• A complete all-inclusive 12 days tour at an honest price with maximum quality sightseeing and minimum traveling time.
• Stay at top quality hotels in Tokyo, Hiroshima, Osaka, Kansai, Beijing, Xian, Shanghai.
• Full- spread American breakfast at the hotels.
• Most of the dinners served in the best of the local Indian restaurants.
• Stay 02 Nights in Tokyo.
• Enjoy an exciting guided city tour of Tokyo.
• Visit Asa Kusa Kanon temple.
• A chance to buy Japanese souvenirs for your friends and try the local food at one of the many stalls of the Nakamise Shopping Arcade.
• See the majestic Imperial Palace, the residence of the Emperor of Japan.
• Observation Deck of the Metropolitan Tower.
• Visit Toyota Car theme park.
• Visit Hakone, a part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
• Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station.
• Ride the super fast Shinkansen or the bullet train from Mishima to Hiroshima.
• Stay 01 night in Hiroshima.
• Take a ferry to the Miyajima area and visit the Itsukushima shrine with its famous floating Torii Gate.
• Visit the Peace memorial park, the Museum, the Cenotaph and the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima.
• Stay 01 Night in Osaka
• Stay 01 night in Kansai.
• Enjoy a Full Day Excursion to Kyoto and Nara visiting Kiyomizu Temple and Golden Pavilion in Kyoto and Deer Park and Todaji Temple in Nara.
• Stay 03 nights in Beijing – the capital city.
• Marvel at one of the wonders of the world – ‘GreatWall Of China’ - a symbol of ancient Chinese civilization and one of the only two architectures on Earth that can be seen from the space.
• Visit the Ming Tombs.
• Enjoy an exciting guided city tour of Beijing.
• Visit the Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace.
• Enjoy a drive past the Olympics Venue of 2008 with its Aqua Theatre & ‘Bird’s Nest’ Stadium.
• Enjoy the spectacular Acrobatic Show.
• Stay 01 night in Xian.
• Visit the world famous Terra Cotta warriors and enjoy a short 360- degree film.
• Visit the famous Wild Goose Pagoda in Xian.
• Stay 02 nights in the beautiful city of Shanghai.
• See the lights of this beautiful city as you enjoy a cruise on the Huangpu River.
• Enjoy the sights and sounds of Shanghai on your guided city tour.
• Visit the beautiful Yuyuan Garden, the world famous Jade Buddha, the Bund and the Shanghai museum on your city tour.
• Visit the Observatory deck on the Pearl TV Tower.
• A relaxed tour with ample time for shopping too.
• Professional, friendly, multi-lingual and experienced Junction holidays Tour Managers at your service.
• Visit 09 cities in 12 days: Tokyo, Hakone, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Beijing, Xian and Shanghai.
Day Wise Breakup
Day 1 :Welcome to Japan- “The Land of the Rising Sun”. Your tour begins in Tokyo.
Bon voyage! Welcome to Tokyo. On arrival at the Narita International Airport you will be greeted by the Junction holidays Tour Manager/local representative outside the baggage hall area at the airport, who will transfer you to your conveniently located hotel. Check into the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Tonight enjoy a delicious meal at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Shingawa Prince Hotel / La Gare De Lavier or similar in Tokyo.
Day 2 : Join us on a guided city tour of Tokyo visiting Asa Kusa Kannon Temple, Imperial Palace and Toyota Car Theme Park.Shop at famous Ginza area. Enjoy best views of the city from the Observatory deck of the Metropolitan Tower.
After a sumptuous American Breakfast, enjoy a full day guided city tour of Tokyo. Visit the Asa Kusa District known for its renowned Sensoji temple, a very popular Buddhist Temple which was constructed in the 7th century. You also have some free time at the famous Nakamise Shopping Arcade where you get a chance to try local snacks and buy Japanese souvenirs. Next, see the Imperial Palace, the residence of the Emperor of Japan with its beautiful Gardens and the Eyeglass Bridge.Next visit Toyota Car theme park (Mega-web). Enjoy an exhibition of Toyota cars, and feel the nostalgia as you look at famous makes from the 50s, 60s and 70s in the History Garage. Test-drive a Toyota car on the 1.4km Ride One course and push the limits on the very realistic VRD drive simulator or experience for yourself Toyota’s new technology showcased in the hybrid and racing cars.
