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Tour 33

SuperUser Account — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:02:00 GMT

Tokyo Auto Salon Tour 2011
Our tour is coming back! Are you crazy about cars? We'll visiting Tokyo Auto Salon with more than 600 "tricked out" vehicles on display. This event is for those who love cars including intros to customizing technology, and custom car product sales. Spend a full six nights in Tokyo at a top hotel in Shinjuku, and experience Japan as you've always wanted to.
Description:

Get $50.00 Discount for Early Booking with Check payment by Sep-30th.

We're now ready to take reservations for the Land package. If you want to wait for the Air included price from Los Angeles, let us know, you can just sign up as Land Package to hold a spot first then let us know whether you take Full package or Land package once both prices are up.

Jan-11(Tue)	Jan-12	Jan-13	Jan-14	Jan-15	Jan-16	Jan-17	Jan-18(Tue)
Depart USA	Arrive in Tokyo	Car goods Shopping	(OP.1) Tokyo Auto Salon* (OP.2)Tokyo Sightseeing	Tokyo Auto Salon	Free Day (OP.3)Tokyo Strolling	Free Day	Return Or Extend Your Stay

* (Optional)Tokyo Auto Salon - We'll get a Premium Ticket for you but we can't guarantee because of the popularity of the ticket. We'll check the availability at the time of your booking. To secure your ticket, we highly recommend you to sign up by Sep-30th. They start selling it from Oct-1st. This part will be your optional tour and not be included to the tour.

Tokyo Auto Salon 2011

Check out TOKYO AUTO SALON 2011, which is the world’s largest auto exhibition with more than 600 "tricked out" vehicles on display with live entertainment by top musicians and talk shows hosting famous drivers and guests. This is the event for those who love cars including intros to customizing technology and custom car product sales. You'll be totally lost Exhibits will include not only custom cars and car tuning products but also every topic for those who love cars including intros to customizing technology and custom car product sales.
Details for: Tokyo Auto Salon

6 Nights Accommodations in Shinjuku, Tokyo

The Tokyo Auto Salon tour puts you in the heart of Tokyo for six nights in West Shinjuku. Explore the mega-city of Tokyo, experience the culture, shop it the hottest areas, and have an awesome time. On the Tokyo Auto Salon tour, you get just the right amount of tour activities, and just the right amount of free time, combined to make the perfectly balanced experience for Japan first-timers and veterans. With plenty of optional tours available too, you have the freedom to make your time in Japan worth every penny!

Your Hotel: The Keio Plaza Hotel Shinjuku

Car Goods Shopping Day

If you're in Japan, of course you love to go shopping, right? Our chartered bus will take you to super popular auto shops (parts, racing goods and used products, and so on) you'd love for a day! Start saving and making a long shopping list ! And find the only item directly from Japan! But watch what you'd get. Bulky items will case you problems to go back to U.S. at the airport and the custom.

Optional Tour. 1 - Tokyo Auto Salon with Premium Ticket on Jan-14th (Fri.)

Tokyo Auto Salon public days are Jan-15 (Sat.) & Jan-16 (Sun.). But they also open for the media & the industry in the morning and the special public people in the afternoon on Jan-14th. We're planning to get this afternoon ticket for you. We're not sure how soon this "Premium Ticket" will be sold out. So we make this day as your fee day and give you optional tour going to Tokyo Auto Salon for the special public day on Jan-14th. We'll get the ticket for you if it's still available at the time of your booking. They start selling those from Oct-1st. So we highly recommend you to book the tour by Sep-30 to secure your ticket.
Price: $65.00

Optional Tour. 2 - Tokyo Morning Tour on Jan-14th (Fri.)

All the way from U.S.A, it's such a waste if you don't see what to see in Tokyo. Tokyo Morning Tour will take you to Tokyo Tower Observatory, Imperial Palace, and Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise Shopping Arcade. Visiting all of these places, you can ay that you've been to Tokyo now! This tour will disband upon arrival at Akihabara or Tokyo station so that you can explore the area. The tour guide will tell you how to go ack to your hotel.
Price: $63.00

Optional Tour. 3 - Tokyo Strolling on Jan-16th (Sun.) Akihabara - Harajuku - Shibuya

An experienced bilingual tour guide will take you on a full-day Tokyo strolling tour on the sometimes intimidating train system to three of Tokyo's hottest shopping and spots. Enjoy Akihabara for its crazy electronics/anime/game atmosphere, mingle with the underground crowd on the streets of Harajuku, and experience true modern style over in Shibuya! At the end of the day you'll know all about how to ride the trains and get around the city!
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Price:FREE

FREEDOOOOOM!! Plenty of free time!

Worried you won't have enough time on your own on a tour? Consider this:

1. Destination Japan tours give you ample free time to venture out on your own. Plenty of time to go check out other areas, grab a bite to eat at that restaurant you saw earlier, or shop in the really cool store you keep hearing about! Use your free days to let loose and experience Japan your own way.

2. You are free to do whatever you want and go wherever you want. Don't want to be stuck with a tour group? Then go off on your own! Discover Japan for yourself. We'll miss you, but we know tour groups aren't for everyone.

Click here more Free Day

The Keio Plaza Hotel

The Keio Plaza Hotel boasts style, comfort　and convenience. Located right across the street from the famous Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. It's only 5 min. away from the enormous Shinjuku station, west exit, which can connect you with anywhere. You'll find the post office, tons of restaurants, coffee shops, convenience stores, and more near the hotel!
Your location in West Shinjuku, one of the most exciting areas of Tokyo, gives you quick access to great food and entertainment!

Your Hotel: The Keio Plaza Hotel Shinjuku

Stay longer by extending your trip!

Want to make your trip to Japan longer? Destination Japan can easily arrange your extended stay either in the same hotel as that of the tour, or anywhere else in Japan! Check the right-hand side of this page for details on per-night costs. Space is limited, so Sign up and let us know what dates you'd like to stay!

We're more than happy to arrange your extended stay. Get a JR Pass and explore all of Japan - Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and a million other places. We also offer a wide range of great cultural tours. All you need to do is ask!

