November 2009 Japan Trip Details and Registration

The price of the tour includes the following:

  • 12 nights in hotels, twin occupancy
  • All breakfasts, some additional meals
  • All ground transportation connected with the described itinerary
  • If flying with group, transfers between hotel & airport
  • Admissions to all museums on itinerary
  • Gratuities when appropriate
  • Extensive pre-trip preparation
  • Group orientation at Jeanne's home

Not included in the cost of the tour are:

  • Air fare
  • Alcoholic beverages for included meals
  • Optional activities, entries & transportation
  • Travel and trip cancellation insurance
  • Personal expenses

Cost of the tour, per person, in a twin room is $3900.

A few single rooms are available; approximate supplement cost is $1220. Please contact Jeanne for details.

The tour cost is subject to a small increase should the dollar become weaker and the costs to KIE/Kintetsu International, our travel agency, increase and that increase is passed on to us.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

  • Please notify us in writing if you must cancel the tour.
  • Deposit of $300 is not refundable.
  • Between 7/1/09 and 8/31/09, 50% of payments, less deposit, is refundable.
  • Between 9/1/09 and start of tour on 11/4/09, there is no refund.
  • To fully protect yourself, we encourage you to take out trip and cancellation insurance.

Trip cancellation insurance and health insurance is strongly advised, so that you will be protected if you find it necessary to cancel the tour or return home early. We will mail you an insurance brochure so you can be informed.

We cannot be responsible for changes in the itinerary that result from actions taken by our suppliers. In good faith we will make the best alternative plans possible.

A minimum of 18 participants is needed to proceed with the tour. The cost of the tour may increase if we do not meet this minimum set by the travel agency. If we cancel the tour, your deposit and any payments will be fully refunded. The maximum number of participants is 20.

 

Jeanne and Ruby have planned the itinerary to include textile and handcraft interests, as well as some general sightseeing. Travel between Kyoto, Takayama and Tokyo will be by train. In general our daily excursions will be by public transportation. And we will walk and walk and walk.


Please note: You will be lifting and carrying your own suitcase and hand luggage during the tour. Luggage (one checked bag and one carry-on bag) and "packing light" will be discussed in one of the newsletters. For our two-day visit to Takayama, our large bags will be sent from Kyoto to Tokyo. We will carry and live out of our carry-on bag during our two nights in Takayama. Participants need to be in good physical condition to fully enjoy this moderately strenuous tour. There may be a few times when we will have to sit on the floor for meals. Please check with your doctor if you have specific health concerns, and contact us if you would like further information regarding the pace of the excursion.


Starting in June we will send you monthly newsletters filled with descriptions of the cities and towns, as well as museums, monuments and places of interest on our itinerary. Included will be suggestions for packing and pre-trip reading. Before the tour begins the group will be invited to meet in Pacific Grove for an introduction to each other and to us, and an overview of the tour's destinations and activities. This is a chance to have your questions answered and to share your ideas and specific interests. We are always available to chat by phone or email, and we encourage you to contact Jeanne or Ruby with your questions.


The size of the group will not exceed 20 participants. We welcome those who want to come with a friend or family member and, if possible, we will match up singles (non-smoking only) wanting a roommate. In addition to planned activities, there will be time to browse in the shops, search for fabric, discover a treasure, visit a museum, find the right moment for a photo, make a sketch, and spend time with other quiltmakers on the tour. And again we remind you that this excursion involves daily walking and stair climbing. Except for lunch and tea breaks, it is not unusual to be on your feet most of the day.

 



Payment Schedule

  • Due with registration.....$300
  • July 1, 2009.....$1800
  • Sept. 1, 2009 .....$1800
  • Sept. 1, 2009, (single supp).....$1220

I am unable to accept credit card payments.

Our travel agent, Ms. Rie Nishimura, will book tickets for those of us wishing to fly out of SFO on the same flight. See information on registration form.

408-544-2440, ext. 102

Rie.Nishimura@kintetsu.com

 

If you would like to be a participant on this tour, download and print out the [ Word ] or [ PDF ] version of the 2-page registration form. Fill out the form; make check for $300 payable to Jeanne Mills and include a photocopy of the first page of your passport.

 

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Send the 2-page registration form, your deposit and photo copy of your passport to:

Jeanne Mills, P.O. Box 51143, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Sorry, we are unable to accept credit cards.