SFS Arimatsu Japan 2011

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Terms & Conditions

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Thank you for your interest in the SFS Arimatsu Program in 2011. The timing of this program is designed to coincide with Japan’s annual Shibori Fest in Arimatsu. This Arimatsu-ShiboriFest program will be offered annually around May/June.

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As you consider the cost of this tour, bear in mind that Japan is one of the most expensive countries in which to travel.

• Tour price: $400 USD Deposit + 393 000 JPY Balance
  

• Length of trip: 17-DAY tour in Japan

• What is included:
  • simple accommodations (based on shared occupancy, and in business hotels single occupancy);
  • ground transportation (mostly public trans);
  • all workshop fees and some material fees;
  • daily breakfast;
  • some lunches and some dinners;

• NOTES: When we invite local guests for meals, we share the expense amongst the group. The program begins at a hotel in Tokyo (arrival is on your own). Airport shuttle on your departure day in Tokyo is included; no international air tickets included.

• Single supplement: +43,000 JPY (TBC) 

• FOR SOLO TRAVELERS: Single Supplement Surcharge may apply for solo travelers. Because our tours are based on shared occupancy, it may be necessary that those traveling alone (should there be an odd number) be put up in a single room through the entirety of the tour. This is particularly true for men traveling solo. To offset this cost, a Single Supplement Surcharge may be applied. Please consult with Yoshiko.

Specific questions? Email: yoshiko [AT] yoshikowada.com

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TO SIGN UP: See “Registration Checklist” below

DATES: 20 May – 06 June 2011

WHO: Only WSN web members (membership must be current at sign-up)

WHERE: Tokyo, Kiryu, Miyama, Arimatsu

HIGHLIGHTS: see overview description here

PRICE: $400 USD Deposit + JPY 393 000 Balance (based on shared occupancy)

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: (a) R/T international flight; (b) transfer from airport to arriving hotel; (c) transfer from departing hotel to airport

MINIMUM SIGN-UP: Minimum # of 10 sign-ups for trip to take place.

NOTE: Yoshiko will act in the dual role of program leader and often also as a guide to cut cost to minimum.

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REGISTRATION CHECKLIST

These items must be done to complete the registration process:

1. Become a WSN web member (cost: $100 /$50 /$0)
2. SFS Sign-Up Form (online form) –– click here
3. Send Deposit – see below
4. Remit Balance Payment(s) – see below
5. Terms & Conditions, Disclaimers signed & returned – see below
6. Passport photocopy — see below
   
7. Your Flight Information (online form) – see below

PAYMENTS

Tour price: $400 Deposit + JPY 393 000 (Single Supplement +43,000 JPY)

Payments are broken down as listed below.

1. $400 deposit to WSN – pay immediately to secure your spot. Instructions here
2. Balance to NTA – Payment 1 (50% balance) due MARCH 15; Payment 2 (final balance) due MAY 1.
   

NOTES: (1) Read/ sign “Terms & Cancellation Policy (T&C)” (see below). (2) Balance Payments instructions in T&C pdf.

TERMS, POLICIES, DISCLAIMERS

Download, print, read, sign and return

(1) Disclaimer-WSN (pdf) – coming

(2) Disclaimer-NTA (pdf) – coming

(3) Terms & Cancellation Policy (pdf) – coming

PASSPORT PHOTOCOPY

Mail or fax a photocopy of your passport to:

Nippon Travel Agency c/o Hisa Kumagai,
International Travel Dept., 3rd Floor, Shimbashi Ekimae Bldg 1, 2-20-15 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8606  JAPAN
F: +81-(0)3-3572-8766

YOUR FLIGHT INFORMATION

Once you have made your travel arrangements, send us your flight details via this online form (launches new window)

NOTES: useful links

• www.xe.com CURRENCY CONVERSION
• www.wunderground.com WEATHER
• users.telenet.be/worldstandards/electricity.htm ELECTRIC CONVERSIONS

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION

If you need additional accommodation preceding or following the SFS tour, please email our agent at Nippon Travel Agency (NTA).

Mr Hisa Kumagai, NTA Email: hisa_kumagai [at] nta.co.jp

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ITINERARY

This online itinerary is meant as a GUIDELINE ONLY.
Confirmed travelers will receive itinerary by email.
Trouble viewing? Click to download as pdf.

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