Flight Information from Los Angeles - TBA soon
*Applicable tax is $XXX.00, which may change without notice by Airline

Leave
Jan.11 (Tue.)		Economy
	Dep.		Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
	Arr.		Tokyo, Japan (NRT) (on Jan.12)

Return
Jan..18(Tue.)		Economy
	Dep.		Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
	Arr.		Tokyo, Japan (NRT)

* For the participants from other cities

Main cities: Tokyo
From Date: 1/11/2011
To Date: 1/18/2011
Tour Price (Full Package): TBA from Los Angeles
Tour Price (Land Only): $1199.00
Single Room Supplement: $500.00
Tax & Fuel surcharge: TBA
Total Nights: 6
Departing From: Los Angeles
Domestic flights to LAX available: http://booking.travelserver.net?client=his
Reservation Deadline: 11/30/2010
Tour Status: Taking reservations
Hide Land Only?: False
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Minimum # of Participants: 12

Tour 32

Masami — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:02:00 GMT

Japan's Autumn Beauty
Autumn is the one of the best seasons to visit Japan! You will get a chance to feel the harmony of the fall foliage and the beautiful scenery of Japan, and it is also very comfortable weather in which to travel. This escorted tour will take you to big cities like Tokyo, Osaka, traditional cities like Kyoto, and a sacred mountain, Mt. Takao, for hiking. Mt. Takao was introduced in the Michelin Green Guides for Travel and Tourism as a place that is relatively close to the center of Tokyo where you can meet the "Real Japan." You can either hike to the summit, or take a cable car and a short walk. After hiking and working up a sweat, you will soak in a hot-spring and relax at a traditional Japanese-style Inn, or Ryokan in Hakone. There are many places to visit and see, so come to experience Japan’s Autumn Beauty this year with us! You can share your trip memories with your family on Thanksgiving, too!
Description:

DAILY SCHEDULE

DAY1	11/12	Fri	Depart from Los Angeles Airport via Japan Airlines #61 at 12:00 pm
DAY2	11/13	Sat	Arrive at Narita Airport at 4:50pm Transfer to the hotel	Dinner: Obento Box Stay at Hotel Grand Palace
DAY3	11/14	Sun	Tokyo Sightseeing - Must-see Spots - Asakusa, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Fish Market, Hamarikyu, Edo Museum, Tokyo Sky tree	Lunch: Restaurant Stay at Hotel Grand Palace
DAY4	11/15	Mon	Free at Leisure Optional Tour Activities are available	Stay at Hotel Grand Palace
DAY5	11/16	Tue	Hiking & Picnic at Mt. Takao Transfer to Hakone Enjoy and relax at hot-spring spa	Lunch: Obento Box Dinner: Hotel Stay at Hotel Okuyumoto
DAY6	11/17	Wed	Transfer to Osaka by Shinkansen (bullet train) - enjoy the view from the train Osaka Sightseeing Osaka Castle, Aerial Garden Observatory	Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Restaurant Stay at Granvia Osaka
DAY7	11/18	Thu	Kyoto Sightseeing - Kyoto symbol - Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion,) Kiyomizu Temple, Sanju-Sangendo, Fushimi Inari Shrine	Lunch: Restaurant Stay at Granvia Osaka
DAY8	11/19	Fri	Kyoto Sightseeing - Arashiyama & Sagano - Sagano Scenic Railway, Hozugawa River boat, Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji Temple	Lunch: Restaurant Stay at Granvia Osaka
DAY9	11/20	Sat	Free at Leisure Explore Osaka for gourmet foods & shopping, or extend your visit to Nara and Kobe	Stay at Granvia Osaka
DAY10	11/21	SUN	Depart from Itami Airport for Narita Airport via Japan Airlines #3006 at 2:30 pm Depart from Narita Airport for LAX via Japan Airlines #61 at 5:15 pm Arrive at Los Angeles Airport at 10:05 am * Tour disbands at Narita Airport. * If you prefer to extend your trip in Japan, please provide us with the information of your desired return date at the time of booking, so that we can hold seats for you.

Tokyo Sightseeing

There are two sightseeing days in Tokyo. On the first day, we’ll visit old Japanese towns such as Asakusa, Ameyoko, and places like the Tokyo Edo Museum, Imperial Palace, and Tokyo Sky Tree, where you will feel the atmosphere of old Japan. Asakusa is always a popular and fun spot for tourists to see all of the small and unique shops on the Nakamise-Dori street. Tokyo Sky Tree will be the new broadcasting tower replacing the Tokyo Tower, which is currently under construction and expected to open for the public in December, 2011. Now the Tokyo Tower stands 1,092 feet (333m) high is set to lose its title as Japan’s tallest artificial structure to the new tower, which will stand 2,080 feet (634 m) high, almost twice the height of the Tokyo Tower. So check out how tall it actually is when we get there! On the second day, we will visit must-see spots like Tsukiji, Hamarikyu, Tokyo Tower, Meiji Jingu Shrine, and more! At the same time we will enjoy the bustling Tsukiji Market, and feel the spiritual and peaceful atmosphere of the Meiji Shrine and Hamarikyu.

3 night accommodations in Hotel Grand Palace, Tokyo

We specially chose “Hotel Grand Palace” for you. The perfect location in the center of Tokyo overlooking the Imperial Palace, which allows early birds to take morning walks. It’s easy access to all of Tokyo like the Ginza, Akihabara, Shinjukuku, Shibuya, and Roppongi districts, which are all within a 15-minute distance via the subway. The hotel is situated just a minute away from the Tokyo Metro Subway Kudanshita station, and 6 minutes away from JR Iidabashi station. (Trip Advisor Rating: 4 stars)

Mt. Takao - Stay at Hakone

You may feel a little bit tired of bus tours in last two days, so we’ll take you to Mt. Takao, which was introduced in the 'Michelin Green Guides for Travel and Tourism' as a place that is relatively close to the center of Tokyo, where you can meet the "Real Japan." People who feel adventurous can go hiking, or you can even take a cable car and admire the view of the autumn nature and enjoy a picnic. We will head to Hakone afterward where you will stay at Hotel Okuyumoto, and enjoy an onsen (hot-spring) and delicious Japanese cuisine. You will be sleeping on a futon spread out over tatami flooring (straw mats,) to get a good night’s sleep!

