✈ 8-Day Tour of Japan with Air from Affordable Asia. Price per Person Based on Double Occupancy (Buy 1 Groupon/Person).
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Visit sacred temples in Tokyo, a still-active Geisha district in Kyoto, and Mount Fuji during this tour of Japan
What You Get
- 8-day/6-night tour of Japan with airfare
- 40 options available, including departures in September, October, November, and December 2016 and January, February, and March 2017 from LAX, BOS, ORD, and JFK.
- Click here to see all options and departure dates.
- Call Affordable Asia at 888-737-2742 for pricing from any airport that isn’t listed on the Groupon Getaways deal page.
Note: All options priced per person, based on double occupancy, or pay an additional $600 fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.
Policies and Fees
For all options, book by: 8/3/16
- Cancellation policy & fees: $200 fee for 60 days or earlier cancellation notice, $300 for 30–59 days advance notice, $500 fee for 15–29 days advance notice, $1,000 fee for 3–14 days advance notice, fee up to Groupon price for cancellations within 48 hours of the departure date. Airfare nonrefundable after booking.
- Taxes: Tax included.
- Additional fees: Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier.
Tour of Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, and Kyoto with Airfare
This trip starts in fast-paced, ultramodern Tokyo, makes stops in Hakone and at Mount Fuji, and ends in Kyoto, where you’ll see old Japan’s traditions and culture. In between, you’ll explore the area around Mount Fuji and see a bit of the Japanese countryside, with optional tours to visit the city of Nara. See the full trip itinerary here. Each tour includes:
- Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), or New York (JFK)
- 3 nights of standard accommodations at Hotel East 21 Tokyo or similar
- 1 night of standard accommodations at Tominoko Hotel or similar in the Mount Fuji area
- 2 nights of standard accommodations at New Miyako Hotel or similar
- Transportation between each city
- Daily breakfast and one dinner
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Fuel surcharge and tax
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Admission fees for sightseeing place(s) indicated in the itinerary
- Orientation tour in each city
Days 1–3: Tokyo
The tour kicks off in Tokyo, Japan’s modern capital, where shrines and stone lanterns are scattered among glittering skyscrapers. A half-day tour will take you to the city’s best-known landmarks, including the Imperial Palace, once inhabited by samurai warriors in the 15th century. Today, it’s the residence of the emperor of Japan.
- Senso-ji Temple: Located at the end of the famous Nakamise Dori shopping street, this 7th-century temple is Japan’s oldest. It honors the Buddhist deity of mercy and compassion.
- Take something home: Shop in the Ginza district, one of the world’s most luxurious retail areas.
- Optional Kaiseki dinner including an appetizer, sliced sashimi, steamed food, rice, and dessert ($99)
Days 4–5: Mount Fuji
On the morning of day 4, you’ll board a bus for Mount Fuji, Japan’s most iconic peak. Eventually you’ll reach a lookout station located 7,550 feet above sea level.
- Scenic cruise on Lake Ashi: During this included excursion, you’ll sail out onto a crater lake for spectacular views of Mount Fuji.
- Komagatake Ropeway: The scenery is stunning as your aerial tram soars above the blue waters of Lake Ashi.
Days 5–7: Kyoto
Kyoto was Japan’s capital for 1,000 years. Its distinguished past is honored in thousands of monuments and numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. During your stay here, you’ll visit many of these landmarks and sample Japanese cuisine. You can also take an optional tour of Nara ($80) or ride the bullet train to Tokyo ($180).
- Kyoto’s most famous temple: Kinkaku-ji or “the Golden Pavilion” is covered in gold leaf, casting an iridescent reflection on the surrounding water.
- The Kyoto International Manga Museum pays tribute to the country’s zealous comic-book culture.
- Optional Japanese dinner featuring traditional plates of raw fish and potted meats as well as a Geisha-style performance at the Gion Corner ($99)
Days 7–8: Tokyo
Those who opt to take the bullet train will have more free time to explore Kyoto before zooming to Tokyo. Everyone else will return to the capital on an included bus trip.
- Optional tour: Tsukiji Fish Market, the world’s largest and busiest seafood bazaar, hosts a tour every morning at 9 a.m. ($40).
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you have the option to extend your trip.
2. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? As long as the Groupon shows the particular date can be purchased, then it is available.
3. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? After you purchase the Groupon, please redeem by making the reservation as soon as possible.
4. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? The maximum number of adults that can stay in one room is two. One child can stay with two adults in the same room without an extra bed. Children will require a Groupon in order to travel with parents. Discounts apply during the booking process. Children must be under 12 years old at the time of travel. Please contact Affordable Asia for more details.
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Traveler's Tips
- A passport is required for all travel outside the United States.
- Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel, and contain at least two blank visa pages.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
Getting There
- Includes round-trip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), or New York (JFK)
- Average flight time: 11.5 hours
Need to know info
- Promotional value expires Aug 3, 2016. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 8/3/16 or promo value expires
- Limit 2 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
- Reservation required, subject to availability
- $200 fee for 60 days or earlier cancellation notice, $300 for 30–59 days advance notice, $500 fee for 15–29 days advance notice, $1,000 fee for 3–14 days advance notice, fee up to Groupon price for cancellations within 48 hours of the departure date
- Airfare nonrefundable after booking
- Must be 18+ to check in
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
- Airline subject to change/availability
- Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
- $600 fee to travel solo.
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