for the busy, scramble time to reflect on the realities of the crossing, commonly associated with atomic bombing of Japan. Afterwards, Tokyo. The day concludes with a visit to visit Miyajima Island, known for its Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise ‘floating temple’ (Itsukushima Shrine) Street. and beautiful ocean views, before heading to your hotel. Overnight at Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar (3 Star Hotel) Overnight at Hiroshima; Tokyu REI or similar (3 Star Hotel) DAY 8 (B) DAY 4 (B) After breakfast at the hotel, spend the day at your leisure. After breakfast at your hotel, board a Bullet Train bound for Kyoto. Your first Overnight at Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo destination will be Fushimi Inari Grand or similar (3 Star Hotel). Shrine and its 4km of red Torii Gates, which have become an iconic image of Japan. The day’s activities continue DAY 9 (B) at Yasaka Shrine in Gion and if we are After breakfast, spend the day at your lucky, we may see a Geiko or Maiko leisure until it’s time to make your own as they make their way through Gion’s way to the airport via Limousine Bus to narrow streets and wooden buildings. depart Japan. At the end of the day, you’ll return Sayonara! to Osaka to check-in to your hotel. Overnight at Shin Osaka Esaka Tokyu * (B) Breakfast included: (L) Lunch REI or similar (3 Star Hotel) included: (D) Dinner included Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 | 11 INDEPENDENT TOUR

7 DAY JAPAN GOLDEN ROUTE

From $2,319 TOKYO

INCLUSIONS Mt Fuji & Hakone Hotels: Tokyo (3 nights), Hakone (1 night), Kyoto (2 nights). Kyoto Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner OSAKA Guide: English-speaking guide included on day tours only Transportation: Return airport shuttle transfers; Bullet Train tickets – Odawara Station to Kyoto Station HIGHLIGHTS • Explore the diverse main sites of the modern capital city of Tokyo

• See the main castles and temples of the traditional old capital Departure Date Twin Triple city of Kyoto Daily $2,319 $2,109 • High-speed Bullet Train experience *The above prices are subject to currency fluctuation. • Visit Japan’s tallest mountain, Mt. Fuji *Single supplement prices are available, to enquire, please contact your travel consultant.

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DAY 1 by Shibuya, seeing the famed Hachiko Odawara Station to board the Bullet dog statue and conjested scramble Train bound for Kyoto. Upon arrival at Upon arrival at Narita or Haneda crossing. Kyoto Station, make your own way to Airport, you will be met at the arrival your accommodation. In the afternoon, exit point by your driver who will take Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar spend some free time at your leisure. you to your accommodation in a shared (3 Star Hotel) shuttle. Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto or similar (3 Star Hotel) Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar (3 Star Hotel) DAY 3 (B) Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then spend a full free day at your leisure in Tokyo. DAY 6 (B) Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar Following breakfast, tour the main DAY 2 (B, L) attractions of Kyoto. Visit Nijo Castle, After breakfast, spend the day (3 Star Hotel) with its impressive massive stone walls exploring the highlights of Tokyo. Go and elaborate gates, and Kinkaku-ji by the National Diet Building, Imperial DAY 4 (B, L, D) Temple, known as the Golden Pavilion. Palace and visit Tsukiji Outer Market, After breakfast, pack a small overnight Stop by Kyoto Imperial Palace, renowned the world’s largest wholesale fish and bag as your main suitcase will be as the pinnacle for its simplicity of seafood market with around 400 fish transferred directly from Tokyo to Japanese architecture. The afternoon is markets, greengrocers and restaurants. your hotel in Kyoto. Travel by coach free at your leisure. Afterwards, drive by Kabukiza up to 2,300 metres on Japan’s highest Theatre along the way to TOKYO mountain, Mt. Fuji, to see a spectacular Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto or similar SKYTREE TOWN® where you can view. After lunch at a local restaurant, (3 Star Hotel) explore Japan’s tallest structure freely next is a sightseeing cruise on Lake (admission fee to TOKYO SKYTREE® Ashi. The view of Mt. Fuji in the observation decks not included). From background from Lake Ashi is iconic DAY 7 (B) there, head to the old downtown in Hakone. Lastly, take a ride on Mt. Have breakfast at your hotel and spend area of Asakusa for Senso-ji Temple, Komagatake Ropeway to the peak part of the day exploring Kyoto at your Tokyo’s oldest temple, and Nakamise of Mt. Komagatake for a stunning own leisure until it is time to depart to Shopping Street. After lunch at a panoramic view of Lake Ashi and Mt. Kansai Airport via shared taxi. Pick up local restaurant, board the Tokyo Bay Fuji. After the tour, transfer from Hakone- time is about 4 hours prior to the flight. Cruise. After the cruise, you will then en to your accommodation in Hakone. visit Zojo-ji Temple, known for its ties * Please refer to general booking Overnight at Hakone Pax Yoshino or conditions. to the Tokugawa Shoguns family. Enjoy similar (3 Star Hotel) taking photos of this temple with Tokyo * (B) Breakfast included: (L) Lunch Tower in the background before visiting included: (D) Dinner included Odaiba. While in Odaiba, you will be able to take photos of the beautiful DAY 5 (B) rainbow bridge. Finally, before the tour Have breakfast at your ryokan and then concludes at Shinjuku St, you will drive make your own way from Hakone to

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Nagano Toyama From $3,179 Matsumoto TOKYO Takayama INCLUSIONS Shirakawa-go Hotels: Tokyo (1 night), Nagano (1 night), Takayama (2 nights), Fukui Toyama (2 nights), Osaka (2 nights) Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Dinner Guide: English speaking guide included on day tours only Transportation: One-way Tokyo airport shuttle transfer; one- way Kansai airport train ticket; 7 Day Hokuriku Arch Rail Pass OSAKA HIGHLIGHTS • See the Snow Monkeys of Nagano Departure Date Twin Triple • Cycle the hidden country side Daily $3,179 $3,099 • View Matsumoto Castle known as Crow Castle *The above prices are subject to currency fluctuation. • Experience fresh Miso at a Miso Factory * Single supplement prices are available, to enquire, please contact your travel consultant.

