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Japanaward-WINNING TOURS to Choose Your Tour Kanto Classics Kansai Hokkaido 6 Days / 4 Nights 10 Days / 8 Nights 7 Days / 5 Nights 9 Days / 7 Nights JapanAWARD-WINNING TOURS TO Choose Your Tour Kanto Classics Kansai Hokkaido 6 Days / 4 Nights 10 Days / 8 Nights 7 Days / 5 Nights 9 Days / 7 Nights Korea Japan is a truly unique and special travel destination. From the famously reliable national rail system and incredible bullet trains, China Japan to the healthy and relaxing natural hot springs, to meticulously prepared delicious cuisine, everything about Japan is a remarkable and delightful experience. First-time travelers will be pleasantly surprised by the efficiency, hospitality and sincerity of the Japanese spirit. When we design our tours, we ensure you will have the opportunity to experience all of these things personally and forge your own unforgettable memories in Japan. Kansai Region Hiroshima Fukuoka Biwako Kyoto Osaka Shinkansen Nara Osaka Int’l. Airport Mt. Fuji Tokyo Atami Narita Kanto Region p.1 | Choose Your Tour Kanto Classics Kansai Hokkaido D Day 1 Overnight Flight Day 1 Overnight Flight Day - Day 1 Overnight Flight 2 Arrive Tokyo 2 Arrive Tokyo - 2 Arrive Sapporo 3 Lake Saiko, Atami 3 Lake Saiko, Atami - 3 Biei 4 Lake Kawaguchiko 4 Lake Kawaguchiko 1 Overnight Flight 4 Shirogane, Sounkyo 5 Tokyo 5 Tokyo 2 Arrive Tokyo 5 Abashiri, Shiretoko 6 Depart Tokyo 6 Biwako 3 Biwako 6 Shiretoko National Park 7 Kyoto 4 Kyoto 7 Teshikaga, Lake Akan 8 Kyoto 5 Kyoto 8 Obihiro, Tokachigawa 9 Nara, Osaka 6 Nara, Osaka 9 Depart Sapporo 10 Depart Osaka 7 Depart Osaka Included on All Tours: Hokkaido Biei Sounkyo Sapporo Shiretoko Furano Akan Tokachi Luxury Accommodations Airport Pickup Artful Cuisine www.supervaluetours.com | p.2 Kawaguchiko Lake Saiko Tokyo Kanto Mt. Fuji Narita 6 Days / 4 Nights - Departs Year-Round Day 1 Overnight Flight 2 Arrive Tokyo 3 Kamakura, Lake Saiko, Atami 4 Atami, Lake Kawaguchiko, Tokyo 5 Tokyo 6 Depart Tokyo p.3 | Japan Kanto Tour Above: Two travelers are transported back to medieval Japan at Iyashi no Sato EXPERIENCE THE KANTO REGION ’ S VIBRANCE & TRANQ UILITY Escape the city and discover Mt. Fuji up close from Lake Kawaguchiko See Tokyo from atop Tokyo Tower, and explore Kamakura by rickshaw Enjoy a luxury cruise through Tokyo on the Sumida River See Kamakura Lake Kawaguchiko & Saiko Itchiku Kubota Museum Sumida River Asakusa Harajuku Taste Shabu Shabu See p.11 for more info Taste Kaiseki Banquet, Kamameshi, Kamameshi fresh sashimi, and more (see pg. 11) Kaiseki Banquet Stay Imperial Tokyo For tour videos, up-to-date and complete day-by-day Hotel New Akao itineraries featuring all meals, hotels, sites on tour, and to book online, visit us at www.supervaluetours.com Toll-Free 877-388-1777 | p.4 Biwako Kyoto Osaka Nara Kansai Osaka Int’l. Airport 7 Days / 5 Nights - Departs Year-Round Day 1 Overnight Flight 2 Arrive Tokyo 3 Tokyo, Kyoto, Biwako 4 Kyoto 5 Kyoto, Osaka 6 Osaka, Nara, Osaka 7 Depart Osaka p.5 | Japan Kansai Tour Above: A Geisha walks through Gion disctrict, Kyoto Tokyo Narita DISCOVER THE ELEGANCE OF JAPAN’ S KANSAI REGION Experience the breathtaking swift- ness of Japan’s high-speed rail system Visit Miho Museum, a hidden architectural marvel designed by famed architect I.M. Pei Travel back in time at the incredible heritage sites of the Kansai region, including Arashiyama bamboo forest Taste inimitable Omi Beef, consid- ered by locals to be superior to Kobe Meet the friendly deer of Nara Park Learn more about our gastronomic philosophy on pg. 11 See Miho Museum The Japan Kansai tour is the ideal introduction to the Gion District Kansai region, where Japan’s past lives and breathes. Shinsaibashi Beginning in Tokyo, ride the Shinkansen (bullet train) on Osaka Castle Park your way to discover the must see sights of Japan’s Taste Omi Beef See p.11 for more info traditional and cultural epicenter, Kyoto. Tonkatsu Kaiseki Banquet For tour videos, up-to-date and complete day-by-day itineraries featuring all meals, hotels, sites on tour, and to book online, Stay Kyoto Okura visit us at www.supervaluetours.com Hanakaido Hotel www.supervaluetours.com | p.6 Biwako Kyoto Osaka Shinkansen Nara Osaka Int’l. Airport Mt. Fuji Tokyo Cl Atami Narita 10 Days / 8 aNightsssics - Departs Year-Round Day 1 Overnight Flight 2 Arrive Tokyo 3 Kamakura, Lake Saiko, Atami 4 Atami, Lake Kawaguchiko, Tokyo 5 Tokyo 6 Tokyo, Kyoto, Biwako 7 Kyoto 8 Kyoto, Osaka 9 Osaka, Nara, Osaka 10 Depart Osaka p.7 | Japan Classics Tour THE COMPLETE JAPAN EXPERIENCE Kinkaku-ji ‘Golden Pavilion’ is one of Japan’s most cherished temples Be sure to ask about the best dates to see cherry blossoms in 2016! Kiyomizu-dera and Nara Daibutsu are some of Japan’s oldest heritage sites, both over 1200 years old! Iyashi no Sato; ‘Healing