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).

Schedule details

Heian Shrine Kyoto

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal or selected hotels in Tokyo

Departure Time:

  9.00am from Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal

or

Hotel pickup at:

ANA Intercontinental Tokyo    8:20
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel    7:40
Conrad Tokyo    8:10
Courtyard By Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel    8:15
Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo    8:25
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Chinzan-so    8:00
Ginza Capital Hotel (Annex bldg.)    8:00
Grand Hyatt Tokyo    8:25
Grand Pacific Le DAIBA    8:10
Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka    8:00
Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa    8:20
Hilton Tokyo Hotel    7:55
Hotel Grand Palace    7:55
Hotel Laforet Tokyo    7:55
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo    7:40
Hotel New Otani (Main bldg.)    7:50
Hotel Nikko Tokyo    8:15
Hotel Okura Tokyo (Main bldg.)    8:10
Hotel Pacific Tokyo    8:15 - Hotel Pacific Tokyo will be abolished in September 30, 2010 due to the hotel closure
Hotel Sunroute Ariake    8:00
Hyatt Regency Tokyo    7:50
Imperial Hotel Tokyo (Main bldg.)    8:25
Inter Continental Tokyo Bay    8:30
Keio Plaza Tokyo    8:05
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo    7:50
The New Sanno Hotel    8:05
Park Hyatt Tokyo    7:40
Park Hotel Tokyo    8:20
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo    8:20
The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo    8:15
Royal Park Hotel Tokyo (next to the Tokyo City Air Terminal)    7:50
Royal Park Shiodome Tower    8:25
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo    7:50
Shiba Park Hotel    8:30
Shinagawa Prince Hotel (Main Tower)    8:05
Shinjuku Washington Hotel    7:45
Sunshine City Prince Hotel    7:30
Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel    7:55
Tokyo Dome Hotel    8:20
Tokyo Prince Hotel    8:30
Tokyo Station (Hato Bus at Marunouchi South Exit)    9:10
Westin Hotel Tokyo    7:55
Yaesu Fujiya Hotel    8:05
Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal    9:00

Return Details:

Concludes at the Tokyo Station at approximately 9:00 - 9:15pm

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

Kyoto and Nara 2-Day or 3-Day Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo

Inclusions:

• 1 or 2 nights accommodation
• Tokyo to Kyoto return trip by Bullet train
• Morning and afternoon sightseeing tours of Kyoto
• Professional guide
• Lunch
• Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Hotel drop off
• Baggage handling

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of travel. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer
• Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
• Infant meals not included
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Itinerary:

You may choose between a two or three day tour. Please see below for options available. Please note that Day 1 is the same for both tours:

Day 1: Tokyo - Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto:
You will be transferred in the morning to Tokyo Station around 9:40am and board a Shinkansen train for the classical city of Kyoto. Enjoy a splendid view of imposing Mt. Fuji en route (weather permitting). Lunch at New Miyako Hotel. In the afternoon enjoy a tour to Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan. Visit Todaiji Temple housing a great image of Buddha, colorful Kasuga Shrine with 3,000 lanterns, and Deer Park where many tame deer are freely roaming, before returning to Kyoto.

Kyoto overnight accommodation (your choice from the following):

Tourist Class Hotel or First Class Hotel
*see Kyoto Accommodation List for details

Day 2:
OPTION 1: Kyoto (Option for 3 day course)
Morning sightseeing of Kyoto, visiting Golden Pavilion, Nijo castle noted for its gorgeous interiors, and Kyoto Imperial Palace (on Saturday, Sunday and national holidays: visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine or Higashi Honganji Temple instead). After lunch at Kyoto Handicraft Center, enjoy afternoon sightseeing of the city, visiting Sanjusangendo Hall with its 1,001 impressive images of Buddha, vermilion-hued Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple with its wooden veranda. Return to Kyoto hotel in the evening.

OPTION 2: Kyoto - Tokyo (option for 2 day course)
Enjoy a morning sightseeing around Kyoto, visiting Golden Pavilion, Nijo castle noted for its gorgeous interiors, and Kyoto Imperial Palace.
After lunch at Kyoto Handicraft Center you will see more of the city, visiting Sanjusangendo Hall with its 1,001 impressive images of Buddha,vermilion-hued Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple with its wooden veranda. In the evening board a Shinkansen train back to Tokyo - around 6:40pm. Transfer to major hotels in Tokyo around 9:30pm.

Day 3: For 3 days Course
Free at leisure before returning to Tokyo. In the evening board a Shinkansen train back to Tokyo at 6:40pm. Transfer to major hotels in Tokyo at 9:30pm.

Kyoto Accommodation:
You can choose from the following Tourist or First Class hotels in Kyoto. Please specify in the 'Special Requirements' box at time of booking. Hotel is not guaranteed and is subject to availability.

Tourist Class hotels:

• Kyoto Montrey Hotel
• New Miyako Hotel
• Kyoto Tokyo Hotel
• Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto

First Class hotels:

• Kyoto Hotel Okura
• Kyoto ANA Hotel

Terms and Conditions:

If you cancel at least 8 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 per cent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee.

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