Japan Summer Manga Madness 2009
July 2009 dates coming soon

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Entry to Ghibli Museum, designed by Hayao Miyazaki, Academy Award winner for “Spirited Away”
• A private tour of an amazing working anime studio 
• Guided tours of Tokyo – the world’s busiest, wildest and wackiest city!
• Visit Akihabara and Nakano Broadway – famous for dozens of anime, manga and  electronic goods stores
• 6 nights hotel accommodation at a 3* hotel & Japanese breakfast daily
• Scheduled return non-stop Economy class flights from London Heathrow
• Airport transfers from and to Narita Airport (Tokyo New International)
• Services of a knowledgeable, bilingual Japan Journey’s guide throughout
• Lots of FUN, ADVENTURE & LAUGHS!!

Days 1-2: UK-Tokyo

Fly overnight from London Heathrow to Tokyo. (Non-UK passengers will have to make their own flight arrangements). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Tokyo by private coach.

Day 3: Ghibli Museum, Nakano Broadway
After breakfast, we will visit the superb Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, designed by Japan’s top animator, Hayao Miyazaki – Academy Award winner for “Spirited Away”. Then we go on to Nakano Broadway – the mega mall home to Mandarake and countless other manga and deranged speciality stores.

Day 4: Shijuku, Harajuku, Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park
Today we start with an orientation of Shinjuku visiting local hotspots and stopping off at GeraGera Manga Café. We then go on to wacky Harajuku and the nearby beautiful Meiji Shrine. As it’s a Sunday, you’ll be able to soak up the atmosphere of Yoyogi Park where young Japanese get dressed up in their finest gear as…..1950s rockers, punks and Cosplay dolls! Enjoy the bands in the park as we then move on to the Oriental Bazaar – a great place for souvenir shopping.

Day 5: Akihabara, Studio Easter
After breakfast we visit Akihabara – famous for dozens of anime, manga and electronic goods stores so you can shop til you drop! In the afternoon we have the chance of a lifetime to pay a rare visit to the superb Studio Easter – one of Japan’s top anime studios – fascinating!

Day 6: Free Day
Today is yours to enjoy at leisure, or, you may want to join one of our optional trips. The first is an unescorted trip to Tokyo Disneyland – a wonderful day out! Alternatively, how about a fully-guided tour to Mt. Fuji and the beautiful nearby resort of Hakone (returning to Tokyo by Bullet Train)?

Day 7: Tokyo Tower, Asakusa, River Cruise
Today we visit the iconic Tokyo Tower – Godzilla’s favourite haunt - where you will gain access to the Special Observatory. We then go on to bustling Sensoji Temple in Asakusa – beloved by all Tokyoites. We then enjoy a pleasure cruise from Asakusa pier along the Sumida River to Hama-Rikyu - site of one of Tokyo’s loveliest gardens.

Day 8: Return to the UK
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Narita Airport (Tokyo New International Airport) by private coach from where you will depart for the UK.

PRICE WILL INCLUDE:

• Scheduled return non-stop Economy class flights with Japan Airlines
• 6 nights hotel accommodation at a centrally located 3 Star Hotel in Tokyo and Japanese breakfast daily
• Private air-conditioned coach transfers to/from Tokyo airport
• Sightseeing and entrance fees to all temples, shrines, museums and other attractions on tour including access to the Main Observatory at Tokyo Tower
• All subway and train fares
• Services of a knowledgeable Japan Journeys Guide throughout

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:

• Travel Insurance (see below)
• Lunches & Dinners
• Optional Tour on Day 7

REGIONAL FLIGHT CONNECTIONS (all Economy Class):
From Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester and Teeside

TO BOOK NOW, CALL 020 7766 5267 OR EMAIL info@japanjourneys.co.uk