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Japan calling
Experience the JCI World Conference, the magical Kyoto and the tropical islands of
Okinawa! A collaboration between SMT and JCI Finland. Six different packages prepared
for you to explore the fascinating Japan.
Enjoy a holiday free of worries, even with the entire family: All local transport are
organized and booked in advance. A local guide is provided upon arrival- goodbye
language-barriers! Limited selection of group-seats available- act fast! Combine fun and
favor- now is the perfect time to get acquainted with Japan!
JCI WORLD CONGRESS 2015
Event registration and accommodation bookings are done through the event organizers:
http://jciwc2015.com/
PACKAGE NR1: Kyoto & Kanazawa 30.10.- 09.11.2015
Spend the weekend in the enchanting, historical Kyoto. Rest your eyes viewing the magnificent emperor’s
palaces and the ruggedly beautiful gardens. The journey continues directly from Kyoto to the WC in Kanazawa.
Reception by a local guide with an introduction of the country upon arrival, price includes all necessary train
travels: Osaka-Kyoto-Kanazawa-Nagoya. Conference is to be booked separately.
ITINERARY
30.10. Departure from Helsinki on Finnair flight at 17:25
31.10 Arrival in Osaka 09:55.
31.10 Train Osaka Kansai International airport – Kyoto. Arrival at Kyoto 12:31. Two nights stay at hotel.
2.11. – 9.11 Independently in Kanazawa (JCI WC)
9.11. Train Kanazawa-Nagoya International Airport (1 transfer): departure at 05.47, arrival at 09.48.
Departure from Nagoya on Finnair flight at 11:55, arrival in Helsinki at 15:10.
N.B. the given times are estimations, modifications are possible.
HOTEL
Kyoto 2 nights: Kyoto Century Hotel ***+
This hotel well above average class extremely centrally located within only a couple minutes of walking distance
from the Kyoto Central Train Station. Prices include breakfast.
FLIGHTS
30. October
09. November
17:25 - 09:55+1
11:55 - 15:10
Helsinki - Osaka Kansai
Nagoya - Helsinki
Finnair
Finnair
AY 077
AY 080
+1= arrival next day (time zone change)
PACKAGE PRICE
EUR 1385 / person in double room
EUR 1439 / person in single room
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EUR 1345 / person in triple room
Prices require a minimum booking amount of 20
people.
PACKAGE NR2: Kanazawa 30.10.-9.11.2015
Independent travel to the Kanazawa WC. Reception by a local guide with an introduction of the country upon
arrival, price includes all necessary train travels: Osaka-Kanazawa-Nagoya.
ITINERARY
30.10. Departure from Helsinki on Finnair flight at 17:25
31.10. Arrival in Osaka at 09:55. Train ride Osaka Kansai International Airport – Kanazawa (1 transfer). Arrival in
Kanazawa at 15:22.
31.10. – 9.11 Independently in Kanazawa (JCI WC)
9.11. Train Kanazawa-Nagoya International Airport (1 transfer): departure at 05:47, arriving at 09:48. Departure
from Nagoya on Finnair flight at 11:55 and arriving in Helsinki at 15:10.
N.B. the given times are estimations, modifications are possible.
FLIGHTS
30. October
17:25 - 09:55+1
09. November
11:55 - 15:10
+1= arrival next day (time zone change)
Helsinki - Osaka Kansai
Nagoya - Helsinki
Finnair
Finnair
AY 077
AY 080
PACKAGE PRICE
EUR 1115 / person. Prices require a minimum booking amount of 10 people.
PACKAGE NR3: Kanazawa 1.11.-9.11.2015
Independent travel to the Kanazawa WC. Reception by a local guide with an introduction of the country
upon arrival, price includes all necessary train travels: Osaka-Kanazawa-Nagoya.
ITINERARY
1.11. Departure from Helsinki on Finnair flight at 17:15.
2.11. Arrival in Nagoya at 09:40. Train ride from Nagoya International Airport – Kanazawa (1 transfer). Arriving in
Kanazawa at 16:49.
2.11. – 9.11 Independently in Kanazawa (JCI WC)
9.11. Train ride Kanazawa-Nagoya International Airport (1 transfer): departure at 05:47, arrival at 09:48.
Departure from Nagoya on Finnair flight at 11:55 arriving in Helsinki at 15:10.
N.B. the given times are estimations, modifications are possible.
PACKAGE PRICE
EUR 1055 / person. Prices require a minimum booking amount of 10 people.
