Best of Japan in one Brochure

10th Japan 2010

The best of Japan in
one signature brochure

New experiences range from an exclusive evening with geisha to a Japanese cruise and a walk in the footsteps of pilgrims along ancient Kumano Way.

InsideJapan Tours has launched its latest brochure including four new tours for 2011 plus a number of enhanced itineraries alongside classic favourites.

The stylish brochure, which for the first time combines small group tours, self-guided adventures and tailored experiences in one single edition, offers inspiration for families, honeymooners, sun-seekers, winter sports enthusiasts, art lovers, hikers and the environmentally minded, as well as useful information about Japan and Japanese experiences.

“This brochure combines what is best about Japan,” comments Alastair Donnelly, Director. “InsideJapan Tours has just celebrated its tenth year in business and during that time we’ve continually developed our range of holidays to cater for the growing interest in Japan, and we’re delighted to have picked up awards along the way for the quality of the cultural experiences and service that we provide. This brochure contains some truly unique trips that I hope will inspire people to visit a country where there is always something new to surprise you.”

What’s new for 2011?
Gourmet Deluxe small group tour – the ultimate ‘foodie’ tour with a range of exclusive Japanese experiences including joining one of Tokyo’s expert chefs for a cooking lesson; Michelin-starred dining at either the Hamadaya restaurant or Sense at the Mandarin Oriental, both in Tokyo; a tea ceremony; Japanese washi paper making; fine sake tasting; and a private evening in the company of geisha. You’ll stay in luxurious accommodation, including opulent ryokan (inns) along the way.

Priced Ł5,000 pp, it includes 11 nights’ hotel and ryokan accommodation with breakfast (five nights in Tokyo, two in Kanazawa, four in Kyoto) five evening meals, two lunches, visit to the legendary Tsukiji fish market with sushi breakfast, tea ceremony, sake tasting, Japanese cooking lesson and noodle-making class, geisha evening, First Class bullet train travel and all transport in Japan, luggage forwarding, a full-time tour leader for the duration of the trip plus professional guides for five days.

Best of Japan self-guided adventure - crafted to do what it says on the tin, taking in the classic sights of Japan, including Tokyo and Kyoto, Fuji-Hakone National Park, the Japanese Alps and Miyajima Island. Perfect for first-time visitors seeking a taste of Japan.

Priced Ł2,110 pp, it includes 14 nights’ hotel and ryokan accommodation with breakfast, some meals, all transport in Japan and eight hours’ guiding in Tokyo and Kyoto.

Pilgrim’s Paths - Mount Koya and the Kumano Way - follow in the steps of pilgrims on a spectacularly beautiful, centuries-old route in the Kii Peninsula, offering a complete cultural experience. Stay in temple lodgings and ryokan with hot springs during this self-guided adventure.
Priced Ł2,260 pp, it includes 14 nights’ accommodation with breakfast, some meals, all transport in Japan, a day’s guiding on the Kumano Way, eight hours’ guiding in Tokyo and Kyoto.

Tokyo, Kyoto and Inland Sea Cruise - for something different in 2011, InsideJapan Tours offers a luxury boutique cruise around Japan. Experience Japan from the sea, the country’s life-blood, as remote islands and cities become accessible. Ten nights on board is combined with stays in Tokyo and Kyoto’s top hotels.

Priced Ł6,960 pp, it includes 18 nights’ hotel and on-board accommodation with breakfast, full board on the cruise, all transport in Japan, eight hours’ guiding in Tokyo and Kyoto, excursions and guiding during the cruise.

Enhanced itineraries
Japan Enchantment - small group tour of classic sights Kyoto, Tokyo and Hakone combined with the beautiful Japanese Alps and Kanazawa's famous gardens. Includes upgraded four and five-star accommodation: 14 nights from Ł3,800 pp
Traditional Spas - self-guided adventure for those who really like to relax. You’ll visit four of Japan's best onsen towns as well as must-see Kyoto and Tokyo. Includes a new route taking in Shibu Onsen in the famous ‘snow monkey’ area of Yudanaka: 15 nights from Ł2,590 pp
Paths Less Travelled - self-guided adventure exploring the rural heartlands of Japan while helping to sustain a unique part of Japanese culture and tradition. Now includes a visit to ‘art island’ Naoshima, one of Japan’s best kept secrets: 15 nights from Ł1,720 pp

Prices exclude international flights which can be booked through InsideJapan Tours and cost from Ł703 return with Virgin.

The new brochure goes hand-in-hand with InsideJapan Tours’ website (www.insidejapantours.com) which has up-to-date information and availability on tours, self-guided adventures and tailored experiences, as well as news headlines from Japan and a wealth of information on all things Japanese, from destinations to cultural tips and sustainable tourism.