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.
- Multi-Day Trip
- Choice of seating available
- Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
- Rail Tour
- 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. 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.
- Mt.Komagatake Aerial Cableway will be skipped due to traffic conditions without an alternative on the following days:
- Sept 14, 15,21, 23, 28
- Oct 4,5,13,18, 19,25, 26
- Nov 2,3,22
- 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
2-Day Mt Fuji and Kyoto Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo
Departure Point:
Tour departs from Keio Plaza Hotel or selected hotels in Tokyo
Departure 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
- 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:
Return Details:
Concludes at either the Tokyo Train Station at approximately 9:40pm or your hotel in Kyoto at 6:00pm (depending on the tour option chosen)
Pricing information
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Tour options:
Guided one-way rail trip from Tokyo to Kyoto by bullet train, one night in a tourist class hotel in a single room, Lake Ashi cruise, pickup from selected Tokyo hotels Code: TOUOWS
Conducted in English
Guided one-way rail trip from Tokyo to Kyoto by bullet train, one night in a tourist class hotel in a twin share room, Lake Ashi cruise, pickup from selected Tokyo hotels Code: TOUOWT
Conducted in English
Guided roundtrip 2-day rail trip from Tokyo to Kyoto by bullet train, one night in tourist class hotel in a single room, Lake Ashi cruise, pickup/drop off from selected Tokyo hotels Code: TOURTS
Conducted in English
Guided roundtrip 2-day rail trip from Tokyo to Kyoto by bullet train, one night in tourist class hotel in a twin share room, Lake Ashi cruise, pickup/drop off from selected Tokyo hotels Code: TOURTT
Conducted in English
Guided one-way rail trip from Tokyo to Kyoto by bullet train, one night in a first class hotel in a single room, Lake Ashi cruise, pickup from selected Tokyo hotels Code: 1STOWS
Conducted in English
Guided one-way rail trip from Tokyo to Kyoto by bullet train, one night in a first class hotel in a twin share room, Lake Ashi cruise, pickup from selected Tokyo hotels Code: 1STOWT
Conducted in English
Guided roundtrip 2-day rail trip from Tokyo to Kyoto by bullet train, one night in first class hotel in a single room, Lake Ashi cruise, pickup/drop off from selected Tokyo hotels Code: 1STRTS
Conducted in English
Guided roundtrip 2-day rail trip from Tokyo to Kyoto by bullet train, one night in first class hotel in a twin share room, Lake Ashi cruise, pickup/drop off from selected Tokyo hotels Code: 1STRTT
Conducted in English
Additional information
2-Day Mt Fuji and Kyoto Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo
Inclusions:
- Overnight rail tour by bullet train
- Sightseeing cruise on Lake Ashi
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Drop off service (in Kyoto or in Tokyo)
- 1 nights accommodation
- 2 lunches
- Professional guide
- Local taxes
Exclusions:
- Baggage handling roundtrip tour - 2,200yen per piece (payable direct)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
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 - Kyoto
Transfer by deluxe motorcoach to the foot of Mt. Fuji via the expressway. Drive halfway up Mt Fuji, Japan's highest mountain, and 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, this is a very popular volcanic landscape. Board 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 yuor pre and post accommodation.
Day 2: You can chose to either return to Tokyo or stay in Kyoto and enjoy more sightseeing. Please select your preferred option at time of booking.
Round Trip Course (SH2-R) - Kyoto to Tokyo (Day 2): Morning sightseeing of Kyoto, visiting Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Center, enjoy an afternoon sightseeing of the city, visiting Sanjusangendo Hall, Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Before returning to Tokyo by Shinkansen in the evening. Arriving at Tokyo Station around 9:40pm.
OR
One Way Trip Course (SH2-O) - Kyoto (Day 2) Morning sightseeing of Kyoto, visiting Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch at Kyoto Handicraft Center enjoy an afternoon sightseeing of the city, visiting Sanjusangendo Hall, Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Drop-off service to hotel in Kyoto around 6:00pm.
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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