PACKAGE NR4: Kanazawa & Okinawa 1.11.-15.11.2015
Complete the Kanazawa conference experience by visiting Japan’s hidden treasure, the tropical Okinawa. Our destination
Ishigaki island, is located in the southernmost part in the Yaeyama archipelago close to Taiwan. In November temperatures
can reach a 20-27 degrees. In addition to the beaches, Ishigaki is also famous for its reefs and provides the best divingand snorkeling experience in Japan.
Nearby are also several small isles, perfect spots for peace of mind and true beauty of nature. Okinawa is also famous for
its cuisine and distinctively rich culture. Reception by a local guide with an introduction of the country upon arrival in
Okinawa, price includes airport transfers on Ischigaki and all necessary train travels: Nagoya-Kanazawa. Independent stay
at Kanazawa WC.
ITINERARY
1.11. Departure from Helsinki on Finnair flight at 17:15.
2.11. Arriving in Nagoya at 09:40. Train ride Nagoya lnternational Airport – Kanazawa (1 transfer).
Arriving in Kanazawa at 16:49..
2.11. – 9.11. Independently in Kanazawa (JCI WC)
9.11. Flight to Kanazawa from Komatsu International Airport at 07:45, change of planes in Tokyo, arrival at Ishigaki
International Airport at 14:45. Guided bus transfer to hotel. 6 nights stay at hotel.
9.11. – 14.11. Ishigaki island stay
14.11. Bus transfer from hotel to Ishigaki International Airport. Flight from Ishigaki departs at 12:20 and arrives at Osaka
Kansai International Airport at 14:35. 1 night stay at airport hotel.
15.11. Finnair flight from Osaka departs at 11:45 and arrives in Helsinki at 15:10.
N.B. the given times are estimations, modifications are possible.
HOTELS
OKINAWA, Ishigaki Island 5 nights: Ana InterContinental Ishigaki Resort ****
High quality 1st class resort on Maesato Beach: hotel includes pools area, Thalasso Spa, gym and six different restaurants. The
spacious and luminous rooms have hard wood floors, TV, DVD-player and complementary Wi-Fi. Nearby is located a 16-hole
golf course. Prices include breakfast.
OSAKA 1 night: Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport ****
High quality hotel is located at the Osaka Kansai International Airport in the Aeroplaza shopping mall. Flight terminals and train
stations are located within short walking distance. Prices include breakfast.
FLIGHTS
01. November
17:15 - 09:40+1Helsinki - Nagoya
Finnair
09. November
07:45 - 08:50 Kanazawa Komatsu - Tokyo Haneda
09. November
11:15 - 14:45 Tokyo Haneda - Ishigaki Ishigaki
14. November
12:20 - 14:35 Ishigaki Ishigaki - Osaka Kansai
15. November
11:45 - 15:10 Osaka Kansai - Helsinki
Finnair
+1= arrival next day (time zone change)
AY 079
ANA NH 752
ANA NH 091
ANA NH1748
AY 078
PACKAGE PRICE
EUR 2239 / person in double room
EUR 2810 / person in single room
EUR 2085 / person in triple room
Prices require a minimum booking amount of 20 people.
PACKAGE NR5: Kyoto & Kanazawa & Okinawa 30.10.-15.11.2015
Spend the weekend in the enchanting, historical Kyoto. Rest your eyes viewing the magnificent emperor’s palaces and the
ruggedly beautiful gardens. The journey continues directly from Kyoto to the WC in Kanazawa. Complete the Kanazawa
conference experience by visiting Japan’s hidden treasure, the tropical Okinawa. Our destination Ishigaki island, is located in
the southernmost part in the Yaeyama archipelago close to Taiwan. In November temperatures can reach 20-27 degrees.
In addition to the beaches, Ishigaki is also famous for its reefs and therefore provides the best diving- and snorkeling
experience in Japan.
Nearby are also several small isles, perfect spots for peace of mind and true beauty of nature. Okinawa is also famous for its
cuisine and distinctively rich culture. Reception by a local guide with an introduction of the country upon arrival in Okinawa,
price includes airport transfers on Ishigaki and all necessary train travels: Osaka-Kyoto-Kanazawa.
Independent stay at Kanazawa WC.
ITINERARY
30.10. Departure from Helsinki on Finnair flight at 17:25.
31.10. Arrival in Osaka at 09:55. Train ride from Osaka Kansai International Airport – Kyoto. Arriving in Kyoto at 12:31.
2 ni two nights stay at hotel.
31.10. – 2.11. In Kyoto
2.11. Train ride Kyoto-Kanazawa: departing at 15:10, arriving at 17:22.
2.11. – 9.11. Independently in Kanazawa (JCI WC)
9.11. Flight departing from Kanazawa Komatsu International Airport at 07:45, change of planes in Tokyo, arriving at Ishigaki
International Airport at 14:45. Guided bus transfer to hotel. 6 nights stay at hotel.
