Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 2:24 PM
VJC Jap Club is proud to organise YOKOSO JAPAN!, the inaugural trip to Tokyo, Japan!

Estimated cost per person: S$761 + $158/2persons x 4nights + Insurance $37= $1114

Participants are advised to bring at least S$400 for entry fees, transport fees and meals

Estimated total expenses for the entire trip: $1700 (including $200 for buying souvenirs and items)

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
1. Return economy class special group tickets on All Nippon Airways (NH)

2. Validity date as stipulated and is subject to airline rulings.

3. Baggage allowance of 20 kg per person. (hand carry 7kg

4. Semi-double bed (queen size) room at the Sunshine City Prince Hotel

5. Travel insurance $37



TOUR PRICE EXCLUDE:

01. Optional tours, if any.

02. Excess baggage charge over and above the allowable limit.

03. Any other item not stated as included.

04. Visa Fees (If required for foreign passport holder)

05. Exclusive service of Chan Brothers Tour leader throughout the trip

06. All transfer indicated in the itinerary (train and bus passes estimated close to S$300)

07. All meals


DAY 1

SINGAPORE / TOKYO (NH112 ETD:2300pm)

Assemble at Changi airport for your morning flight to Japan by NH112 (ETA:0730am)

Arrival at Narita, Tokyo Japan.

We then proceed Shinjuku for shopping, Harajuku – visit 6storey 100 yen shop.

After lunch, visit Shibuya.

Harajuku – we can see cosplayers (Japanese costume play) in action and take photographs with them. Also, we can experience the vibrancy of the city appreciate the cosplayers’ creativity in designing their own costumes and dressing up as anime characters.

Thereafter transfer back to hotel.

After check-in free and easy.
Accomodation: Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar

DAY 2

TOKYO

After breakfast, visit Imperial Palace (Tokyo station).

Imperial palace – get to know more about the history of Japan’s royal family

(hopefully, we can get a guided trip to explore areas normally closed off from the public)

Take a stroll at Ueno Park - Toshogu Shrine, Bentendo Hall Temple.

Ueno park – for flower viewing! Marvel at the wonders of nature

Shrine and temple – view the religious practices and marvel at the architecture of the shrines

After lunch, visit Akihabara, the equivalent of Sim Lim Square in Singapore.

Try out the innovative technological tools invented by the Japanese.

Transfer by train to Odaiba for dinner at Venus Fort Shopping Mall.

Odaiba,

1. A replica of the Statue of Liberty
2. Rainbow (suspension) Bridge connecting Odaiba (Shinbashi station) to the heart of Tokyo
3. 1:1 scale Gundam statue.
4. Palette Town:

* Venus Fort, a Venice-themed shopping mall

* Daikanransha, a 115-metre (377 ft) Ferris wheel
* Zepp Tokyo, one of Tokyo's largest performance halls/nightclubs
* Tokyo Leisure Land, 24 hour video gaming, karaoke, bowling

Out having fun!

Visit Ginza (high end shopping district, nice night scenes, we go there for sightseeing),

Experience the Japanese high life and their much-famed Ginza shopping district.

Accom: Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar

DAY 3

TOKYO – HAKONE / MT. FUJI

After breakfast, proceed to Hakone Tozan Railway

Hakone Tozan Railway - Japan's oldest mountain railway. We can experience traveling along the mountain via railway (which most of us would probably have never tried before). Furthermore, we can admire the beautiful scenery along the ride.

Hakone Open Air Museum (Art museum)

View art exhibits in the outdoors – a unique experience.

OR Hakone Peace Park

Can take photos at the picturesque park.

Gotemba Outlet Mall

Transfer to hotel

If possible, visit Lake Ashi at night.

Accom: Koryu Hotel or similar.

DAY 4

MT FUJI DISTRICT / TOKYO

Depart hotel and proceed for Mount Fuji 5th station (If weather permits)

Mount Fuji- tallest volcanic mountain in Japan.

Marvel at the creations of nature.



After lunch, visit Lake Ashi (we may want to sit the ferry, the view is nicer, can see Hakone Shrine)

After dinner, transfer back to hotel

Accom: Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar

DAY 5

TOKYO / SINGAPORE (NH901 ETD:1725pm)

After breakfast, visit Asakusa Kannon Temple, Five Story Pagoda.

Oldest temple in Japan, carrying with it a rich history.

We can appreciate its structure and design.

After lunch, free and easy.

Transfer to Narita Airport 2hours before flight (1525pm).

Transfer to Narita Airport for your flight home (ETA:0000mn)