Highlights on your morning tour include:
- Panoramic views of Tokyo from the observatory of Tokyo Tower
- Short photo stop at the plaza in front of the Imperial Palace
- Asakusa Kannon Temple (also known as Senso-ji), the oldest and most popular Buddhist temple in Tokyo
- Drive through Akihabara, the famous discount shopping area for electronic appliances and computers
- Touring Ueno, well known for its parks and Ameyoko market area for great bargain shopping
- Nakamise Shopping Street, a colorful shopping arcade crammed with tiny food and souvenir shops
Plus you'll receive a free souvenir map of Tokyo!
Tokyo Highlights Afternoon Tour and Sumida River Cruise
See the sights of Tokyo on an afternoon sightseeing tour, plus take a leisurely cruise on the Sumida River. You'll gain valuable insights into cosmopolitan and busy Tokyo on this 3.5-hour afternoon guided tour, and have the morning free to explore the city on your own.
Your afternoon sightseeing tour includes the following highlights:
- Seaside Top, the observatory deck on the 40th floor of the World Trade Center, for panoramic views of Tokyo
- 40-minute boat ride from Hinode to the Asakusa pier on the Sumida River
- Asakusa Kannon Temple (also known as Senso-ji), the oldest and most popular Buddhist temple in Tokyo
- Short photo stop at the plaza in front of the Imperial Palace
- Nakamise Shopping Street, a colorful shopping arcade crammed with tiny food and souvenir shops
- Famous Ginza shopping district, Tokyo's most celebrated shopping and amusement area
Plus you'll receive a free souvenir map of Tokyo!
Please Note: During the Cherry Blossoms season between March - April, the Sumida River Cruise will be replaced with a tour which views the cherry blossoms in Sumida Park.
See Tokyo's highlights on a four-hour morning sightseeing tour. A perfect introduction to the first-time visitor, your professional guide will escort you through Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace East Garden, Asakusa Kannon Temple. You'll also spy colourful Nakamise shopping street and drive through the Ginza district on your morning city tour through Tokyo.
Your morning sightseeing tour includes the following highlights:
- Meiji Shinto shrine, Japan's most famous Shinto shrine, dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his consort. (Please note the Meiji Shinto Shrine will be replaced with a visit to Tokyo Tower from January 1,2011 to January 3, 2011.)
- Akasaka Palace, now known as the Akasaka Guest House and used as state accommodation for visiting dignitaries
- Driving past the Japanese Capitol (House of Parliament)
- Strolling through the impressive Imperial Palace East Garden, once the grounds of an old Edo castle, with a tea pavilion, Japanese garden, moats and stone walls. (Note the Imperial Palace East Garden will be closed from January 1, 2011 to January 3, 2011 and December 23, 2011. Itinerary will be replaced with a visit to the Imperial Palace Plaza)
- Asakusa Kannon Temple (also known as Senso-ji), the oldest and most popular Buddhist temple in Tokyo, with the golden image of Kannon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy
- Nakamise Shopping Street, a colorful shopping arcade crammed with tiny food and souvenir shops
- Driving through the famous Ginza shopping district, Tokyo's most celebrated shopping and amusement area
Plus you'll receive a free souvenir map of Tokyo!
Tokyo Highlights Afternoon Tour including Tokyo Tower
See Tokyo's highlights on a 3.5-hour afternoon sightseeing tour. You'll have the morning free to explore Tokyo at your leisure, then tour the following highlights in the afternoon:
- Panoramic views of Tokyo from the observatory of Tokyo Tower
- Driving past the Japanese Capitol (House of Parliament)
- Short photo stop at the plaza in front of the Imperial Palace
- Nakamise shopping street, a narrow, paved entrance way to Asakusa Kannon Temple, crammed with tiny food and souvenir shops
- World-famous Ginza shopping district, where the tour concludes
Plus you'll receive a free souvenir map of Tokyo!