Go on a shopping frenzy as we drive you to the most famous downtown area of Japan – Ginza. Well-established Japanese shops and famous brand name shops from around the world stand side by side on the district’s main street including the Sony building. Later, we give you a unique opportunity to view the city of Tokyo from a height of 202mt from the observation deck on top of Tokyo Metropolitan Building Observatory. Tonight, enjoy sumptuous dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Shingawa Prince Hotel / La Gare De Lavier or similar in Tokyo.
Day 3 : Visit Hakone and see the magnificent Mt. Fuji. Proceed to Hiroshima by a bullet train.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to Hakone, a part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. (Clients are required to carry only an Overnight bag to Hiroshima. Their main luggage – one piece of baggage per person only – would be transferred directly to Osaka by coach).
Famous for hot springs, outdoor activities, natural beauty and the view of nearby Mt. Fuji, Hakone is one of the most popular destinations of Japan. We take you to visit the Mount Fuji 5th station and the Fuji Visitor’s center. Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan and often considered the symbol of the country.
Later, get ready for a thrill of a lifetime as you board the bullet train, the fastest train in the world, to Hiroshima. Tonight, enjoy a lavish Indian Dinner.Overnight at Hotel Tokyu Inn / Mitsui Garden or similar in Hiroshima.
Day 4 : City tour of Hiroshima including visit to Itsukushima Shrine at Miyajima. Onto Osaka.
This morning, after an American breakfast, check out and proceed on a guided city tour of Hiroshima, the city devastated by the atomic bomb inWorld War II. Visit the A-Bomb Dome, the symbol of Hiroshima and the only building to remain standing after the atomic explosion. See the Peace Memorial Park with its Museum and number of monuments of peace including the Flame of Peace, Flocks of Doves and the Children’s Memorial. The Cenotaph with its arched tomb is a tribute to those who died because of the bomb.
Take a ferry to the Miyajima area to see the beautiful Itsukushima Shrine and the floating torii – one of Japan’s most scenic spots. Later, proceed to Osaka – the city of wonder and check into your conveniently located hotel. Tonight, enjoy a delightful Indian dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel Plaza Osaka / Mitsui Garden Yodoya Bashi or similar in Osaka.
Day 5 : Visit Kyoto and Nara.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a full day excursion to Kyoto, one of the most beautiful cities of Japan. Marvel at the gold-leaf covered Golden Pavilion, which houses sacred relics of Buddha. The gardens of the Golden Pavilion are renowned for their exquisite beauty. Also visit the Kiyomizu temple a part of the historic monument of ancient Kyoto and a UNESCO world heritage site.
Next proceed to Nara, the first capital of Japan. Visit the Todai-ji temple, which houses the largest Buddha statue in Japan and the Nara Deer Park, which is home to hundreds of freely roaming deers. Considered in Shinto to be messengers of the gods, Nara’s nearly 1200 deer have become a symbol of the city and have been designated a natural treasure. Proceed to Kansai. In the night, enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at the Hotel Bellevve Garden / Kansai AirportWashington or similar in Kansai.
Day 6 : Proceed to Beijing, the Capital City of China!
After an American Breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight to Beijing.
On arrival, you will be greeted by the Junction holidays Tour Manager/local representative outside the baggage hall area at the airport.Proceed to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure or explore the city on your own. Later, get ready to enjoy the famous Acrobatic show where top artists display their prowess at trick cycling, spinning, juggling and Chinese dancing. Overnight at Hotel Tiantan / Best Western Premier Hotel or similar in Beijing.
Day 7 Join us on an exciting and unforgettable tour to the world famous Great Wall of China & later visit the Ming Tombs.
After breakfast, proceed on a guided tour of the renowned Great Wall of China. Stretching to a length of 4163 miles it is one of the only man-made structures on Earth that can be seen from Space. Later, visit the Ming Tombs, the mausoleum of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. On your way back, get a chance to see the Olympics Venue of 2008 with its Aqua Theatre, the “Bird’s Nest” stadium and the dragon shaped Olympic Office.
Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel Tiantan / Best Western Premier Hotel or similar in Beijing.
Day 8 :Enjoy the sights and sounds of Beijing on your guided city tour. Visit Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City & Summer Palace.
Today after breakfast, proceed on an exciting city tour of Beijing. Visit Tian’anmen Square, one of the largest squares in the world followed by a visit to the Forbidden City and the famous Summer Palace, a gorgeous imperial garden with over 3000 scenic spots. Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Tiantan / Best Western Premier Hotel or similar in Beijing.