14 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 ITINERARY DAY 1 DAY 4 (B) Overnight at Hotel Grand Terrace Toyama or similar (3 Star Hotel) Welcome to Japan! For your Following breakfast at your hotel, you’ll convenience, after arriving, you’ll be be guided along a Food & Culture Walk met at Narita Airport by an assistant through Takayama. This culinary tour DAY 7 (B) holding a nameboard. You will then will introduce you to the rich culture and After breakfast, take the train from transfer via shared shuttle service to your history of Takayama. Along the way, meet Toyama to Fukui Station and spend accommodation. some of the local food heroes found the day at your leisure exploring Fukui Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or throughout the many authentic and before heading to Osaka. Upon arrival similar (3 Star Hotel) traditional shops. This morning tour visits: at Fukui Station, purchase a ticket for Harada Sake Brewery, Miyakawa Morning the Eihei-ji Liner Bus to Eihei-ji Temple, Markets, Koji-ya and Coffeehouse. ‘The Temple of Eternal Peace’. One of DAY 2 (B, L) Following this tour, you will have two the two head temples of Soto Zen, it is After breakfast, use your JR Hokuriku hours until an afternoon cycling tour led located deep in the mountains near the Arch Pass to transfer to Nagano where by a trained and experienced guide. This northwest coast of Japan. This temple you will begin a two-day tour starting tour will take you away from the tourist was founded by Zen Master Dōgen in in Nagano. This tour will begin at JR spots, visiting natural havens and local 1244. He was offered land and other help Nagano station, taking you to see the markets. You will come away from this for this by Yoshishige Hatano, a samurai famous Snow Monkeys that bathe in tour with a full stomach and fascinating who was one of his most devoted lay the natural hot springs in Jigokudani stories to share with family and friends. followers. Dōgen thus founded Eihei-ji, Park. The tour continues with lunch at Overnight at Best Western Hotel where he devoted himself to training a nearby restaurant before heading to Takayama or similar (3 Star Hotel) his followers in the perfection of Zen Zenko-ji Temple, one of the oldest and practice. Dōgen Zenji’s authentic Zen has most important Buddhist temples in DAY 5 (B, L) been scrupulously observed and passed Japan. Your guide will take you through down by his successors. Today, more Have breakfast at your hotel before the the temples complex – explaining its than 100 monks devote themselves to Gokayama Ainokura and Shirakawago legends and myths – before leading his practice of shikantaza (single-minded Sightseeing Bus Tour. Stroll around you through a guided sake tasting sitting). Head back to Fukui Station the Ainokura Village in the World experience. After indulging in some of by the Eihei-ji Liner Bus and use your Heritage site Gokayama. Enjoy lunch Nagano’s sake, you will be dropped-off Hokuriku Arch Pass to head to Osaka. at Shirakawago with its panoramic at your hotel. views. While in Shirakawago, see over Overnight at Hotel Vischio Osaka or Overnight at Hotel Metropolitan Nagano 100 thatched roof houses surrounded similar (3 Star Hotel) or similar (3 Star Hotel) by breathtaking scenery. As the tour concludes, transfer from Shirakawago to DAY 8 (B, D) DAY 3 (B, L) Toyama via the Nohi Bus service. Spend the day at your leisure until the After an early breakfast, you will Overnight at Hotel Grand Terrace afternoon when you will participate in be picked up from your hotel and Toyama or similar (3 Star Hotel) an Evening Street Food Tour of Osaka’s transported to Matsumoto to see its Shinsekai. Walk around the bustling iconic 400-year-old castle. You will be DAY 6 (B, L) Shinsekai and explore the downtown streets with an English-speaking guide. free to explore the castle until it is time Your luggage will be forwarded ahead Listen to the stories from the guide and for your tour of the Miso Factory. Learn to your Day 7 Hotel, so prepare an try 10 or more local foods and a drink. the process of making Miso and the overnight bag for your last night’s stay many products made from it. After your in Toyama. After breakfast at the Hotel, Overnight at Hotel Vischio Osaka or tour, enjoy lunch at the Factory. From you’ll join an afternoon tour visiting similar (3 Star Hotel) Matsumoto, you will head towards the Toyama Castle where you will be guided Edo like town of Takayama, and the through the castle and a fifth generation DAY 9 (B) mountain ranges of the Northern Alps. Tea House by an English-speaking After breakfast, spend the day at your Once arrived in Takayama, your two- Tea Ceremony Instructor. After being leisure until it is time to make your own day tour concludes, and you are free to taken through the Tea House, continue way to the airport via airport train for spend your afternoon and night at your with a short Tea Ceremony led by your your departure from Japan. Sayonara! leisure. Instructor. After the tour, head back to Overnight at Best Western Hotel your hotel and spend the afternoon and * (B) Breakfast included: (L) Lunch Takayama or similar (3 Star Hotel) night at your leisure. included: (D) Dinner included

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12 DAY KYUSHU EXPLORER

From $3,179 FUKUOKA INCLUSIONS Beppu Accommodation: Fukuoka (3 nights), Nagasaki (2 nights), Kumamoto (1 night), Kagoshima (2 nights), Miyazaki (2 nights), Kumamoto Beppu (1 night)

Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner Nagasaki Guide: English-speaking guide throughout, excluding airport transfers and free days at leisure. Miyazaki

Transportation: Airport transfers by shared shuttles, Transfer from Hakata to Nagasaki, Japan National Rail Pass 7 Days (Days 5-11) Kagoshima HIGHLIGHTS • Explore the major cities in the island of Kyushu • Ride the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) to Japan’s most southern Departure Date Twin Triple stop Daily $3,179pp $3,079pp • Rejuvenate in Beppu’s sand bath *The above prices are subject to currency fluctuations. • Experience the tranquility of Takachiho * Single supplement prices are available, to enquire, please contact your travel consultant.