Panoramic Tokyo Day Tour - Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Temple and Tokyo Bay Cruise
Your full-day tour includes the following highlights:
- Meiji Shinto Shrine, Japan's most famous Shinto shrine, dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his consort
- Akasaka Palace, now known as the Akasaka Guest House and used as state accommodation for visiting dignitaries
- Driving past the Japanese Capitol (House of Parliament)
- Strolling through the impressive Imperial Palace East Garden, once the grounds of an old Edo castle, with a tea pavilion, Japanese garden, moats and stone walls the garden is closed on Mondays and Fridays, when you will visit Nijubashi (Double Bridge) at the main gate of the Palace instead
- Asakusa Kannon Temple (also known as Senso-ji), the oldest and most popular Buddhist temple in Tokyo
- Nakamise Shopping Street, a colorful shopping arcade crammed with tiny food and souvenir shops
- Driving through the famous Ginza shopping district, Tokyo's most celebrated shopping and amusement area
- Western-style lunch (vegetarian options available) at the Pastel-Tei restaurant overlooking the Hamarikyu Garden, the only surviving Edo-period seaside garden
- 50-minute Tokyo Bay cruise
- Drive over Rainbow Bridge to visit the futuristic waterfront Aqua City shopping mall
Please note: On Mondays, Fridays, December 23 and other other days when the Imperial Palace East Gardens is closed, the tour will visit Imperial Palace Plaza instead.
Tokyo Full Day Walking Tour including Tsukiji Fish Market
Mix history with a relaxing stroll on a full-day guided walking tour around Tokyo. You'll visit a seaside garden from the Edo period, experience the exciting hubbub of the busy fish market, visit the brilliant Edo Tokyo Museum and use your one-day subway pass to ride the Toei subway.
Your walking tour begins in the Shiodome area at the Hamarikyu Garden, the only surviving seaside garden from the EdoHamarikyu Garden was constructed as a residence for a Japanese feudal lord in the 17th century, and became a duck hunting grounds for the Tokugawa Shogunate. You'll enjoy taking a stroll in this scenic and historic Japanese garden of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
You'll then have around 2.5 hours to explore the Tsukiji Outer Fish Market, Namiyoke Inari Shrine and surrounding eating and shopping area. The outer fish market is used for the retail of market-related goods. To see the auction of fish, you'll need to visit the inner market at around 5am on your own. When the fish market is closed, you'll visit Ameyoko Market instead.
At the renowned Edo Tokyo Museum you'll see re-creations of Old Edo and post-Meiji Tokyo, providing insights into Tokyo's past and exhibited in a massive, futuristic building. The museum shop has unique products representative of the Edo period which are not available in other stores.
Your walking tour includes a Toei subway line one-day pass. After the tour, you can use the pass to ride the Toei subway lines on your own, visiting such places as Asakusa, Shinjuku and Roppongi.
Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour
See Tokyo at its dynamic best on this jam-packed day of sightseeing. Perfect if your time in Tokyo is limited, you'll see all the highlights such as Tokyo Tower and the Imperial Palace, take part in a traditional tea ceremony and enjoy a relaxing 40-minute cruise on the Sumida River. A free souvenir map of Tokyo is also included.
The highlights on your full-day tour include:
- Panoramic views of Tokyo from the observatory of Tokyo Tower
- Taking part in a traditional tea ceremony and admiring bonsai trees at the Japanese Garden, Happo-en
- Feasting on a barbecue lunch at Chinzanso Restaurant (vegetarian options available upon request)
- Driving past the Japanese Capitol (House of Parliament)
- Short photo stop at the plaza in front of the Imperial Palace
- Driving through the world-famous Ginza shopping district to experience the excitement of Japan's most celebrated shopping and amusement area
- Enjoying a 40-minute boat ride on the Sumida River, from Hinode pier on Tokyo Bay to Asakusa
- Asakusa Kannon Temple (also known as Senso-ji), the oldest and most popular Buddhist temple in Tokyo
- Nakamise shopping street, a narrow, paved entrance way to a temple crammed with tiny food and souvenir shops
Plus you'll receive a free souvenir map of Tokyo!
Please Note: During the Cherry Blossoms season between March - April, the Sumida River Cruise will be replaced with a tour which views the cherry blossoms in Sumida Park.
Tokyo Night Tour with Japanese Dinner
Spend a night on the town in Tokyo! You'll dine on traditional Japanese delicacies like sukiyaki, tempura and sashimi, then take a sightseeing drive through Tokyo for superb night-time views.
After your Japanese dinner at the Sanju Sangendo restaurant in Odaiba (vegetarian options are available), you'll take a drive over Rainbow Bridge to tour the futuristic district of Odaiba and the waterfront Aqua City shopping mall, built on reclaimed land next to the island fortresses built in the 19th century by the Shogunate.
