TOUR ITINERARY

APRIL 12 (SAT) HONOLULU

Leave Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. A meal and snack will be served aboard the flight. Free Movies and Drinks.

APRIL 13 (SUN) KOBE,

HOTEL CROWN PALAIS KOBE

Arrive at Kansai International Airport and after clearing government formalities, by bus to Kobe, one of the most pleasant cities in west Japan. We will stay 2 nights at hotel that is conveniently located close to Kobe’s popular shopping and amusement area where you can enjoy shopping as well as the beautiful sights and tastes of Kobe.

APRIL 14 (MON) KOBE,

HOTEL CROWN PALAIS KOBE

Head to Awaji Island, a wonderful resort island filled with beautiful nature and historic culture. This island is called “Island of flowers” because of a comfortable climate and beautiful flowers blooming all through the year. We will visit Awaji Hana Sajiki Flower Park for a panoramic view of a vast flower garden overlooking Akashi Strait. The season will be perfect for magnificent view of Canola flower with blue ocean as a backdrop. These pretty flowers create a dreamlike world. Awaji island have offered its high-quality food to the Imperial Family and Imperial Court since ancient times. Later enjoy a Joruri Puppet Show a very particular example of traditional Japanese performing art registered as the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It’s amazing to see the puppets looking so alive. The art of using puppets in storytelling is representative of Awaji Island which dates back about 500 years. After going back to the hotel in Kobe, you can continue shopping or just rest. 

APRIL 15 (TUE) LAKE BIWA,

GRAND MERCURE LAKE BIWA RESORT & SPA  (ONSEN) ♨

Head to Osaka to visit Expo'70 Commemorative Park, a former site of World's Fair held in 1970 where you can see 230 feet high “Tower of Sun” a symbolic structure of Expo for main theme “progress of mankind”. After enjoying Omi Beef for lunch, visit Lake Biwa Museum located by the biggest lake in Japan covering 259 square miles. Have free time in their exhibition focusing on the history of Lake Biwa, relationship between the lake and people. Also, they exhibit fresh water fishes inhibiting in the lake in its Aquarium. Then proceed to Nagahama, a charming old castle town by the Lake Biwa. We will stay at resort hotel standing by the lake. By taking a step out of the hotel, you will see a stunning view of the vast lake almost look like ocean. Tonight, enjoy a relaxing soak in the Onsen Hot Spring Open Air Rock bath. 

APRIL 16 (WED) KOMAGANE HEIGHTS,

KOMAGANE RESORT LINX (ONSEN) ♨

Head to Sekigahara known for the “Battle of Sekigahara” which was the greatest Samurai battle in Japanese history, bringing the long civil war period to an effective close. We will visit newly opened in 2020, Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum. Various exhibits will help you get a deeper understanding of this major conflict battle which took place here in 1,600. Not only learning how this battle affected Samurai society but also travel back in time and experience what the atmosphere of the battlefield was like on the day it was fought through exhibition with English panel, experience touching weapons and enjoying movie show on Ground Vision Theater, etc. Later go to see Hanamomo (Hana Peach Blossom). This is unusual type of peach tree with 3 different shades of pink flowers blooming from one tree. If the timing is right the whole village will be filled with pink color. This beautiful scenery is called “Shangri-La in Japan.” Then proceed to Komagane Heights located at the foot of the magnificent Southern and Central Japan Alps. Tonight’s hotel is secluded and lovely mountain resort surrounded by forest. You can enjoy a relaxing soak at the Onsen Hot Spring bath and Open air bath where you can feel nature while soaking.

APRIL 17 (THU) NAGAOKA,

HOTEL NEW OTANI NAGAOKA

Go to Ina Baien Garden. If timing is right, we will see Hanamomo, Narcissus, Forsythia blooming at same time. Then head to Nagaoka the 2nd largest city in Niigata prefecture. We will visit Nagaoka Fireworks Museum. Nagaoka is famous for one of the three most spectacular and magnificent fireworks in Japan. It’s especially renowned for the set of fireworks called “Niagara Falls”, 2133ft long dynamic fireworks display vigorously flows down into river, which is reminiscent “Niagara Falls.” Hotel is located close to Nagaoka station and shopping mall with 100Yen shop, etc. enjoy shopping after hotel check in. 

