NOV. 22, 2009(SUNDAY)/ #20 NOMBIRI OKINAWA & AROUND TOKYO SHOPPING 12D-TOUR
Similar to previous year's tour #20
All meals are included, except last tour day and return flight day.(only breakfast on these days)
Limit to one bus
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NOV. 22, 2009(SUNDAY)
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Japan Airlines
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TOUR GET-TOGETHER LUNCHEON
DATE: NOV. 15(SUN) at 12 Noon
PLACE: Hawaii Tokai International College Cafeteria
2241 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, Hawaii
COST: NO COST TO TOUR MEMBERS
ATTIRE: INFORMAL-MUUMUU, ALOHA SHIRT
(LUNCHEON TAKES ABOUT 1 1/2HOURS)
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Itinerary
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NOV. 22(SUN) HONOLULU
Leave Honolulu Int¡¯l Airport via Japan Airlines flight. Lunch and a
Snack will be served aboard the flight. FREE MOVIES and DRINKS.
NOV. 23(MON) NARITA OR KANSAI(OSAKA)/NAHA OKINAWA HOTEL ROYAL ORION
Arrive at Narita or Kansai Int¡¯l Airport and after entry formalities,
transfer to the Domestic flight terminal and board Japan Airlines
flight to Naha Airport, Okinawa. Proceed to the hotel by bus. Our hotel
is located along Kokusai Shopping Street.
NOV. 24(TUE) NAHA, OKINAWA HOTEL ROYAL ORION
Whole
Day Tour of the Southern Part of Okinawa Honto Island. Proceed to
Okinawa Senseki Quasi National Park (Old Battlefields). There are 67
monuments within the park, including Himeyuri-no-to (High School Girls)
and Kenji-no-to (High School Boys), Reimei-no-to (General Ushijima with
his assistants) at Mabuni Hill etc. Then go to Gyokusendo Limestone
Cave, an extensive limestone cave, which is Japan¡¯s second longest
stalactite cave (3.1 miles long). Enjoy walking along the spectacular
stalactites and stalagmites. You can also see the traditional Okinawan
Style Houses, which were built over 100 years ago at the theme park.
After going back to the hotel, we will take you to Makishi Public
Market, which is called ¡°Okinawa¡¯s Kitchen¡±. Enjoy strolling around
the lively market
NOV. 25(WED) ONNASON RIZZAN SEA PARK HOTEL
Visit a
theme park, Murasaki Mura. This large village was actually built as a
set for the TV drama ¡°Ryukyu no Kaze¡±. Here you can enjoy ¡°Painting
Your Own Shisa (Okinawan Guardian Lion)¡±. Then visit ¡°World Heritage
Site¡±, Nakijin Castle Ruin. The stone walls, which are arranged in a
complicated way are made of Ryukyu Limestone reaching 2.4 miles long.
After lunch, visit the Brown Sugar Factory to see the place for making
of Okinawan Brown Sugar and enjoy shopping. Later proceed to Manza mo,
said to be ¡°one of the best scenic view points in Okinawa¡±, with
natural grass growing all over the hill ending in a cliff facing the
sea. The seascape is accentuated by the protuberant and strangely
shaped coral reef rocks that can be enjoyed seeing from there. Our
hotel is ¡°one of the biggest resort hotels in Okinawa¡± and located in
the Okinawa Coastal Quasi-National Park with its half-mile long beach.
NOV. 26(THU) ONNASON RIZZAN SEA PARK HOTEL
Proceed to the Okinawa Memorial National Government Park at the tip of
Motobu Peninsula, Commemorating the Exposition of 1975. The park
contains a new Aquarium and beautiful park. The Aquarium is ¡°one of
the world¡¯s largest¡± and unique for feeding of Whale Sharks and
Manta¡¯s. Also visit the Butterfly Museum, where you can ¡°get up close
to hundreds of butterflies¡± with many varieties only seen in Okinawa.
Next visit Okashi Goten, to see a place for the making of Okinawan
Confectioneries and Cakes
NOV. 27(FRI) NAHA HOTEL ROYAL ORION
Visit the Bios
no oka Botanical Garden. There are thousands of local tropical plants
everywhere and also a fun spot to take pictures. We will ¡°enjoy a
Jungle Boat Ride¡± through the parks stream. Next visit the Awamori
Factory. Awamori is a local Shochu-sake in Okinawa, which has now
become famous worldwide. Later visit Shikinaen Garden constructed at
the end of the 17th century, as the second residence of the Ryukyu
Kings. The palace features a ¡°beautiful circuit-style garden with
beautiful, relatively simple wooden buildings¡±. After hotel check-in,
Free Time to meet your relatives, friends or just go shopping in the
main shopping avenue. In the evening, enjoy an Okinawa Dinner while
viewing the Okinawa Dance performance at Yotsutake Teahouse located on
downtown Kokusai Avenue.