1 night accommodation in Hotel Okuyumoto, Hakone

After climbing up the Mt. Takao and having a good workout, there is no better way to relax than by soaking yourself in a hot-spring. Hotel Okuyumoto in Hakone has large common and open-air baths for both men and women, along with the sauna. It's been said that the hot-spring is good relief for muscle soreness, neuralgic pain, illnesses, and injuries. You will also enjoy a Japanese-style dinner and a breakfast made from its fresh and seasonal ingredients to your heart's content! We’re planning to get to the hotel early around afternoon-time, so that you will have plenty of time to immerse yourself into an authentic onsen experience and relaxation at Hotel Okuyomoto.

Osaka Sightseeing

On the day we arrive at Osaka by shinkansen (bullet train,) we’ll have a quick Osaka sightseeing experience where we’ll visit two symbols of Osaka. One is Osaka Castle, built by the historic Hideyoshi Toyotomi who unified the political factions of Japan. The second is the Aerial Garden Observatory, a unique modern building which has an aerial garden observatory with a 360-degree panoramic view on top and a gourmet town 'Takimi-koji,' which is a reconstruction of Osaka's olden alleys on the first basement level. Once you check-in the hotel, you’re free to explore Osaka!

Kyoto Sightseeing

We have two sightseeing days in Kyoto. The first day tour will take you to the Must-See spots starting from Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion,) Kiyomizu Temple, Sanju-Sangendo, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and more. Fushimi Inari Shrine is the most famous of several thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari across Japan and also for the countless torii gates. It’s worth seeing it! The second day tour will take you to Arashiyama and Sagano known as the peaceful and beautiful area. Here we’ll take a two-hour boat tour down Hozu River, which flows through an idyllic, forested valley, as well as to take the Sagano Romantic Train known as 'Torokko' tram to enjoy views of the valley. If we get lucky, we’ll have a chance to see the gorgeous autumn leaves!

4 night accommodations in Hotel Granvia, Osaka

Osaka is the lively and active city full of delicious foods, entertainment, and shopping. After experiencing the traditional city of Kyoto, you can explore the very modern city, Osaka, on your own. Hotel Granvia Osaka is your hotel, located right at the JR Osaka station where you can easily access to Kobe, Nara, Kyoto, and any other famous sightseeing places in Kansai area. Feel the energy of Osaka and have fun there!

Stay longer by extending your trip!

This tour will end on Nov-21 but if you want to stay longer to explore more of Japan or plan to visit your family and relatives, you’re free to do that. Please be sure to tell us your desired return date at the time of booking, then we can reserve a seat for your return trip. Destination Japan can easily arrange your extended stay either in the same hotel or anywhere else in Japan. Very convenient Japan Rail Passes and discounted Japan domestic tickets are available, too. Just let us know how long and in what city you'd like to stay, so that we can find the best way for you to fully enjoy your stay!

Included:

Not Included:

- Round-trip air transportation from Los Angeles to Japan (Coach Class)
- English/Japanese speaking guide from Los Angeles
- 3 nights stay in Tokyo at Hotel Grand Palace
- 1 night stay in Hakone at Hotel Okuyumoto
- 4 nights stay in Osaka at Hotel Granvia Osaka
- Sightseeing tours specified on the itinerary
- Transportation specified on the itinerary
- 1 Breakfast, 5 Lunches, 2 Dinners (1 Obento Box Included)

- Fuel surcharge, and applicable taxes & fees of approx. $317.00 (as of June 2010)
- Meals unless specified on the itinerary
- Incidental charges and expenses other than those specified in the itinerary,
including but not limited to, laundry, domestic and international phone calls, telephone rental,
additional meals and drinks, and any other expense of personal nature,
- US domestic air fares, excess baggage charges in respect to number and weight,
medical expenses for injuries and illness, and traveling and accommodation costs
between arrival and departure outside the duration of the tour itinerary

Note:
- The order of the tour itinerary is subject to change.
- The fall foliage peak viewing times may vary from year to year depending on the climatic conditions.

Main cities: Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto
From Date: 11/12/2010
To Date: 11/21/2010
Tour Price (Full Package): $3,433.00
Tour Price (Land Only): $2,628.00
Single Room Supplement: $580.00
Tax & Fuel surcharge: 318.00
Total Nights: 8
Departing From: Los Angeles
Domestic flights to LAX available: http://booking.travelserver.net?client=his
Reservation Deadline: 10/8/2010
Tour Status: Taking reservations
Hide Land Only?: False
Hide Single Room Supplement?: Single Room Supplement:
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Optional Tours Comment 1: BOOK EARLY &
GET A $100 DISCOUNT!*
Optional Tours Comment 2: SIGN UP 4 PEOPLE TOGETHER &
SAVE EXTRA $25 OFF!! **
Minimum # of Participants: 16

Tour 31

Masami — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:38:00 GMT

World Cosplay Summit & Tokyo
Are you a crazy cosplayer yourself or love to see cosplayers from around the world? Why don't you have an awesome HOT Summer time in Nagoya, Japan! Offered only for 10 participants! This is the special package for the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya for 3 nights and Tokyo for 4 nights.
Description:

ITINERARY for the World Cosplay Summit Package
This Package is Closed. See you in our other tour or next year!

