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.
- Multi-Day Trip
- Rail Tour
- Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
- Lunch included
- Informative, friendly and professional guide
- Hotel pickup included
- Conducted in English
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.
- When the driveway up to Mt.Fuji's 5th station is closed in winter due to heavy snow, a visit to Fujiyama Museum will be included instead.
- Komagatake Ropeway or Cruise on Lake Ashi may also be omitted or substituted depending on traffic, weather conditions, or for other operational reasons. In this case, you will enjoy one in case of either of them omitted or two for both of them omitted out of following alternatives; Narukawa Museum in Hakone, Hakone Check Point, Cruise on Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Kawaguchi Ropeway. Your tour guide will finalize alternative places, based on careful study of tour movement and other conditions.
Schedule details
3-Day Mt Fuji, Kyoto and Nara Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo
Departure Point:
Tour departs from Keio Plaza Hotel or selected hotels in TokyoDeparture Time:
- 8:45am from Keio Plaza Hotel
- Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka/Information Desk - 8:00am
- ANA InterContinental Tokyo/Bell Desk - 8:20am
- Ariake Washington/1st Floor Information Desk - 8:00am
- Century Hyatt/Concierge - 7:50am
- Cerulean Tower Tokyu/Guest Relation - 7:40am
- Conrad Tokyo/Bell Desk - 8:10am
- Crowne Plaza Metropolitan Tokyo/Bell Desk - 7:40am
- Daiichi Hotel Tokyo/Bell Desk - 8:25am
- Four Seasons (Chinzan-so)/Concierge - 8:00am
- Ginza Capital (annex bldg.)/Lobby - 8:00am
- Grand Hyatt Tokyo/Lobby - 8:25am
- Grand Pacific Meridien/Bell Desk - 8:10am
- Grand Palace/Bell Desk - 7:55am
- Hilton Tokyo/Bell Desk - 7:55am
- Imperial (main bldg.)/Bell Desk - 8:25am
- Intercontinental Tokyo Bay/Concierge - 8:30am
- Keio Plaza Tokyo/Front Information Desk - 8:05am
- Laforet Tokyo/Bell Desk - 7:55am
- Le Meridien Pacific Tokyo/Bell Desk - 8:15am
- Mandarin Oriental/Bell Desk - 7:50am
- New Otani (main bldg.)/Bell Desk - 7:50am
- New Sanno/Lobby - 8:05am
- Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa/Bell Desk - 8:20am
- Nikko Tokyo/2nd Floor Bell Desk - 8:15am
- Okura (main bldg.)/Assistant Manager Desk - 8:10am
- Park Hotel Tokyo/Bell Desk - 8:20am
- Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo/Lobby - 7:50am
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza HotelBell Desk - 8:15am
- Royal Park/Bell Desk - 7:50am
- Royal Park Shiodome Tower/1st Floor Doorman Desk - 8:25am
- Shiba Park/Guest Relation - 8:30am
- Shinagawa Prince Hotel (Main Tower)/Guest Relations - 8:05am
- Shinjuku Washington/3rd Floor Information Desk - 7:45am
- Sunshine City Prince/Bell Desk - 7:30am
- Tokyo Dome/Bell Desk - 8:20am
- Tokyo Prince/Bell Desk - 8:30am
- The Prince Park Tower Tokyo/Bell Desk - 8:20am
- Tokyo St. (Hato Bus at Marunouchi South Exit)/Hato Bus Waiting Room #7 - 8:15am
- Westin Tokyo/Bell Desk - 7:55am
- Yaesu Fujiya/Bell Desk - 8:05am
or
Hotel pickup at:
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Return Details:
Concludes at Tokyo Train Station approximately 9:40pm or in the morning at Kyoto (depending on option chosen)Pricing information
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Tour options:
One-way tour from Tokyo to Kyoto staying in a tourist class hotel Code: TOUOW
Conducted in English
One-way tour from Tokyo to Kyoto staying in a first class hotel Code: 1STOW
Conducted in English
Roundtrip tour staying in a tourist class hotel Code: TOURT
Conducted in English
Roundtrip tour staying in a first class hotel Code: 1STRT
Conducted in English
Additional information
3-Day Mt Fuji, Kyoto and Nara Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo
Inclusions:
- 3-day Bullet train rail tour
- 2 nights accommodation
- 2 lunches
- Professional guide
- Cruise on Lake Ashi
- Owakudani Valley Ropeway ride
- Morning sightseeing tour of Kyoto
- Afternoon sightseeing tour of Nara
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Exclusions:
- Baggage Handling (roundtrip)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, 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
- Maximum of 2 passengers per room. If you are traveling with a party of 3 travelers or more, you must make separate bookings
Itinerary:
Day 1: Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Hakone - KyotoTransfer by deluxe motorcoach to the foot of Mt. Fuji via the expressway. Drive halfway up Mt Fuji, Japan's highest mountain, to enjoy the spectacular views from 2,300 meters (7545 feet), followed by lunch at the Hotel Highland Resort. After lunch, visit Hakone for a cruise on Lake Ashi (Pirate Boat) and ropeway ride at Owakudani Vallay, very popular volcanic landscape before boarding a Shinkansen train (bullet train) to the classical city of Kyoto.
Kyoto overnight accommodation - you can choose from the following Tourist or First Class hotels in Kyoto. Please specify at time of booking. Hotel is not guaranteed and is subject to availability.
Tourist Class hotels:
- New Miyako Hotel
- Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
- Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
First Class hotels:
- Kyoto Hotel Okura
- ANA Hotel Kyoto
When choosing your hotel you MUST also include the following information in the 'Special Requirements' box.
- Please advise if you require single, twin or double rooms
- Please advise your pre and post accommodation
Day 2: Enjoy more sightseeing in Kyoto and Nara.
Morning sightseeing of Kyoto, visiting Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Nijo castle noted for its gorgeous interiors, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch at Kyoto Handicraft Center, proceed to Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan. Visit Todaiji Temple housing a great image of Buddha, colorful Kasuga Taisha Shrine with 3,000 lanterns and Nara Park (Deer Park) where many tame deer are freely roaming.
After the sightseeing, drive back to your hotels in Kyoto .
Day 3: Please select your preferred option at time of booking.
Round Trip Course Kyoto to Tokyo (Day 3): Free at leisure until departure.
Return to Tokyo by Bullet train in the evening and arriving at Tokyo Station around 9:40pm.
Drop off service is available to hotels in Tokyo where the pick-up service is provided
OR
One Way Trip Course Kyoto (Day 3) The tour finishes after you check out your 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.
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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