16 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 ITINERARY

DAY 1 your accommodation to the beautiful DAY 9 (B) Kumamoto City. Once you have Fly into Fukuoka Airport where you will be Following breakfast, enjoy a private taxi arrived and are checked-in to your met at the airport by your shared shuttle tour from Miyzaki through the city of accommodation, spend the rest of driver who will be holding a nameboard. Hyuga to visit the beautiful Takachiho your day at your leisure. You may wish Shrine and Gorge, Amanoiwato Shrine Overnight at Hotel Forza Hakata or to explore the fascinating Kumamoto similar (3 Star Hotel) and finally Amanoyasugawara Cave. Castle. These stunning landmarks are less- Overnight at ANA Crowne Plaza travelled by tourists and display the DAY 2 (B) Kumamoto New Sky or similar (3 Star natural beauty of Japan. Afterwards, Experience a full day of sightseeing Hotel) transfer back to your hotel in Miyazaki to in Hakata. Visit Ohori Park, one of the spend the evening at your leisure. most beautiful parks incorporating water Overnight at Hotel Sky Tower Miyazaki or in Japan. Continue to Fukuoka castle DAY 6 (B) similar (3 Star Hotel) ruins, which was the largest castle in After breakfast you will transfer to Kyushu in the Edo period. After the ruins, Kagoshima. This day is free to spend visit Fukuoka Tower, the tallest seaside at your own pace. Once arrived in DAY 10 (B, D) tower in Japan at 234 metres high. From Kagoshima, take it easy and stroll After breakfast, you will leave Miyazaki St there, go to Marizon, a waterfront terrace through the streets. at 08:00 and travel north to Beppu. Once thrusting out into Hakata Bay. Tour Overnight at JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima arrived, start the Beppu Sightseeing duration is approximately 5 hours. or similar (3 Star Hotel) Tour where you will visit Beppu’s famous Overnight at Hotel Forza Hakata or onsens Umijigoku and Kamadojigoku. As the tour concludes, head to your Ryokan similar (3 Star Hotel) DAY 7 (B) for a relaxing night. Enjoy rejuvenating At 9:20 / 13:30, meet your guide at in the Ryokans Onsens (hot springs) and DAY 3 (B) Kagoshima Chuo Station or Tenmonkan a delicious dinner, made from locally- After breakfast at your hotel, catch the Station. Then, proceed to Shiroyama harvested produce. Bullet Train to Nagasaki where you will Observatory and Sakurajima Yunohira Overnight at Beppu Onsen Kouraku or enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of Observatory, closest point to the volcanic similar (3 Star Hotel) Gunkanjima, an old abandoned island off vent of Sakurajima. Also visit Sengainen, the coast of Nagasaki. At 13:00, depart a Japanese-style landscape garden from Nagasaki Port Terminal. Spend along the coast, to the north of DAY 11 (B) the afternoon exploring the abandoned downtown. As the tour concludes, After breakfast, meet your guide at island and discover what it was like head back to your hotel and spend the JR Beppu Station for a relaxing day when the Coral Mining Industry boomed evening at your leisure. being pampered in Beppu. Firstly, you’ll in Japan. On your return, spend the visit the beach to experience a sand Overnight at JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima bath. Then you will be taken by your afternoon at your leisure strolling the or similar (3 Star Hotel) beautiful streets of Nagasaki. English-speaking guide to the Beppu Street Markets where you can try the Overnight at Hotel New Nagasaki or DAY 8 (B) beautiful fresh local produce and explore similar (3 Star Hotel) After breakfast at your hotel, transfer the sights. After the tour, gather your to Kagoshima St and continue on to luggage and transfer back to Fukuoka DAY 4 (B) Miyazaki. Once arrived in Miyazaki, for your last night’s stay in Japan. Day 4 can be spent at your leisure. spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight at Hotel Forza Hakata or Alternatively, you may like to add one of Alternatively, you may wish to go to similar (3 Star Hotel) our available day tours that depart from Aoshima, a small island just off the coast Nagasaki. of Miyazaki with pristine white sand DAY 12 (B) Overnight at Hotel New Nagasaki or beaches lining a densely jungled island. Spend part of the day in Fukuoka at similar (3 Star Hotel) In the heart of this island is a beautiful your leisure until it is time to depart to shrine, Aoshima Jinja. Fukuoka airport by shared shuttle. DAY 5 (B) Overnight at Hotel Sky Tower Miyazaki or * (B) Breakfast included: (L) Lunch After breakfast, you will transfer from similar (3 Star Hotel) included: (D) Dinner included

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14 DAY TREASURES OF JAPAN

Kanazawa 4 229 Shirakawa-go From $ , Takayama TOKYO INCLUSIONS Tokyo (3 nights), Hakone (1 night), Takayama (1 night), Hotels: Mt Fuji & Kanazawa (1 night), Kyoto (5 nights), Osaka (2 nights) Hakone Kyoto Meals: 13 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 1 Dinner OSAKA Nara Guide: English-speaking guide included on day tours only Transportation: One-way Tokyo airport shuttle transfer; one- way Kansai Airport train ticket; Japan National Rail Pass 7 Days Hiroshima (Days 5-11) HIGHLIGHTS • Participate in a traditional tea ceremony • Relax in a hot spring Departure Date Twin Triple Every Tues and Sat 4,229pp $4,129pp • Step back in time and visit a traditional thatched roof village * The above prices are subject to currency fluctuation. • Sake tasting at the sake brewery in Fushimi * Single supplement prices are available, to enquire, please contact your travel consultant.

18 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 ITINERARY DAY 1 DAY 6 (B, L) Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, famous for the walkway of 1,000 orange Torii Upon arrival at Narita or Haneda Following breakfast, join the Takayama gates. The afternoon is free to spend at Airport, take a shared shuttle to your Shirakawa-go 1 Day Tour, visiting the your leisure. accommodation. famous markets of Takayama before Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar proceeding to the World Heritage village similar (3 Star Hotel) (3 Star Hotel) of Shirakawa-go. Step back in time as you explore the traditional thatched roof DAY 2 (B, L) houses of the Wada Residence. After DAY 11 (B) After breakfast, catch the Bullet Train After breakfast, start the Dynamic Tokyo lunch, continue by bus to Kanazawa. from Kyoto to Hiroshima, where you will Tour by firstly visiting Tokyo Tower. Then, Overnight at Hotel Kanazawa or similar meet your guide. Your guide will show join in a traditional Tea Ceremony followed (3 Star Hotel) you the highlights of Hiroshima including by a Japanese-style lunch at a local Miyajima Island, Itsukushima Shrine, the restaurant. In the afternoon, proceed to DAY 7 (B) Peace Memorial Park and Museum and the Imperial Palace Gardens and take the After breakfast, head to Kaikaro the legendary Atomic Bomb Dome. As Sumida River Cruise and see Azumabashi Teahouse for a relaxing day tour where the tour concludes, take the Bullet Train Bridge. Finally, head to the old downtown you will try authentic green tea and gold from Hiroshima back to Kyoto. area of Asakusa to see Senso-ji Temple leaf garnished Japanese sweets. In the and Nakamise Shopping Street. afternoon, board the limited express Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or similar (3 Star Hotel) Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar train from Kanazawa to Kyoto and make your own way to your accommodation. (3 Star Hotel) DAY 12 (B) Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or After breakfast, make your own way to DAY 3 (B) similar (3 Star Hotel) Osaka by train. After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a full free day in Tokyo at your leisure. DAY 8 (B, L) Overnight at Osaka Fujiya Hotel or similar (3 Star Hotel) Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar Following breakfast, tour the sites (3 Star Hotel) of Kyoto, visiting the Kinkaku-ji Temple, Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial DAY 13 (B) DAY 4 (B, L, D) Palace. After lunch, travel to Nara to Enjoy breakfast, followed by a full day at your leisure in Osaka. Alternatively, After breakfast, your main suitcase will be visit Todai-ji Temple, home of the Great you may like to add one of the many transferred directly from Tokyo to your Buddha and the famous Nara Park, available day tours in Osaka. hotel in Kyoto. Be sure to pack a bag for where many tame deer roam freely. your stays before Kyoto. Travel by coach Lastly, visit the colourful Kasuga Taisha Overnight at Osaka Fujiya Hotel or up to 2,300 metres on Japan’s highest Shrine with its 3,000 lanterns. similar (3 Star Hotel) mountain, Mt. Fuji, and soak up the Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel spectacular view. After lunch at a local Kyoto or similar (3 Star Hotel) DAY 14 (B) restaurant, take a sightseeing cruise on Following breakfast, spend part of the Lake Ashi and ride the Mt. Komagatake DAY 9 (B) day in Osaka at your leisure until it is Ropeway. After the tour, transfer from Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then spend time to depart to Kansai Airport via train. Hakone-en to your accommodation. a full day at your leisure in Kyoto. *Return to Tokyo can be arranged at an Overnight at Hakone Pax Yoshino or Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or additional cost. similar (3 Star Hotel) similar (3 Star Hotel) * Please refer to general booking conditions. DAY 5 (B) DAY 10 (B) Depart your ryokan after breakfast, then After breakfast, enjoy a morning tour * (B) Breakfast included: (L) Lunch head to Odawara to catch the Bullet of Fushimi, visiting Gekkeikan Sake included: (D) Dinner included Train to Nagoya. From Nagoya, take the Museum to enjoy Sake tasting. limited express train to Takayama. After (Note: In Japan, drinking of alcohol your arrival in Takayama, the rest of the by persons under the age of 20 is day can be spent at your leisure. prohibited. Whilst participants under Overnight at Hida Hotel Plaza or similar the age of 20 may join this tour, they (3 Star Hotel) will be served non-alcoholic beverages.)