Departing U.S.A. on Jul-25 (Sun)
DAY1	7/26	MON	Arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT) Take Airport Limousine Bus to your hotel in Tokyo	Stay at Shinagawa Prince Hotel
DAY2	7/27	TUE	Tokyo Half-Day Morning Sightseeing Tour	Stay at Shinagawa Prince Hotel
DAY3	7/28	WED	Free at Leisure Explore Tokyo city on your own or join an exciting optional tour	Stay at Shinagawa Prince Hotel
DAY4	7/29	THU	Free at Leisure Explore Tokyo city on your own or join an exciting optional tour	Stay at Shinagawa Prince Hotel
DAY5	7/30	FRI	Transfer to Nagoya (Bullet Train)	Stay at Nagoya Sakae Tokyu Inn
DAY6	7/31	SAT	AM Free at Leisure PM Enjoy Red Carpet & Cosplay Parade	Stay at Nagoya Sakae Tokyu Inn
DAY7	8/1	SUN	AM Free at Leisure World Cosplay Championship	Stay at Nagoya Sakae Tokyu Inn
DAY8	8/2	MON	Leave Centrair Airport, Nagoya(NGO)	Back home in USA on Aug-02

World Cosplay Summit 2010

What is The World Cosplay Summit? The World Cosplay championship began in 2003 and is designed to determine a Grand Champion through stage performances by representative teams from each participating country. They've gained their popularity gradually and now WCS 2010 will be held with the participation of 15 countries and about 30 cosplayers. There are couple of events for cosplayers over the weekend. One is "Nishiki Boulevard Red Carpet Parade", which you can enjoy watching the contestants' marching in their costumes. Second is "Osu Cosplay Parade" where you can wear your own costume and walk with them to the shopping arcade in Osu. Last is World Cosplay Summit where you can enjoy watching their stage performance in your reserved seat! This exciting event happens on Jul-31 and Aug-1 this year.

Official website for World Cosplay Summit

Tokyo Sightseeing

Take some time to get acquainted with the sights and sounds of Tokyo Japan. You've seen Japan in pictures - now see it with your own eyes. A trip to Japan should never be without visits to some classic Japanese shrines and temples. Get a full taste the immensely deep history of Tokyo by sightseeing around the city - from age-old pre-war shrines and structures to the high-rise modern buildings and their neon glow.

Check the details of The Tokyo Sightseeing

4 Nights Accommodations in Shinagawa, Tokyo

Shinagawa Prince Hotel North Tower in Tokyo, an extremely convenient location for all your needs. The hotel itself is literally a stone's throw from the train station, and the station is right on the JR Yamanote Line, giving you easy access to places like Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Akihabara. If you just tired one of the biggest city, you can stay at the hotel or Shinagawa area, there are a lots of restaurants and the hotel itself has an aquarium, cinema, and bowling alley, too. One area close to the hotel you shouldn't miss is "ShinaTatsu". There have 7 popular Ramen shops and 4 Donburi shops all in one place. Just 1 minute from Shinagawa Station. Enjoy local Japanese food!

About Shinagawa Prince Hotel

3 Nights Accommodations in Sakae, Nagoya

Nagoya Sakae Tokyu Inn, incredibly convenient surrounded by shops and restaurants. MOREOVER it's within walking distance to venues for "Nishiki Boulevard Red Carpet Parade", "Osu Cosplay Parade", and Oasis 21 where the championship is held. All of these venues are within 10 - 20 min walking distance. There is no better place to stay than the Nagoya Sakae Tokyu Inn for WCS. You can take the Nagoya Sightseeing Route Bus and visit some of must-see spots in Nagoya during your free time. Get a One-day Me-guru pass (JPY500) at your hotel and hop on and off the bus and explore at your leisure!

About Nagoya Sakae Tokyu Inn

FREEDOOOOOM!! Plenty of free time!

This is not an escorted group tour. So how you spend your time is all up to you. You are free to do whatever you want and go wherever you want. Explore and experience Japan in your own way.

Are you anxious to go alone without an escorted guide?
Don't worry we'll advise you on how to transfer to the hotel and Nagoya, and give you travel tips before you leave the U.S.A. A lot of people are worried about traveling to Japan on your own because of the language. Actually most of major cities in Japan have lots of English signs nowadays. All Japanese start learning English in the middle school but many are too shy to communicate in English. Part of the fun of traveling is trying to communicate. Speak slowly and clearly and If necessary write down on a piece of paper what you are trying to say. Many of people will understand and be happy to help you.

Optional tours are always available.
If you don't have any idea what to do then join an optional tour. We have so many varieties tours like visiting traditional spots like temples or shrine, experiencing of making Sushi, wearing Kimono, or learning Sword actions, or visiting pop culture spots like Harajuku, Akihabara, or Ghibli Museum (ticket needs to be arranged before leaving) etc! Pick the tour you want and let us know.

Optional Tours

Stay longer by extending your trip!

Want to make your trip to Japan longer? How about visiting Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyushu, or Hokkaido? There are so many areas you don't want to miss! Destination Japan can easily arrange your extended stay either in the same hotel or anywhere else in Japan. Very useful Japan Rail Passes and discounted Japan domestic tickets are available, too. Just let us know now how long and in what city you'd like to stay so that we can find the best way for you to fully enjoy your stay!

Included:	Not Included:
4 nights stay in Tokyo at Shinagawa Prince Hotel -North Tower 3 nights stay in Nagoya at Nagoya Sakae Tokyu Inn Limousine Bus from Narita Airport to Shinagawa Prince Hotel One-way Shinkansen transfer from Shinagawa to Nagoya Half Day Tokyo Sightseeing Tour Fed Ex fee to send documents to your address in U.S.A. An reserved seat for WCS championship	Round-trip air transportation to/from Japan. Meals Transportation from Nagoya station to Nagoya Sakae Tokyu Inn Transportation from Nagoya Sakae Tokyu inn to Centrair Airport

Note:
This package is for individual travelers and is not an escorted group tour. The package does not include air. We will be happy to arrange your ticket if you so wish. Our fares are very competitive to Japan and can many times beat fares you will find online, so be sure to check with one of our local offices before finalizing your air arrangements.
When booking air, you need to arrive in Narita International Airport(NRT) And leave from Centrair Airport, Nagoya(NGO) to U.S.A.
Depart from the U.S.A. on Jul-25. Arrive at Tokyo (Narita Airport) on Jul-26.
Return from Nagoya(NGO) on Aug-02.
Check Air Fares from USA to Japan
You can change your depart and return if you want. Being in Nagoya on Jul-31 and Aug-1 is a must.
Both hotels are economy-standard type. Please ask for the up-graded hotel.
Ask our staff for additional arrangements and details about using a Japan Rail Pass.

