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Dear Traveller I briefly visited Japan a few years ago but even that short introduction was enough to captivate me and I vowed to return. I recently did go back to try out the skiing at Niseko and Furano on the northern island of Hokkaido, as well exploring Japan’s wonderful former capital, Kyoto, its incredible temples and gardens countering the neon and frenetic pace of Tokyo. I developed a taste for Japanese food, whether a quick bite from a simple stall or a banquet in an upmarket restaurant, the tastes, smells and presentation were often challenging but always impressive. I also stayed in a traditional inn or ryokan which I would recommend all visitors to try, if only for a night. All these experiences reaffirmed for me what a fascinating and beguiling nation this is and why so many travellers are charmed by it. Whether you are planning to visit Japan for the first time and want to see the classic sights, or are returning to delve deeper, our specialists know Japan inside and out and will ensure you experience the very best of the country. They can recommend the best place to try out hot spring bathing, the finest traditional inns or where to experience one of the famous festivals that take place throughout the year. I hope this brochure inspires your travels. Please feel free to call our Japan specialists at any time for advice or to start planning your trip. Craig Burkinshaw Managing Director
Introducing Audley After developing a real passion for travel in the early 1990s Craig Burkinshaw founded Audley, or Asian Journeys as we were then called. Craig wanted to make it possible for others to share the same experiences and, from these small beginnings, the company was born. Audley offered a new type of travel – individual journeys, designed to match the traveller’s interests, tastes and budget, created with an absolute commitment to quality, authenticity and a passion for travel. Today Audley is one of the UK’s most highly regarded specialist tour operators, providing tailor-made trips throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Australasia, Antarctica and the Arctic, Canada and Alaska. Tailor-made journeys The beauty of tailor-made travel is that every trip is unique. Whether you want to stay in simple or luxurious accommodation, have great guides on hand or explore under your own steam, travel for one week or five, we can create a trip to match your tastes and budget. We can also design trips for a special occasion, where added touches can change an adventurous journey into a spectacular honeymoon, anniversary or birthday celebration. We can also tailor your trip to particular interests, such as wildlife and diving, and have the specialist knowledge to match. Throughout the brochure you will find suggested itineraries and some of our favourite places to stay. These are included purely to offer inspiration and give you a flavour of what is possible, as each journey is created individually to give you the opportunity to experience a destination in exactly the way you choose. Planning your trip Once you have some ideas for your trip, or if you just want some general guidance, call one of our Japan specialists on 01993 838 210. They can offer advice and discuss your plans with you, before creating a detailed itinerary, which will be forwarded to you together with maps, accommodation information, colour photographs and a price. Your specialist can then continue to refine the plans until you are completely satisfied. They will be on hand from the start of the planning process to your return and are always available to answer questions and offer sound advice. Specialist knowledge Our Japan specialists have all travelled extensively throughout the country and in many cases lived there, so you can rely on their extensive first-hand knowledge. They regularly return to see the accommodation, meet our guides – many of whom are firm friends – experience all the excursions and activities, and keep up-to-date with local developments. They pride themselves on having an honest ‘tell it how it is’ approach to planning your trip and, as well as their own extensive knowledge, are able to draw on the considerable collective experience of their colleagues. We believe this approach is unique to Audley and the only way we can genuinely offer you a tailor-made service. Financial security All travel arrangements in this brochure that include a flight are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 4817. Please see our booking conditions for more information. If your arrangements do not include any flights they are protected by a separate financial scheme, for further details please visit www.audleytravel.com/protect Mount Fuji and cherry blossom Contents Introduction 2-5 Central Japan 6-19 Onsen bathing 13 Ryokan 16-17 Food 20-21 Northern Japan 22-27 Festivals 26 Japan through the seasons 28-29 Southern Japan 30-34 Useful information 35 Introduction 3
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Page 5 and 6: Nebuta festival float, Aomori Rail
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Page 19 and 20: Suggested itineraries Kanazawa Taka
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Page 25 and 26: Wintersports Some of the world’s
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Page 29 and 30: Autumn foliage at Daikozenji temple
Page 31 and 32: Audley in Southern Japan Awa Odori
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