Sitemap Contact JAPANESE Top > The Japan-America Grassroots Summit > Past summit> The 19th Japan-America Grassroots Summit-Miyagi 2009 > Cost, Local and Optional Programs, Other Important Information → Price → Local Tour Choice in Matsushima on July 29th → Early Morning Fish Market Tour (before breakfast) → Post Summit Optional Programs → Please Note - Important Additional Information Back to preceding page　 Back to top The following prices include airfare, hotel costs in Japan, all transportation in Japan, and participation/administrative/handling costs. Prices below DO NOT include applicable taxes and fuel surcharge. (Taxes are $76 as of January 2009.) If paying by credit card, please be aware that a 4% charge for processing will be added. CATEGORY 1 : Honolulu $ 1,950 CATEGORY 2 : San Francisco, Los Angeles $ 2,200 CATEGORY 3 : Chicago, Denver $ 2,300 CATEGORY 4 : Colorado Springs , Lexington, Louisville, New York, Washington DC, Boston $ 2,350 For all other departure cities, please contact with with Mr. Matsumura, Mr. Mitsumura, or Mr.Yamakoshi of Kintetsu International Travel Consultants Company (TCC) at Telephone : 212-259-9640 Office hour : 9:00 am - 5:30 pm EST, Mon.- Fri. Back to preceding page　 Back to top In the afternoon of July 29th in Matsushima, the volunteer committee will offer you some optional local tours in Matsushima. They will start around 1:00 pm and will take approximately 2 hours. You can designate 1st and 2nd choices on the application form. Back to preceding page　 Back to top In the early morning of July 30th, you can join the Shiogama Fish Market Tour in Matsushima (before breakfast). You will have the opportunity to see lively fish auctions and walk through the market with over 200 stalls. Please designate your preference on the application form. Time : 4:30am - 7:00am Cost : $ 10 Capacity : 40 people Back to preceding page　 Back to top After the summit is over, you can extend your stay in Japan to discover more about the culture of Japan and make more friends in other regions. CIE, together with travel agencies, will offer the following 6 optional programs. You can designate your preferred optional program on the application form. >> Further information → 1. Tokyo Free Time ＄100/per night → 2. Kyoto & Tokyo ＄500 → 3. Noto & Tokyo ＄470 → 4. Tohoku Big Summer Festivals ＄880 → 5. Luxurious Spa Resort Hawaiianｓ＄310 → 6. Hokkaido Free Time $560 ($100 per additional night in Sapporo) Back to preceding page　 Back to top 1) Discount Children 11 years and under : $300 discount 　 (Infants under 2 are $300 for all costs.) Students between 12 and 25 years old : $250 discount (Hotel rooms in Matsushima and Sendai are shared with 3 or 4 people.) 2) Hotel Rooms All rooms are double occupancy. If traveling alone, unless otherwise requested, another participant may share a room with you. Please indicate if single occupancy is required, at a cost of $100 per night. 3) Any changes to your schedule made after the deadline will incur a substantial penalty. 4) Deposit Please send application form along with a check for the deposit of $300 made out to Kintetsu International Travel Consultants Company. You can also register online with your credit card. The deposit will count toward the total cost. [ Kintetsu International Travel Consultants Company (TCC)] Address: 1325 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2002, New York, NY 10019 Telephone: 212-259-9640 Fax : 212-259-9625 e-mail : Manjiro@kintetsu.com Office hour: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm EST, Mon. - Fri. 5) Invoice TCC will send you an invoice for the remaining balance upon receipt of your application and deposit. 6) Payment by credit card will incur a 4% handling charge. Back to preceding page　 Back to top l Top l Latest information l The America-Japan Grassroots Summit l About the Center for International Exchange l Sponsors l Copyright (C) Center for International Exchange All rights reserved.