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21 DAY SUPER EXPLORER

From $5,929 Nagano Kanazawa INCLUSIONS Shirakawa-go TOKYO Takayama Hotels: Tokyo (4 nights), Nagano (1 night), Takayama (1 night), Kanazawa (2 nights), Kyoto (3 nights), Osaka (3 nights), Mt Fuji & Hiroshima (2 nights), Hakata (3 nights), Beppu (1 night). Hakone Kyoto

Meals: 20 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 1 Dinner Himeji Nara Guide: English-speaking guide included on day tours only OSAKA Naoshima Transportation: One-way Tokyo airport shuttle transfer; Hiroshima one-way Fukuoka airport shuttle transfer; Japan National Rail Pass 21 Days FUKUOKA Beppu HIGHLIGHTS • Visit one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens, Kenrokuen • Experience the famous natural hot springs (onsens) in Beppu Departure Date Twin Triple • Visit the Island of Art; Naoshima Every Wed and Fri 5,929pp $5,609pp

• Enjoy wandering the small bars and restaurants of Kabuki- *The above prices are subject to currency fluctuation. cho and Golden-gai *Single supplement prices are available, to enquire, please contact your travel consultant.

style lunch. After lunch, stroll through the ropeway. You will transfer back to Tokyo ITINERARY Hama-Rikyu Garden. Then cruise down by motorcoach in the evening. the Sumida River which arrives near the Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar Nakamise Street Markets which lead up (3 Star Hotel) DAY 1 to Asakusa Kannon, one of the finest Upon arrival at Narita Airport, take a Buddhist Temples in Japan. DAY 4 (B) shared shuttle to your accommodation. Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar After breakfast, spend the day at your Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar (3 Star Hotel) leisure until the evening when you will (3 Star Hotel) join a walking tour through Tokyo eating DAY 3 (B, L) street food in Kabuki-cho and Golden- DAY 2 (B, L) After breakfast, travel by coach up gai. Your guide will take you through Following breakfast at your hotel, head to 2,300 metres on Japan’s highest the neon lit city to places filled with out for a full day tour of Tokyo. See the mountain, Mt. Fuji, to see the spectacular small bars, restaurants and amusement amazing view from the observation deck view. After lunch at a local restaurant, facilities. of Tokyo Tower, Meiji-jingu Shrine and proceed for a sightseeing cruise on Lake Overnight at Shiba Park Hotel or similar the Imperial Palace, before a Japanese Ashi and take a ride on Mt. Komagatake (3 Star Hotel)