Main cities: Tokyo, Nagoya
From Date: 7/26/2010
To Date: 8/2/2010
Tour Price (Full Package): check the price including Air
Tour Price (Land Only): $999.00
Single Room Supplement: $350.00
Total Nights: 7
Departing From: Tokyo (land only package)
Domestic flights to LAX available: http://booking.travelserver.net?client=his
Reservation Deadline: 6/25/2010
Tour Status: Confirmed; Reservations closed
Hide Land Only?: True
Hide Single Room Supplement?: Single Room Supplement:
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Optional Tours Comment 1: Grand Champion 2009 JAPAN
Optional Tours Comment 2: Runners-up 2009 Spain
Minimum # of Participants: 2

Tour 28

SuperUser Account — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:31:00 GMT

Tokyo Maximum Tour 2010
Here is our popular "Tokyo Maximum Tour 2010!" 9 days 7 nights exclusive package to TOKYO, JAPAN! Tokyo Game Show, Akihabara, Shibuya, Harajuku, AND we have Dinner-Karaoke night this year! You can pick your favorite Anime, Japanese, or English songs and let's sing together! ALSO we prepared the 3 nights Kyoto extension optional package for you, too!
Description:

Tokyo Maximum 2010 Tour is CONFIRMED and ready to go now! Still taking reservation till Aug-8th (Sun).

9 days 7 nights Schedule

Sep-15(Wed)	Sep-16	Sep-17	Sep-18	Sep-19	Sep-20	Sep-21	Sep-22	Sep-23 (Thu)
Depart USA	Arrive in Tokyo	Tokyo Sightseeing	Shopping Tour	Tokyo Game Show	Fun Night	Free	Free	Return Or Extend Your Stay

Optional Extentd Package 3 nights in Kyoto - No Guide provided -

Sep-23(Thu)	Sep-24	Sep-25	Sep-26 (Sun)
Transfer to Kyoto	Kyoto Morning Tour	Free	Return to Tokyo & USA

Flight Information from Los Angeles
*Approximate tax is about $308.00 as of Apr-1 ,2010

Leave				Return
Sep.15 (Wed.)	Korean Air 2	Economy		Sep.23 (Thu.)	Korean Air 1	Economy
	Dep.	11:40am	Los Angeles, CA (LAX)		Dep.	2:55pm	Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
	Arr.	3:05pm	Tokyo, Japan (NRT) (on Sep16)		Arr.	09:00am	Tokyo, Japan (NRT)

*For the participants from other cities

Tokyo Game Show 2010

The Tokyo Game Show is a fantastic show where companies from throughout the entire video game industry,both Japanese and not, congregate to show off their latest games. With game demo stations, exclusive previews, live performances, and appearances by many leaders in the game industry, the Tokyo Game Show is the KING of gaming events, and Destination Japan will take you there! Last year over 185,000 people attended and about 180 companies, organizations, and schools participated from 18 countries and regions, taking palace in September this year at Makuhari Messe in Chiba fills up with thousands of excited gamers for the Tokyo Game Show. Located just outside of the main Tokyo area, the Makuhari Messe is a massive venue that houses the Tokyo Game Show's huge game company booths and allows fans to roam around and experience all the great gaming stuff going on.

Official website for Tokyo Game Show 2010 still for 2009 as of Feb 2010

7 Nights Accommodations in Ikebukuro, Tokyo

The Tokyo Maximum tour puts you in one of the biggest city, Ikebukuro for seven nights. Ikebukuro is a unique town with full of energy, where many young people hangout after school and weekends. There area a lot of video arcades, discount electronics stores, department stores, and more! Explore the mega-city of Tokyo, experience the culture, shop in the hottest areas, and have an awesome time. Do you like Ramen? Ikebukuro is also known as Ramen Battleground area. There are so many popular Ramen restaurants many times you need to wait in a long lines to get your choice bowl of noodles. Why don't you try a different one every night during your stay! On the Tokyo Maximum, you get just the right amount of tour activities, and just the right amount of free time, combined to make the perfectly balanced experience for Japan first-timers and veterans. With optional tours available too, you have the freedom to make your time in Japan just the way YOU want it!

About Ikebukuro City

The Metropolitan Hotel

The Metropolitan Hotel (formerly the Crowne Plaza Metropolitan) boasts style, comfort, and convenience. Its only 3min. walk from West exit of Ikebukuro station where you can have all experiences of shopping, food, arcades, Karaoke, amusement spots. It also gives you quick access to other big cities like Akihabara, Shinjuku and Shibuya just within a 20min ride by JR line. Mos Burger, our popular must-try burger shop is right in front of the hotel and three major convenience stores around the hotel will make you easy to grab breakfast, snacks, or drinks whenever you need. Everything is just within walking distance.

Your hotel at Metropolitan Hotel

Tokyo Sightseeing

Take some time to get acquianted with the sights and sounds of Japan. You've seen Japan in pictures - now see it with your own eyes. A trip to Japan should never be without visits to some classic Japanese shrines and temples. Get a full taste the immensely deep history of Japan by sightseeing around the city - from age-old pre-war shrines and structures to the high-rise modern buildings and their neon glow.

Check the details of The Tokyo Sightseeing

Shopping Tour: Akihabara, Harajuku, Shibuya

An experienced bi-lingual tour guide will take you on a full-day shopping tour on the sometimes intimidating train system to three of Tokyo's hottest shopping areas. Enjoy Akihabara for its crazy game/electronics/anime atmosphere, mingle with the underground crowd on the streets of Harajuku, and experience true modern style over in Shibuya! At the end of the day you'll know all about how to ride the trains and get around the city!

