Sunrise Express from Tokyo: Kyoto and Nara (3 Days)

As we make our way to Kyoto on the Shinkansen train, we will get a splendid view of the imposing Mt. Fuji on a clear day and lunch will be served at the New Miyako Hotel.

We will spend the afternoon touring Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan. We will visit the Todaji Temple, housing a great image of Buddha and the colorful Kasuga Shrine with 3,000 beautiful lanterns as well as the Deer Park where many tame deer freely roam about.

On the second day, there will be a morning sightseeing trip in Kyoto where we will visit the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Center, we will go around the city visiting the Sanjusangendo Hall with its 1001 impressive images of Buddha, the vermillion-hued Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple with its wooden veranda.

The activities during the third day will be left entirely up to you until the time comes to board the evening train back to Tokyo.

Hotel/Accommodation List
Grade A - Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
Grade B - New Miyako Hotel, Kyoto Tokyu Hotel or Rhiga Royal Hotel Kyoto
Grade P - Hotel Monterey Kyoto
Grade C - Kyoto Hotel Okura or ANA Hotel Kyoto
Grade M - Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto
Grade R - Ryokan Yoshi-Ima (Japanese-style room)
Grade K - Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto "Kasui-en" (Japanese-style room)

Itinerary/Activity Schedule
Day 1:
Shinkansen ride from Tokyo
Lunch at the New Miyako Hotel
Afternoon tour of Nara:
-Todaiji Temple
- Kasuga Shrine
- Deer Park

Day 2:
Morning sightseeing tour of Kyoto
- Golden Pavilion
- Nijo Castle (on Tuesdays in January, July, August and December, the Nijo Castle is closed and we will visit the Ryoanji Temple instead)
- Kyoto Imperial Palace (on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays and selected dates, the palace is closed and will be replaced with a visit to Kitano Tenmangu; On February 25, March 25, August 25 and November 25, we will visit the Ryoanji Temple instead)
Lunch at Kyoto Handicraft Center
Afternoon sightseeing of Kyoto
- Sanjusangendo Hall
- Heian Shrine
-Kiyomizo Temple

Day 3:
- Free time to explore Kyoto

Includes
- Services of an English-speaking guide (except during on board Shinkansen)
- 2 lunches
- For Grade R guests: 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts

Excludes
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Optional activity costs
- Baggage carriage

Please Note
- These tours are offered for travelers from overseas only.
- Upon entering the Kyoto Imperial Palace, you will be required to fill out a form and state your name, sex, age and nationality.
- Unless specified as "Japanese-style room," western-style double room (with two beds) is provided.
- Hotels are subject to availability and may be replaced with similar accommodation.
- Please carry your baggage on your own. Trains do not have areas for storing large pieces of baggage. We recommend leaving large pieces of baggage at your hotel in Tokyo while you travel by train.

Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.

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What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
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