20 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 DAY 5 (B) Temple and Togetsu Bridge, which spans Overnight at Hotel Century 21 Hiroshima the Katsura River. In the afternoon, the or similar (3 Star Hotel) After breakfast, make your way to tour takes you to Nara to visit Todai-ji Tokyo station to travel by train to one of Temple, which houses the Great Buddha, DAY 16 (B) Japan’s most beautiful places, Nagano. and Nara Park, where many tame deer Here, you will receive an admission After breakfast, meet your guide at roam freely. Finally, visit the UNESCO the hotel lobby for a full day tour of pass to the Nagaden Bus and also an World Heritage Listed, Kofuku-ji Temple. admission pass to see the wild monkeys Hiroshima and Miyajima. This tour Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or at Jigokudani Monkey Park. highlights Miyajima Island, Itsukushima similar (3 Star Hotel) Shrine, the Peace Memorial Park and Overnight at Hotel Metropolitan Nagano Museum and the famous Atomic Bomb or similar (3 Star Hotel). DAY 11 (B) Dome, symbolising the fight to rid the After breakfast, you are free to spend the world of nuclear weapons. Witness DAY 6 (B) entire day at your leisure. Alternatively, the contrast of beauty and devastation Transfer to Takayama where you will you may like to add one of our many between the juxtaposed Peace Memorial experience an Afternoon Food and available day tours departing from Kyoto. Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Culture Walk, starting in Takayama at Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or 14:00. On the tour, wander down side Overnight at Hotel Century 21 Hiroshima similar (3 Star Hotel) streets that are relatively unchanged since or similar (3 Star Hotel) the Edo period. Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Takayama and experience DAY 12 (B) DAY 17 (B) what the locals already know and love. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then After breakfast, continue your travels transfer from Kyoto to Osaka. Once from Hiroshima to Hakata, Fukuoka. In Overnight at Best Western Hotel arrived in Osaka, begin an afternoon the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour Takayama or similar (3 Star Hotel) walking tour of Osaka. This tour begins of Hakata visiting Ohori Park, one of the with a visit to the Osaka Castle. Walk DAY 7 (B, L) most beautiful parks incorporating water through the newly renovated castle while in Japan. Then continue to Fukuoka After breakfast, begin your day on the learning from the exhibit, detailing the castle ruins, which was the largest castle Gokayama Ainokura & Shirakawago history of Osaka. From there, travel to the in Kyushu during the Edo period. After Sightseeing Bus Tour. Stroll freely river dock to ride the Aqua Liner for an the ruins, visit Fukuoka Tower, the tallest through the Ainokura Village in the hour-long cruise around Nakanoshima. seaside tower in Japan at 234m high. World Heritage site Gokayama. Then Overnight at Osaka Fujiya Hotel or From there, head to Marizon, a waterfront enjoy lunch at Shirakawago with its similar (3 Star Hotel) terrace thrusting out into Hakata Bay. panoramic views. While in Shirakawago, Overnight at Hakata Green Hotel No.2 or see over 100 thatched roof houses DAY 13 (B, L) surrounded by breathtaking scenery. similar (3 Star Hotel) After breakfast, meet your English- After your bus tour, transfer from speaking guide at Himeji Station. Shirakawago to Kanazawa by public bus. DAY 18 (B) Then walk to Himeji Castle, known as Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then spend Overnight at ANA Holiday Inn Kanazawa the ‘White Heron Castle’. Due to its the rest of your day at your leisure. Sky or similar (3 Star Hotel) elegant, white appearance, it is widely recognised as Japan’s most spectacular Overnight at Hakata Green Hotel No.2 or DAY 8 (B) castle. Following lunch, proceed to similar (3 Star Hotel) Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then spend Maiko Station to walk along Akashi the morning on a sightseeing tour of Kaikyo Bridge, the longest suspension DAY 19 (B, D) Kanazawa with an English-speaking bridge in the world. Afterwards, head After breakfast, begin the morning by driver. This tour will visit popular places back to Osaka by train. transferring from Hakata to Beppu. Upon like Kenrokuen garden, Higashi Chaya Overnight at Osaka Fujiya Hotel or arrival, you will meet your guide at JR District, Omicho Market, the 21st similar (3 Star Hotel) Beppu Station for a full day sightseeing Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Beppu. Enjoy visiting famous natural and more. Following the tour, relax and DAY 14 (B) hot springs Umi-Jigoku (cobalt blue enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. After breakfast, enjoy a day tour of Sea Hell), Kamado-Jigou (Cooking Pot Hell) and stroll through Beppu City. As Overnight at ANA Holiday Inn Kanazawa Naoshima (min 4 people), the ‘Island of Sky or similar (3 Star Hotel) Art’. Here you will be taken by your the tour concludes, head back to your guide through the Chichu Art Museum Ryokan for dinner. DAY 9 (B) where you will see a variety of displays Overnight at Beppu Onsen Kouraku or Today you are free to do what you like! by famous artists such as Claude Monet, similar (Ryokan) However, in the afternoon, transfer from James Turrell and Walter De Maria. After Kanazawa to Kyoto via the Bullet Train. strolling through the museum, you will DAY 20 (B) After checking-in to your hotel, relax and be taken to Miyanoura to see artwork After breakfast, return to Hakata via train. explore Kyoto at your own pace. such as the famous Pop Pumpkin Art, The evening can be spent at your leisure. Naoshima Pavilion and the Bunraku Overnight at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or Overnight at Hakata Green Hotel No. 2 Puppets. similar (3 Star Hotel) or similar (3 Star Hotel) Overnight at Osaka Fujiya Hotel or DAY 10 (B) similar (3 Star Hotel) DAY 21 (B) After breakfast, depart on a morning DAY 15 (B) After breakfast, spend the morning tour of Arashiyama and its neighbouring After breakfast, continue south from at your leisure until it is time to go to city, Nara. Travel through Kyoto, visiting Osaka to Hiroshima. Once you arrive, Fukuoka Airport. Tenryu-ji Temple, Kyoto’s best Zen explore the city at your own pace. temple, enjoy the beautiful gardens, Alternatively, you may like to add one of * (B) Breakfast included: (L) Lunch Sagano Bamboo Grove, Jojakko-ji our many available tours which depart included: (D) Dinner included from Hiroshima. Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 | 21 Hotel

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Shinagawa Prince Hotel Shinagawa Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa Shinagawa H H H H H H SHINAGAWA PRINCE HOTEL SHINAGAWA HENN NA HOTEL MAIHAMA TOKYO BAY MAIHAMA The Shinagawa Prince Hotel is This deluxe hotel has been recently Conveniently located just twoconveniently located just a 2 This Robotrenovated. Hotel Only chain a 5 minute has walk minutes’ walk from JR or Keikyuminute walk from JR or Keikyu robots workingfrom Shinagawa as the Station, staff the hotelat Shinagawa Station, this hotelShinagawa Station. It has great reception alsoand boasts in athe specious rooms, Japanese access to anywhere in Tokyo or to garden extending to 20,000㎡. offers great access to anywhereother cities. The hotel has amazing offering a Guestsgreat can ‘only-in-Japan’ admire the beauty and in Tokyo or other cities. Thereentertainment facilities including a experience.tranquillity It is convenientlyof nature, even in the theatre, bowling alley, indoor golf, middle of the bustling capital city. are amazing entertainment aquarium, and more for your located seven minutes’ by taxi facilities onsite, including a enjoyable stay. from JR Maihama St, which is theatre, bowling alley, indoor close to Tokyo Disneyland. A golf, aquarium and Non-smokingmore. Self Service free shuttle service is available Wi-Fi Gym Shuttle Service 22 Room Available Laundry to Maihama Station.

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22 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 FULL DAY TOURS FROM TOKYO More day tours available. Please visit www.traveljapan.co.nz

HAKONE OWAKUDANI & EDO TOKYO 1-DAY TOUR KAMAKURA & ENOSHIMA BAY PANORAMIC MT. FUJI Visit Tokyo’s most popular sightseeing DRIVE Visit the scenic viewpoints of Mt. Fuji, spots including Tsukiji Outer Market, Go to Kotoku-in Temple, famous for Hakone Owakudani Valley, Arakurayama TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN®, Senso-ji the Great Buddha statue and Hokoku-ji and Sengen Park. Ride the Hakone Temple and more. Temple. Enjoy a green tea at Jomyo-ji Ropeway and go on Fuji Airways – a unique Temple and drive by the beautiful sea sensory experience at Fuji-Q Highland. views of Enoshima Island. Starts at 09:00 | Approx. duration 11 hours Starts at 08:00 | Approx. duration 9 hours Starts at 09:00 / Approx. duration 9 Adult from $175 | Child from $89 Adult from $179 | Child from $139 hours Adult from $179 | Child from $145

NIKKO TOKYO SUMO GHILBI MUSEUM WORLD TOURNAMENT & FILM HERITAGE & TOKYO SIGHT- APPRECIATION 1-DAY TOUR SEEING TOUR TOUR Starts at 09:00 Starts at 08:00 Starts at 10:15 Approx. 10 hour tour Approx. 10 hour tour Approx. 7 hour tour Adult from $199 Adult from $229 Adult from $199 Child from $99 Child from $199 ©Yasufumi ©JNTO Child from $179

