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VIP Day trip to Kyoto from Tokyo
We will visit the Must-See spots of Kyoto as a day trip from Tokyo.
To make use of the limited time, this tour is only for people who can pay for the roundtrip fare of Shinkansen from Tokyo and necessary taxis.
Meeting Point
At the lobby of your hotel
Your hotel
Tokyo Station
You can have your breakfast on the Shinkansen, bullet train.
Kyoto Station
Change to Subway and take a 13 minute ride
Kita Oji Station
Change to bus (15 mins.) or taxi (10 mins.)
Golden Pavillion: Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple Taxi Pool
Kyoto Imperial Palace (lunch)
Having lunch at Kyoto Imperial Palace （Udon or Sukiyaki Gosho Gozen etc.）；Take a taxi to Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu Temple
Enjoy the beautiful architexture and the view of Kyoto
Sanneizaka Slope, Nineizaka Slope
Enjoy shopping at the nice ambience streets
Yasaka Koshindo, Yasaka Pagoda (Hokanji Temple)
symbol of Kyoto
Gion Shijo Station
8 or 12 minutes to Fushimi Inari Station
Fushimi Inari Shrine
See the Torii Gates and hike up
Kyoto Station
Shopping time at Kyoto Station
Kyoto Station Shinkansen Nozomi
Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station
At your hotel or the place you'd like
Ending Point
At your hotel or the place you'd like
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding Fee
Transportation Fare (You and the Guide: SHINKANSEN 28940 Yen, Kyoto (bus/train/taxi fare)), Lunch, Dinner, Admission Fee of the temples, etc.
Nozomi Shinkansen is preferable which leaves every ten minutes and faster.
Tour Important Information
PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE YOU BOOK THIS TOUR.
NO ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST with this tour.
Kyoto was the capital for 1100 years or so. There are so much to see so it would be better to spend a few days there, but if your days here are limited, this tour is for you.
(It is possible for me to see you off at your hotel in Kyoto but please cover my return trip, too.)
The Shinkansen, Bullet train, fare (round trip) is 28740 yen. Please cover my transportation fare too.
To cover the most during the limited time, it would be idealistic to use taxis to save time. If there are more than 3 people in your group, let's use two taxis between the spots.
Minor change or skipping some spots are possible but ADDING EXTRA SPOTS might be DIFFICULT because of the limited time.
We will start early but might be in rush hours in the morning.
Not on Dec. 28-Jan. 4 because it would be hard to get seats on Shinkansen and temples and shrines will be overcrowded.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Tokyo Tour Reviews
Alison E.
Edo Tokyo Tour: East Gardens & Ueno Park or Asakusa
“Very helpful and informative guide”
Tour was fun and full of facts. Yoko involved us in the tour and kids participated with a lot of energy. She was very helpful with plans for the rest of the holiday and gave us lots of important tips. Highly recommend.
Yoko T.
(136 reviews)Thank you so much for writing a review soon after the tour. It was a hot day but it was a lot of fun meeting you and your family. I was especially amazed with Jenny being smart, full of curiosity and asking so many questions and Nick was so cute. I hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday. Have fun!!
“An unforgettable day”
It was a true pleasure to spend a day with Yoko-san. Even before we met, she was super helpful with advice on hotels, transportation from the airport, etc. She also adjusted our tour schedule to follow the optimal route between the famous places in Tokyo, and to fit in the places we really wanted to see. We learned a lot about the city, and about Japanese culture and history in general. All in all, it was an unforgettable experience. Thank you so much, Yoko-san!
Yoko T.
(136 reviews)Oh, thank you so much for such a lovely review, Dmitri san!! We really walked a lot that day. Starting from Asakusa, lotus pond of Shinobazu and Ueno Toshogu, Tsukiji Market, Sakuradamon Gate and Nijubashi Bridge of the Imperial Palace, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Takeshita Street and Omotesando. I was quite surprised that both you and your wife Hui san was walking in sandals but didn't complain about the long walk. I had a great time with you, your lovely wife Hui san and smart and beautiful daughter Maria. It was so interesting talking with you and your family. I hope Maria makes her dream come true and I will be looking forward to your revisit to climb Mount Fuji. Thank you again for the lovely day and your generosity. Yoko
“Amazing Tour with Knowledgable Guide ”
Yoko introduced us to East part of Tokyo starting from Ginza and other sightseeing areas located at this sort of the city. Her knowledge and insights were very helpful for the first comers to Japan! Our group of 6 consisted of 4 adults and 2 kids. Yoko was flexible when we would request to make a change in our itinerary and she was able to suggest alternative on the spot. Yoko is a highly recommended tour guide for the family or couples.
Yoko T.
(136 reviews)Thank you so much for your review, Katerina san. I remember I had a lovely day with your wonderful family in June. We had an amazing lunch at a sushi restaurant which has the capacity to let our large group in without a long wait. We went to Odaiba instead of the crowded Tokyo Sky Tree. I was glad that your daughter enjoy the ride which was like the Disney ride. There is so much to see in Japan, so please come again!! Thank you again for the lovely day and the review, Yoko
