MONTE VISTA HS / SAN RAMON VALLEY HS Combined Band & Orchestra 2019 JAPAN PERFORMANCE TOUR June 9-17, 2019

Tokyo - Kyoto Tokyo & Mt. Fuji Ed Cloyd & Cheryl Yee Glass, Directors MAP OF JAPAN

TOKYO

KYOTO DAY ONE – SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTURE

Itinerary Sunday, June 9, 2019

• Arrive at San Francisco International Airport at least 3 hours prior to departure • Meet your World Projects Tour Manager • Check in for your flight(s) and pass through security SFO – International Terminal • Depart for Tokyo, Japan • Overnight en route DAY TWO – ARRIVE TOKYO Itinerary Monday, June 10, 2019 (D – bento box)

• Arrive into Tokyo and proceed through immigration & customs • Meet your local bilingual Tour Escorts / load coaches • Transfer / check-in to a Tokyo Tokyo area hotel • Bento Box Dinner will be provided BENTO BOX DAY THREE –TOKYO Itinerary Tuesday, June 11, 2019 (B) PERFORMANCE

• Breakfast at the hotel • Visit Asakusa & Akihabara Districts • Lunch on own • Transfer to a local school Akihabara • Exchange PERFORMANCE at a local school • Dinner on own (or possibly with hosts) ASAKUSA

Asakusa Kannon Temple

Nakamise-Dori DAY FOUR –TOKYO Itinerary Wednesday, June 12, 2019 (B,D)

• Breakfast at the hotel • Tokyo Sightseeing • Imperial Palace Gardens • Meiji Shrine • Harajuku District / Takeshita St. • Shibuya District Shibuya at night • Lunch on own • Dinner as a group in Tokyo TOKYO SIGHTSEEING

Shibuya District Imperial Palace

Meiji Shrine Takeshita-dori (Harajuku) TOKYO CUISINE

Nigiri-Zushi Tempura

Soba Noodles Monjayaki DAY FIVE –TOKYO / KAMAKURA Itinerary Thursday, June 13, 2019 (B) PERFORMANCE

• Breakfast at the hotel • Visit Kamakura including Great Buddha • Lunch on own • Transfer to local school • Exchange PERFORMANCE at local school Great Buddha – Kamakura • Dinner on own (or possibly with hosts) • Return to the hotel in Tokyo DAY SIX –TOKYO → KYOTO Itinerary Friday, June 14, 2019 (B,D)

• Breakfast at the hotel • Check out of the hotel and load equipment truck • Baggage and large instruments will go by truck to Kyoto • Transfer to train station – board Shinkansen (bullet- train) – time to purchase lunch • Depart for Kyoto • Lunch on own aboard train • Arrive into Kyoto Shinkansen & Mt. Fuji • Visit Kiyomizu Temple • Transfer / check-in to Kyoto area hotel • Dinner as a group in Kyoto KIYOMIZU TEMPLE KYOTO CUISINE

Shojin Ryori Obanzai Ryori DAY SEVEN – KYOTO Itinerary Saturday, June 15, 2019 (B) PERFORMANCE

• Breakfast at the hotel • Enjoy a visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine • Lunch on own – possibly at Nishiki Market • Transfer to a local school • Exchange PERFORMANCE Nishiki Market at a local school • Dinner on own (or possibly with hosts) FUSHIMI INARI SHRINE DAY EIGHT – KYOTO Itinerary Sunday, June 16, 2019 (B,D)

• Breakfast at the hotel • Enjoy Kyoto Sightseeing • Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) • Arashiyama District • Kyoto Monkey Park • Lunch on own Arashiyama District • Farewell Dinner as a group (possibly in Gion Geisha District) KYOTO SIGHTSEEING

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

Arashiyama Monkey Park GION DISTRICT DAY NINE – KYOTO → SAN FRANCISCO Itinerary Monday, June 17, 2019 (B)

• Breakfast at the hotel • Check out of hotel / load coaches & equipment truck • Transfer to Osaka • Shopping and independent sightseeing in Osaka’s Minami District • Lunch on own • Transfer to Osaka’s Kansai International Airport • Check in luggage / pass through security • Depart Osaka for SFO

Dontonbori Street • Arrive into SFO the same day – proceed Minami District, Osaka with immigration and customs