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TSUKIJI OUTER FISH MARKET SUMO MORNING TRAINING TOUR PUBLIC ROAD GO-KART TOUR AND SUSHI WORKSHOP Experience a real Sumo training session. Have a fun time exploring the streets of Want to try making your own sushi? On this tour, Instructed by your English-speaking guide, Tokyo on the actual road as you drive a Go- you can experience hand-shaping and rolling learn the respect and witness the true Kart in cosplay of a popular character. sushi, and of course, taste your own works of art. strength of a Sumo. Before making sushi, enjoy the eclectic shops around the outer area of the Tsukiji Fish Market. Starts at 08:40 | Approx. duration 4 Starts at 07:30 | Approx. duration 3 Starts at 10:00 | Approx. duration 2-3 hours hours Adult from $189 | Child from $175 hours Adult from $109 | Child from $109 Adult from $109

SHINJUKU TOKYO ANIMAL CAFÉ NIGHT WALKING ROBOT SHOW FAST PASS IN TOUR Starts at 15:20 HARAJUKU Starts at 18:30 Approx. 2 hour tour Owl Garden opens at Approx. 2-3 hour tour Adult from $95 10:00; Hedgehog Café Adult from $89 Child from $95 opens at 11:00 Child from $79 Adult from $39 Child from $35

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Kyoto Station via taxi, this The Almont Hotel Kyoto is a 5 JR Kyoto Station,This hotel is this a 4 minute hotel walk from hotel is a ‘home away from minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. provides easyJR Kyoto access Station Hachijoto all exit. O ering sophisticated Japanese Daiwa Roynet Hachijoguchi is a home’. Recently opened in modern style rooms, along with a cities includingmodern Nara, designed Osaka, hotel with a April 2018, rooms are well laidlarge public bath facility. Hiroshima andtraditional Tokyo. style of Kyoto,Designed and was featured in the Michelin Guide out with a full kitchen for your by a womanKansai living in 2014. in Kyoto, comfort and convenience. the comfortable rooms have been coloured with the image of Kyoto. It’s the perfect base for experiencing Kyoto and its New Miyako Hotel Kyoto Station Rihga Royal Hotelsurroundings. Kyoto Kyoto Station

HOTEL GRANBELL KYOTO GIONLocated just 2KARASUMA minutes from JR KYOTO HOTEL Rihga Royal HotelKARASUMA Kyoto is located a Kyoto Station allowing easy access 7 minute walk from JR Kyoto Located in the heart of Gion to all cities including Nara, Osaka, This hotel Station;is only a free one shuttle minute bus is also in Kyoto, this hotel provides Hiroshima, and Tokyo. Designed from Shijo available.Station, This isclose one of Kyoto’s to by a woman living in Kyoto, the most prestigious hotels including a a quiet and serene getaway comfortable rooms have been downtownrevolving Shijo-Kawaramachi restaurant, heated indoor with outstanding service, coloured with the image of Kyoto. and convenientswimming for pool, and the A perfect base to experience guestrooms have rice paper doors to create and enhance a Japanese despite being surrounded byKyoto and its surroundings. sightseeing. The cosy rooms a bustling city. Only minutes’ are comfortablyatmosphere. furnished walk to famous temples and with modern facilities. BAR shrines, Hotel GranbellNon-smoking is a Self Service Anchor specialises in seasonal Wi-Fi Gym Shuttle Service great26 choice for yourRoom stay. Available Laundry cocktails and whiskeys.

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KYOTO & NARA 1 DAY TOUR KYOTO PERFECT 1-DAY TOUR FUSHIMI INARI, SAKE BREWERY & Visit the highlights of Kyoto and Nara Visit the ancient capital’s most famous sites! MINI CRUISE TOUR including four World Heritage sites: Nijo See world-renowned temples, shrines and Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and Choken-ji Castle, Todai-ji Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple palaces like Kinkaku-ji Temple, The Imperial Temple, take a cruise on a Japanese style and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Palace, Sanjusangen-do, Kiyomizu-dera boat and visit sake breweries for tasting. Temple and more. Starts at 08:30 / Approx. duration 11 hours Starts 08:30 / Approx. duration 9 hours Starts at 09:30 / Approx. duration 6-7 Adult from $225 / Child from $189 Adult from $199 / Child from $175 hours Adult from $239

HALF DAY TOURS FROM KYOTO *Child prices are for children aged between 4-11

©JNTO NISHIKI FOOD MARKET MAIKO PERFORMANCE SAGANO BAMBOO GROVE & Experience a stroll through Kyoto’s famous WITH DINNER ARASHIYAMA WALKING TOUR markets, Nishiki Food Markets. Enjoy Be entertained in traditional Japanese Stroll through scenic Arashiyama and tasting several different local cuisines while style by a Maiko dance performance whilst Sagano Bamboo Grove; a natural beauty. on this tour. enjoying a traditional Kyoto Cuisine Dinner. Starts at 11:00 / Approx. duration 2 Starts at 17:30 / Approx. duration 3 hours Starts 08:40 / Approx. duration 4 hours hours Adult from $139 / Child from $69 Adult from $215 / Child from $215 Adult from $129 / Child from $109

KYOTO REAL KYOTO TOFUKU-JI AFTERNOON BACK STREET TEMPLE, ZAZEN TOUR CYCLING TOUR & FUSHIMI INARI Starts at 13:00 Starts at 09:15 SHRINE TOUR Approx. 5 hour tour Approx. 3-4 hour tour Starts at 09:00 Adult from $89 Adult from $145 Approx. 4 hour tour Child from $75 Adult from $159 Child from $119

KYOTO DINING JAPANESE RAMEN MAKING THEATRE – COOKING CLASS COURSE NINJA SHOW + Starts at 09:30, 14:00 Starts at 11:00 GOEMON DINNER Approx. 3 hour tour Approx. 1-2 hour tour Starts at 17:00 Adult from $125 Adult from $65 Approx. 2 hour tour Child from $75 Child from $49 Adult from $69 Child from $49

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Holiday Inn Osaka Namba Namba Swissotel Nankai Namba H H H H H H H H HOTEL VISCHIO BY GRANVIA OSAKA UMEDA SWISSOTEL NANKAI NAMBA The Holiday Inn Osaka Namba is in Swissotel Nankai sits above Nankai Only a five minute walk froma very convenient location for This hotel sitsNamba above Station o eringNankai direct train JR Osaka Station and only 4kmtourists just right by the exciting Namba Stationaccess tooffering Kansai Airport direct and an easy Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi train accessreach to toKansai Kyoto and Airport, Nara. The 36 from Shinsaibashi Shopping Shopping Street. This hotel with story tower has luxurious rooms Arcade, this hotel is easily comfortable rooms and free Wi-Fi and within witheasy the reach ultimate inof amenities Kyoto and is located 7 minutes on foot from and Nara. Thein-room 36 technology, story tower as well as a accessible and conveniently Namba Station on the subway. selection of facilities such as a gym, located. Built in 2018, Hotel has luxuriouspool, rooms sauna, Jacuzzi with and the 7 restaurants. Vischio has new, modern ultimate in amenities and in- rooms and also serves a buffet room technology, as well as a Non-smoking Self Service selection of facilities such as a breakfast. Wi-Fi Gym Shuttle Service 30 Room Available Laundry gym, pool, sauna, jacuzzi and seven restaurants.