For the best night-time views of the city lights, you'll drive through famous Akasaka and Ginza to the Roppongi Hills for fantastic hilltop panoramas of Tokyo.
Odaiba Afternoon Tour
Spend the afternoon by the seaside at futuristic Odaiba Park, the 'New Tokyo'. It's a great destination if you're into technology or fancy a romantic seaside walk, and the views of Tokyo Harbor are spectacular.
Your four-hour afternoon tour starts with a ferryboat ride between Hinode pier and Odaiba Park, with terrific harbor views along the way. You'll then visit the futuristic waterfront city of Odaiba, built on newly reclaimed land by the side of the old battery fortress islands built by the Shogunate in the 19th century.
Hop aboard the computerized 'Yurikamome' driverless train ride from Odaiba to Telecom Center, and visit the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation for a hands-on trial of 21st-century technologies.
Tokyo Bay Dinner Cruise by Japanese-style Yakatabune boat
Cruise Tokyo Bay in traditional style aboard a Yakatabune boat on this 2-hour dinner cruise. You'll feast on classic Japanese cuisine as you take in the night-time views of Tokyo's Odaiba, Hamarikyu and the beautifully illuminated Rainbow Bridge. It's the most authentic way to enjoy a Tokyo dinner cruise!
You'll meet your English-speaking guide at the Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal at 5:20pm and be transported by coach to board the Yakatabune dinner cruise.
While cruising Tokyo Bay, enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner of sashimi and tempura with unlimited beer, soft drink, Japanese-style sake and whiskey as you take in the glittering sights of Tokyo at night.
The Yakatabune cruise features Western-style bathrooms and traditional tatami mat seating. The woven tatami mats were traditionally used as a surface for seating and were originally a luxury item for the wealthy.
Your tour concludes with drop-off at selected Tokyo hotels .
While cruising Tokyo Bay, enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner of sashimi and tempura with unlimited beer, soft drink, Japanese-style sake and whiskey as you take in the glittering sights of Tokyo at night.
The Yakatabune cruise features Western-style bathrooms and traditional tatami mat seating. The woven tatami mats were traditionally used as a surface for seating and were originally a luxury item for the wealthy.
Your tour concludes with drop-off at selected Tokyo hotels .
Japanese Calligraphy Morning Tour from Tokyo
Discover the skill and philosophy of Japanese calligraphy, one of Japan's most respected arts. On this morning tour from Toyko you'll learn how to write Japanese characters with a traditional calligraphy brush, and discover the spiritual dimensions of this beautiful art form.
You'll be picked up by coach from selected Tokyo hotels and driven to the Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal. Accompanied by your local English-speaking guide, you'll depart here at 9:00am to travel by public transport to the Tokyo Shogei Gakuen, a calligraphy college.
Here you'll learn about the ancient Japanese art of calligraphy, and be taught how to write the Japanese characters for "heart" and "peace". You will also hear about the history and meaning of calligraphy.
The tour concludes at midday at the JR Yoyogi Station, where your guide will direct you back to your hotel.
Here you'll learn about the ancient Japanese art of calligraphy, and be taught how to write the Japanese characters for "heart" and "peace". You will also hear about the history and meaning of calligraphy.
The tour concludes at midday at the JR Yoyogi Station, where your guide will direct you back to your hotel.
Sushi Making and Tsukiji Fish Market Morning Tour from Tokyo
On the ultimate sushi-lovers' tour, you'll visit the world's largest fish market, try your hand at making sushi and then feast on sushi for lunch. What more could a sushi-lover ask for?
You'll meet your English-speaking guide at the Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal in Tokyo, to depart at 9:00am for the Tsukiji Fish Market, the world's largest shellfish and fish market. You will have time to explore the outer market and wander through the many stalls packed with exotic seafood.
Your tour continues with a sushi-making class at a very popular sushi restaurant. Here, you will learn the art of making sushi before sitting down to enjoy your very own sushi creations for lunch.
Your tour concludes at the Tsukiji Station, where your guide will direct you back to your preferred location.
Your tour continues with a sushi-making class at a very popular sushi restaurant. Here, you will learn the art of making sushi before sitting down to enjoy your very own sushi creations for lunch.
Your tour concludes at the Tsukiji Station, where your guide will direct you back to your preferred location.