APRIL 18 (FRI) NIIGATA,

ANA CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL NIIGATA

Head to Tsubame Sanjo well-known as a metalworking powerhouse that has carried on for over 400 years. Thanks to the precision and skills of local craftsmen, it’s highly regarded as one of World’s leading metal work production areas. They manufacture a huge variety of products such as cutting tools, tableware and other products based on metal-processing technologies. We will enjoy shopping at Tsubame Sanjo Cutlery Center in huge store with many selections of the products like Knives, Kitchen wares, Gardening scissors, Saws, etc. Then head to Niigata port to board the Jetfoil to Sado Island, Japan's sixth largest island filled with a lot of picturesque scenery, an interesting history, unique culture, traditional arts, and entertainments. Upon arrival on the island, visit Tokino Mori Park to see symbolic crested ibis of Sado Island “Toki”. See the internationally protected bird "Toki" that was once extinct in Japan but now once again inhabits Sado Island. Later visit Obata Sake Brewery. Enjoy the fine taste of the famous Sado Sake and watch a short English movie about their Sake. Then go to Sado Gold Mine that is now on the nomination list for UNESCO's World Heritage inscription. Once was the largest gold mine in Japan which had been in operation for 388 years starting from 1601. We will go inside the mine with its display of robots recreating scenes from the old gold mining days. For those who have been here before, you can try Doyuko Course with actual hauling inspection tunnel which had been used until 1989. You will see the symbolic Doyuno Wareto or split mountain at the end of this route. We will stay at a pleasant beachside resort hotel which offers a grand view of the East Sea from your room. Enjoy a night on Sado island with relaxing soak at the Onsen Hot Spring bath.

APRIL 19 (SAT) SADO ISLAND,

HOTEL FAMILIO SADO AIKAWA (ONSEN) ♨

Visit "One of the Best scenic spots on Sado Island "Senkaku Scenic Bay with its steep rocky cliffs that stretches over 1 mile. It praised as resembling the Northern European fjord. A series of 100 feet high cliffs will overwhelm you. Learn how Tokugawa government used to manage the gold taken out from the mine at ex-commissioner’s office at Edo period. Then go to Ogi to enjoy riding the "Tarai-bune" traditional washtub boat. You will be able to experience one of Sado Island’s rich traditions as tubs were used for catching abalones in very winding and narrow coves. Then catch a Jetfoil to go to Niigata city. We will stay 2 nights at hotel which is located within walking distance to shopping mall with 100Yen shop, Supermarket, UNIQLO, etc. After arrival at hotel, Free time to enjoy shopping or just rest. 

APRIL 20 (SUN) NIIGATA,

ANA CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL NIIGATA

In the morning, visit Niigata Furusato Village that offers an overview of Niigata’s history and culture with many exhibits. It is also good place to enjoy shopping for local specialties such as Traditional handicraft, Sake, Dried seafood, healthy local foods, naturally fermented miso, etc. You will be able to visit its fantastic flower garden filled with colorful 33 different varieties of Fifty thousand tulips here also. Later enjoy Strawberry Picking in season. You can taste fresh and sweet Japanese strawberries as many as you like! Later we will visit Senbei Kingdom to enjoy “Grilling your own Senbei (rice cracker).” You can also buy fresh Senbei at the factory store. You can also enjoy shopping for healthy local foods, naturally fermented miso, pickled vegetables, etc. Then visit Ichishima Residence, used to be owned by wealthy landowner family with its elegant mansion constructed in 1860’s Meiji period. Take a stroll through beautiful garden with trees surrounding the pond. 

