Day 1 : ARRIVE TOKYO
You arrive today at the New Tokyo International Airport (Narita). After clearing immigration and customs , you'll retrieve your baggage and meet our local rep in the arrival lobby on the first floor, after you exit from the Customs area .

Welcome to Tokyo! Your van ride to your hotel will provide a first view of the Japanese capital, so modern and familiar, and yet so different. Streets are busy but orderly and neat, lights and signs glitter everywhere, alternating with serene green oases. Your hotel room will be available at noon. Your tour vouchers and coupons for the return to the airport will be available at the front desk. After you check in, it's time to get to know Tokyo on your own, and appreciate its urban life: spotless streets, a pace that's fast but always in control, bicycles left unlocked, vending machines dispensing superb hot coffee in cans (or whiskey, if you wish), and (some) signs in English.

Asakusa Kannon Temple

Day 2 : TOKYO
Your morning tour of Tokyo will take in all of the essentials. Our local rep will call for you promptly at 8:20 a.m. Be ready! You'll see the Meiji Shrine and its surprisingly tranquil grounds so near the heart of the city, along with the Imperial East Garden (or, on Monday or Friday, the Plaza of the Imperial Palace). You'll continue to the Asakusa Kannon Temple, for an understanding of Japanese spirituality, so closely tied to the physical environment. Of course, since this is Japan, you'll see the latest consumer marvels at the Nakamise shopping arcade. Then you'll conclude right in the heart of Tokyo's most exciting district, the Ginza, full of restaurants, electronic showcases, and avant-garde shops on every level of its glittering buildings. Continue your adventure in Tokyo on your own, and make your way back to your lodgings by taxi or the efficient subway system.

Imperial Palace East Garden

Day 3 : Mt.Fuji & Hakone / Tokyo
Our local rep will call for you promptly at 8:20 a.m., and soon you'll be on your way out of Tokyo and into the ordered countryside of Japan by motor coach. Before long, the perfect and majestic form of Mount Fuji will come into view. You'll approach, and continue to ascend the mountain itself, up as high as the halfway point. Your full day continues with a sedate cruise on placid Lake Ashi, and an ascent on the aerial cableway on Mount Komagatake. Take a break for lunch with familiar western fare along the way at the Hotel Highland Resort. Then it's back to the heart of Tokyo, to conclude your visit in the Ginza. You may choose to stay in this area for dinner-it's easy to select your main course by pointing at a photo!-or browse the shops. When you're ready, you'll head directly back to hotel on your own. By now, you've learned the ways of Tokyo and know your way.

Mt.Fuji & Komagatake Aerial Cableway

Day 4 : DEPART FROM TOKYO
Continue your explorations of Tokyo on your own. Perhaps you'll explore the modern wonders of electronics or the tranquility of a park, or both, or take a local subway train to explore a residential neighborhood. Your room will be available until noon, but you can check your luggage at the desk. Make sure to verify departure times on your voucher-we'll make a reservation to fit your flight schedule. Meet your airport van, and it's off to Narita for your onward flight.

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This reasonably priced package is available starting on any day ( Jan 4- Dec 25 ) , except: Feb 17 , 18 , Apr 27 , 28 , May 1-5, July 13,20 , August 10, September 14 , and October 5 .

This package is available in 2007 starting on any day ( Jan 4- Mar 31 ) , except: Feb16- 17

Rate includes:

* Accommodations as listed in Tokyo

* Ground transportation from Narita airport to your hotel in Tokyo and return by pre-arranged shuttle van.

* Tours as listed, including entrance fees

* One lunch (L) with pre-set menu

Not included:

* International airfare from your home to Tokyo. We will be pleased to help you obtain the best airfare. If you travel on your own, please advise us of flight details.

* Trip interruption and cancellation insurance (please see our insurance brochure or visit

* Gratuities

* Meals or beverages other than one lunch

* Baggage handling, greeting, or personal services

* Optional tours