Japan Manga Tour
13-20 March 2014
This is the holiday of a lifetime for fans of manga, anime and all aspects of Japanese pop culture. As well as visits to the Ghibli Museum, Akihabara and Nakano Broadway we give you exclusive access to one of Japan’s top working anime studios. Experience Tokyo in all its neon glory with the original Manga Tour. We don’t just visit Japan – we live it!
Extend your stay: We have a fantastic extension package offering you an extra week in Japan
For a little taster of just some of the things you could get up to check out our Japan Manga Tour video below...
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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 – an otaku paradise of anime, manga and electronic goods stores
- 6 nights hotel accommodation at a business class hotel & Japanese breakfast daily
- Scheduled return Economy class flights from London Heathrow
- Airport transfers from and to Narita Airport (Tokyo)
- Services of a knowledgeable, bilingual Japan Journeys guide throughout
- Lots of FUN, ADVENTURE & LAUGHS!!
Manga Tour Itinerary
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 one of the world's top animators, 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.
Ghibli Museum, Nakano Broadway: The Japan Journeys Manga Tour 2010
Day 4: Shijuku, Harajuku, Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park
Today we start with an orientation of Shinjuku visiting local hotspots
and stopping off at a Manga Café. We then go on to beautiful
Meiji Shrine and wacky Harajuku nearby. 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: Tokyo Tower, Asakusa, River Cruise
Today we visit the iconic Tokyo Tower – Godzilla’s favourite haunt
- where you will gain access to the Main 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
6: Akihabara, Anime Studio visit / Optional Tour
After breakfast we have the chance of a lifetime to pay a fascinating
visit to one of Japan’s top working anime studios.
In the afternoon we visit Akihabara – Tokyo's “Electric Town” and home to dozens of anime, manga and electronic goods stores.
*Optional Tours: The first is an unescorted trip to the magical world of Tokyo Disneyland. Alternatively, how about a fully-guided tour to Mt. Fuji and the beautiful nearby resort of Hakone, returning to Tokyo by Bullet Train?
Optional tour details: Mt Fuji & Hakone
Optional tour details: Tokyo Disneyland
If you join one of our fantastic optional tours you will take the tour today and visit Akihabara and the animation studio tomorrow.
Day 7: Akihabara, Anime Studio visit / Free day
For those of you who joined the optional tour yesterday, today is the chance
for you to visit the animation studio and the otaku mecca of Akihabara. The
rest of you can enjoy a free day in Tokyo.
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.
Not ready to go home yet?! See below for our fabulous 1 week extension package
PRICE INCLUDES
- Scheduled return Economy class flights
- 6 nights hotel accommodation at a centrally-located business class 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 Tours on Day 6
TOUR DATE: 13-29 March 2014
- TOTAL PRICE: £1,755 per person on a sharing basis
- SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: £180
- LAND-ONLY PRICE: £1,155 per
person on a sharing basis
(not including flights, non-UK passengers only) - EXTEND YOUR TRIP for an additional £50 per person per night (sharing) or £70 per person per night (for a single room)
- Alternatively stay on in Japan after the Manga Tour with our 6 night post-tour package
- Click here to download Brochure & Reservation Form
- To make a booking, a deposit of 10% per person is required.
- The balance of the price of the trip must be made 12 weeks prior to departure.
- Full terms and Conditions
All price estimates are based on a minimum of 20 persons travelling in March
2012.
All price estimates are based on current rates of exchange.
REGIONAL FLIGHT CONNECTIONS (all Economy Class):
Available on request. Please
contact us for details.
TO BOOK NOW:
CALL 020 7766 5267,
OR EMAIL info@japanjourneys.co.uk
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Stay on in Japan after the Manga Tour!
Kyoto Extension (6 nights)
Add an extra week to your stay and discover another side to this fascinating and beautiful country.
