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China Culture Tours Japan and BeijingFrom Glasgow to Wakayama

The birthplace of Akido, with visits to

  • BeiJing
  • Tokyo
  • Kyoto
  • MountFuji
  • Hakone Yokohama

At unbelievable cost of £ 1530 Depart 10/10/2009

Itinerary

Day 1

Departure from Scotland

China Culture Tours Japan and BeijingDay 2 Beijing (B/L/D)

Arriveat BeiJing,you are met the tour Guide,After lunch we will visit extravagant Summer Palace, one of China’s largest and best-preserved imperial gardens.

Day 3 Beijing (B/L/D)

Today’s sightseeing starts from Tian’anmen Square, the central heart of Beijing. Walking through the Tian’anmen Gate (Gate of Heavenly Peace), explore the intriguing Forbidden City, one of the most complete ancient imperial palaces in the world. After lunch, go to the Drum Tower from Beihai where we take rickshaws for a fascinating tour of Beijing’s hutongs-old narrow streets lined with ancient courtyard houses, giving us a glimpse into the daily life of Beijing residents.

China Culture Tours Japan and BeijingDay 4  Beijing (B/L/D)

A highlight of any Beijing stay is a walk on one of the Eight Wonders of the world--the Great Wall at Badaling Path. Stroll ancient promenades, step into watchtowers, and photograph the wall rising and falling over impossibly steep mountain ridges will become life time memories. The journey will be continuing to Change, one of the Ming Tombs once lavish burial chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Enjoy Peking Opera at evening

Day 5 Wakayama (B)

Take morning flight to Japan, Arrive at kansai airport, you are met by your tour assistant . Today we will Visit akido master demostration and training at Wakayama ---the birthplace of Akido. Prefecture faces the Pacific ocean, and is located in the southwestern part of the Kii peninsula which is the biggest peninsula in Japan. It has beautiful nature and historical treasures. The gorgeous scenery in Wakayama attracts visitors year-round. Kumano sanzan and Koyasan have awed people for ages and were granted World Heritage status.

China Culture Tours Japan and BeijingDay 6 Osaka (B)

Transfer to Osaka by train with your guide, We then take a guided sightseeing tour around Osaka including a visit to the spectacular Osaka Castle.

Day7 Kyoto (B)

Kyoto is the home of many shrines and temples. Each property is committed to continuously protect its own faith and status.A variety of history, culture, art, and folklore museums are situated in Kyoto. From 794 to 1869, Kyoto was home to the Imperial Household. Even today, nearly 3,000 temples and almost 2,000 shrines can be found in the city. Because of this, the culinary traditions handed down through generations of the Emperor’s Court, Buddhist monks, and Shinto priests can still be enjoyed today. we will visit: Kinkakuji temple (Golden Pavilion) centred around one of the best examples of a Japanese Zen gardens in the world. Kiyomizu Temple , 2Nenzaka and end we will visit Ni Shi Jin Textile center Handicraft Center where we enjoy demonstrations of Japanese traditional arts and crafts and dance.Ookini Zaidan Kyoto is blessed with a number of cultural heritages, both tangible and intangible, as well as rich natural environment. Especially maiko is a symbol of Kyoto. Five hanamachi (Gokagai) is the place where maiko live and the place where important traditional culture including Japanese music and dance are alive.

China Culture Tours Japan and BeijingDay 8 Mount Fuji Hakone ((B/L/D)

You shall be picked up from your hotel and driven by deluxe coach on Mount Fuji. Along the way you will enjoy scenery of rural Japan, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and mountainous peaks. You will enjoy spectacular views . Then you will visit the Hakone National Park .We will then travel to the Owakudani Boiling Valley where you will see ancient volcanic craters with sulfurous fumes and clouds of steam spiraling from crevasses across the mountain side giving a truly mystical image. Ashino-ko,Lake Ashi：is a scenic lake in the Hakone area of Kanagawa Prefecture in Honshū, Japan. It is a crater lake that lies along the southwest wall of the caldera of Mount Hakone, a complex volcano. The lake is known for its views of Mt. Fuji and its numerous hot springs. We will take the boat cruise on Lake Ashi, which is set in serene natural beauty, where weather permitting spectacular views of Mount Fuji can be seen silhouetted in the lake.Today we will enjoy the hot spring and tranditional Japanese food.

Day 9 Yokohama and Tokyo(B)

Today we will visit: Yokohama china town,21 century future port, and The Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery,after we will visit Double Bridage and the famous Shinjuku Odaiba It is a major commercial and administrative centre, housing the busiest train station in the world (Shinjuku Station), and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the administration center for the Tokyo Metropolis. Odaiba is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay, Japan, across the Rainbow Bridge from central Tokyo. It was initially built for defensive purposes in the 1800s, dramatically expanded during the late 20th century as a seaport district, and has developed since the 1990s as a major commercial, residential and leisure area.

China Culture Tours Japan and BeijingDay 10 Tokyo (B) .

Morning City tour of Tokyo visiting a number of the main highlights of this magnificent City. The tour includes a visit to the Tokyo Tower. Tokyo Tower is a tower in Shiba Park, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It is 332.6 m (1,091 ft) tall[1], making it the tallest man-made structure in Japan.The design of the tower is based on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France[1]. Despite being 8.6 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower.where you can enjoy panorama views across the city from the observation tower. Then we will visit Meiji Shrine, located near Harajuku Station in Tokyo, Japan, is the Shinto shrine dedicated to the souls of Emperor Meiji and his wife.The original building was destroyed during World War II. The present shrine was completed in October, 1958.Considered to be one of the finest example of Shinto Architecture set in thick woodland. Next we visit the 'Akasaka Guest House' ,The Guest House is a magnificent 'Western Style Palace' built in the Baroque Architectural style. Akasaka Palace is a former imperial residence that functions today as the State Guest-House. Next visit is Edo-Tokyo museum and Akiba Akihabara ("Field of Autumn Leaves"), also known as Akihabara Electric Town,is a neighborhood in Tokyo, Japan. Akihabara is best-known as one of the largest shopping areas for electronic, computer, anime, and otaku goods, including new and used items.

China Culture Tours Japan and BeijingDay 11 Tokyo BeiJing (B/L/D)

Take morning flight from Narita airport to BeiJing After lunch, continue to the Temple of Heaven, which was used to offer sacrifice to heaven and pray for good harvest in ancient times.Then we will go to silk market to shopping. At the end of the day, indulge in a succulent Beijing Roast Duck.

Day 12 BeiJing---Scotland (B)

Take flight back to scotland

Price Includes

  • All flights including airport tax.
  • Airport/hotel transfers.
  • Sightseeing tours by professional English-speaking tour guide.
  • Four star hotel, based 2 share in China Three star hotel, based 2 share in Japan Meals as specified in the itinerary.

Price Does Not Include

  • Visa fee,
  • Travel Insurance,
  • Guide and Driver tips

We also arrange private tour please contact us to discuss your requirement.

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