FLIGHT OPTIONS
There is a 15-hour time difference between Nashville and Osaka
Valerie Wilson Travel, toll-free at (888) 965-0759
Here are the APPROXIMATE price comparisons.
- K-Economy: non-refundable $1700
- R-Economy: refundable $2400
- R-Premium
Economy $2900 (United Airlines SEATS)
- R-Business Class $9000
- Nashville 7A to San Fran 9:40A (4.67h)
- San Fran 11:20A to Osaka 3:00P (May 18) (11.67h)
- May 18: Osaka (Hotel for night Hankyu International)
- Tour dinner
- May 19: AM tour Himeji Castle; PM drive to Minerva in Kobe
- May 30: Minerva in Kobe to Osaka Airport
- May 30: Osaka to Nashville (15h + 12h layover)
- Osaka 4:50P to San Fran 11:15A (10.5h)
- San Fran 10:55P to Nashville 5:24A (May 31) (4.5h)
- May 31: Arrive Nashville
TRAVEL AGENTS
We are delighted to welcome you to Springtime Voyage to Classical Japan May 17-30, 2023, sponsored by Skeptics Society. This distinctive journey is one that we trust will provide you with enriching discoveries, new friendships, and lasting memories. We are pleased to acknowledge receipt of your deposit and to confirm your reservation.
TRAVEL INSURANCE (https://www.squaremouth.com/)
It is required for all travelers to purchase travel insurance which covers trip cancellation, travel delays, baggage delay or loss, medical expenses, travel accident protection, and emergency medical evacuation. For your convenience, we have attached information for Travel Guard Travel Insurance.
Here are the prices for the three policies (for Tom).
Comparisons: Travel Guide, Hancock
INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE
As you know, International airfare is not included in the trip price. If you are planning to make your own air arrangements, please email us your flight information as soon as your air itinerary is finalized. For assistance with booking air, please call the Thalassa Journeys Air Desk at Valerie Wilson Travel, toll-free at (888) 965-0759. Valerie Wilson Travel has access to a wide range of airfares available in both economy and business class.
Airline tickets purchased through Valerie Wilson Travel will be assessed an $80 per person ticketing fee for their professional services. Electronic tickets will be emailed directly to you.
Your flight home should not be earlier than 12 pm.
TRANSFERS
Thalassa Journeys will provide transfers for all guests arriving on May 18 and provide transfers for your departure on May 30. These transfers are complimentary, provided we receive your flight information no later than 45 days prior to departure.
If you are arriving or departing on dates other than those listed above, we can help arrange private transfers and extra hotel nights. Please contact us as soon as possible for information and rates.
FINAL DOCS
Approximately four weeks before departure, you will receive the final trip documents. In the meantime, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to call Thalassa Journeys at (866) 633-3611.
We look forward to welcoming you to this unique and memorable travel experience.
Kind regards,
Colin Church
Manager, Guest Sales and Services, Thalassa Journeys
866.633.3611
CRUISE
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2225.html
Some North American equipment will work fine in Japan without an adapter and vice versa; however, certain equipment, especially equipment involving heating (e.g. hair dryers), may not work properly or even get damaged. If you intend to buy electronic appliances in Japan for use outside of Japan, you are advised to look for equipment specifically made for oversea tourists.
The frequency of electric current is 50 Hertz in eastern Japan (including Tokyo, Yokohama, Tohoku, Hokkaido) and 60 Hertz in western Japan (including Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Shikoku, Kyushu); however, most equipment is not affected by this frequency difference. A possible exception are timing devices, such as some clocks.
CURRENCY
https://www.japan.travel/en/plan/currency/
Japanese public transport, stores and restaurants are legally forbidden to accept foreign currencies, so you will need small amounts of yen currency for your immediate needs.Visa and Capitol CC are routinely used.