Click here for Shopping tour -Akihabara Harajuku Shibuya

Night Out!

This year we'll hit the town together! There are some activities that are a lot more fun and exciting if you go together as a group. Sometimes there are things you wanted to try but hesitate doing them on your own. Let's do it together! First we will eat dinner at Kaiten Sushi (conveyer-belt Sushi). You pick the dish you want and eat until you are full. The good thing about Kaiten Sushi is YOU control how much you would spend and eat for dinner. If you can't handle the wasabi, try "Wasabi Nuki". Second, we'll take you to one of the biggest arcades in Ikebukuro. We will even give you allowance to play! Play against each other, take pictures at print club sticker machines called PRIKULA and try new video games. Finally, we'll go to KARAOKE! You can't enjoy singing songs alone. Let's sing out together! You pick your favorite Anime, Japanese, or English songs iike a pro. Are you not a good singer? Don't worry neither am I! Just sing our hearts out! This is included to our tour program. So Dinner, Arcade Allowance, Karaoke are included!

FREEDOOOOOM!! Plenty of free time!

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Optional 3 nights Kyoto Extension Package

After fully enjoying the Tokyo days, don't you want to visit and see other places in Japan, too? Here is the Kyoto 3 nights package. This package includes JR Pass 7 Days Ordinary pass to cover your transportation from Tokyo to Kyoto, 3 nights accommodation at Hotel Vista Kyoto, which is located in front of Kyoto station, and a half-day Kyoto English speaking guided tour. There are so many things to do. Rent a bicycle and visit traditional temples and shrines. Or check out Kyoto Manga Museum or Kyoto Uzumasa Eiga Mura. You can also go to Osaka to eat their famous Takoyaki or Okonomiyaki within 1 hour.

Price: $688.00 per person, double occupancy

Main cities: Tokyo
From Date: 9/15/2010
To Date: 9/23/2010
Tour Price (Full Package): $1,777.00
Tour Price (Land Only): $1,377.00
Single Room Supplement: $450.00
Tax & Fuel surcharge: $308.00
Total Nights: 7
Departing From: Los Angeles
Domestic flights to LAX available: http://booking.travelserver.net?client=his
Reservation Deadline: 8/8/2010
Tour Status: Confirmed; Reservations Closed. Please ask us for an availability.
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Minimum # of Participants: 15

Tour 22

SuperUser Account — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Tokyo Anime Freedom 2010
Our annual Tokyo Anime Freedom Tour 2010 is IS NOW CONFIRMED AND WILL BE GOING! Good for first timer and repeater, too! Tokyo Anime Fair, Ghibli Museum, Shopping tour, Tokyo sightseeing, plus a lot of free time!! 9 days 7 nights in Tokyo staying at a top hotel in Shinjuku and experience Japan as you've always wanted to.
Description:

This Tour has been successfully completed. We'll see you next year !!

Mar-21(Sun)	Mar-22	Mar-23	Mar-24	Mar-25	Mar-26	Mar-27	Mar-28	Mar-29(Mon)
Depart USA	Arrive in Tokyo	Tokyo Sightseeing	Shopping Tour	Optional Half Day	Ghibli & Nakano	Tokyo Anime Fair	Free Day	Return Or Extend Your Stay

Flight Information from Los Angeles
*Applicable tax is $226.00 as of Dec-1 '09, which may change later without notice by Korean Airline

Leave
Mar..21 (Sun.)	Korean Air 2	Economy
	Dep.	11:25am	Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
	Arr.	3:10pm	Tokyo, Japan (NRT) (on Jan.14)

Return
Mar.29(Mon.)	Korean Air 1	Economy
	Dep.	2:55pm	Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
	Arr.	8:35am	Tokyo, Japan (NRT)

* For the participants from other cities

* We have the price from New York

Tokyo Int'l Anime Fair 2010

Check out one of Japan's biggest anime conventions and see exhibits from big-name anime production companies. They'll be there showing off the anime you love and revealing brand new shows they're working on! With lots of famous guests and talents of the anime industry present, and booths for all the studios you know and love like Gainax, Gonzo, Pierrot, etc., this is THE anime event to go to!

Check the official site for Tokyo Anime Fair 2010

7 Nights Accommodations in Shinjuku, Tokyo

The Tokyo Anime Freedom tour puts you in the heart of Tokyo for seven nights in West Shinjuku. That's one full week (not including travel) in Japan. Explore the mega-city of Tokyo, experience the culture, shop in the hottest areas, and have an awesome time. On the Tokyo Anime Freedom tour, you get just the right amount of tour activities, and just the right amount of free time, combined to make the perfectly balanced experience for Japan first-timers and veterans. With plenty of optional tours available too, you have the freedom to make your time in Japan worth every penny!

Your Hotel: The Keio Plaza Hotel Shinjuku

Ghibli Museum and Nakano Broadway

Visit the famous Ghibli Museum for a glimpse into the world of animation through the works of the world-famous Studio Ghibli! Take a stroll through Inokashira Park and suburban Tokyo to see real Japanese neighborhoods, then head to what the Japanese are calling Tokyo's 2nd otaku mecca: Nakano Broadway. Some of our past participants prefered here to Akihabara because of the compact size, reasonable prices, and one main building to do your shopping. reasonble prices..

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Shopping Tour: Akihabara, Harajuku, Shibuya

An experienced bi-lingual tour guide will take you on a full-day shopping tour on the sometimes-intimidating train system to three of Tokyo's hottest shopping areas. Enjoy Akihabara for its crazy anime/game atmosphere, mingle with the underground crowd on the streets of Harajuku, and experience true modern style over in Shibuya! At the end of the day you'll know all about how to ride the trains and get around the city!

Check more details of Shopping Tour

Tokyo Sightseeing

Check details here

Optional Tours: Manga Drawing

America is thought to be the birthplace of comic and print cartoons, however, Japan has created its own distinct style which is popularly known as manga. Manga has a huge fan-base all over the world. For some, seeing manga, sparks the desire to know more about the origins of manga, and how manga spread. In this program, you will learn how to draw manga and gain illustration techniques from a experienced manga teacher.

