WWW.NONSTOP.TRAVEL | (808) 593-0700 | NOVEMBER 2015 Explore the World Look Inside for Our Summer Japan Land Tours! inside: JAPAN LAND TOURS › scandinavia › ALASKA CRUISE TOUR › mediterranean › ALASKA › korea & MORE Aloha, Make plans now to join one of our Japan Summer Land Tours. We’ve improved two of our tours by staying at the legendary Iwaso Inn on Miyajima Island for two nights! Soak in the atmosphere of “old” Japan with authentic onsen hot springs and two unique multi-course Kaiseki dinners. • Kyoto Gion Festival • Miyajima, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nara & Osaka Join us for our second annual “Hokkaido Yosakoi Soran Summer Festival”. Enjoy the combined energy of the “Yosakoi” dance from Kochi, Shikoku Island and the rhythmical “Soran” music of Hokkaido! Now extended to 9 nights! Be sure to take advantage of our Early Booking Discounts of up to $150 per person. Mahalo! Brenda Cabral Gene Miyake Danny Ching Manager Vice President President Lezlee Tam Janet Tanaka Assistant Manager Manager PS. It’s not too late to sign up for our Spring Break and Cherry Blossom Japan and Korea land tours. Background Photo (Left): Grand Okinawa | Background Photo (Right): Floats in the Gion Festival. Inset Bottom Left: Dianne Nakagawa and Emily Deai picking organic strawberries in Fukuoka on the Cherry Blossom Kyushu Land Tour, Mar 2015 Inset Bottom Right: Richard and Shirley Ching at Niagara Falls on the Ultimate East Coast, Canada & New England Cruise Tour, Oct 2015 Table of Contents ›› 3 Photos: 2015 Discover Korea Land Tour › 4 2016 Summer – Kyoto Gion Festival › 6 2016 Hokkaido Yosakoi Soran Summer Festival › 8 2016 Summer – Hokkaido Lavender Highlights › 10 2016 Summer – Miyajima, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nara & Osaka › 12 2016 Summer – Grand Okinawa Plus Tokyo Shopping › 14 2016 Summer – Treasures of Southern Japan › 16 2016 Summer – Japan Land Tours › 18 2016 Princess Alaska Cruise Tour › 20 Oceania Cruises – Scandinavian Treasures 1150 South King Street, Suite 102, Honolulu, HI 96814 › 22 Oceania Cruises – Magical Mediterranean › 24 2016 Scandinavia & Russia › 25 2016 Grand Mediterranean (808) 593-0700 or Toll-Free 1-800-551-1226 www.nonstop.travel › 26 2016 Alaska Cruise Plus Las Vegas & 2016 Alaska Cruise › 27 2016 Discover Korea & Western Korea › 28 2016 Spring Break – Japan Land Tours Monday – Saturday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm › 29 2016 Japan Cruise Tours › 30 2016 Cherry Blossoms – Japan Land Tours › 32 Photo Contest Fully Validated Parking (Entrance on Young Street) 2 | November 2015 2015 Discover Korea Land Tour October 2015 Tour Manager: Lisa Ann Kahalewai Photos courtesy of Lisa Ann Kahalewai A "See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil"– Pam Kim, Gwen Lau and Bernadyn Suh atop Mt. Seorak. A B B Ken & Connie Stabilio, Lilia Tani, Doreen & Bobby Baligad at Sokcho Beach. C Group dressed in Hanbok. D Bob & Yoriko Silva, Bernadyn Suh, Len Chow, Connie & Ken Stabilio participate in a traditional wedding ceremony. E Carole and Kim Yano at Sokcho Beach. F Thom Kim celebrating victory at Mt Seorak. G Clifford Ching and Len Chow at Cheonjiyeon Falls Dam. C D E Clifford and Elaine Ching on a boat ride along Chungju lake. F G www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 | 3 2016 SUMMER KYOTO GION FESTIVAL with 2 Night Miyajima Experience New & Improved Itinerary! Experience One of the Oldest and Greatest Festivals in Japan! 9 Nights / 11 Days • July 08 – 18, 2016 • Tour Manager: Geri Ichimura Includes English-Speaking Licensed Local Guide • Escorted from Honolulu 18 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 4 Dinners Visit: Himeji • Kurashiki • Miyajima (2-Night Stay) • Hiroshima • Kyoto Arashiyama • Nara COMPLETE PACKAGE! Overview: Kyoto Gion Matsuri (festival) is one of the oldest festivals in Japan and one of the greatest. Traditional rituals and events related to this amazing festival are held throughout the $3850* month of July in Kyoto. Experience the Gion Festival and taste the wonders of Kyoto’s history, craft and music traditions. The Gion Festival is considered one of Japan’s top three festivals to INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 9-NIGHT HOTEL feature floats, the others being Takayama Festival and the Chichibu Night Festival. ACCOMMODATIONS, 18 MEALS, TIPS FOR LOCAL TOUR GUIDES & BUS DRIVERS, ALL TAXES & FEES Tour Highlights: Two Night Stay in Miyajima • Multi-Course Kaiseki Dinners (2) Himeji Castle • Miyajima Ropeway • Itsukushima Shrine • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park EARLY BOOKING A-Bomb Museum • Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) • Heian Jingu Shrine • Kiyomizu Temple DISCOUNT PER PERSON Hozu River Downstream Cruise • Torokko Train from Arashiyama to Kameoka • Gion Festival $ tickets with reserved seating • Fushimi Inari Shrine • Todaiji Temple • Nara Deer Park SAV E 150 BOOK BY NOVEMBER 24, 2015† Includes the “Top 5” Most Popular Hands-On Experiences: SAV E $100 Places for Foreign Tourists to Visit: • Yuzen Placemat Dyeing BOOK BY DECEMBER 30, 2015† 1. Peace Memorial Museum, Hiroshima • Tea Ceremony 2. Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto • Hot Springs / Onsen Experience 3. Todaiji Temple, Nara 4. Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima 5. Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Kyoto * Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE TAXES AND FEES. Airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Tour fare is subject to change due to fluctuation of the rate of exchange between U.S. and foreign currency. In the event of revaluation, the land portion of the tour may be adjusted prior to final payment. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.exploreflightfees.com. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than (24) tour members. Final Payment to NST for Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. Deposit: $500 per person. Final Payment Due: 3/05/16. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air & Land package is required. 4 | November 2015 2016 SUMMER KYOTO GION FESTIVAL WITH 2-NIGHT MIYAJIMA EXPERIENCE: Day 8: Fri, July 15 – KYOTO – KAMEOKA (ARASHIYAMA) – KYOTO. After breakfast, board your waiting coach and travel to Arashiyama. Enjoy a train ride on the Sagano Torokko Ressha (Sagano Romantic Day 1: Fri, July 8 – HONOLULU – Depart Honolulu via HAWAIIAN AIRLINES FLT # 449 AT 2:10 pm. Train) to Kameoka City. Next, enjoy a float downstream on theHozu River. Ride in an old fashioned Day 2: Sat, July 9 – OSAKA. Arrive Kansai International Airport at 6:15 pm. After entry formalities, walk wooden boat down the Hozu River to Arashiyama. The boats are manually rowed by experienced to your hotel, which is a short covered walk from the airport. A deluxe buffet dinner has been arranged at boatmen, who will tell you about local history as you travel down river, seeing beautiful natural scenery the hotel. HOTEL NIKKO KANSAI AIRPORT HOTEL (1 Night) (D) and wildlife along the way! Enjoy a very special lunch, a local Arashiyama specialty—Yudofu (boiled tofu) with Tempura and Sashimi. You will also have the opportunity to relax in the “gender-segregated” Day 3: Sun, July 10 – OSAKA – HIMEJI – KURASHIKI – OKAYAMA. After a sumptuous buffet breakfast open-air Hot Springs/Onsen Bath with 100% natural hot spring water, the only one in Arashiyama we drive to Himeji to visit Himeji Castle. It is known as “White Egret Castle” and “White Heron Castle” with a great view of Togetsukyo Bridge, the Oi River, and Mount Atago. Explore the famous Arashiyama because of it’s brilliant white exterior, resembling a bird taking flight. It is the largest and most visited castle Bamboo Forests. Ample time will be allotted to explore and shop for world-famous Arashiyama in Japan. This splendid example of traditional architecture was declared one of the firstUNESCO World bamboo products. (B, L, D) Heritage Sites in Japan. Next is a visit to Kurashiki. In merchant days, this scenic town thrived as a port for rice shipments. Several old rice granaries and examples of historic architecture still remain, in addition Day 9: Sat, July 16 – KYOTO. Full Day at Leisure. (B) to the stone lined canal. Transfer to Okayama where you will enjoy shopping and dining at one of the Day 10: Sun, July 17 – KYOTO. This morning we will visit the Gion Festival by train. (Streets are closed largest AEON Shopping Malls. HOTEL GRANVIA OKAYAMA (1 Night) (B, L) to vehicular traffic). We have securedreserved seats to maximize your enjoyment. The Gion Summer Day 4: Mon, July 11 – OKAYAMA – HIROSHIMA – MIYAJIMA. In Hiroshima visit the Peace Memorial Festival is held at Yasaka-jinja Shrine and the highlight is the splendid pageant of some 30 floats called Park and Atomic Bomb Museum. After a short ferry ride arrive on the island of Miyajima, considered “yamaboko” proceeding along the main streets of Kyoto. Each float, two-storied and about 6 meters tall, sacred by many. This evening soak in the relaxing atmosphere of Iwaso Inn and the onsen, hot spring baths. is topped with a long pole shaped like a spear. Adorned with exquisite craftwork such as woven fabric, You can enjoy the beauty of the primeval forests and gentle sound of mountain streams while taking a bath. dyed textiles and sculptures, these floats are so gorgeous that they are often described as“mobile art This evening enjoy a Traditional, Multi-Course Kaiseki Dinner featuring Hiroshima’s local and seasonal museums”.