NOV. 28(SAT) NAHA HOTEL ROYAL ORION
In the
morning, visit the World Heritage Site, Shuri Castle, with its Shuri-no
Mon (Castle Gate), which is a familiar symbol of Okinawa. Also visit
Tamaudun, a mausoleum built for the Ryukyu Royal Family. Then go to the
Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters. Several hundred meters of
underground corridors and rooms, which served as the Japanese Navy¡¯s
Headquarters during the war. Many sailors committed suicide in these
tunnels. Next, visit the Okinawa Traditional Crafts Hall,
Ryukyu-no-Yakata. Discover the many dyes and textiles of Okinawa. This
is a widely favored textile in Japan.
NOV. 29(SUN) SHIN URAYASU ORIENTAL HOTEL TOKYO BAY
Proceed to Naha Airport to catch a flight to Haneda Airport. Upon
arrival, go directly to the hotel in Urayasu. The hotel is located
within easy walking distance to Urayasu Station and a Big Shopping
Complex. After check-in, go Holo-Holo and shopping or just relax
NOV. 30(MON) IZU HEIGHTS VILLAGE IZUKOGEN (ONSEN) ¢Í
Visit the famous Tsukiji Wholesale Market, the world¡¯s largest seafood
market. {We are not allowed to see the fish auction}, but you will get
a chance to buy dried seafood, kitchenware, T-shirts, etc. Also, get a
good chance, to eat fresh sushi at the market, {At Your Own Expense}.
Later proceed to a popular onsen area ¡°Izu Peninsula¡±. On the way, we
will stop at Odawara Dyna City Shopping Center for lunch and shopping.
We will visit a famous Autumn Leaves place in Izu, ¡°Atami Baien
Garden¡±. This park is famous for Plum Blossoms as well as Autumn
Leaves. It has been much loved by huge numbers of people since the
garden¡¯s opening 120 years ago. Our hotel is a ¡°Condominium Style
Resort Hotel with an Ocean View Room¡±. Good chance to try the ¡°HOT
SPRING BATH & ROTEN BURO (OPEN AIR BATH)¡± with Ocean View
DEC. 01(TUE) LAKE KAWAGUCHI HOTEL REGINA KAWAGUCHIKO (ONSEN) ¢Í
In the morning, visit Amagi-kogen Begonia Garden¡±. About 6,000
Begonias bloom all year round. There is also a production greenhouse
where visitors can learn about Begonias by observing their growth
process through a large screen visual presentation. Later, visit the
Maple Forest in Shuzenji. Shuzenji is a very popular place to see the
Autumn Colors, (If the Timing is Right). Then proceed to Numazu, ¡°one
of Japan¡¯s leading fish markets¡±. We will stop to enjoy shopping for
seafood, local specialties, etc. Later proceed to our hotel with its
beautiful view of Mt. Fuji (weather permitting). Enjoy a delicious
¡°Japanese Kaiseki Dinner¡± in the evening. Last chance to Soak, and
Relax in the ¡°HOT SPRING BATH¡±!
DEC. 02(WED) YOKOHAMA YOKOHAMA BAY SHERATON HOTEL & TOWERS
Proceed to Yokohama, the 2nd biggest city in Japan. We will visit the
Yokohama Wholesale Market before going to the hotel, located close to
the Department Stores, a Big Electronics Store, 100 Yen Shop and an
Underground Shopping Area. Upon arrival,, FREE TIME FOR SHOPPING,
PACKING ETC. Your rooms are paid for, but meals (LUNCH/DINNER) will be
at your own expense to let you eat your favorite foods before returning
home. We will give everyone a carton box for packing their gifts.
(2-Pieces Per Person Baggage Allowance. Any excess will be paid for by
the member).
DEC. 03(THU) HONOLULU {ONLY BREAKFAST IS INCLUDED THIS DAY}
At check-out time, our agents will come around to tape and tie-up the
boxes and take the baggage¡¯s to be checked-in down. In the afternoon,
proceed to Narita Int¡¯l Airport to catch Japan Airlines flight in the
evening to Honolulu, arriving the same morning, DECEMBER 03, 2008
(THURSDAY). After clearing U.S. Customs proceed home. THANK YOU VERY
MUCH FOR JOINING OUR 2009 TOHOKU TRAVEL¡¯S OKINAWA & AROUND TOKYO
SHOPPING TOUR #20! Clients remaining back will be assisted in obtaining
train, plane and hotel reservations. Members may return to Honolulu
individually, but no later than 3 months from day of departure. Weekend
returns will cost more per person. Yokohama Travel Inc. will charge you
if you need their assistance in returning home individually, around
$90.00 from Yokohama. Please call our office for more details. MAHALO!
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Destnations
NAHA,ONNASON, URAYASU, IZU HEIGHTS, LAKE KAWAGUCHI, YOKOHAMA, |
Cost
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COST OF TOUR (12 DAYS): $4,680.00*
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT, PLEASE ADD: $735.00*
AIR (VALUE FARE):$ 1,380.00 ESTIMATED
LAND: $3,525.00
AIR SURCHARGE: $225.00
*Price may subject to current currency exchange rate. Two persons sharing a twin-bedded room.
All tours as per itinerary and subject to changes.
$ 50.00 DEPOSIT REQUIRED AT TIME OF RESERVATION
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