From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour
Tour itinerary is planned based on hiring a car/ van for 9 hours to cover (cash to the driver):5 passengers: ¥110, 000, 7 passengers: ¥140, 000,more than 7 please let me know in advance)
Within a day from Tokyo, you can have the chance to explore both top temple and shrine in Kyoto and Nara deers park and Todaiji temple .
Itenerary (customizable):
08:30(In case of Tokyo station meeting,extra ¥60,000, please notify the guide 2 days before the tour about the meeting point wether Tokyo or Kyoto) Tokyo Station (Gin-no-Suzu Square -Silver Bell Square-, the most well-known meeting place in Tokyo Station),help you to buy the bullet train tickets and heading to Kyoto using bullet train/Shinkansen 11:00 Meet at Kyoto station and move to Nara 12:30 Nara deers park 13:00 Todaiji temple 14:30 Back to Kyoto 15:30 Kinkakoji temple 16:30 Lunch break 17:30 Fushimi Inari shrine 18:30 Back to Kyoto station,take bullet train to Tokyo 21:30 Arrive Tokyo and tour finish
Options
Guiding and management fees
What's included in From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Nara Park
Enjoy a leisurely walk through Nara Deer Park, a serene haven where you can interact with Japan’s beloved deer. As you wander through the lush, expansive park, friendly deer roam freely, adding a unique charm to your experience. These gentle animals, considered sacred in Japanese culture, are accustomed to visitors and will approach you for a friendly nibble of the special deer crackers available for purchase. Marvel at the park's picturesque landscape, with its expansive lawns and seasonal blooms providing a perfect backdrop. The tranquil setting, combined with the opportunity to connect with these graceful creatures, makes for a delightful and memorable stroll in one of Japan’s most cherished natural spaces.
Todaiji Temple Cultural Center
Immerse yourself in the splendor of Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine on your Nara tour. At Todaiji Temple, marvel at the Great Buddha Hall, housing one of the world’s largest bronze Buddha statues, a monumental masterpiece that embodies the grandeur of Japanese Buddhist art. The temple’s vast wooden structure and serene surroundings create a profound and awe-inspiring experience.
Kinkakuji Temple
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto's iconic Golden Pavilion, shimmering brilliantly against its serene pond backdrop. Stroll through the exquisite gardens, reflecting the harmonious blend of nature and artistry that defines this UNESCO World Heritage site. Perfect for culture enthusiasts and photographers, this tour promises an unforgettable glimpse into Japan's architectural splendor and tranquil elegance.
Inclusions
- Guiding Services and tour management, transportaion arrangement
- Entrance fees : Todaiji tempe: ¥800 / person , Kinkakoji temple :¥500 / person
- Transportation fee(from Tokyo to Kyoto and back): ¥ 28,000/person (In case of holding JR pass: Free)
- Lunch
- Guide extra expenses from Tokyo: ¥60,000 (In case of Tokyo station pick up,cash to the guide).
- Transportation in Kyoto Up to 5 passengers (cash) ¥110,000, 7 passengers: ¥140, 000
- Gratuities are always appreciated but never expected (In case your experience was exceptional)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Any place inside Kyoto city
- The guide will pick you up from your hotel in Tokyo, take a cap together to Tokyo station. This is for extra cash of JPY 10,000, making the total cost of guide meeting in Tokyo JPY 60,000
- The guide will lead you to the bullet train/Shinkansen that you need to take to go b ack to Tokyo.
- Gin-no-Suzu Square -Silver Bell Square-, the most well-known meeting place in Tokyo Station). The guide will help you to buy the bullet train tickets and head to Kyoto using bullet train/Shinkansen
End Points
- The guide will lead you to the bullet train/Shinkansen that you need to take to go b ack to Tokyo.
- Any place inside Kyoto city
