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PLAN

1-Day Tour with Nara Afternoon Sightseeing & Round-trip Shinkansen from Tokyo (Ordinary Car)

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  • Kasuga Taisha

  • Shinkansen

  • Kasuga Taisha

  • Tour Details
1. Ride the Shinkansen, Japan's famous bullet train, and experience nature and history in Nara.
2. Recommended for those who do not have much time but still want to see famous spots in Nara—Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Nara Park.
3. This bus tour includes round-trip Shinkansen transportation, English-speaking guide, and lunch.
4. The meeting location is Tokyo City i near Tokyo Station. For the drop-off location on the return trip, customers may choose from Tokyo Station, Shinagawa Station, and Shin-Yokohama Station.

About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:
- This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
- The tour booking charge includes the purchase cost for J-Credits officially certified by the government for environmental protection. These credits are used to support initiatives for global warming countermeasures such as forest conservation.
- We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers. Please check the dedicated page for details. http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
1guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Kanto
Guide Service
English
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
Not Available
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit Tokyo City i on the 1st basement floor of the KITTE building /09:20
Included
English-speaking guide; Lunch; Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour (Ordinary Car Shinkansen)
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.                                 

 　　　　　　Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo                                 

 　　　Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.　
[Cancellation Charge]

- Cancellation fees will be charged from 10 days in advance.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, or due to other operational management circumstances, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 3 days prior to the tour.　

- If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent.

- The itinerary displayed on the booking screen is the final itinerary. A copy of the final itinerary will not be sent to participants.

- This is a special tour for international visitors. Please understand that residents of Japan cannot make bookings for this tour.

- For requests regarding tours where answers from the tour operator are required in advance, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- 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.

- Participants will walk from the parking lot to Todai-ji Temple (about 25 min one-way). Thank you for your understanding. Please inform us at the time of booking if any person in your group is using crutches or a wheelchair, or has a chronic illness that makes it difficult to walk for long distances.

- At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the tour will also enter the Main Sanctuary special visit area. However, in case the special visit area cannot be entered due to events or operational circumstances, the Kasuga Taisha Museum or Todaiji Museum will be visited instead.

- Refunds will not be issued in case the tour visits aforementioned alternative destinations.

- Seats may not be designated.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

- Meeting Location: Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit Tokyo City i on the 1st basement floor of the KITTE building / 09:20

*The meeting location is on the 1st basement floor. Please be careful not to confuse this with the 1st floor.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

- 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.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

- 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.

- The main dish for lunch will be a vegetarian menu. Customers may enjoy as much as they like of appetizers, salads, desserts, and other dishes served in a semi buffet style.
[Regarding Luggage on Shinkansen]

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.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car Company]

Teisan Kanko Bus Co., Ltd. (in general); Yasaka Sightseeing Bus Co., Ltd.; Yuai Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; Toh-ho-kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; Kyoto Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; or Senriyama Bus Co., Ltd.

*In general, Teisan Kanko Bus will be used. If otherwise, it will be specified in the final itinerary.


*Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus), a hired car (van, minivan - MK Co., Ltd. or Yasaka Group), or a taxi.

Standard transportation for approximate number of customers:

- Large bus: around 26 people or more

- Mid-size bus: around 11-25 people

- Small bus: around 9-10 people

- Van (hired car): around 5-8 people

- Minivan (hired car): around 3-4 people

- Taxi: around 1-2 people
[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]

Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by an English-speaking guide or assistant (except on some transfer sections).

*Drivers do not work as guides.