Click here for more details of Manga Drawing

FREEDOOOOOM!! Plenty of free time!

Worried you won't have enough time on your own on a tour? Consider this:
1. Destination Japan tours give you ample free time to venture out on your own. Plenty of time to go check out new areas, grab a bite to eat at that restaurant you saw earlier, or shop in the really cool store you keep hearing about! Use your free days to let loose and experience Japan your own way.
2. You are free to do whatever you want and go wherever you want. Don't want to be stuck with a tour group? Then go off on your own! Discover Japan for yourself. We'll miss you, but we know tour groups aren't for everyone.

Click here for more the details of Free Day

The Keio Plaza Hotel

The Keio Plaza Hotel boasts style, comfort, and convenience. Located right across the street from the famous Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. It's only 5 min. away from the enormous Shinjuku station, west exit, which can connect you to destinations all around Tokyo. You'll find the post office, tons of restaurants, coffee shops, convenience stores, and more near the hotel! Your location in West Shinjuku, one of the most exciting areas of Tokyo, gives you quick access to great food and entertainment!
Your Hotel: The Keio Plaza Hotel Shinjuku

Stay longer by extending your trip!

Want to make your trip to Japan longer? Destination Japan can easily arrange your extended stay either in the same hotel as that of the tour, or anywhere else in Japan! Check the right-hand side of this page for details on per-night costs. Space is limited, so sign up and let us know what dates you'd like to stay!
We're more than happy to arrange your extended stay. Get a JR Pass and explore all of Japan - Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and a million other places. We also offer a wide range of great cultural tours. All you need to do is ask!

Main cities: Tokyo
From Date: 3/21/2010
To Date: 3/29/2010
Tour Price (Full Package): $1,999.00
Tour Price (Land Only): $1,624.00
Single Room Supplement: $600.00
Tax & Fuel surcharge: 226.00
Total Nights: 7
Departing From: Los Angeles
Domestic flights to LAX available: http://booking.travelserver.net/booking_air_price.aspx
Reservation Deadline: 2/19/2010
Tour Status: Confirmed; Reservations closed
Hide Land Only?: False
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Minimum # of Participants: 15

Tour 20

SuperUser Account — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Tokyo Maximum Tour 2009
The Tokyo Maximum tour is BACK! You've heard about the tour that takes you to the Tokyo Game Show, now's your chance to go! A week in the heart of Tokyo, retro gaming action, and the biggest games convention in all of Japan all on one tour! Also, exclamation points!!
Description:

Tokyo Maximum Tour is completed. See you next year 2010!

Sep-20(Sun)	Sep-21	Sep-22	Sep-23	Sep-24	Sep-25	Sep-26	Sep-27	Sep-28 (Mon)
Depart USA	Arrive in Tokyo	Tokyo Sightseeing	Shopping Tour	Exclusive Hafl Day	Free	Tokyo Game Show	Free	Return Or Extend Your Stay

Flight Information from Los Angeles
*Approximate tax is about $80.00

Leave
Sep.20 (Sun.)	Korean Air 2	Economy
	Dep.	11:40am	Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
	Arr.	3:05pm	Tokyo, Japan (NRT) (on Sep21)

Return
Sep.28(Mon.)	Korean Air 1	Economy
	Dep.	2:55pm	Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
	Arr.	8:40am	Tokyo, Japan (NRT)

*We have the price from New York!

Tokyo Game Show 2009

The Tokyo Game Show is a fantastic show where companies from throughout the entire video game industry,both Japanese and not, congregate to show off their latest games. With game demo stations, exclusive previews, live performances, and appearances by many leaders in the game industry, the Tokyo Game Show is the KING of gaming events, and Destination Japan will take you there! Last year over 194,000 people parcitipated, taking palce in September this year at Makuhari Messe in Chiba fills up with thousands of excited gamers for the Tokyo Game Show. Located just outside of the main Tokyo area, the Makuhari Messe is a massive venue that houses the Tokyo Game Show's huge game company booths and allows fans to roam around and experience all the great gaming stuff going on.

Official website for Tokyo Game Show 2009

Exclusive Half Day Program

Besides visiting Tokyo Game Show, we’ve added two special events for this tour! First, we’ll be visiting the video game development company, Camelot. Camelot, the company who partnered with Nintendo to develop games like Mario Golf and Mario Tennis, is giving us an exclusive offer to visit their offices. We’ll get a behind the scenes look at their workplace and will hear about games and the gaming development industry. THEN, we will be going to the Vantan Game Academy to hear the latest about the Japanese game industry from a professional game writer.

Official website for Half Day Exclusive Program

7 Nights Accommodations in Ikebukuro, Tokyo

The Tokyo Maximum tour puts you in one of the iggest city, Ikebukuro for seven nights. Ikebukuro is a unique town with full of energy, where many young people hangout after school and weekends. Explore the mega-city of Tokyo,experience the culture, shop it the hottest areas, and have an awesome time. On the Tokyo Maximum, you get just the right amount of tour activities, and just the right amount of free time, combined to make the perfectly balanced experience for Japan first-timers and veterans. With optional tours available too, you have the freedom to make your time in Japanworth every penny!

About Ikebukuro City

Tokyo Sightseeing

Check the details of The Tokyo Sightseeing

Shopping Tour: Akihabara, Harajuku, Shibuya

Click here for Shopping tour -Akihabara Harajuku Shibuya

FREEDOOOOOM!! Plenty of free time!

Click here for Free Day in Tokyo

The Metropolitan Hotel

The Metropolitan Hotel (formar Crowne Plaza Metropolitan) boasts style, comfort, and convenience. Its only 3min. walk from West exit of Ikebukuro station where you can have all experiences of shopping, food, arcades, Karaoke, amusement spots. It also gives you quick access to other big cities like Akihabara, Shinjuku and Shibuya just within 20min. by JR line.

Your hotel at Metropolitan Hotel

Stay longer by extending your trip!

