JAPAN Saturday

JAPAN Okinawa, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Osaka, Nagoya & Tokyo Airports

PROVISIONAL ITINERARY (all times local) Saturday, 3rd – Saturday, 17th October 2020

It’s been several years since our last “Airports & Airliners” tour to the land of the rising sun – Japan – so it’s about time we went back!

The airports have got bigger and busier! The airlines have updated and expanded their fleets and, thankfully, they continue to paint a good number of their aircraft in fabulous, colourful schemes – pictured left is one of ANA’s A380s, each one of them in great “Hawaii” colours.

We will have 12 full days touring the country, from Okinawa in the far south to Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo; visiting a total of 8 airports.

We fly on the scheduled services of a major airline (to be chosen in November, 2019 when airfares are released); travel around the country is by Shinkansen (bullet) and express trains; transfers between the hotel and the airport is by airport train or coach; we stay each night in a comfortable hotel within walking distance of the Shinkansen railway station on a bed and breakfast (B&B) basis; and are accompanied at all times by one of Ian Allan’s well-travelled and experienced Tour Managers, plus local guides at certain times.

By staying at hotels at, or within a short walk, of the railway stations we don’t have to charter expensive coaches. Also, railway stations throughout Japan have excellent ‘food courts’ giving you a wide range of eating options: from western-type fast-food meals (meat, fish, chicken, steaks, curries etc), to far eastern/Asian dishes. On all our previous trips to Japan, the location of the hotels and the meals available at the ‘food courts’ were very popular.

PROVISIONAL ITINERARY (all times local & approximate)

DAY 1: SATURDAY, 3rd OCTOBER Please meet your Ian Allan Tour Manager and fellow enthusiasts at London’s Heathrow Airport. Flight details to be announced.

 London Heathrow, Terminal Flight: Departs:

DAY 2: SUNDAY, 4th OCTOBER  Tokyo Haneda Arrives:

After the usual arrival formalities we check in for our onward flight to Okinawa.

 Tokyo Haneda Flight: Departs:  Naha Arrives:

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On arrival we meet our local guide who will accompany us on the transfer by monorail to the Mercure Okinawa Naha, a journey of only 10 minutes. We stay 2 nights on a B&B basis. On-site facilities include the “Bistrot Le Mer” (for breakfast only), bar and wi-fi. Some restaurants are available around the hotel, however, most guests go out to eat around Kokusai Street (2 stops by monorail or 10 minutes by taxi).

Website: www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-8725-mercure-okinawa- naha/index.shtml?adults=&children=&nights=&dateIn=

DAY 3: MONDAY, 5th OCTOBER Using the monorail, transfer to the airport terminal as a group with your Tour Manager, or at a time of your choosing.

Naha Airport is home to Japan Transocean Airlines and, pictured right, Ryukyu Air Commuter (RAC). There are 2 decks: 1 overlooking the JAL pier and the other above ANA’s. There is a large glass area in between in the terminal, which you can also use. The JAL deck also overlooks RAC and, further away, general aviation and the Coast Guard. Entry to the observation decks currently costs 100Yen/approximately 75p (subject to change) each time you go in. At the time of our visits both decks will be open from 08:00 to 19:00.

Naha is also a military base for all 3 armed forces - and quite a lot of them too. Many JMSDF Orion’s are based here as well as a wing of F-15s, plus supporting T-4 trainers and a Coast Guard rescue unit.

DAY 4: TUESDAY, 6th OCTOBER A second day at the airport, transferring – with luggage – to the terminal together or at a time of your own choosing.

Late afternoon we fly to Nagasaki.

 Naha Flight: Departs:  Nagasaki Arrives:

On arrival we meet our local guide who will accompany us on the transfer by airport coach to the city centre and, on the 10-minute walk to the Hotel Monterey Nagasaki where we stay one night on a B&B basis. There are 2 on-site restaurants: the “Amalia Salao” serves Italian cuisine and the cafe-restaurant “Saudade” offers light meals and drinks. Wi-fi is free throughout the hotel. Website: www.hotelmonterey.co.jp/nagasaki/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=mybusiness&utm_campaign=we bsite_monnag

DAY 5: WEDNESDAY, 7th OCTOBER Returning to the airport together - or at a time of your choosing - we spend most of the day on the observation deck which opens at 07:00: access is free. Airlines reported to service this airport are: ANA, Japan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Myanmar Airways International, Fuji Dream Airlines, Skymark Airlines, Oriental Air Bridge, Peach, and Solaseed Air (pictured left).

