International
Grandway Tours
Scenic Asia 2008

Day 01             Los Angeles, USA - Tokyo, Japan
    Depart from USA via a transpacific non-stop flight to Tokyo.

Day 02             Tokyo (D)
    Upon arrival at Narita Airport, meet and greet by the local
    representative then transfer to hotel.  Dinner will be served at a
    local restaurant.
                          Hotel:  Narita Excel Tokyu or similar

Day 03              Asakusa-Edoko Museum-Ginza-Toy Museum-Imperial         
                          Palace-Rainbow Bridge-Daiba-Ikebukuro (B/L/D)
    Morning tour visit Asakusa Temple, rebuilt in1960, a stop at
    Nakamise Shopping Arcade is a great place to shop for
    souvenirs.  Edoko Museum displays models of traditional
    wooden houses and other artifacts from old Tokyo. Toys
    Museum is popular with both children and adults.  A photo
    stop at the Imperial Palace for pictures of the famous couple
    bridge.  Rainbow bridge offers great views of Tokyo Bay, and
    Daiba is a popular shopping mall and fine restaurants.
    Tonight, dinner at Shinjuku or Irebukuro area.
    Hotel:  Tokyo Dome Hotel, Tokyo Marriott Hotel or similar.

Day 04              Tokyo-Mt. Fuji-Hakone Park-Lake Ashi Cruising-   (B/L/D)
    Travel to Hakone Park for a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi.  
    Sekisho Ato Check Point is a vintage point for viewing the
    famed Japanese maple tree. Owakudani Spa Valley is famous
    for its sulfurous spring water and the longevity eggs cooked in
    its boiling hot water.  Peace Garden has a rare gold and
    platinum Goddess of Mercy statue from India and the best spot
    for photos of Mt. Fuji.  Fuji 8 Seas are 8 pools of crystal clear
    water gathered from melting snow from Mt. Fuji.  Dinner is at
    Japanese hot pot and sushi place.  If time allow, we will have
    chance for hot spring bath.
                          Hotel: Kawaguchiko Hotel or similar

Day 05              Crystal Factory-Shiraito Falls-Bullet Train (Maibara Kyoto)
    Yasaka - Shrine-Kyoto Gion Night (B/L)
    A visit to crystal factory to learn the secret of the magical crystal
    rocks.  Shiraito Waterfall resembles strands of falling silk.  A
    bullet train ride takes us to Kyoto.  City tour to visit Yasaka
    Shrine, famed for its red lacquered square pillars.  Night tour
    of Gion district, and area that famous from its entertainment
    and dinning places.  Dinner is on your own.
    Hotel: Kyoto Ridge Royal or Kyoto Ridge Grand Hotel or similar

Day 06              Kiyomizuyaki Pottery-Kiyomizu Temple-Kimono Show-
    Osaka-Shinsaibashi-Doutonburi (B/L)
    Visit Kiyomizuyaki Pottery Street.  This type of pottery is one
    Temple of the three most famous potteries in Japan.  Kiyomizu
    Temple, built half way up the mountain, others a panoramic
    view of Kyoto.  Arashiyama is a natural beauty area with maple
    trees, cherry trees and groves of bamboo.  Nishijin Kimono
    was once the favorite fabric of Japanese Nobility.  A
    Shinsaibashi area is popular for its trendy shops, and
    Doutonburi has a variety of restaurants catering to different
    tastes and budgets.  Tonight dinner is on your own.
    Hotel: Osaka Ridge Grand or Osaka Toyo Hotel or similar

Day 07             Osaka Castle-Nara-Deer Park-Todaiji-Kobe-Sake Factory-
    Kobe China Town-Osaka (B/L/D)
    During 16th.century, Osaka was the 2nd largest city in Japan,
    and famed for its magnificent castle.  Nara was this capital of
    Japan for 74 years.  Deer Park has many friendly deer’s
    roaming about and can be handed fed by  visitors.  Todaiji has
    the largest indoor bronze Buddha statue in Japan.  Visit a sake
    factory for a complimentary tasting and also for an in depth
    introduction on its production.  Then move onto Kobe
    Chinatown, where many popular restaurants and colorful
    Chinese shops located.  Dinner will be served at Japanese/
    Chinese Western style with Kobe beef bonus meal.
    Hotel: ANA Gate Town Hotel or Kanku Sun Hotel or similar

Day 08              Osaka-Hometown-or a selected Asian city (B)
    After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your next destination.
     Happy memories and have a wonderful trip!

HIGHLIGHTS:    Tokyo, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Imperial Palace, Mt.Fuji 5th
Station, Hakone, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, Bullet Train Ride, Shizuoka Green
Tea Plantation, Kyoto, Kimono Show, Kiyomizu Temple, Exclusive One and
Only Memoirs of a Geisha Orientation, Nara, Todaiji Temple, Osaka Castle,
Shinsaibashi. Includes Round-trip Air, deluxe hotels, Admissions, 3 meals
daily (Japanese-styled/Buffet), 1 night’s stay at Japanese traditional hot
spring hotel, Licensed Chinese/English speaking tour guides

NOTE:        The above prices are based on Double Occupancy, Single
Supplement $ 450.00 and low season fare of SQ/NH/JL. All prices are
subject to change accordingly. For other gateways, please call for details.
Child (under 12 years) with no bed is 80% of the adult price.
International Grandway Travel  
2883 E. Colorado Blvd.,  Pasadena CA 91107
Tel: (626) 577-7277    Fax: (626)577-2223
intlgrandway@yahoo.com      www.intlgrandway.com
INTERNATIONAL GRANDWAY TRAVEL
Japan Honshu 8 Days Deluxe Tour

Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and Osaka
March 20-27, 2008,  $1599 plus tax, Twin Share

Please contact us for Add-on Fares or Side Tours to other Asian Cities
Sightseeing: Visit famous sites in the historic cities of Kyoto, Nara, Kobe,
Osaka and Tokyo.  Viewing of spectacular Mt. Fuji.  A scenic cruise on Lake
Ashi.  A visit to the landmark wooden Dogetsubashi bridge.  A bullet train ride to
Kyoto.  Affordable extension tour packages to other Asian cities at the end of the
tour with extra cost also available.  Delectable Meals: Authentic, well known
Japanese dishes included: Japanese style hot pot, Sushi, Tepanyaki, buffets,
Chinese and Western. (Bonus meals: Kobe beef).  Hotels: 4/5 star hotels
throughout the trip.  Tour Guide: Experienced bilingual (English/ Chinese)
guides who have in depth knowledge of Japanese history and culture.