WELCOME HOME! TOUR INCLUSIONS • ESTIMATED round-trip, economy class airfare (SFO-TYO, OSA-SFO) including taxes & fuel surcharges (subject to change) • 1st checked bag included in airfare (size and weight restrictions apply) • $5,000 towards 2nd checked and overweight/oversize baggage charges • Accommodation in local 3-star hotels: TOKYO – Four (4) nights KYOTO – Three (3) nights • Breakfast Daily at the hotels • Dinners: Four (4) as a group including a Bento Box on Day 2 • Full-sized deluxe touring coaches and instrument truck as required by the itinerary • Shinkansen Bullet Train (Tokyo to Kyoto) • One (1) local Tour Manager PER COACH with the group in Japan • One (1) World Projects Tour Manager with the group for the duration of the tour TOUR INCLUSIONS • Sightseeing and admissions as follows: TOKYO: Imperial Palace Park, Meiji Shrine, visits to the Asakusa, Akihibara, Harajuku, and Shibuya Districts, Kamakura Daytrip (Great Buddha) KYOTO: Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), visit to Arashiyama District, Kyoto Monkey Park, Fushimi Inari Shrine KYOTO: Minami District • Performance arrangements in Japan as follows (venues/host schools subject to confirmation): TOKYO – Exchange Performance with a local area high school (TBC) KAMAKURA / YOKOHAMA / TOKYO AREA – Exchange Performance with a local area high school (TBC) KYOTO – Exchange Performance with a local area high school (TBC) • Large percussion, piano and music stands/chairs as provided by the local hosts and/or venues • Two (2) Travel Shirts • Tips to Driver / Tour Manager • Certificate of Liability Insurance (upon request) • Taxes and tolls where applicable TOUR EXCLUSIONS • Ground Transportation to/from San Francisco Bay Area airport • 2nd checked baggage charges / Excess or overweight baggage charges in excess of $5,000 • Rental of instruments not provided by local hosts and venues such as Double Basses (TBC) • Meals not indicated in the itinerary • Drinks with included meals • Passport/Visa processing fees (most US Passport holders do not require a visa to travel to Japan for up to a 90 day stay) • Items of a personal nature (laundry, room service, telephone fee, internet connection, mail, etc.) • Trip Cancellation Insurance PACKAGE COSTS / PAYMENT SCHEDULE NUMBER OF TRAVELERS: 94-124 Total Paid Travelers

ESTIMATED PACKAGE COST PER PERSON – CHECK DISCOUNT TRIPLE DOUBLE SINGLE THREE BUSES 115-124 Total Travelers: $ 4,398.00 $ 4,458.00 $ 5,048.00 104-114 Total Travelers: $ 4,488.00 $ 4,548.00 $ 5,138.00

TWO BUSES 94-103 Total Travelers: $ 4,308.00 $ 4,368.00 $ 4,958.00

ESTIMATED PACKAGE COST PER PERSON – REGULAR PRICE TRIPLE DOUBLE SINGLE THREE BUSES 115-124 Total Travelers: $ 4,528.00 $ 4,598.00 $ 5,198.00 104-114 Total Travelers: $ 4,618.00 $ 4,688.00 $ 5,528.00

TWO BUSES 94-103 Total Travelers: $ 4,438.00 $ 4,508.00 $ 5,108.00 PACKAGE COSTS / PAYMENT SCHEDULE NOTES: • Payment Methods: to qualify for the check discount pricing, ALL payments must be made by check, money order and/or bank wire. The regular package pricing will apply when paying by credit card. Individual billing will apply. • Initial sign-up and deposit payment to be turned into group director (checks made out to World Projects) – all subsequent payments will be invoiced and collected directly by World Projects.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE: • BY: Aug. 30, 2018 Traveler Deposit: US $500 per person 50% refundable to Oct. 15, 2018 • BY: Nov. 1, 2o19 Progress Payment #1: US $750 per person 50% refundable to Dec. 15, 2018 • BY: Feb. 1, 2019 Progress Payment #2: US $1,250 per person 50% refundable to Mar. 15, 2019 • BY: April 1, 2019 Final Payment: Balance in Full 50% refundable to Apr. 15, 2019 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS PASSPORTS & VISAS • US citizens must present a valid passport that will be valid for the duration of the tour

• United States passport holders can travel to the Japan without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism purposes