Nikko National Park Day Trip from Tokyo
Explore the scenic shrines and countryside of the Nikko National Park on a day trip from Tokyo. Nikko has been a center of Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship for centuries, and is famous for its shrines, mountain landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, wild monkeys and hiking trails.
You'll also visit Nikko, a small city at the entrance to the national park. The highlight here is the world-famous Toshogu Shrine, the mausoleum of the first Tokugawa Shogun. It's a gorgeous complex of colorful structures featuring the superb craftsmanship of Japan's 17th-century artisans. Look out for the famous carving of the hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil monkeys.
You'll then enjoy a delightful drive up the zigzagging Irohazaka driveway up the mountains, negotiating 20 hairpin curves. After a Japanese lunch at a local restaurant, you'll visit beautiful Lake Chuzenji (Chuzenjiko) in Nikko National Park, at the foot of the sacred volcano Mount Nantai. The lake was formed by lava flows from the now-extinct volcano several thousand years ago.
After viewing the 351-foot (100-meter) Kegon Waterfall, one of the three finest falls in Japan, you'll follow the Irohazaka zigzag driveway back down the mountains, following a different route with 28 bends.
Nikko and the area around Lake Chuzenji are well known for their beautiful fall foliage (koyo). The best times to view the rust-colored leaves is usually mid-October for Lake Chuzenji and early to mid-November for central Nikko.
Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament
At the amphitheater you'll experience a Dohyo-iri (entering the ring) ceremony and see exciting Sumo matches from your B-class reserved seat on the second floor. English commentary via audio headphones is available.
Tokyo Studio Ghibli Museum Afternoon Tour
If you're traveling with your family, or you are a fan of Japanese Anime, this afternoon tour to the renowned Studio Ghibli Museum is for you. You'll soon see why Studio Ghibli is famous for creating the best quality Anime around, and is known as the Disney of the East.
You'll join other animation lovers and take a local train to Mitaka, where the Ghibli Museum stands on a 4000-acre site in a green park. The museum houses various exhibits describing the animation process, a play space, a movie theater showing a short film by director Hayao Miyazaki, a restaurant and gift shops. Children are specially catered for, and the Ghibli characters feature in a fun way throughout the museum.
Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo
Visit Japan's iconic Mount Fuji on Tokyo's most popular day tour, then return to Tokyo by famous Shinkansen Bullet train. You'll enjoy lunch on Mt Fuji, cruise Lake Ashi and ride the aerial cableway at Mount Komagatake for sweeping views of the celebrated Hakone National Park.
On your full-day trip from Tokyo you'll travel by coach to the Fuji visitor center to see cultural art dedicated to Fujisan. As you drive up to Mt Fuji's fifth station at 7,607 feet (2,305 meters) you'll be inspired by the beauty of the Japanese landscape. Lunch (if option is selected) is a traditional Japanese-style meal.
After lunch, you'll enjoy the crisp mountain air and Mt Fuji views while cruising Lake Ashi and riding the aerial cableway at Mount Komagatake overlooking Hakone National Park.
Your day trip to Mount Fuji concludes with a ride on the famous Shinkansen (Bullet train) super-express for the return journey to Tokyo.
At 12,388 feet (3,776 meters) Mount Fuji is Japan's highest mountain. Rarely, on clear days, Fujisan's perfectly shaped volcano slopes can be seen from Tokyo and Yokohama, but views are always subject to weather conditions as mountain weather is notoriously unpredictable. Visibility tends to be better during the colder months, in the early morning and late evening.
- When the driveway up to Mt.Fuji's 5th station is closed in winter due to heavy snow, visit Fujiyama Museum instead.
- Mt.Komagatake Aerial Cableway will be skipped due to peak autumn leaves high season traffic conditions without an alternative on the following days:
- 2010
May 5
Jul 24, 25, 31
Aug 1, 7, 8, 21, 22, 28, 29
Sept 4, 11, 25
Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 30, 31
Nov 21
Dec 30, 31
- 2011
May 2, 5
Jul 18, 23, 24, 30, 31
Aug 6, 7, 20, 21, 27, 28
Sept 3, 10, 19, 25
Oct 1, 10, 15, 22, 29 30
Nov 5, 12, 19
Dec 30
- Visits may be omitted or substituted depending on heavy traffic and weather conditions or for other operational reasons. No refund will be given.