We arrive back at the hotel by 15:00 and at 15:15 we meet our local guide and take the street car to Nagasaki railway station.

At 16:20 we take our seats on the bullet train “Kamome 30” to Hakata, connecting with the “Nozomi 62” (pictured right), departing at 18:33 to Hiroshima. Arriving at 19:35 we meet our local guide who will go with us to the New Hiroden Hotel, a 3-minute walk from the south exit. We stay 1 night on a B&B basis. Buffet restaurant “Kasuga” offers local as well as Western dishes; “Lounge Flower”

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Ian Allan Aviation Tours Eton Travel 104-105 High Street, Eton, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 6AF, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0)1753 671738 Fax: +44 (0)1753 737500 e-mail: [email protected] www.ianallantravel.com/aviationtours serves Western delights and snacks and drinks can be enjoyed at “Bar Etoile”. Free wi-fi in the rooms. The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Hiroshima Castle. Website: http://www.newhiroden.co.jp/eng/index.html

DAY 6: THURSDAY, 8th OCTOBER Returning to the airport together as a group - or independently as you wish - we spend most of today on the observation deck which opens at 07:00; there is no admission charge.

Airlines operating into and out of here include: Air China, Air Seoul (pictured left), ANA, Ibex Airlines, China Airlines, China Eastern, HK Express, JAL, SIA (Silk Air) and Spring Airlines Japan.

We return to the hotel by bus, collect our luggage then onward to railway station. Depart at 19:01 on “Mizuho 608” to Shin-Osaka, arriving at 20:24. Meeting our local guide we walk the 5-minutes to the Karaksa Hotel Grande Shin-Osaka Tower Hotel, where we stay 2 nights on a B&B basis.

On-site facilities include a restaurant, bar and wi-fi. Any rail enthusiasts in the group will enjoy the birds’ eye view of Shin-Osaka (bullet train) station and the crisscrossing train lines far below. Website: https://karaksahotels.com/en/shin_osaka/

DAY 7: FRIDAY, 9th OCTOBER A full day at either Kansai International and/or Itami Domestic Airport. Discuss your travel plans with your Tour Manager regarding when/which airport.

The observation deck at Itami (pictured right), is open from 06:00 to 22:00 and access is free.

The Sky Deck observation deck at Kansai is open from 08:00 to 22:00 and is accessible via the special, free, bus that departs from the bus stop in front of Terminal 1; access to the Sky Deck costs 200 yen, cash only.

There are too many airlines to be seen here, to list!

DAY 8: SATURDAY, 10th OCTOBER A second day at one of the two airports.

Returning to the hotel by 19:00, we collect our luggage and walk back to the railway station. At 19:40 we depart on “Nozomi 54” to Nagoya, arriving at 20:48. Our local guide is waiting and accompanies us on the 4-minute walk to the Meitetsu Inn Nagoyaeki Shinkansenguchi Hotel where we stay 2 nights on a B&B basis. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. A Western or Japanese-style breakfast is served at the property's restaurant. There is a drinks vending machine with alcoholic drinks and there are restaurants within a 5-minute walk. Website: www.m-inn.com/shinkansenguchi/

DAY 9: SUNDAY, 11th OCTOBER A full day at Chubu Centrair International Airport.

The observation deck – one of the closest to the action in Japan – is open from 07:00 until 22:30 and is free.

The Boeing Dreamlifter Operations Center is located on the airport's apron, to the south of the main terminal. This facility is used to store Japanese components of the Boeing 787 aircraft while awaiting airlift to the assembly facility in the US. Chance perhaps of seeing one of the specially converted Boeing 747s!