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

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Infants (0-5)
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  • The [Plan Name], [Tour Date], [Tour Price], [Tour Outline], [Remarks/Important Notes], and [Itinerary] on the booking screen are part of the Terms & Conditions Document (Important Items). Print or save as PDF.
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  • Payments must be made using credit card.
  • After the payment has been processed, the travel contract will be finalized once the customer receives a reservation confirmation email along with an attached reservation confirmation sheet.
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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
19:209:30 Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Entrance
KITTE Building B1F
Tokyo City i　
Meet-up		Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit Tokyo City i on the 1st basement floor of the KITTE building
09:30 Departure　		  
1   TransferAn English-speaking tour conductor will guide you to the Shinkansen at Tokyo Station.On Foot 
19:4010:20 Arrive at Tokyo Station   
1  140From Tokyo Station to Kyoto StationTake the Nozomi Shinkansen to Kyoto.
*Guides and other staff do not ride on the Shinkansen with tour participants.		Shinkansen 
111:5512:40 Arrive at Kyoto Station   
1   TransferAn English-speaking staff will guide customers from Kyoto Station to the lunch venue.On Foot 
1   Lunch (Western-style menu)Enjoy lunch at a hotel. Lunch
1   TransferAfter the meal, walk to the tour bus departure location (Kyoto Avanti B1F Sunrise Tours Desk).On Foot 
1 13:30 Kyoto Avanti B1F
Sunrise Tours Desk
(across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)
 Departure		Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F
(across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)
Depart at 13:30
*Please refer to [Bus Company].		  
1   Transfer Bus 
1  60Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Main Sanctuary Special VisitThis Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers.
The tour will enter the Main Sanctuary special visit area. Visitors can get closer to the Main Sanctuary and view the hanging lanterns in the corridor.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].		On Foot 
1   TransferTravel on foot. (approx. 20-30 min)
*A bus may also be used for transfer on some sections.		On Foot 
1  70Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha)
Nara Park		A World Heritage site.  This is the symbol of the Nara Period and one of the world's largest wooden structures. Its huge main hall and bronze Great Buddha are impressive to behold.On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
118:3019:00 Arrive at Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)   
1   TransferAn English-speaking staff will help customers board the Shinkansen at Kyoto Station.On Foot 
1   Arrive at Kyoto Station   
1  140Kyoto Station to TokyoHead to Shin-Yokohama, Shinagawa, or Tokyo via Nozomi Shinkansen.Shinkansen 
121:3022:15 Tour ends at Shin-Yokohama Station, Shinagawa Station, or Tokyo Station   
  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
19:209:30 Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Entrance
KITTE Building B1F
Tokyo City i　
Meet-up		Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit Tokyo City i on the 1st basement floor of the KITTE building
09:30 Departure　		  
1   TransferAn English-speaking tour conductor will guide you to the Shinkansen at Tokyo Station.On Foot 
19:4010:20 Arrive at Tokyo Station   
1  140From Tokyo Station to Kyoto StationTake the Nozomi Shinkansen to Kyoto.
*Guides and other staff do not ride on the Shinkansen with tour participants.		Shinkansen 
111:5512:40 Arrive at Kyoto Station   
1   TransferAn English-speaking staff will guide customers from Kyoto Station to the lunch venue.On Foot 
1   Lunch (Western-style menu)Enjoy lunch at a hotel. Lunch
1   TransferAfter the meal, walk to the tour bus departure location (Kyoto Avanti B1F Sunrise Tours Desk).On Foot 
1 13:30 Kyoto Avanti B1F
Sunrise Tours Desk
(across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)
 Departure		Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F
(across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)
Depart at 13:30
*Please refer to [Bus Company].		  
1   Transfer Bus 
1  60Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Main Sanctuary Special VisitThis Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers.
The tour will enter the Main Sanctuary special visit area. Visitors can get closer to the Main Sanctuary and view the hanging lanterns in the corridor.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].		On Foot 
1   TransferTravel on foot. (approx. 20-30 min)
*A bus may also be used for transfer on some sections.		On Foot 
1  70Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha)
Nara Park		A World Heritage site.  This is the symbol of the Nara Period and one of the world's largest wooden structures. Its huge main hall and bronze Great Buddha are impressive to behold.On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
118:3019:00 Arrive at Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)   
1   TransferAn English-speaking staff will help customers board the Shinkansen at Kyoto Station.On Foot 
1   Arrive at Kyoto Station   
1  140Kyoto Station to TokyoHead to Shin-Yokohama, Shinagawa, or Tokyo via Nozomi Shinkansen.Shinkansen 
121:3022:15 Tour ends at Shin-Yokohama Station, Shinagawa Station, or Tokyo Station   

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