• Non-US passport holders may contact World Projects for guidance WEATHER / TEMPERATURE • June can be warm to hot and humid • Average Temps: • TOKYO: Average high is 78°/ average low is 66° • KYOTO: Average high is 82°/ average low is 65° • Temperature extremes run from 50°to 95°

• Rain is common in June (~10-12 days per month)

• Plan on bringing light / breathable / layerable attire and comfortable/appropriate footwear MONEY / CURRENCY • The Yen is the local currency in Japan

• Yen value fluctuates against the US dollar. As of August, 2018, the Exchange Rate is USD/JPY is ~110 Yen to 1 US dollar

• ATMs are common in larger towns and major cities

• Travelers checks are not recommended

• Credit & Debit cards are accepted at larger establishments and in major cities – cash will be required for smaller towns/villages

• Travelex offers a ‘Cash Passport’ – a pre-paid foreign currency card

• Tipping for any services (restaurants, hotels, transportation, etc.) is not customary in Japan SPENDING MONEY • MEALS: • All breakfasts and four (4) dinners are included

• Eight (8) lunches are not included • Budget ¥1000- ¥1500 per meal (US$9-13) (depending on type of meal) • Three (3) dinners are not included • Budget ¥1500- ¥3000 per meal (US$13-27) (depending on type of meal)

• TOTAL – approx. ¥12,500- ¥21,000 for meals (US$110-$200)

• Souvenirs – at the discretion of each traveler! LANGUAGE / ETIQUETTE ♪ The main language spoken in Japan is Japanese

♪ English is not widely used with the exception of major tourist areas

♪ Group will be escorted by bi-lingual Tour Managers throughout the tour in Japan

♪ Correct manners are very important among the Japanese DEVIATIONS • Deviation is defined as a change in flight schedule prior to group departure or after group return

• World Projects can make changes to air only – additional ground arrangements are the responsibility of the individual traveler including airport transfers

• All airlines restrict the number of deviations per group booking – all deviations are processed on 1st-come / 1st-served basis

• Deviation requests will only be accepted up to a point in spring, 2018

• Each airline has different stipulations INSURANCE • Student Protection Plan – is included in the package price including Emergency Medical Expense (up to $25,000) / Evacuation (up $100,000) / Trip Delay / Baggage Loss etc.

• Instrument – Insurance is not included. World Projects recommends checking your Home & Contents Insurance policy. Insurance plans are available for musical instruments through Clarion (http://www.clarionins.com), and Music Pro Insurance (https://www.musicproinsurance.com)

• Cancellation – are handled per the Payment/Cancellation schedule on the proposal. At no point are any payments fully refundable – WP recommends Trip Cancellation Insurance which is not included in the tour package cost. Please visit our website – www.world-projects.com – for more information and to receive quotes TOUR SIGN-UP FORM

MONTE VISTA HS / SAN RAMON VALLEY HS Combined Band & Orchestra 2019 JAPAN PERFORMANCE TOUR (Tokyo – Kyoto) June 9-17, 2019 TOUR SIGN UP FORM

Note: Please include all travelers utilizing the same payment method on the one form. Please return this form and initial deposit to your director (Mr. Cloyd / Mrs. Glass) by August 30, 2018 (checks should be made out to WORLD PROJECTS) – all subsequent payments will be billed by and sent directly to World Projects.

TOUR PARTICIPANT(S) INFORMATION: STUDENT (Orchestra / Band) Name(s) Instrument Ensemble (Band/Orch) Birthdate

NON-BAND MEMBER (Family-Friends) Name(s) Birthdate

BILLING OPTIONS (PLEASE CHECK ONE): ____ Credit Card ____ Personal or Cashier’s Check, Money Order – Payable to “World Projects” NOTE: the cash discount package pricing only applies to t hose who make all payments by check or money order

BILLING INFORMATION: Person Providing Payment: Billing Address: Email: Phone Number:

CREDIT CARD OPTION INFORMATION (if applicable): Credit Card # ______Expiration Date ______* By signing below, you are authorizing World Projects to automatically debit the Credit Card above per payment schedule listed below.

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NOTES AND TERMS: 1. By signing this form you are assuming financial responsibility for this/these participant(s) and accepting the terms of the published payment and cancellation schedule listed on the next page. 2. If for any reason you need to contact World Projects about payment questions, please contact: Molly Wenske Phone: 707-556-5885 E-mail: [email protected]

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