Kabuki Tour April 2007

As official sponsors of the Kabuki performances at the Sadler's Wells Theatre 31 May - 11 June 2006, we are very proud to offer this new tour for 2007.

It includes the best of Japan and features a unique Kabuki performance in a historic temple on the island of Shikoku. It is suitable for newcomers to Japan and also those who prefer more comfortable travel. It follows a leisurely pace with two to four night stays in first class accommodation at each location. Your luggage is sent by courier between each hotel so you are free to relax and enjoy the finer points of the culture.

Once a year Japan's most famous Kabuki actors leave the stage in the city to perform at Kotohira in Japan's oldest Kabuki theatre. It is set in a traditional temple on a hill overlooking the surrounding villages and valleys. This timing of this tour will also allow you to marvel at the glorious cherry blossom throughout our travels.

All details in the schedule and hotel accommodation will be reconfirmed 60 days before departure.

Kabuki Tour itinerary map

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Brief itinerary description

Day Schedule Main Transport Accommodation Meals
Apr 8th Met at the airport and transfer to Kyoto for the start of the tour. Kyoto hotel
Apr 9th The morning is spent at the Golden Temple and Ryoanji and from there we go to Arashiyama to stroll through the gigantic bamboo groves and temples by the Katsura River. Coach
 Kyoto hotel B
Apr 10th We visit Gion home of the geisha before a walking tour of the temples and shrines around Maruyama Park. In the afternoon, we go to the stilted Kiyomizudera and enjoy the views over Kyoto. Walking / Taxi
 Kyoto hotel B
Apr 11th We spend a full day in Nara deer park, visiting Todaiji Temple and the shrines on the wooded hillside. Local Train Kyoto hotel B
Apr 12th Our first ride on the Shinkansen (bullet train) takes us west to Hiroshima. In the afternoon, we visit the Atomic Dome and Peace Park. Bullet train
 Hiroshima Hotel B
Apr 13th A leisurely day is spent on Miyajima island, visiting the famous temple and torii gate, with time to walk up to the island peak or browse through the village and shops. Tram/Ferry/Taxi Hiroshima Hotel B
Apr 14th We head back east stopping off at Okayama and the famous Korakuen, one of Japan's three famous stroll gardens, on our way to to Kotohira. This is the site of this unique annual Kabuki festival and also a hot spring town. You can make the most of the spa facilities in our Japanese Inn, not to mention the fantastic hospitality and traditional food. Bullet train Kotohira Japanese Inn B,D
Apr 15th We have a day to explore the temples dotted around Kotohira before climbing up to Japan's oldest Kabuki theatre which dates back to the 14th century. We will watch the afternoon performance in this hill-top shrine against the backdrop of blossoming cherry trees. Walking Kotohira Japanese Inn B,D
Apr 16th Another opportunity to enjoy a traditional breakfast before making our way on the Shinkansen to Hakone. Bullet train
 Hakone hotel B
Apr 17th We have a day to enjoy the views of Mount Fuji. The 'Scenic' travel pass will allows us to take the cable car, tram and a steam boat ride on the lake. Tram/Cable Car/Steamer Hakone hotel B
Apr 18th We spend a few hours in Kamakura, visiting the giant buddha and enjoying views out to the Pacific Ocean, before our final destination, Tokyo. Bullet train
 Tokyo hotel B
Apr 19th We visit Tokyo's oldest temple, Asakusa Kannon and the Imperial Palace Gardens. In the afternoon, we explore the mesmerising shopping districts. Metropolitan train Tokyo hotel B
Apr 20th An early morning at the Tokyo fish market before breakfast. For the rest of the day you have the choice of sightseeing or you can take time to have your own adventure and make the most of the final chance for shopping. Metropolitan train Tokyo hotel B
Apr 21st Transfer to airport for departure. Coach  

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Kabuki Tour April 2007 Tour Price and Booking Details

Price per person: £2895/ US$5790/ €4487
Single supplement £595 ($1090 / €922).

*A single supplment is necessary to guarantee a single room, otherwise single bookings may be in a twin room with other clients of the same sex

Minimum number of people: 10
Maximum number of people: 16

The tour is guaranteed as soon as we receive 10 guaranteed bookings. In the unlikely event there are less than 10 confirmed bookings 60 days before departure the tour may be cancelled or offered to you with modified conditions.

Please note that there is a small chance that the price will change due to taxes or the pound - yen exchange rate (see booking conditions). However all prices are guaranteed from 60 days before departure.

Tour Dates: Sunday 8th April, 2007 to Saturday 21st April, 2007

Tour Escorts: David Lee (UK office) and Megumi Masuda (Japan Office)

Included in Tour Package Price

  • Emergency assistance from our Japan Office throughout tour
  • Local Japanese guides in addition to group escort above
  • All accommodation
    (total 13 nights in Japan)
  • All meals as shown on itinerary
    (13 breakfast, 0 lunch, 2 dinner)
  • All transport except during free time as shown on itinerary
  • All entry fees and any other necessary fees and tips except during free time
    (Free time when you may need to pay some transport/entry fees on this tour is on the final full day in Tokyo)

Not included in the Tour Package Price

  • International flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Meals not listed on brief itinerary
  • Incidental costs such as personal laundry, drinks, snacks
  • Passport and other visa document fees
  • Any baggage excess (over 20kg on economy flights)

Full tour details including confirmed hotels will be sent to you by 6th February 2007.

We will be happy to make a personal quote for any of the following:

  • Requests for additional services during the tour including theatre tickets
  • Additional accommodation or personal tours before or after the scheduled tour

Bookings

Bookings are confirmed by sending a signed and completed booking form which includes all participants and making the deposit payment of £500/ US$1000/ €750 by cheque, bank transfer or credit card.

Once we have received the booking form and the deposit payment has been cleared we will send you booking confirmation with tour details within 2 working days.

We can accept a provisional booking which hold a place on the tour. To keep a provisional booking we must receive a completed booking form within 7 days. This will be held until you confirm or cancel. If we contact you before that, you will be given at least 7 days to decide. If you wish to confirm we must receive your deposit as cleared funds within 14 days.

Into Japan Specialist Tours is a trading name of Oxford International Exchange Ltd. Oxford International Exchange Ltd is a fully licensed and bonded tour operator. We hold an Air Travel Organisers License (ATOL) no. 6977 issued by the Civil Aviation Authority.

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