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From Tokyo 1-Day Kyoto English-guided Tour by Bullet Train

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$476.22
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Overview

Ride the Shinkansen, Japan's famous bullet train, to Kyoto and experience the ancient capital's 1,200 years of rich history. Recommended for those who do not have much time but still want to see Kyoto. This bus tour includes round-trip Shinkansen transportation, afternoon sightseeing tour of Kyoto with a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter, and lunch. The meeting location for this tour is at Tourist Information Center Tokyo near Tokyo Station. This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

TOKYO CITY i Dep. - Ordinary
Ordinary Car Seats: Standard-class reserved seat on bullet train between Tokyo and Kyoto
Meet at Tokyo City i by 9:20am: Tokyo City i on the 1st basement floor [B1F] of the KITTE building.
Please be careful not to confuse this with the 1st floor
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Afternoon sightseeing tour of Kyoto
  • Round trip bullet train fare between Tokyo and Kyoto
  • [2025] To request vegetarian meals, please indicate in "Special requirement" when booking. No same-day changes allowed. [2026] Lunch will be updated to a vegetarian-friendly Western-style set menu.
  • National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
  • Fees other than those listed in Includes

Meeting point
Please meet at Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit "Tokyo City i", Tourist & Business Information on the 1st basement floor of the KITTE building by 9:20 a.m. The meeting location is on the 1st basement floor, please be careful not to confuse this with the 1st floor
Return details
Approximate arrival time: 8:30pm-9:30pm

  • An English-speaking tour conductor will guide you to the Shinkansen at Tokyo Station from Tokyo City i. Guides and other staff do not ride on the Shinkansen with tour participants. Upon arrival at Kyoto Station, another English-speaking staff will guide you to the lunch venue.
  • An English-speaking staff will be waiting for you on the platform at Kyoto Station and escort you to the lunch venue, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free arrival experience. (pass by)
  • Enjoy western-style lunch at a hotel. [2025] Lunch will be served as a semi-buffet. If you prefer a vegetarian menu, please make your request when booking. Only the main dish can be changed to a vegetarian option. [2026] Lunch will be updated to a vegetarian-friendly Western-style set menu. *Please note that requests for allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. or requests to remove or change ingredients due to personal preferences are not accepted.
  • After lunch, an English-speaking staff member will escort you to the JTB Sunrise Tours Desk at Kyoto Avanti. There, you may meet fellow travelers from other tours. Once everyone has gathered, you will board the tour bus together, marking the start of your journey. (pass by)
  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of some 40,000 inari-jinja shrines located all over Japan. The bright red Senbon Torii gates are a must-see attraction. Participants will walk from the parking lot to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, about 15 min walk each way.
  • Sanjusangendo Temple
    Visit the world's longest wooden structure, housing 1,001 life-size statues of Buddhist Kannon deities dating back to the 13th century.
  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    The view of Kyoto from the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu-dera is superb. The historic shopping lane that leads to the temple adds to a wonderful experience.
  • Depart from Kyoto Station to Tokyo by Nozomi Shinkansen. Tour ends at Shin-Yokohama Station, Shinagawa Station, or Tokyo Station.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent.
  • This is a special tour for international visitors. Please understand that residents of Japan cannot make bookings for this tour.
  • Train times may change due to timetable alterations or other reasons.
  • The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
  • Seats may not be designated.
  • Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus and Shinkansen seats or lunch. If seats or lunch is required, please make a booking under the child rate.
  • [2025] Please make a request when booking if you prefer a vegetarian menu. Lunch will be a semi buffet. Only the main dish can be changed to a vegetarian dish. Same-day changes are not allowed.
  • [2026] Vegetarian-friendly Western-style set menu will be offered.
  • It will not be possible to bring large luggage whose total height, width, and length exceeds 160 cm onto Shinkansen. If bringing large luggage, please make use of a delivery service on your own.
  • Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    From Tokyo 1-Day Kyoto English-guided Tour by Bullet Train

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $476.22
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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