2-Day Mt Fuji, Hakone and Bullet Train Tour from Tokyo
Escape the big-city bustle to explore Mt Fuji, stay in scenic Hakone then zoom back to Tokyo by Bullet train on this overnight jaunt. You'll cruise Lake Ashi, take a ride on the Mt Komagatake aerial cableway, soothe away your cares in a hot spring bath in Hakone and have a day free to explore this exquisite resort town.
Your tour begins with a relaxing coach trip to Mt Fuji, Japan's highest mountain. You'll visit the Fuji visitor center to see cultural art dedicated to Fujisan, cruise Lake Ashi and ride the aerial cableway to the top of Mt Komagatake for superb views over Hakone National Park.
You'll then stay the night at Hakone, famous for its hot springs (known as onsen) and natural beauty, with a choice of three accommodation options.
Next day you'll have the whole day free to explore Hakone at your leisure, with a one-day Hakone pass provided free of charge. The pass covers the Hakone Tozan Bus/Train/Cable Car, Hakone Ropeway, Hakone Sightseeing Ship, Numazu Tozan Tokai Bus and Odakyu Express Bus.
You'll then make your own way to Odawara Station by local bus or train to return to Tokyo by Shinkansen Bullet train, arriving at around 8pm. Note that your Shinkansen reservation cannot be changed, and travel time is around 40-60 minutes.
Mt Fuji Day Trip including Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise from Tokyo
Visit Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, cruise Lake Ashi and ride the aerial cableway at Mount Komagatake on this popular day trip from Tokyo. You'll enjoy lunch on Mt Fuji and have sweeping views of celebrated Hakone National Park from Mt Komagatake.
On your full-day trip from Tokyo you'll travel by coach to the Fuji visitor center to see cultural art dedicated to Fujisan. As you drive up to Mt Fuji's fifth station at 7,607 feet (2,305 meters) you'll be inspired by the beauty of the Japanese landscape. Lunch (if option is selected) is a traditional Japanese-style meal.
After lunch, you'll enjoy the crisp mountain air and Mt Fuji views while cruising Lake Ashi and riding the aerial cableway at Mount Komagatake overlooking Hakone National Park.
Your day trip to Mount Fuji concludes with a coach ride back to Tokyo.
At 12,388 feet (3,776 meters) Mount Fuji is Japan's highest mountain. Rarely, on clear days, Fujisan's perfectly shaped volcano slopes can be seen from Tokyo and Yokohama, but views are always subject to weather conditions as mountain weather is notoriously unpredictable. Visibility tends to be better during the colder months, in the early morning and late evening.
Please note:
- Mt.Komagatake Aerial Cableway may be skipped due to traffic conditions without alternative on the following days
- Nov 6, 13, 20
- Dec 30
- When the driveway up to Mt.Fuji's 5th station is closed in winter due to heavy snow, the tour will go to the highest possible station on Mt Fuji.
- Visits may be omitted or substituted depending on heavy traffic and weather conditions or for other operational reasons. No refund will be given.
Kamakura Full-Day Walking Tour with Optional Rickshaw Ride from Tokyo
Explore the countryside, temples and shrines outside Tokyo on a full-day walking tour through Kamakura. This fascinating, fully guided excursion takes you to Kamakura's famous Great Buddha and pretty Hase Kannon Temple. You'll also have the option to take a one-hour rickshaw ride or train trip to visit the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine as well as shop for arts and crafts along Komachi Shopping Street.
To begin your full-day walking tour, you'll board local trains to Kamakura and Hase, a suburb within Kamakura, to visit the massive bronze statue of the Great Buddha at Kotokuin Temple. The second largest Buddha statue in Japan, the bronze image measures 37 feet (11.4 meters) and is thought to date back to 1252. You'll then visit the attractive Hase Kannon Temple, with its gilt statue of Kannon. You'll have great views of Hase and the Pacific Ocean from here.
After a Japanese-style lunch at a local restaurant, you have the option of taking an one-hour rickshaw ride or train trip on the Eno-den line to the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (select your preference when booking).
Here, you'll take a walk along Wakamiya-Oji, the approach to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine lined with cherry trees. Features of the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine include a series of red torii gates, an arched bridge, ponds, a huge gingko tree and the colorful Main Hall standing at the top of 62 stone steps.
After walking back to Kamakura Station via Komachi Shopping Street and its art and craft shops, you'll catch a local train on the Yokosuka Line back to Tokyo.