The list of airlines who fly in and out of this airport is very long! Check out this website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chubu_Centrair_International_Airport

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DAY 10: MONDAY, 12th OCTOBER Returning to the station, we take our seats on the “Nozomi 120” departing at 10:40 for Tokyo, arriving at 12:03. We then travel on the Airport Express to Narita Airport and transfer to the Narita Tobu Hotel Airport on their courtesy coach service. Stay 2 nights on a B&B basis.

Facilities include a buffet and a la carte meals including Chinese dishes at the “Bright Oasis” restaurant and drinks in the “Compass Rose Tea & Bar Lounge”. Alternatively, there are other dining options in both airport terminals. Rooms have free wi-fi. There is a fitness centre with a swimming pool, sauna and hot tub.

The remainder of the day is free.

As well as observation decks on both terminals, there is also the Museum of Aeronautical Sciences - an aviation museum located on the perimeter of Narita Airport at the southern end of its west runway. The museum has over a dozen aircraft on display, as well as simulators and other hands-on activities.

The 3rd floor has an outdoor observation deck with a view of the southern end of both Narita Airport's runways; the 4th floor has a restaurant, and the 5th houses an indoor observatory. Both observation areas and the restaurant have good views of planes taking off and landing.

In addition to the museum's observation decks, there are also 2 public viewpoints around the airport. The “Sakura no Oka” Observation Area is located near the southern end of the runway close to the Museum, while the “Sakura no Yama” Observation Area (pictured right) is at the northern end.

Directions to the Museum and the 2 observation areas will be included with the final itinerary.

DAY 11: TUESDAY, 13th OCTOBER A full day at Narita Airport

DAY 12: WEDNESDAY, 14th OCTOBER A second full day at Narita Airport.

At a time to be agreed, this evening the group transfers to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport by the Limousine Bus Company (or you can transfer at a time of your own choosing). On arrival at either of the 2 terminals, we go to the Hotel JAL City Haneda using their free coach transfer service.

We stay 3 nights on a B&B basis. Facilities include free wi-fi. The hotel’s “Haruhoro” restaurant serves a variety of local and Italian dishes; drinks and light snacks can be purchased from the vending machines. Alternatively, there are other dining options in the airport terminal. Website: www.okura- nikko.com/japan/tokyo/hotel-jal-city-haneda-tokyo/

DAYS 13 & 14: THURSDAY, 15th & FRIDAY, 16th OCTOBER Two full days on Haneda Airports observation decks.

In Terminal 1 there are 2, located on the 6th floor and the rooftop.

In Terminal 2, the deck is on the 5th floor.

All decks are open from 06:30 to 22:00.

You can have a meal (at your own expense), with a view from the observation decks, in the “Castelmola” and “Scenic Café MMC” restaurants. Website: www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/service_facilities/view_deck/

For the long list of airlines that fly in and out of Haneda, please see the latest information on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport

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DAY 15: SATURDAY, 17th OCTOBER This morning we transfer to the airport and check-in for our flight back to London (details to be advised in November).

 Tokyo Haneda Flight: Departs:  London Heathrow, Terminal Arrives:

Whilst waiting for our luggage to appear on the baggage carousel we take the opportunity to bid each other farewell – until our paths cross again.

TOUR PRICE PER TOUR: 227016 PERSON

From: £TBA Package price based on sharing a twin bedded room on a bed and breakfast basis throughout

From: £TBA Single room supplement

From: £TBA Land-only (NO flights) PLEASE SPEAK WITH ONE OF OUR CONSULTANTS BEFORE BOOKING

TOUR PRICE WILL INCLUDE

 Flights on the scheduled services of a major airline from London’s Heathrow Airport  Flight on the scheduled services of a major Japanese airline from Tokyo to Naha, Okinawa  UK and Japanese airport taxes, and UK Passenger Service Charge  Rail journeys as stated  13 nights hotel accommodation in rooms with en-suite facilities, as stated  Hot or continental breakfast at all hotels  Local guides as stated  Services of an Ian Allan Tour Manager throughout

TOUR PRICE WILL NOT INCLUDE

 Transfers by monorail, coach or bus between the airports and hotels  Meals, other than those as stated above  Admission to any museums  Visa if required – not required by UK/EU passport holders  Travel insurance  Personal expenditure, e.g. telephone calls, laundry, drinks, etc.  Tips and gratuities

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