Day 9 : Onto Xian – the ancient city of Chang’an! Visit the world famous Xian Terra-Cotta warriors and enjoy a short 360-degree film! Visit the famous Wild Goose Pagoda.
After an American breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight to Xian. On arrival visit the famous Terra Cotta warriors; where you can see life-sized colorful Terra Cotta warriors and horses arranged in battle formation. Also enjoy a 360 degree film presentation about the terracotta army; it’s history and formation. Proceed to theWild Goose Pagoda; a monastery housing a statue of Buddha, carved out of teakwood. Later check-in to your hotel. Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Xian Yine Palace Hotel or similar in Xian.
Day 10 : Onto Shanghai - the river city. In the evening enjoy an exciting cruise on the Huangpu River.
After an American breakfast at your hotel, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. On arrival, proceed to your conveniently located hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening, get ready to see splendid views of the city from the observatory deck of the oriental pearl TV Tower. Later, we take you on an exciting evening Huangpu river cruise where you will see great views of this city which is lit up beautifully in the night. Proceed for a delicious dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Graceland or similar in Shanghai.
Day 11 :Join us on a guided city tour visiting the famous Yuyuan Garden, the Jade Buddha and Shanghai Museum!
Today, after an American breakfast, join us on an exciting city tour of Shanghai. Visit the world famous Yuyuan Garden and the world renowned Shanghai Museum with a collection of 120,000 precious works of art, followed by a visit to the Yufo (Jade Buddha)Temple.
Enjoy some free time for bargain shopping at the famous Nanjing Road. Tonight enjoy delicious Indian dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Graceland or similar in Shanghai.
Day 12 Fly back home.
Enjoy an American breakfast at your hotel. Later today, proceed to the airport as this fantastic tour comes to an end. Return home with wonderful memories of your tour with Junction holidays.
Departure Dates
MONTH EX-MUMBAI / DELHI
April : 06, 13, 27 May : 04, 11, 18, 25 June : 01, 15, 29 July : 13, 27 August : 10, 24 September : 07, 21 Note: For certain departures, we may re-route the itinerary. However all sightseeing & inclusions will remain the same.
Passengers from certain hubs on certain departure dates may have to depart one day prior to the departure date mentioned above. For exact departure dates
from your hub cities, please check with your respective local sales office / travel agent.
Tour Cost
COST INCLUDES:
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS Tokyo : Guided city tour of Tokyo visiting Asa Kusa Kanon Temple,
Nakamise Shopping Arcade, Imperial Palace from outside,
Tokyo Metropolitan Observatory Tower, Toyota Car Theme Park. Hakone : Visit to Mt. Fuji 5th station
Shinkansen from Mishima station to Hiroshima Hiroshima : Visit-Miyajima area by ferry (Itsukushima shrine)
Peace Memorial Park & the Hiroshima Museum. Kyoto : Kiyomizu Temple, Golden Pavilion Nara : Todaji Temple, Nara Deer Park Beijing : Enjoy the Acrobatic Show.
A full day visit to the famous Great Wall of China and Ming Tombs.
Guided city tour of Beijing visiting the famous Tian’anmen square, Forbidden City and Summer palace. Xian : A full day visit to the famous Terra-Cotta warriors.
Visit Wild Goose pagoda. Shanghai : Guided city tour of Shanghai visiting Yuyuan Garden, Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Museum and Jade Buddha Temple.
Evening Huangpu River Cruise
ACCOMMODATION
• 02 nights at Hotel Shingawa Prince / La Gare De Lavier or similar in Tokyo.
• 01 night in Hotel Tokyu Inn / Mitsui Garden or similar in Hiroshima.
• 01 night in Hotel Plaza Osaka / Mitsui Garden Yodoya Bashi or similar in Osaka.
• 01 night in Hotel Bellevve Garden / Kansai Airport Washington or similar in Kansai.
• 03 nights at Hotel Tiantan / Hotel Best Western Premier or similar in Beijing.
• 01 night at Hotel Xian Yihe Palace / Hotel Purple Mountain or similar in Xian.
• 02 nights at Hotel Graceland or similar in Shanghai.
MEALS
• Daily American Breakfast.
• 11 Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian dinners at local Indian restaurants.
AIRFARE
• Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary.