After a Japanese-style lunch at a local restaurant, you have the option of taking an one-hour rickshaw ride or train trip on the Eno-den line to the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (select your preference when booking).
Here, you'll take a walk along Wakamiya-Oji, the approach to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine lined with cherry trees. Features of the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine include a series of red torii gates, an arched bridge, ponds, a huge gingko tree and the colorful Main Hall standing at the top of 62 stone steps.
After walking back to Kamakura Station via Komachi Shopping Street and its art and craft shops, you'll catch a local train on the Yokosuka Line back to Tokyo.
Kamakura Walking Tour with Rickshaw Ride from Tokyo
Experience what Kamakura has to offer on this full-day tour from Tokyo. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through quiet historical streets visitors rarely see, offering a glimpse into the roots of today's Japan.
You'll be picked up from selected Tokyo hotels by coach to the Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal where you and you English-speaking guide will board a train to Hase, changing trains once at Kamakura, a 55-minute journey.
Your Kamakura walking tours starts here. Make your way by foot from Hase train station to the Hase Kannon Temple (60-minutes), with its gilt statue of Kannon, foffering amazing views of the town and the Pacific Ocean. Continue by foot (30-minutes) to the Kotokuin Temple where the Great Buddha, a bronze image measuring 11.4 meters in height.
Enjoy Japanese-style lunch at a local restaurant.
Let your feet relax as you ride a Rickshaw, a traditional man-pulled carriage to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, passing through the Torii gate. The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is the symbol of the first Shogun Minamoto. The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine grounds consists of a arched bridge, the Genji and Heike ponds, the huge gingko tree, and the colorful Main Hall standing at the top of 62 stone steps.
Walk back to Kamakura Station via Komachi Shopping Street, a great opportunity to bargain for arts and crafts.
Enjoy Japanese-style lunch at a local restaurant.
Let your feet relax as you ride a Rickshaw, a traditional man-pulled carriage to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, passing through the Torii gate. The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is the symbol of the first Shogun Minamoto. The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine grounds consists of a arched bridge, the Genji and Heike ponds, the huge gingko tree, and the colorful Main Hall standing at the top of 62 stone steps.
Walk back to Kamakura Station via Komachi Shopping Street, a great opportunity to bargain for arts and crafts.
Board the train back to Tokyo Station where your tour concludes.
Kyoto Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo
If your time in Japan is limited and you don't want to miss the sights of Kyoto, zoom there and back by Bullet train on this comprehensive one-day rail tour from Tokyo. Weather permitting, you'll have splendid views of Mt Fuji from the Shinkansen Bullet train en route. Escorted by a professional guide, you'll embark on an afternoon city tour of Kyoto and enjoy local lunch before returning to Tokyo.
After lunch at the New Miyako Hotel, you'll enjoy an afternoon of sightseeing in the beautiful traditional city of Kyoto. You'll visit the Buddhist Sanjusangendo Hall with its 1,001 impressive images of Buddha, the vermilion-hued Heian Shinto shrine and the Kiyomizu Buddhist temple, with its wooden veranda.
In the early evening you'll board a Shinkansen Bullet train back to Tokyo to spend the evening in the capital.
Kyoto and Nara 2-Day or 3-Day Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo
Choose from a two-day or three-day Bullet train excursion to Kyoto and Nara from Tokyo. You'll tour Nara's temples and shrines, spend the night in Kyoto and take morning and afternoon sightseeing tours of Kyoto. You'll then have the option of spending a second night in Kyoto, with a day free to spend at your leisure exploring the city that's known as the cradle of Japan's cultural heritage.
As you zoom your way to Kyoto from Tokyo by Bullet train, look out for splendid views of Mt Fuji if the weather permits. After lunch at the New Miyako Hotel, you'll travel to Nara in Japan's Kansai region. Nara was the country's first permanent capital city, and has an abundance of Unesco World Heritage sites. You'll visit the Todaiji Temple housing a great image of Buddha, colorful Kasuga Shrine with 3,000 lanterns, and the Deer Park, where tame deer freely roam.
After spending the night in Kyoto, you'll visit the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, noted for its gorgeous interiors, and KyotoImperial Palace. After lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Center, you'll visit Sanjusangendo Temple with its 1,001 impressive images of Buddha, the vermilion-hued Heian Shinto shrine and the Kiyomizu Buddhist temple.