9.11. – 14.11. Ishigaki island
14.11. Transfer by bus from hotel to Ishigaki International Airport. Flight from Ishigaki departs at 12:20, arriving at Osaka
Kansai International Airport at 14:35. 1 night stay at airport hotel.
15.11. Finnair flight from Osaka departing at 11:45 and arriving in Helsinki at 15:10.
N.B. the given times are estimations, modifications are possible.
HOTELS
KYOTO 2 nights: Kyoto Century Hotel ***+
This hotel well above average class extremely centrally located within only a couple minutes of walking distance from the
Kyoto Central Train Station. Prices include breakfast.
OKINAWA, Ishigaki Island 5 nights: Ana InterContinental Ishigaki Resort ****
High quality 1st class resort on Maesato Beach: hotel includes pools area, Thalasso Spa, gym and six different restaurants.
The spacious and luminous rooms have hard wood floors, TV, DVD-player and complementary Wi-Fi. Nearby is located a
16-hole golf course. Prices include breakfast.
OSAKA 1 night: Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport ****
High quality hotel is located at the Osaka Kansai International Airport in the Aeroplaza shopping mall. Flight terminals and
train stations are located within short walking distance. Prices include breakfast.
FLIGHTS
30. October
17:25 - 09:55+1 Helsinki - Osaka Kansai
09. November
07:45 - 08:50
Kanazawa Komatsu - Tokyo Haneda
09. November
11:15 - 14:45
Tokyo Haneda - Ishigaki Ishigaki
14. November
12:20 - 14:35
Ishigaki Ishigaki - Osaka Kansai
15. November
11:45 - 15:10
Osaka Kansai – Helsinki
+1= arrival next day (time zone change)
PACKAGE PRICE
EUR 2665 / person in double room
EUR 3289 / person in single room
Finnair
Finnair
AY 077
ANA NH 752
ANA NH 091
ANA NH1748
AY 078
EUR 2475 / person in triple room
Prices require a minimum booking amount of 10 people.
PACKAGE NR6: Flights to Osaka 30.10.-15.11.2015
Independent travel to Japan. Includes roundtrip Finnair scheduled flights Helsinki-Osaka-Helsinki, no services in Japan.
Make the most out of the flexible payment terms of these group flights and execute an independent travel plan. Name
changes possible free of charge.
Available until 22.10.
FLIGHTS
30. October
17:25 - 09:55+1
Helsinki - Osaka Kansai
15. November
11:45 - 15:10 Osaka Kansai - Helsinki
Finnair
+1= arrival next day (time zone change)
Finnair
AY 078
AY 077
PACKAGE PRICE
EUR 949 / person. Price requires a minimum booking amount of 10 people.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PRICES INCLUDE:
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Finnair roundtrip Economy class scheduled flights Helsinki-Japan-Helsinki, airport taxes and any applicable
governmental taxes.
In case of heavy changes, we reserve the right to increase prices when charging the final price.
Okinawa packages ANA All Nippon Airways scheduled flights Kanazawa Komatsu-Ishigaki-Osaka
reception by local guide in Osaka or Nagoya as well as to the train ride
all necessary train rides in Japan
reception by guide in Okinawa and guided transferred roundtrip hotel-airport
all accommodation including breakfast
N.B. Registration to the JCI WC and Kanazawa accommodation is to be booked through conference organizer (not
included in price)
N.B. Package Nr 6 includes only Finnair scheduled flights, no other services in Japan
N.B. We reserve the right to vary prices and rates in the event of changes in exchange rates in the Japanese YEN.
Extensive travel insurance is highly recommended.
PAYMENT TERMS
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PACKAGES 1, 2, 3 and 6: booking fee EUR 100 / person within a week of performed booking.
PACKAGES 4 and 5: booking fee EUR 550 / person within a week of performed booking.
remaining cost will be charged 17.08.2015
CANCELLATION TERMS
PACKAGES 1, 2, 3 and 6
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until 17.8.2015 cancellation fee EUR 100 / person
starting on 18.8.2015 100% cancellation fee
PACKAGES 4 and 5
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until 29.4.2015 cancellation fee EUR 100 / person
30.4.-17.8.2014 cancellation fee EUR 550 / person
starting on 18.8.2014 100% cancellation fee
BOOKINGS
By email [email protected] or by phone 010 826 2185 Mon-Fri at 09:00-16:00. Limited seats available.