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©JNTO HIMEJI CASTLE & AKASHI KAIKYO OSAKA 1 DAY WALKING TOUR NAOSHIMA 1 DAY TOUR BRIDGE WALKING TOUR Explore iconic sites such as Osaka Castle Experience Naoshima, the ‘Island of Art’ See the spectacular and elegant Himeji and the Floating Garden in Umeda Sky on this one day tour. Explore the island Castle and walk along Akashi Kaikyo Building. Walk through the Umeda and of Naoshima and see its beautiful artwork Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in Osaka district, then board a cruise on the at the Chichu Art Museum and also the world. Aqua Liner around Nakanoshima. scattered throughout the island. Starts at 08:50 / Approx. duration 8-9 hours Starts at 09:50 / Approx. duration 7 hours *4km walk *6km walk Starts at 07:30 / Approx. duration 12 Adult from $249 / Child from $199 Adult from $215 / Child from $199 hours Adult from $349 / Child from $349

ARIMA KOBE & NADA MT. KOYA 1 DAY HOT SPRING SAKE BREWERY UNGUIDED TOUR WALKING TOUR TOUR Starts at 09:00 Starts at 09:00 Starts at 09:10 Approx. 7 hour tour Approx. 6 hour tour Approx. 8 hour tour Adult from $145 Adult from $309 Adult from $209 Child from $119 Child from $275 Child from $199 ©JNTO

HALF DAY TOURS FROM OSAKA *Child prices are for children aged between 6-11

©JNTO ©JNTO OSAKA DOWNTOWN WALKING OSAKA BAY AREA HALF DAY TOUR KURASHIKI WALK FROM AND LOCAL FOOD TOUR Visit popular attractions in the Osaka KURASHIKI STATION Experience Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine via area such as Kaiyukan, one of the largest Enjoy walking through the picturesque riding the tramcars. Visit Shin-Sekai, aquariums in the world and take a and historical town of Kurashiki. Visit famous for its Osaka specialty, Kushikatsu. cruise on the Santa Maria, a replica of gardens, museums and other historical Enjoy eating and wandering your way Christopher Columbus’ flagship. buildings on this scenic walk. through the markets. Starts at 09:00 / Approx. duration 4 hours Starts at 13:00 / Approx. duration 5 hours Starts at 13:00 / Approx. duration 4 hours Adult from $109 / Child from $105 Adult from $145 / Child from $129 Adult from $159 / Child from $154

COOKING CLASS CALLIGRAPHY SAKE TESTING Starts at 10:00 CLASS Starts at 12:00

Approx. 1 hour Starts at 12:00 Approx. 40mins Adult from $129 Approx. 1 hour Adult from $45 9 Child from $12 Adult from $75 Child from $75

Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 | 27 Hiroshima is located on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea, approximately two hours west of Kyoto by Bullet Train. Hiroshima is known as the first city devastated by an atomic bomb during World War II. The small island of Miyajima is an hour south off the coast of Hiroshima. This island is renowned for the floating red Torii of Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World heritage site. Miyajima is one of HIROSHIMA Japan’s ‘Nihon Sankai’, or three iconic sights. DAY TOURS FROM HIROSHIMA More day tours available. Please visit www.traveljapan.co.nz

HIROSHIMA & MIYAJIMA IWAKUNI & KINTAIKYO BRIDGE OKUNOSHIMA & SAIJO Visit the highlights of Hiroshima with World Experience one of Japan’s most famous SIGHTSEEING Heritage listed Hiroshima Peace Memorial wooden bridges, Kintai-kyo, Iwakuni Castle See Okunoshima, known as the home to Park and Museum, and Miyajima Itskushima and more. about 700 cute wild rabbits, as well as the Shrine. Sake Breweries in Saijo city. Starts at 09:00 / Approx. duration 8-9 Starts at 09:00 / Approx. duration 7-8 Starts at 08:00 / Approx. duration 10 hours Adult from $219 / Child from $109 hours Adult from $235 / Child from $115 hours Adult from $275 / Child from $139

Located in the southwest, Kyushu is perfectly positioned as an ancient gateway to other countries. This has fostered Kyushu’s rich culture of cuisine and many other charms for which the island is renowned. Fukuoka is an ancient city in Kyushu. More than 150 Yatai food stands are scattered throughout this city, selling local dishes such as Hakata Ramen, Yakitori and Oden (hot pot). Nagasaki has played a prominent role in foreign trade relations for centuries. It was the second city after Hiroshima to be devastated by an atomic bomb towards the end KYUSHU of World War II. DAY TOURS FROM KYUSHU More day tours available. Please visit www.traveljapan.co.nz

HAKATA SIGHTSEEING TOUR BEPPU SIGHTSEEING TOUR NAGASAKI SIGHTSEEING TOUR Visit Hakata’s popular sightseeing spots Explore spectacular hot springs to witness Visit Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, including Ohori Park, Fukuoka Tower and ‘Hell’, including the Umi-Jigoku or cobalt Glover garden and more. more. blue Sea Hell hot spring. Starts at 09:00 / 13:00 Starts at 08:00 / 13:00 Starts at 08:30 / 13:30 Approx. duration 5 hours Adult Approx. duration 5 hours Adult Approx. duration 5-6 hours Adult from $129 / Child from $65 from $155 / Child from $79 from $139 / Child from $69

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28 | Travel Japan by H.I.S. 2019-2020 LUXURY TOURS

$669 $775 $1,695 per person per person per person

MICHELIN 3 STAR EXCLUSIVE JAPANESE EXCLUSIVE TEA HOUSE KAISEKI DINNER – ARCHERY EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE WITH MAIKO YUKIMURA /AZABU Accompanied by an English-speaking In Kyoto, there any many chances to Enjoy sumptuous world-class dining guide, change into your traditional see and interact with Geisha and Maiko, at this famous Michelin 3 Star Tokyo martial arts uniform and begin your however, most of the authentic “ochaya” restaurant. Chef Yukimura prepares the Japanese Archery experience. Learn (tea houses) are not open to the general very best Kyoto cuisine with his masterful about the history, correct techniques and public. On this tour, experience entering signature style of challenging creativity. the procedures for this traditional martial an authentic Tea House and interacting art through the strict disciplines and with a real Maiko. “spiritual training” provided.