Want to make your trip to Japan longer? Destination Japan can easily arrange your extended stay either in the same hotel as that of the tour, or anywhere else in Japan! Check the right-hand side of this page for details on per-night costs. Space is limited, so sign up and let us know what dates you'd like to stay!

We're more than happy to arrange your extended stay. Get a JR Pass and explore all of Japan - Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and a million other places. We also offer a wide range of great cultural tours. All you need to do is ask!

Main cities: Tokyo
From Date: 9/20/2009
To Date: 9/28/2009
Tour Price (Full Package): $1,752.00
Tour Price (Land Only): $1,352.00
Single Room Supplement: $408.00
Tax & Fuel surcharge: 80.00
Total Nights: 7
Departing From: Los Angeles
Domestic flights to LAX available: http://booking.travelserver.net?client=his
Reservation Deadline: 8/14/2009
Tour Status: Confirmed; Reservations closed
Hide Land Only?: False
Hide Single Room Supplement?: Single Room Supplement:
Minimum # of Participants: 15

Tour 23

SuperUser Account — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Tokyo Auto Salon Tour
Our new tour! Are you crazy about cars? We'll visiting Tokyo Auto Salon with more than 600 "tricked out" vehicles on display. This event is for those who love cars including intros to customizing technology and custom car product sales. Spend a full seven nights in Tokyo at a top hotel in Shinjuku and experience Japan as you've always wanted to.
Description:

This tour has been successfully completed. We'll see you next time!!

Jan-13(Wed)

Jan-14

Jan-15

Jan-16

Jan-17

Jan-18

Jan-19

Jan-20

Jan-21(Thu)

Depart
USA

Arrive in
Tokyo

Tokyo
Strolling

Tokyo Auto
Salon

Free
Day
(optional)

Car goods

Shopping

Free
Day

Return
Or Extend
Your Stay

Flight Information from Los Angeles
*Applicable tax is $220.00 as of Oct-01'09, which may change without notice by Korean Airline

Leave
Jan.13 (Wed.)	Korean Air 2	Economy
	Dep.	10:10am	Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
	Arr.	3:10pm	Tokyo, Japan (NRT) (on Jan.14)

Return
Jan..21(Thu.)	Korean Air 1	Economy
	Dep.	2:55pm	Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
	Arr.	7:25am	Tokyo, Japan (NRT)

* For the participants from other cities

Tokyo Auto Salon 2010

Check out TOKYO AUTO SALON 2010, which is the world’s largest auto exhibition with more than 600 "tricked out" vehicles on display with live entertainment by top musicians and talk shows hosting famous drivers and guests. This is the event for those who love cars including intros to customizing technology and custom car product sales. You'll be totally lost Exhibits will include not only custom cars and car tuning products but also every topic for those who love cars including intros to customizing technology and custom car product sales.
Details for: Tokyo Auto Salon

7 Nights Accommodations in Shinjuku, Tokyo

The Tokyo Auto Salon tour puts you in the heart of Tokyo for seven nights in West Shinjuku. That's one full week (not including travel) in Japan. Explore the mega-city of Tokyo, experience the culture, shop it the hottest areas, and have an awesome time. On the Tokyo Auto Salon tour, you get just the right amount of tour activities, and just the right amount of free time, combined to make the perfectly balanced experience for Japan first-timers and veterans. With plenty of optional tours available too, you have the freedom to make your time in Japan worth every penny!

Your Hotel: The Keio Plaza Hotel Shinjuku

Strolling Tokyo: Akihabara, Harajuku, Shibuya

An experienced bi-lingual tour guide will take you on a full-day Tokyo strolling tour on the sometimes intimidating train system to three of Tokyo's hottest shopping and spots. Enjoy Akihabara for its crazy electronics/anime/game atmosphere, mingle with the underground crowd on the streets of Harajuku, and experience true modern style over in Shibuya! At the end of the day you'll know all about how to ride the trains and get around the city!

Click here for more details

Shopping Day

Optional Plan 1 for Free day on Jan-17 Tokyo Auto Salon 2nd day

One Day at Auto Salon is not enough for you? Do you want go back there again on your freeday, Jan-17? Yes you can definiately do that. We'll arange a ticket for you for the day of Jul-17 so that you can fully enjoy and don't miss any special events. You need to order the ticket at the time of booking, the ticket is non refundable once you ordered.
Ticket Price is $26.00 per ticket
*This price is not including any transportation.

Optional Plan 2 Tokyo Sightseeing on Jan-19

Join our Tokyo Grand Full Day sightseeing tour and you’ll visit the more traditional must-see landmarks like Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, and Tokyo tower, experience a traditional Japanese seasonally minded lunch, and much more. For more detailed information please click on the link below. When you sign up you can tell me what date you'd like to join. Then we can book if for you.

Click here mor details of Tokyo Grand Full Day Tour

FREEDOOOOOM!! Plenty of free time!

Click here more Free Day

The Keio Plaza Hotel

Your Hotel: The Keio Plaza Hotel Shinjuku

Stay longer by extending your trip!

Want to make your trip to Japan longer? Destination Japan can easily arrange your extended stay either in the same hotel as that of the tour, or anywhere else in Japan! Check the right-hand side of this page for details on per-night costs. Space is limited, so sign up and let us know what dates you'd like to stay!

We're more than happy to arrange your extended stay. Get a JR Pass and explore all of Japan - Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and a million other places. We also offer a wide range of great cultural tours. All you need to do is ask!

Main cities: Tokyo
From Date: 1/13/2010
To Date: 1/21/2010
Tour Price (Full Package): $1,615.00
Tour Price (Land Only): $1,265.00
Single Room Supplement: $550.00
Tax & Fuel surcharge: 220.00
Total Nights: 7
Departing From: Los Angeles
Domestic flights to LAX available: http://booking.travelserver.net?client=his
Reservation Deadline: 11/30/2009
Tour Status: Confirmed; Reservations closed
Hide Land Only?: False
Hide Single Room Supplement?: Single Room Supplement:
Minimum # of Participants: 15