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ITINERARY Day 6: Korakuen to Kyoto or Nagoya Day 9: Taikan-ten
You’ll depart Takamatsu and take a beautiful Visit the Taikan-ten, the most prestigious
Day 1: Arrive in Japan (17 November 2011)
This tour is centred in Western Japan so the train ride over the Inland Sea to Okayama. bonsai show in Western Japan.
most convenient arrival airport is Kansai Inter- Visit Korakuen, a traditional stroll garden Day 10: At Leisure
national Airport (Osaka). We recommend you in Okayama and one of Japan’s three most Today you may wish to return to the Taikan-
arrange your flights to land here. On arrival, beautiful gardens. ten or alternatively have a day at leisure in
you will be met and directed to the airport In the afternoon, board the Bullet Train to Kyoto.
train to Osaka, where you will stay 1 night on Kyoto and check into your hotel for 5 nights Farewell Dinner.
a bed-and-breakfast basis. on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Day 11: Depart
Optional Tour to Tokoname
Day 2: Osaka-Takamatsu Transfer to Osaka for your return flight.
You will depart early by private coach today (including 1 night in Nagoya) PRICE INCLUDES:
For those of you who choose this optional
for the journey to Takamatsu (where ASPAC is trip, you will visit Korakuen as above. Then
being held). Attend the Opening Ceremony of instead of going on to Kyoto, you will head • 10 nights hotel accommodation at cen-
the Asia Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention east on the Bullet Train to Nagoya from where trally located hotels with daily breakfast
and Exhibition followed by lunch and dem- you’ll visit nearby Tokoname tomorrow. Check • 2-Day ASPAC Registration (Day 2 & Day 3
onstrations. We have arranged as standard a in to your business hotel for 1 night on a bed- of your itinerary) for the Asia Pacific Bon-
2-Day Registration for this 4-day event. Check and-breakfast basis. sai and Suiseki Convention and Exhibition
in to your Takamatsu hotel for 4 nights on a • Tickets for entry to the Taikan-ten Bonsai
bed-and-breakfast basis. Attend the ASPAC Day 7: Kyoto at Leisure show on Day 9
Welcome reception this evening. For those of you staying in Kyoto, spend the • Welcome and Farewell Dinners and Lunch
day at leisure. A rich history of religion, art on Day 2, 3, and 8
Day 3: Takamatsu • Meet & Greet Service on arrival at Kansai
Enjoy the day attending bonsai demonstra- and craft have combined to make this glori- Airport on November 17, 2011 and airport
tions and lectures. In the afternoon you can ous city a spiritual home for the Japanese. train transfer ticket for November 17, 2011
also attend a lecture on Suiseki. Visit exhibi- Optional Tour to Tokoname from Kansai Airport to Osaka (by Nankai
tions at Ritsurin Garden and Tamamo Park. Today you’ll visit this renowned ceramic town Airport Express Train)
When the sun goes down see Ritsurin Garden of Tokoname, one of the so-called “Six Old • Private air-conditioned coach tour of
beautifully illuminated. Kilns of Japan.” It has a history and tradition Kyoto on Day 8
that extends over 900 years and is the largest
Day 4: Takamatsu • Sightseeing and entrance fees to all
Take part in either or both of the morning and producer of bonsai pots in Japan. In the after- named attractions on tour
noon, board the Bullet Train to Kyoto.
afternoon optional bonsai workshops. In the Check in to your Kyoto hotel for 4 nights on a • Services of a knowledgeable Japan
evening you may wish to attend an optional bed-and-breakfast basis. Journeys Guide throughout
bonsai auction. (For 4-Day ASPAC Registration • Separate baggage transfer for 1 piece of
holders, we suggest you join the excursion to Day 8: Kyoto luggage per person from Takamatsu to
Kinashi Bonsai Village today). Kyoto full day sightseeing by coach. Today Kyoto
you’ll visit temples noted for their lovely au-
Day 5: Takamatsu/Kinashi NOT INCLUDED:
Take a trip to the wonderful Kinashi Bonsai tumn colours including Ginkaku-ji, Kiyomizu, • Travel insurance
Village – the largest Bonsai village in Japan. Rengeji and Koto-In. • Lunches and Dinners
(For 4-Day ASPAC Registration holders, visit Lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Centre is (other than those mentioned above)
Takasago-an Bonsai Garden in Niihama and included today. • Bonsai workshops and bonsai auction on
the attend the Farewell Party in the evening).
Day 4 are optional
below: Serene pond in Kyoto

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