LUXURY HOTELS

Only a short taxi ride from Kawaguchiko Located just outside Otemachi Subway Hidden among the hills along the Oi Station, stay in the luxurious Station or just a 10 minute walk from River is the sanctuary of HOSHINOYA HOSHINOYA Cabins that are nestled Tokyo Station. HOSHINOYA Tokyo has Kyoto. This hotel is situated around amongst the Yamanashi Hills. With the one of the most unique layouts as each the ever-changing kaleidoscope of spectacular views of Mt Fuji towering floor functions as a 6-room Ryokan, Kyoto’s colourful nature in Arashiyama. over Lake Kawaguchi complemented by only accessible to the guests staying Experience first-hand the verdant greens the relaxing sounds of nature, you’re sure on each floor. Enjoy the privacy of your of summer, the reds and yellows that to enjoy your experience at HOSHINOYA beautiful room or relax in the seamlessly highlight the hills in autumn and the white Fuji. connected lounge room filled with blanket that coats the mountains in winter. condiments for your enjoyment. With With beautiful surroundings and excellent 5 star service, relaxing will be easy at designs, HOSHINOYA Kyoto would be a HOSHINOYA Tokyo. great addition to your holiday.

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SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2019 Australia vs Fiji SAPPORO DOME, SAPPORO Accommodation: 2 nights from 20-22 September 2019

Karaksa Hotel Sapporo A perfect location for watching Australia vs Fiji, as well as some sightseeing. Includes 2 nights’ twin share accommodation and From From daily breakfast. $815 $669 p/person p/person

SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2019 SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2019 New Zealand vs South Africa Australia vs Wales INTERNATIONAL STADIUM, YOKOHAMA TOKYO STADIUM, TOKYO Accommodation: 2 nights Accommodation: 2 nights from 20-22 September 2019 from 28-30 September 2019

Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel Shinjuku Granbell Hotel Located next to Shin Yokohama station, Conveniently situated in the mecca of experience easy access to the train lines, Tokyo, Shinjuku Granbell Hotel is close surrounding restaurants and convenience to restaurants, shops and JR Shinjuku stores. Station.

From $815 p/person

Hotel Mystays Sapporo Aspen Located just 2 minutes’ walk from JR Sapporo Station, you will have quick and easy access to Sapporo Dome.

From From $505 $549 p/person p/person

SATURDAY, 5 OCTOBER 2019 SUNDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2019 Australia vs Uruguay Winner of Pool D vs Runner Up Pool C OITA STADIUM, OITA Accommodation: 2 nights OITA STADIUM, OITA from 4-6 October 2019 Accommodation: 3 nights from 18-21 October 2019 Hotel Nikko Oita Oasis Tower Hotel New Gaea Oita Ekimae Just a 10 minute walk from JR Oita Located in the centre of Oita, your Station, this hotel is Oita’s tallest building, accommodation is just a 5 minute From with spectacular panoramic views of walk from JR Oita Station. During your $815 Beppu Bay and Kunisaki Peninsula. It’s stay, kick back and relax in this hotel’s p/person loved by the locals and close to town. beautiful hot spring.

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Optional Services refer to land tours, activities, car fire, floods, unusually severe weather, acts of God, acts policies, packages or air fares to Japan must be paid hire, transfers and other components (excluding • Charges for extra persons and/or children may apply of government or of any other authorities, accidents to in full at the time of the booking or the bookings flights and accommodation) that may be booked and will be charged directly by the hotel. or failure of machinery or equipment or industrial cannot be made. In which case, if you change or with a holiday package. On some occasions, guests action (whether or not involving H.I.S. or • Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, cancel, the above conditions will apply. Bookings may be required to contact the Optional Services its employees), strikes, theft, delay or cancellation, room service or any additional surcharges are not made within 7days of departure will only be accepted supplier directly to arrange for pick-up/drop-off times, changes in itinerary or schedules, riots, pilferage, included and are to be paid by the guest directly to if full payment is received by Travel Japan at time of appointments etc. Any such requirements will be epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs the hotel. Award points and airline mileage may not reservation. In the event of the reservation not being specified in the electronic documentation issued upon regulations, improper or insufficient passports, visas or apply to these hotel rates. confirmed, a full refund will be made. Bookings made confirmation of your booking. other documents. within 14 days of departure will incur a late booking • Guests must be at least 18 years of age at the All warranties and conditions implied by statute or fee of $55.00 time of check- in (although some hotels impose a Baggage generally at law are excluded to the maximum extent minimum age of 21 years) unless accompanied by It is important for you to obtain and read luggage of the law. If the Commerce Act 1986 or any similar a parent or guardian. Please contact our Customer Amendments, Cancellation Fees & Refunds entitlements and restrictions applied by third party law applies and an implied condition or warranty Service Representatives to confirm the minimum Amendments to your package will incur a Travel suppliers. Airline carriers, tour operators and transfer cannot be excluded, the liability of H.I.S. will be age requirements for your particular hotel. Photo Japan fee, which may be varied depending on the companies may have policies that restrict the size, limited, at their discretion, to either the replacement or identification may be required at check-in. period of changing and also on the type of airline number, weight and dimensions of allowable luggage resupply of the goods or services. • Guests may be required to present a valid credit ticket or package that is purchased. In addition, you (both carry-on and registered baggage). Some airline (not debit) card or cash deposit at check-in for will be required to pay any charges levied by hotels, carriers, tour operators and transfer companies may Consumer Claims incidentals. ground operators or airline fees, which can be up to charge a baggage fee if you carry luggage that Consumer claims should be made in writing within 30 For questions regarding your accommodation, please 100% of the cost of the booking. exceeds the restrictions/allowances outlined in each days of return, with supporting documentation. Such contact our Customer Service Representatives. Cancelled bookings will incur charges regardless of individual policy. claims should be addressed and forwarded whether travel has not yet or has already commenced to our Customer Service Representatives at info@ Hotel Description which will be varied depending on the period of Travel Insurance traveljapan.co.nz or mailed to the attention of Travel Descriptions featured are based on current changing and also the type of airline ticket or package As travel plans are sometimes affected by influences Japan Manager at PO Box 105-701, Auckland. international hotel guides and contractual agreements that is purchased. In addition, you will be required to outside your control, we strongly recommend you AUCKLAND Level 7, 63 Albert street, Auckland CBD 1010 (Corner Albert & Wyndham street)

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