APRIL 21 (MON) INAWASHIRO,

HOTEL LISTEL INAWASHIRO (ONSEN) ♨

Head to Aizu-Wakamatsu a castle town which is known for its award-winning sake and its Samurai tradition. Visit Mt. Iimori where unit of teen-age Samurai “Byakkotai” took their own lives when they fought in Boshin war that was the last domestic battle in Japan’s history. Afternoon, enjoy riding on chartered Ozatoro Tembo Scenic Train. During the ride, you can view Aizu's nature and stunning scenery with beautiful gorge, rivers, bridge, etc., through the expansive windows of the observation deck carriage. Then head to our hotel in Kinugawa Onsen a popular hot spring resort town along the Kinugawa River. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the Onsen Hot Spring bath & Open-Air bath. 

APRIL 22 (TUE) MITO,

HOTEL TERRACE THE GARDEN MITO

Visit Ashikaga Flower Park to view its world famous “Great Wisteria.” This over 160-year-old ancient wisteria tree is said to be the "Most beautiful wisteria in the world" and selected as one of the "Top 10 Dream Destinations in the World" by CNN. Enjoy the fairytale-like scenery in breathtaking “Wisteria Wonderland.” (Blooming level depends on climate of the year). Then go to Mito, thrived as a castle town of Mito-Tokugawa clan and most famous for Mito Natto which is said founded in here 940 years ago. We will stay 2 nights at hotel that is located next to Mito station and shopping building. You can enjoy shopping after hotel check-in. 

APRIL 23 (WED) DAIBA, TOKYO,

GRAND NIKKO TOKYO DAIBA

Go to Hitachi Seaside Park that is famous worldwide for its Sky-blue Nemophila Flower Garden. You'll see 5.3-million small blue bell-shaped flowers blanketing the entire hill of enormous park this will depend on climate of the year. This amazing and picturesque scenery is praised as "Japan's most spectacular flower event in spring". After enjoy shopping for dried seafood at Nakaminato Osakana Market, enjoy lunch and some more shopping at Aeon shopping Mall. Then back to our hotel.  (Lunch and dinner will be at your own expense.) 

APRIL 24 (THU) TOKYO / HONOLULU,

At checkout time our agent will come to tape and tie-up the boxes and take the baggage to be checked-in down. In the afternoon proceed to Narita or Haneda International Airport to catch flight in the evening to Honolulu. Arrive in Honolulu the same morning, APR. 24 (Thursday). After clearing U.S. Customs, proceed home. (Lunch and dinner will be at your own expense.) 

Clients remaining back will be assisted in obtaining plane, train, and hotel reservations. Members may return to Honolulu individually, but no later than 90 days from day of departure. Weekend returns will cost more per person. Please call our office if you are extending your stay. MAHALO!

*Itinerary and Meals are subject to change at anytime.

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AIR: Estimated airfare and May be more or May be less at time of ticket purchased. Airline tickets are Non-refundable once purchased unless you request a refundable ticket is usually charged by the airlines. 

INCLUDES: Land Transportation included in the itinerary, all hotel accommodations, meals, and all sightseeing listed, all transfer of passenger and baggage, souvenir picture and tour tax.

DOES NOT INCLUDE: AIRFARES, Individual expenses after termination of tour as stated in itinerary. Also, wine, liquor, mineral water, laundry and other items of personal nature, cost of obtaining passport and visa or other necessary documents.

LAND TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY PER-PERSON:

69 DAYS - 46 DAYS --- $800.00*

45 DAYS - 22 DAYS --- $1,000.00*

21 DAYS - 01 DAY ----- $1,500.00*

*No refund once tour starts. *May have extra cancellation charges along with the preordered event tickets for Show tickets, Tokyo Disney Sea tickets, Shinkansen ticket fee, etc. If Yen was already purchase to pay for this tour, Then the Yen exchange rate at time of refund will affect the refund since we have to convert the Yen back to U.S. dollars again.

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