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2019 - 2020 JAPAN Japan Let GO Holidays show you everything Japan has to offer. Ancient traditions meet a world of modernity in a land of timeless beauty. Gain a glimpse into the Geisha culture of Kyoto, stroll along the neon-lit streets of Tokyo and sample local delicacies in Osaka. Awaken your senses in Japan! GO Holidays are experts at creating holidays to suit a wide variety of tastes and budgets. Whatever your needs, you can trust our dedicated travel professionals to organise your dream holiday. Image Cover: Geisha, Kyoto Images This Page: Chureito Pagoda, Fujiyoshida; Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto Valid 1 April 2019 – 31 March 2020. Contents How To Use This Brochure 4 Travel Tips 6 Experiences You’ll Love 8 Exploring Japan 10 Rail Passes 10 Extended Touring 11 Cruising 14 Tokyo 16 Kyoto 26 Osaka 34 Hakone & Mt Fuji 40 Regional Japan 44 Accommodation Index 50 Booking Conditions 51 3 How To Use This Brochure Let GO Holidays help you choose your perfect holiday 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 Accommodation Ratings GOLD COAST, BRISBANE NEW SOUTH NORTHERN QUEENSLAND QUEENSLAND & SUNSHINE COAST INCLUDING FRASER COAST & SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND COUNTRY WALES TERRITORY ISLANDS & RAIL HOLIDAYS INCLUDING CANBERRA, NORFOLK ISLAND & LORD HOWE ISLAND WHITSUNDAYS The ratings featured in this brochure will provide INCLUDING SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF a general indication of the standard of accommodation and may alter throughout the year Why book a GO Holiday? due to a change of circumstance. These are our views and are not related to any other rating system. 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All prices are subject to availability and subject to change due to factors such as currency fluctuations, taxes or seasonal surcharges. 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 Accommodation ‘From’ prices are per person per COOK ISLANDS FIJI PACIFIC ISLANDS NEW ZEALAND ARABIAN INCLUDING SAMOA, TAHITI, VANUATU, TONGA, NIUE & NEW CALEDONIA PENINSULA night twin share using the lead-in room type in low season based on the length of stay indicated on the individual property listing. A minimum stay GO Assist Help Desk We Love It! is generally required. Where a price for more than We know your holiday experience doesn’t end until you are safely home. Look for this symbol to see some of our a one night stay is featured, the nights must be taken That’s why our GO Assist Help Desk is available 24 hours a day, seven best selling products and experiences. consecutively. days a week, should you require assistance during your holiday. Our customers love them and so will you! Ask your travel consultant for the best price 2019 2019 2019 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 available, other room types or travel dates and refer CENTRAL EUROPE ITALY UK & IRELAND BALI FRANCE • GREECE • SPAIN • PORTUGAL • MALTA INCLUDING LOMBOK, GILI ISLANDS HONG KONG to the inside back cover for our complete booking & SCANDINAVIA & NUSA LEMBONGAN & CHINA conditions. Tailor Made Holidays Whether it’s driving along the Amalfi coastline, seeing the majestic Northern Lights or exploring Australia’s Red Centre, our team of travel experts can design a custom made itinerary just for you! What the Symbols mean With our Tailor Made holidays anything is possible, let us create your dream holiday today. Properties offering free Wi-Fi access in common areas and rooms. 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 Properties offering in-room JAPAN SINGAPORE THAILAND VIETNAM, LAOS & MALAYSIA & CAMBODIA disabled facilities. Properties offering facilities catering for families, which may include kids club, family rooms, child menus, highchairs and cots. A Ryokan is a Japanese inn offering traditional style Specialty Collection accommodation and hospitality. Imagine the stories The rooms feature futon bedding 2019-2020 on tatami mats and local cuisine. ASIA SignatureIDYLLIC LUXURY • CollectionEXCLUSIVE HIDEAWAYS Weddings & Honeymns SMALL GROUP You’ll find these inns located JOURNEYS close to natural hot springs or nestled in the areas known for their scenic beauty. Properties featuring the Luxury XIMU A M M G E R Z O I Collection symbol, in our view, U P S LUXURY 2018 – 2019 2018 – 2019 provide an exceptional standard COLLECTION VIETNAM • CAMBODIA • LAOS • CHINA • JAPAN • INDIA • SRI LANKA of accommodation, facilities Cruise Collection and service. 