After the Manga tour speed off on the magnificent Bullet Train to Japan’s cultural heartland. Kyoto is where you will find the Japan of silent temples nestling in bamboo groves, gardens of finely raked sand and bewitching geisha. This city is home to over 2,000 temples and shrines, exquisite crafts and some of the best cuisine in the country. In short, Kyoto is the heartbeat of traditional Japan. From Kyoto you have the opportunity to take excursions to the nearby Nara and lively Osaka. You will also visit Hiroshima, an attractive, cosmopolitan city which has risen from the ashes of the world's first atomic bomb attack and stay the night in a traditional Japanese ryokan (Inn) on the nearby beautiful island of Miyajima. We will provide you with all the information you need to travel around Japan independently.
We will provide you with all the information you need to travel around Japan independently.
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Day 1: Tokyo-Kyoto
Check out of your Tokyo hotel with the rest of the Manga Group. Spend a leisurely
morning in Tokyo before boarding Japan's world famous Bullet Train and speed
to Kyoto, the traditional and cultural heart of Japan. Check into your superbly
located, spotless 3* hotel (3 nights).
We will provide you with a 7 Day Japan Rail Pass for travel over the next few days. This gives you unlimited access to the entire Japan Rail (JR) network, including Bullet Train (Shinkansen) services.
Day 2: Kyoto sightseeing
Join a seated coach tour for sightseeing in Kyoto. The tour is guided, lunch
is included, and sights include Nijo Castle, the beautiful Golden Pavilion
and Kiyomizu-dera, a lovely mountainside temple boasting stunning views over
the city.
Day 3: Nara sightseeing
Self-guided excursion to the nearby city of Nara, Japan's first permanent
capital and home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the afternoon we
recommend visiting the Kyoto International Manga Museum.
Day 4: Kyoto-Miyajima
Check out of your hotel and board the Bullet Train bound for Hiroshima. Continue
by local train and ferry to the lovely island of Miyajima. Check into your
ryokan for 1 night. A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn where you'll sleep
on a futon on a tatami mat floor. A delicious Japanese dinner (included) will
be served to you.
Enjoy the sights of this peaceful island. You can walk round the island in the evening wearing your cotton yukata (a robe provided in your room).
Day 5: Miyajima & Hiroshima sightseeing, return to Kyoto
After breakfast at your ryokan, head back to the mainland and visit Hiroshima's
moving Peace Memorial Park, Museum and Atomic Bomb Dome.
Later this afternoon board the Bullet Train back to Kyoto. Check into your hotel for 2 nights.
Day 6: Osaka/Kyoto
Today is yours at leisure. You may wish to take a day trip to Osaka, Japan's
lively second city or do some further sightseeing in Kyoto
Day 7: Depart Japan
Sadly it's time to say goodbye to Japan...until next time! Transfer to Kansai
International Airport (Osaka).
KYOTO EXTENSION WEEK PRICE INCLUDES:
- 5 nights hotel accommodation at a centrally-located 3* hotel in Kyoto and Japanese breakfast daily
- 1 night ryokan accommodation on the island of Miyajima, dinner and breakfast included
- 7 Day Ordinary Class Japan Rail Pass
- Seat on coach for guided sightseeing in Kyoto on Day 2
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:
- Insurance
- Lunches & Dinners not mentioned above
- Admission fees other than those included in the sightseeing tour on Day 2
Total price: £895 per person on
a twin/double room shared basis
Single room: £1085 per person
on a single room basis (save for your 1 night in Miyajima).
This will be added to the balance of your trip which must be received 12 weeks prior to departure.
Please ensure you are adequately insured for your extra days in Japan.
Mt Fuji/Hakone Extension (3 nights)
Experience wonderful hot springs and delicious Japanese dinners included.
Alternatively after the Manga Tour why not spend a few days relaxing in Hakone. Hakone is a popular resort area for the Japanese, and is located in the foothills of Mt Fuji. On a clear day you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of this region with great views of Mt Fuji. There is plenty to do such as a cruise across Lake Ashi, taking a cable car up Owakudani Valley (literally ‘Great Boiling Valley’) where you can see constant bubbling and steaming due to the volcanic activity. After a day of sightseeing you can unwind in the onsens (hot springs) at your resort. We will provide you with all the information you need to travel around independently
Day 1: Tokyo to Hakone
It's time to say goodbye to Tokyo for a few days as you board the Bullet Train
to Hakone, a beautiful resort set in the foothills of Mt Fuji. For the next
two nights you will stay in a lovely onsen (hot spring) resort with indoor
and outdoor hot spring baths. A delicious dinner and breakfast is included
throughout your stay.
