Kyoto Afternoon tour
Seat in Coach tour to Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo Hall, Kiyomizu Temple.
Depart from your preferred airport for a scheduled flight to Tokyo.
Arrive in Japan, where you are met by our Tour Assistant and transferred to Tokyo by Airport Limousine bus or train.
The rest of the day is at your leisure to adjust to the 9 hours time difference.
Morning city tour of Tokyo visiting Tokyo Tower and Meiji Shrine. Next we drive by the Akasaka Guest House and the National Diet Building, home to the Japanese House of Parliament. Our tour continues to the Imperial Palace East Gardens and a drive and stroll along Ginza high street.
Afternoon is free at leisure, or take an optional afternoon Tokyo city tour. Ask for details at time of booking.
(Includes Lunch)
You will be picked up from your hotel and driven by deluxe motorcoach to Mount Fuji. Lunch will be provided at a Hotel /Restaurant in Hakone.
In the afternoon we proceed to the Hakone National Park where we will take a cable car ride with the opportunity to see the magnificent volcanic Hakone mountain range below. We will then travel to the Owakudani Boiling Valley and afterwards take a boat cruise on Lake Ashi. After the tour we transfer back to Tokyo.
Free day to explore Tokyo at your leisure, as there are so much this metropolitan city can offer! Or purchase an optional full day tour to either Nikko, or Kamakura and Yokohama.
(Includes Dinner at Ryokan)
This morning self transfer to Yudanaka by train via Nagano. Upon arrival at Nagano train station, our tour assistant will meet you and help you board the correct local train to Yudanaka.
For your convenience and due to luggage restriction on the bullet train, we have arranged free luggage transfer to take your large luggage directly to Kyoto. Prepare a light carry bag for your stay in Yudanaka & Matsumoto.
Later visit the nearby snow monkey park (entrance fee not included approx. £5pp). Note the hotel offers a twice daily free shuttle bus to the snow monkey park, or make your own arrangements.
In the evening return to the Ryokan for a beautiful Japanese dinner. Later relax in the Onsen hot spring spa. Accommodation in Japanese style guest Room.
(Includes Breakfast)
Today enjoy traditional breakfast in your Ryokan before taking the train for the unassisted transfer to Matsumoto and proceed to your hotel accommodation conveniently located next to the station.
During your free time in Matsumoto we recommend visiting Matsumoto castle, known as 'crow castle' due to its unique black exterior. Later stroll around the traditional old quarter (Nawate Dori).
Today take the Bullet train for the unassisted transfer to Kyoto via Nagoya. Upon arrival at Kyoto take the short walk to your accommodation.
Morning sight seeing tour of Kyoto including a visit to Nijo Castle, former residence of the Tokugawa Shogun, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) and Kyoto Imperial Palace, the impressive former residence of the Imperial family.
Afternoon is free at leisure, or take an optional tour to Nara.
Free time explore Kyoto or take an optional tour
You will be transferred to the futuristic Kansai International Airport in Osaka for your departure flight homeward.
We can provide extension overnight such as to Osaka, Hiroshima & Miyajima, with guided tour etc.
TOKYO - Shiba Park Hotel, YUDANAKA - Issano Komichi Biyuno Yado Ryokan and Onsen, Japanese style room with traditional dinner and breakfast, MATSUMOTO - Alpico Plaza, KYOTO - New Miyako Hotel
(or similar, subject to availability)
UPGRADE CHOICE: TOKYO - Keio Plaza, KYOTO - New Miyako Hotel South Wing
Seat in Coach tour to Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo Hall, Kiyomizu Temple.
Seat in Coach tour - Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine & Nara Nagomikan.
Cycle the back streets of Kyoto Geisha quarters, & Heian Jingu shrine. Tour operates Mon, Wed, Frid, Sunday.
Tour includes Hama-Rikyu garden, Sumida River Cruise Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise shopping street. *includes Lunch when operated on the same day as the morning tour.
Afternoon guided walking tour to visit some of the best Cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo. Visit Rikug-en garden, Ueno Park, Senso-ji Temple. Sumida River night cruise 1:30pm-7:00pm Departures: March 23rd - April 16th daily
Full day coach tour to Nikko National park - Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji & Kegon waterfalls.
Full day coach to Kamakura includes Jomyo-ji Temple, Green tea ceremony, Hokoku-Ji Temple & Kotoku-in Temple & seascapes of Enoshima bay
Visit the 350m high Tembo deck of Skytree. Sensoji Temple & Nakamise shopping street.
Visit Tokyo's Sumo Museum & watch Sumo Tournament (class B seats). English commentary available on radios). Daily Departs Jan 8-22nd, May 14-28th Sep 10-24th 2017
Option A - Sumo Experience £120 - Enjoy Sumo demonstrations by retired Sumo wrestlers + Chanko-nabe tradition Sumo meal. Every Monday.
Option B - Sumo Stable tour £100 - Visit an authentic Sumo Stable and see active wrestlers train. Take photos and communicate with the young wrestlers.
Visit Fushima Inari Shrine with 1000 red Torii gates. Take the train to Uji and visit Byodo-in Temple, Japanese Tea Ceremony.
Optional Japanese set lunch (£25pp)
Visit Tenryuji Temple, Sagano Bamboo groves, Jojakkoji Temple and Togetsu Bridge,
Watching a pageant of Japanese traditional arts, performances and Maiko dancing at Gion Corner.
Experience a Japanese Tea Ceremony at a traditional Ryokan and enjoy Zen (vegetarian) dining.
Dance performance from a Maiko (trainee Geisha) and commemorative photo. Enjoy Japanese style Tempura meal.
Option A Tea Ceremony- £40
Option B Taiko Drumming lesson - £70
Option C Sushi Making course - £60
Option D Kimono experience. From £70
Includes return reserved seats on bullet train from Kyoto and boat tickets to Miyajima Island. Visiting Itsukushima Jingashrine, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Atomic bomb Dome and museum.
Optional traditional style Ryokan accommodation in Kyoto or Hakone. Ask for details.
The upgrade hotels will enhance your holiday enjoyment therefore we would recommendit.
Forbullet train tickets, we book advance reserved seat for a smooth travelexperience.
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