VISA
• Cost of Visas including documentation and processing fees.
TICKET TAXES
• All ticket taxes, government taxes as of 01 January, 2011.
IMPORTANCE
• The tour will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full-paying passengers travelling together. In the event that the group size is less than 25 passengers
you will be given on option of travelling on seat-in-coach basis, by paying an additional supplement.
• There are certain sightseeing’s which will not be included when clients are traveling on an FIT basis (Group size below 25 clients). The details of this will be given prior to departure.
• The services of Junction Holidays Tour Manager will be provided with a group of minimum 25 full paying passengers. Our local representatives will be there to assist you in case the above requirement is not fulfilled.
• When the tour has less than 25 adults and is operated on a seat-in-coach basis, there will be instances where the drivers act as a guide as well. NOTE
• It is compulsory to pay a nominal amount of USD 05 per person / per day as Tips to the guide / driver for service rendered.
• Porterage is not included in the tour.
SHOPPING STOPS
As per Chinese Guides Union Regulation, it is complusory to enter the Union certified shops in Hong Kong. The shops are complusory for entry only; the
clients need not buy anything
Usefull Information
VISA REQUIREMENTS
• Single-entry Japan Visa
• Single-entry Chinese Visa.
MEDICAL INSURENCE
Medical insurance for the duration of the tour is included in the tour price. However, any passengers above the age of 60 years and those who wish to extend their stay will be required to pay additional charges.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Rs 3,500/- the cost of deviation, in case you want to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure.
• Cost of deviation will be advised on confirmation of the deviation date, in case you want to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure.
• The tour cost does not include POE charges, porterage and passport charges.
• Cost of Basic Travel Quota equivalent to USD 10,000.
• The cost of air fare included in the above tour cost is based on the fare structure existing as on 01 January, 2011. Any further increase in the air fare due toan increase in the fuel price, change in Government regulations, taxes, etc., charged by the airline will have to borne by the passengers. Junction Holidays will not be held responsible for the same.
• Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to increase in surface transportation and land arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure.
• The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate of exchange changes substantially prior to departure.
• Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menus provided by us.
• Tips to hotel waiters, drivers, etc.
• Meals are pre-set and a choice of menu is not available.
• Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passenger other than those included in the ‘What your Tour Price Includes’ box are to be paid for extra.
POINTS TO BE NOTED
• It is advisable to book 35 days prior to the departure date as the internal ticket rate might increase closer to the departure date, resulting in an increase in the Tour cost. • Passengers joining this tour directly must travel to / from their hub city on their own expense. • The air fare is based on the fare structure existing as of 01 January, 2011. Any further increase in the air fare due to an increase in fuel price, change in Government regulations, Ticket taxes etc charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passenger. Junction Holidays will not be held responsible for the same. • Meals at all the destinations are preset and a-la- carte is not possible. American Breakfasts will be served throughout the tour. • Any damage caused to the hotel rooms or coach during the stay
shall be payable by the passengers. Junction Holidays will not be liable for the same. • We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure; excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed necessary. • The cost of extension of validity of ticket is not included in Tour price. • For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary. However all services will remain the same. • The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to departure. • The Company reserves the right to alter the order of the itinerary. The same will be informed to the client before departure. • Due to Trade Fairs and conventions in the cities, it is possible that the hotel accommodation provided would
be outside the city. The same will be informed in advance. • Passengers can board the tour from the hub city. Those boarding from any other city can do so, however all expenses to/from the hub city is to be borne by the passengers. • There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized on your tour. • The Company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement. • Due to operational reasons lunches are omitted. • Certain departure dates will have surcharges applicable, please contact out local sales office for details. • Standard check-in time for the hotels is 1400hrs while check-out is at 1200hrs. • The fare is subject to increase if the booking is not done 14 days prior to the departure date because of the ticket issue deadline of the Shinkansen. • Passengers are required to carry only an overnight bag to Hiroshima. Their main luggage (one piece of baggage per person) would be transferred directly to Osaka. • The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in the schedule of trains, flights, coach, cruise or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passenger. • Junction Holidays will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Air-line. • Tours operated subject to RBI/GOI regulations. Part of the Tour cost will be paid in USD out of the BTQ. • Please refer to the booking form for detailed ‘Terms & Conditions’. • Hong Kong & Macau visa are gratis, incase of change if regulations the cost of visa will have to be borne by the passenger.