Day 2: Hakone
You are free to spend a further day exploring Hakone’s many wonderful
sights at leisure.
Another delicious Japanese dinner is included for you tonight.
Day 3: Hakone-Tokyo
Check out of your resort in Hakone and return to Tokyo by train and enjoy your
last day in Tokyo at leisure. Check into your hotel for your last night in
Tokyo.
Day 4: Tokyo-UK
Sadly it's time to say goodbye to Japan...until next time! Transfer to Narita
International Airport for your flight home.
MT FUJI/HAKONE EXTENSION PRICE INCLUDES:
- 2 nights accommodation in a lovely onsen (hot springs) resort hotel with breakfast and a delicious Japanese dinner included each day.
- 1 nights accommodation in a hotel with breakfast.
- A Hakone Free Pass which allows return train travel between Tokyo and the Hakone/Mt. Fuji area, free bus travel around Hakone and discounts to a variety of attractions in this region.
- Airport transfer to Narita Airport by Airport Limousine Bus.
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:
- Insurance
- Lunches & Dinners not mentioned above
- Admission fees
Total price: £555 per
person on a twin/double room shared basis
£700 per person on a single room basis
This will be added to the balance of your trip which must be received 12 weeks prior to departure.
Please ensure you are adequately insured for your extra days in Japan.
Optional tour A: Mt. Fuji and Hakone
Mount Fuji and the beautiful resort of Hakone, returning on the world famous Bullet Train!
Please let us know by the balance due date if you would like
to join this optional tour.
Price:£167 per person
(including lunch)
OMEI EXPRESSWAY - FUJI SKY LINE - 5TH STATION
Enjoy scenery of rural Japan driving along to Mt. Fuji. A panoramic
view of the Pacific Ocean and peaks of mountains can be seen at 8,000 ft. altitude.
LUNCH!
Grilled Chicken Lunch (please let us know if you require a vegetarian
option).
HAKONE ROPEWAY - NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy the latest double-wired gondola with a 360 degree panorama for a breath-taking
view of the volcanic Hakone Mountains.
OWAKUDANI BOILING VALLEY
Ancient crater where sulfurous fume and clouds of steam rise from crevasses.
We suggest trying black colored shell eggs (eggs boiled in sulfurous hot spring
water).
PIRATE BOAT CRUISE ON LAKE ASHI
Cruise across peaceful Lake Ashi, enjoying the picturesque and serene natural
beauty of the crater lake.
RETURN TO TOKYO
Return by Bullet Train (Tour disbands at Tokyo station)
Optional Tour B: Tokyo Disneyland
Enjoy the dreams and magic of the seven different themed lands in Tokyo Disneyland for one day! By day, experience the fantastic rides and attractions. By night, enjoy the superb Electric Parade.
Please let us know by the balance due date if you would like to join this optional tour.
Price: £85 per person (including transportation from/to Disneyland from Shinjuku station but NOT including lunch). Please note that entry is for Tokyo Disneyland only and does not include entry to Tokyo DisneySea.
INSURANCE
Travel can be a great experience, but it can also be fraught with problems, so
when going anywhere it is essential you are properly covered with good travel
insurance. You should be protected against cancellation, curtailment and loss
or damage to your belongings as well as medical emergencies and have peace
of mind if the unexpected happens.
Japan Journeys in association with Holiday Extras, is now able to offer excellent low cost cover to their customers.
Please click on the image below for a quote.
TO BOOK NOW, CALL 020 7766 5267, OR EMAIL info@japanjourneys.co.uk
The balance of the price of the trip must be made 12 weeks prior to departure.
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