Village’ The Japan Classics Tour is the most complete of our Japan tours, combining all the experiences of the Kanto and Kansai tours into the See Stay Imperial Palace Tokyo perfect Japan experience. Discover Lake Kawaguchiko & Saiko Itchiku Kubota Museum Hanakaido Hotel Japan’s modernity from a rooftop Timeless Temples in Kyoto Kyoto Okura lounge in Tokyo, and its feudal past Nara Park Imperial Osaka in a small Edo-era village. Ride the For tour videos, up-to-date and bullet train to Kyoto, where 2,000 Taste Omi Beef See p.11-12 complete day-by-day itineraries temples stand, and Osaka, to taste Tonkatsu featuring all meals, hotels, sites on Shabu Shabu the best food in the world-famous tour, and to book online, visit us at Kamameshi Dotonbori restaurant district. www.supervaluetours.com Kaiseki Banquet Toll-Free 877-388-1777 | p.8 Biei Otaru Sounkyo Sapporo Furano Shiretoko Akan Tokachi AH TOURokk FORaid EVERYo SEASON p.9 | Japan Hokkaido Tour Above: Otaru canal exhibits its unique charm in all four seasons WITNESS FOUR SEASONS IN JAPAN’S FRONTIER Lose yourself in the seemingly endless flower fields of Biei Watch the hills come alive with Shibazakura blossoms in Spring Often referred to as 'Japan's last frontier', Hokkaido is the northernmost island and largest prefecture of Japan, characterized by its vast wilderness. Hokkaido experiences all four seasons and has many activities to offer based on the time of year and the ubiquitous onsen resorts throughout the island offer myriad opportunities to relax in Hokkaido’s beautiful natural setting. In Summer, marvel at the crystal-clear waters of Lake Akan See Spring Shibazakura and Cherry Blossoms Hike the Five Lakes of Shiretoko Summer Flower Fields of Biei The falls at Oirase Keiryu Ride a Cable Car in Sounkyo are a particularly lovely Fall sight during autumn Fall Foliage Throughout Hokkadio Winter Sapporo Snow Festival Open Air Hot Spring on Lake Shikaribetsu Icebreaker Cruise of Okhotsk Sea See Wild Japanese Red-Crowned Cranes Taste Hokkaido Crab Feast See p.12 Beat the chill of Winter in Robatayaki Fireside BBQ Abashiri Seafood Hot Pot Hokkaido’s outdoor onsen Jingisukan Lamb BBQ Hokkaido-Style Ramen Stay Hotel Taisetsu Lake Abashiri Tsuruga Resort Shiretoko Grand Hotel For up-to-date and complete day-by-day itineraries featuring all meals, hotels, sites on tour, and to book online, visit us at www.supervaluetours.com www.supervaluetours.com | p.10 WITNESS FOUR SEASONS IN JAPAN’S FRONTIER Kanto Kansai The Art of Eating Well Classics Hokkaido our gastronomic philosophy Kamameshi The name of this dish translates to “kettle rice.” The dish consists of rice directly cooked in a kettle, served alongside a garnish of fish, meat, and vegetables. The ingredients cook at the same time as the rice, thus infusing their flavor into the rice itself. Kaiseki Banquet Traditionally only served to royalty, a Kaiseki banquet is a multi course dinner of many small plates. The banquet is considered an art form that balances the taste, texture, appearance, and colors of food. Teppanyaki Omi Beef Teppanyaki is a cooking technique wherein your meal is grilled right before your eyes. Recently emerging on the Japanese food scene as a rival to Kobe beef, Omi beef is rich in flavor with an incredible texture that literally melts in your mouth. p.11 | The Art of Eating Well At Super Value Tours, we take our food very seriously-- we only want to share the best and most authentic cuisine with our guests. Trying new and unfamiliar foods is one of the most incredible parts of what makes travel so special, and we work hard to ensure a well balanced variety of delicious meals on each of our tours. Shabu Shabu Shabu Shabu is thinly sliced beef cooked quickly in pot of boiling water along with vegetables, served with a variety of dipping sauces. The name comes from the sizzling sound of dipping beef twice into the hot water: “Shabu shabu~” Tonkatsu Since its introduction into Japan by Portuguese traders in the 19th century, Tonkatsu has been transformed into a uniquely Japanese dish. Good Tonkatsu must be prepared with a perfectly crispy crust while keeping the meat juicy and moist on the inside. Hokkaido Crab Feast Hokkaido seafood is a specialty known to be fresh, delicious, and plentiful. The crab feast in Sapporo is no exception. The crab is prepared several different ways including grilled, boiled, sashimi, and even in crab soup. Toll-Free 877-388-1777 | p.12 working draft - do not distribute Kanto Kansai Home Away from Home Classics Hokkaido our hotel philosophy Hotel New Akao This traditional ryokan-style hotel is dramatically set on a cliff amid the Amagi Mountains over the Sagami Sea. Marvel at the stunning sea views from your room and watch the sun rise over the ocean while soaking in an outdoor onsen.
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