You then have the option of returning to Tokyo by Bullet train, or staying another night in Kyoto and returning to Tokyo by Bullet train the next evening after spending the day exploring the city at your leisure.
- At the "Nijo Castle", on every Tuesdays in Jan., Jul., Aug. & Dec., "Nijo Castle" is closed and you will visit "Ryoanji Temple" instead.
- At the Kyoto Imperial Palace, on every Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays and some other days, Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed and you will visit "Nishi Honganji" instead.
- To enter the Kyoto Imperial Palace, you are required to fill out the form (your name, sex, age, nationality).
2-Day Mt Fuji and Kyoto Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo
Combine a visit to Mt Fuji and Kyoto on this overnight rail tour by Bullet train. You'll visit Mt Fuji, ride the Bullet train to Kyoto and take a sightseeing tour of this important city, known as the cradle of Japan's cultural heritage. You'll then have the option of returning to Tokyo by Bullet train or staying on in Kyoto.
Your tour begins with a relaxing coach trip to Mt Fuji, Japan's highest mountain. You'll also cruise Lake Ashi and ride the aerial cableway to the top of Mt Komagatake for superb views over Hakone National Park.
You'll then zoom your way to Kyoto aboard a high-speed Shinkansen Bullet train. On arriving Kyoto you will be transferred to your Kyoto hotel for the evening, with a choice of tourist-class or first-class hotels.
Next day, you can spend the day sightseeing and return to Tokyo by Bullet train in the evening, or stay on in Kyoto after your day of sightseeing. Highlights on the Kyoto day tour include the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, noted for its gorgeous interiors, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Center, you'll visit Sanjusangendo Temple with its 1,001 impressive images of Buddha, the vermilion-hued Heian Shinto shrine and Kiyomizu Buddhist temple, with its wooden veranda.
You'll then zoom your way to Kyoto aboard a high-speed Shinkansen Bullet train. On arriving Kyoto you will be transferred to your Kyoto hotel for the evening, with a choice of tourist-class or first-class hotels.
Next day, you can spend the day sightseeing and return to Tokyo by Bullet train in the evening, or stay on in Kyoto after your day of sightseeing. Highlights on the Kyoto day tour include the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, noted for its gorgeous interiors, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Center, you'll visit Sanjusangendo Temple with its 1,001 impressive images of Buddha, the vermilion-hued Heian Shinto shrine and Kiyomizu Buddhist temple, with its wooden veranda.
3-Day Mt Fuji, Kyoto and Nara Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo
Capture the quintessential Japanese travel experiences - Mt Fuji, Kyoto and Nara - on a three-day Bullet train rail tour from Tokyo. Your experience begins with the spectacular scenery of Mt Fuji and Hakone National Park. Continue by Bullet train to Kyoto where you'll spend the next two nights. On day two discover Kyoto's rich history and culture with visits to the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Kyoto's Imperial Palace. In the afternoon travel to the historic city of Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan. Highlights include Todaiji Temple and Nara Deer Park. On day three you'll have the option to returning to Tokyo by Bullet train after spending the day sightseeing at your leisure, or staying on in Kyoto.
Your tour begins with a relaxing coach trip to Mt Fuji, Japan's highest mountain. Cruise Lake Ashi, enjoy a ropeway ride over Owakudani Valley and zoom your way to Kyoto aboard a high-speed Shinkansen Bullet train.
Next day, you'll take a morning sightseeing tour of Kyoto's famous cultural sites, visiting the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, noted for its gorgeous interiors, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Center, you'll travel to Nara and its abundance of Unesco World Heritage Sites. You'll visit the Todaiji Temple housing a great image of Buddha, colorful Kasuga Shrine with 3,000 lanterns, and the Deer Park, where tame deer freely roam.
On the third day, you can either spend the day sightseeing at your leisure and return to Tokyo by Bullet train in the evening, or you can choose to stay on in Kyoto.
Next day, you'll take a morning sightseeing tour of Kyoto's famous cultural sites, visiting the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, noted for its gorgeous interiors, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Center, you'll travel to Nara and its abundance of Unesco World Heritage Sites. You'll visit the Todaiji Temple housing a great image of Buddha, colorful Kasuga Shrine with 3,000 lanterns, and the Deer Park, where tame deer freely roam.
On the third day, you can either spend the day sightseeing at your leisure and return to Tokyo by Bullet train in the evening, or you can choose to stay on in Kyoto.
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