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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