japan tour 2015 information night pp
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Japan Tour MHS April 2015TRANSCRIPT
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Japanese Language and Culture Tour
3rd – 11th April 2015
MEREWETHER HIGH SCHOOL
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DAY 1 – SYDNEY TO TOKYOFRIDAY 3RD APRIL 2015
• Assemble early evening at Sydney Airport
• Group check-in with G.E.T. representative
• Overnight flight with QANTAS from Sydney to Narita (Tokyo)
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DAY 2 – TOKYOSATURDAY 4TH APRIL 2015
• Arrive at Narita Airport• Enjoy a day of independent
sightseeing (i.e. Ginza area, Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Kanon Temple, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Dome, Akihabara district or Sumo training stall)
• Accommodation at Tokyo Central Hostel (includes breakfast each morning)
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TOKYO TOWER
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GINZA
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ASAKUSA TEMPLE
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AKIHABARA DISTRICT
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MEIJI SHRINE
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TOKYO CENTRAL YOUTH HOSTEL
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DAY 3 – TOKYOSUNDAY 5TH APRIL 2015 (POSSIBLE OPTIONS)
OKONOMIYAKI COOKING CLASS$20 PP (approx)
MOUNT FUJIDAYTOUR$110 PP(Approx)
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DAY 4 – TOKYO TO KYOTOMONDAY 6TH APRIL 2015
• Travel by shinkansen to Kyoto
• Check in for 3 nights ryokan-style accommodation
• Evening at leisure
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MATSUBAYA RYOKAN
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DAY 5 & 6 – KYOTOTUESDAY 7TH – WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL 2015
• Breakfast at the ryokan
• Independent sightseeing ( i.e. Kyoto Handicraft Centre, Kofuku-ji & Todai-ji temples, Gion district, Kiyomizu temple, day visit to Nara etc.)
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KINKAKUJI
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HEIAN SHRINE
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NARA
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DAY 7 – HIROSHIMATHURSDAY 9TH APRIL 2015
• Catch the shinkansen to Hiroshima
• Check in for 2 nights hotel accommodation
• Visit Peace Park, A-Bomb Dome and Peace Museum
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NEW HIRODEN HOTEL - HIROSHIMA
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PEACE PARK HIROSHIMA
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DAY 8 - MIYAJIMA ISLANDFRIDAY 10TH APRIL 2015
• Travel to Miyajima by rail and ferry
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DAY 9 – DEPART JAPANSATURDAY 11TH APRIL 2015
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Travel by train to Kansai Airport
• Depart Japan on Jetstar overnight flight to Sydney
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DAY 10 – ARRIVE SYDNEYSUNDAY 12TH APRIL 2015
• Arrive Sydney Airport in the morning
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TOUR COST INCLUSIONSEstimated Tour Cost Includes:
•One way economy airfares with Qantas Airways (Sydney to Tokyo)
•One way economy airfares with Jetstar Airways (Osaka to Sydney)
•Prepaid airport/airline taxes and levies
•Meet & Greet on arrival in Japan
•2 x night’s accommodation at Tokyo Central Hostel with breakfast
•3 x night’s accommodation at the Matsubaya Ryokan, Kyoto with breakfast
•2 x night’s accommodation at the New Hiroden Hotel, Hiroshima with breakfast
•7 day Ordinary Japan rail pass
•1 x Rental Phone (for teacher)
•8% consumption tax and service charges in Japan
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ESTIMATED TOUR COST
• $3500 (Approx)• + travel insurance• + spending money• Will try and arrange bus to and from
Sydney Airport from MHS also
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WHAT CAN AFFECT THE QUOTED PRICE?Below are some factors that can affect this quoted price.
1)Prepaid airline airport taxes / levies and surcharges change. This component is not fixed until entire airfare and tax amount is paid and the group is ticketed by the airline.
2)Exchange rates – all land costs are calculated in local currency. Exchange rate used in quote = 1AUD : 93JPY
3)Tour Numbers
4)Itinerary changes / availability of airfares / dates
•The final total tour cost will be advised 3 months prior to departure taking into account final tour numbers, final tour itinerary, the current exchange rate and any fluctuations in prepaid airline airport taxes and levies
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PASSPORTS• Each passenger must have a valid passport.
• We recommend that your passport be valid for at least 6 months after the date of return
• A photocopy of the details page of your passport required as soon as possible
• If travelling on anything other than an Australian passport, advise the school immediately
• www.passports.gov.au
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VACCINATIONS / MEDICAL• Suggest you visit your GP and discuss your
personal situation and your travel plans
• Please advise the school immediately of any existing medical concerns, allergies or dietary requirements.
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SPENDING MONEY
• Spending money to cover personal expenses , eg, snacks, drinks, laundry, souvenirs, phone calls, etc, at the discretion of each family
• Entry fees into shrines, park etc e.g Peace Museum:
• Suggest take money in a couple of different forms – some Japanese Yen in cash and travel money card or ‘cash passport ‘.
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BAGGAGE AND PACKING
• Maximum check in luggage weight 20kg
• Maximum carry on luggage weight 7 kg – NB: restrictions to carry on luggage regarding liquids/gels/aerosols, sharps and flammable items
• All students must be able to manage their own bags: there is a lot of transporting of luggage by foot and public transport
• A suggested packing list will be provided before departure
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WHAT TO DO NEXT
• Deposit payment and passport copies to the school
• All cheques and correspondence to be made out directly to the school
• Payment schedule as outlined by the school.
• All requests for information regarding the tour should be directed to the teacher in charge.
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TEACHER IN CHARGE
• Mrs Coreena Allen (Japanese Teacher MHS)
• Accompanying staff: Mrs Denise Hughes
• 1 other staff TBA
• FACEBOOK GROUP FOR TRIP:
JAPAN TOUR- MEREWETHER HIGH 2015
https://www.facebook.com/groups/315929525231484/
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QUESTIONS ?