2019 2019 2019 2018 - 2019 - BOO OW K Buy Now Book Later tour options CRUISE ALASKA CRUISE EUROPE EXOTIC CRUISING CRUISE PACIFIC N LA T Y E U R B B give the flexibility to pay for ‘must U R E Y T A N L O K do’ tours before you travel and W - B O O book when you arrive. Just pick the day that suits you and call us up to 24 hours in advance to book. 4 5 How To Use This Brochure Let GO Holidays help you choose your perfect holiday 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 GOLD COAST, BRISBANE NEW SOUTH NORTHERN QUEENSLAND QUEENSLAND & SUNSHINE COAST INCLUDING FRASER COAST & SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND COUNTRY WALES TERRITORY ISLANDS & RAIL HOLIDAYS INCLUDING CANBERRA, NORFOLK ISLAND & LORD HOWE ISLAND WHITSUNDAYS INCLUDING SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF Why book a GO Holiday? For over 40 years, GO Holidays has designed a comprehensive range of innovative travel ideas based on our own experiences, available through our preferred travel agent partners across New Zealand. Fantastic prices, a diverse 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 SOUTH TASMANIA TROPICAL NORTH VICTORIA WESTERN range of holiday destinations, the widest choice of products and unmatched service ensures that when you book with AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA INCLUDING OUTBACK QUEENSLAND INCLUDING BROOME & THE KIMBERLEY GO Holidays it will truly be a memorable experience. You can be comfortable booking with us, knowing that all products featured in this brochure have been tried and tested by us or our overseas partners. We hope you enjoy the GO Holidays difference! 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 2019 CANADA HAWAI‘I USA SOUTH AMERICA INDIAN OCEAN & ALASKA INCLUDING MALDIVES, MAURITIUS, SEYCHELLES & SRI LANKA 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 COOK ISLANDS FIJI PACIFIC ISLANDS NEW ZEALAND ARABIAN INCLUDING SAMOA, TAHITI, VANUATU, TONGA, NIUE & NEW CALEDONIA PENINSULA GO Assist Help Desk We Love It! We know your holiday experience doesn’t end until you are safely home. Look for this symbol to see some of our That’s why our GO Assist Help Desk is available 24 hours a day, seven best selling products and experiences. days a week, should you require assistance during your holiday. Our customers love them and so will you! 2019 2019 2019 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 CENTRAL EUROPE ITALY UK & IRELAND BALI FRANCE • GREECE • SPAIN • PORTUGAL • MALTA INCLUDING LOMBOK, GILI ISLANDS HONG KONG & SCANDINAVIA & NUSA LEMBONGAN & CHINA Tailor Made Holidays Whether it’s driving along the Amalfi coastline, seeing the majestic Northern Lights or exploring Australia’s Red Centre, our team of travel experts can design a custom made itinerary just for you! With our Tailor Made holidays anything is possible, let us create your dream holiday today. 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 JAPAN SINGAPORE THAILAND VIETNAM, LAOS & MALAYSIA & CAMBODIA Specialty Collection Imagine the stories 2019-2020 ASIA SignatureIDYLLIC LUXURY • CollectionEXCLUSIVE HIDEAWAYS Weddings & Honeymns SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS XIMU A M M G E R Z O I U P S LUXURY 2018 – 2019 2018 – 2019 COLLECTION VIETNAM • CAMBODIA • LAOS • CHINA • JAPAN • INDIA • SRI LANKA Cruise Collection 2019 2019 2019 2018 - 2019 CRUISE ALASKA CRUISE EUROPE EXOTIC CRUISING CRUISE PACIFIC Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), Kyoto 5 Travel Tips Old Town, Kyoto Great Torii Gate, Itsukushima, Hiroshima Bay When to Go Etiquette Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the Japan has a culture steeped in tradition. Manners are very important amongst the two most comfortable seasons in which to visit Japan, when there is little Japanese and you should be aware of basic rules. In Japan, people greet each rainfall, skies are clear and temperatures are mild. The best time to see other by bowing – shaking hands is uncommon. It is rude to talk loudly, eat or drink cherry blossoms in most of the major cities is early April, however, they while walking, talk on your phone while on a train or place feet on seats. Always can bloom as early as January on the islands of Okinawa and as late as use an umbrella when it rains, place money on the tray when making purchases in May on the northern island of Hokkaido. The rainy season is generally a shop and stand to the left on escalators.