About Cancellation

10 - 8 days prior to the departure date of the tour 20%
7 - 2 days prior to the departure date of the tour 30%
the day immediately before the departure date of the tour 40%
before the departure time on the departure date of the tour 50%
after the departure time or no cancellation notice is received 100%
10 - 8 days prior to the departure date of the tour 20%
7 - 2 days prior to the departure date of the tour 30%
the day immediately before the departure date of the tour 40%
before the departure time on the departure date of the tour 50%
after the departure time or no cancellation notice is received 100%

SUNRISE TOURS JTB

Two Studio Ghibli features to enjoy in Japan

PLAN

1-Day Kyoto Tour, No Lunch (Round-trip from Kyoto)

  • Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

  • Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

  • Photo courtesy of Kiyomizu-dera Temple

  • Nijo Castle - Ninomaru Palace Carriage Porch(Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office)

  • Tour Details
1. A popular Sunrise Tours plan visiting the renowned sights of Kyoto including several World Heritage sites.
This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. The tour will visit Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Sanjusangen-do Temple, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The course features famous temples, a shrine, a castle, and other majestic places of interest in Kyoto.

2. This standard tour is recommended for those traveling to Kyoto for the first time.

3. This is a 1-day tour combining the 'Kyoto Morning' and 'Kyoto Afternoon' tours.

4. Lunch is not included on this tour. Free time is allotted for the Kyoto Station vicinity, so please have it on your own. For customers with dietary restrictions, please book this plan.


About Initiatives for Sustainability:
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. 
This is a carbon offset product where a portion of the tour booking charge is spent on renewable energy. By converting some CO2 emissions during the tour to green energy, it's possible to contribute to activities protecting the planet's future. 
We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
Please check the following page for details.
http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs


​​​​​​​Photo courtesy of Kiyomizu-dera Temple
 
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
1guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Kyoto
Guide Service
English
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
English
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
08:20 / Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Sta. Hachijo Exit)
Included
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Not Included
Lunch charges
  • 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, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 1 day prior to the tour at 15:00 (for Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the deadline will be advanced to the preceding weekday).

- 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]

- The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.

- As the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday) and on days when there is an Imperial Household Agency event, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead. If the closed day falls on the 25th, the tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple.

- Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December, and from Dec. 26 to Jan. 3. (Closed on the following day if Tuesday is a holiday.) If closed, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited instead.

- Participants will walk from the parking lot to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (about 15 min one-way). Thank you for your understanding.

- 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]

Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) / 08:20
[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]

Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.

*Drivers do not work as guides.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats. If bus seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

- Lunch is not included on this tour. There will be time allotted for the Kyoto Station vicinity. Please purchase your own lunch.
[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

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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Price (per person)
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children (6-11)
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Infants (0-5)
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Number of People
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Payment in Advance Total
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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:208:30 Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.
Meet at 8:20, Dep. at 8:30

*Please refer to [Bus Company].		  
1   Transfer Bus 
1  50Nijo CastleA World Heritage site.  This castle was built on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see.
*The tour will not enter the Honmaru Palace and Painting Gallery. 
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].		On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
1  45Kinkaku-ji TempleA World Heritage site.  The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond.On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
1  40Kyoto Imperial PalaceSee the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago.
On days when the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (disembark for sightseeing) as an alternative destination. This shrine is famous for the god of learning, and its main hall is a designated national treasure. The shrine is especially great to see during the plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].		On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
1  60Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour)The tour will stop for free time in the Kyoto Station area.  
1   Transfer Bus 
1  30Fushimi Inari Taisha ShrineFushimi 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.On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
1  30Sanjusangen-do TempleVisit the world's longest wooden structure, housing 1,001 life-size statues of Buddhist Kannon deities dating back to the 13th century.On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
1  70Kiyomizu-dera TempleThe 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.On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
117:3018:00 Tour Ends in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)Please head to your next destination on your own from Kyoto Station.  
  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:208:30 Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.
Meet at 8:20, Dep. at 8:30

*Please refer to [Bus Company].		  
1   Transfer Bus 
1  50Nijo CastleA World Heritage site.  This castle was built on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see.
*The tour will not enter the Honmaru Palace and Painting Gallery. 
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].		On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
1  45Kinkaku-ji TempleA World Heritage site.  The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond.On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
1  40Kyoto Imperial PalaceSee the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago.
On days when the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (disembark for sightseeing) as an alternative destination. This shrine is famous for the god of learning, and its main hall is a designated national treasure. The shrine is especially great to see during the plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].		On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
1  60Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour)The tour will stop for free time in the Kyoto Station area.  
1   Transfer Bus 
1  30Fushimi Inari Taisha ShrineFushimi 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.On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
1  30Sanjusangen-do TempleVisit the world's longest wooden structure, housing 1,001 life-size statues of Buddhist Kannon deities dating back to the 13th century.On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
1  70Kiyomizu-dera TempleThe 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.On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
117:3018:00 Tour Ends in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)Please head to your next destination on your own from Kyoto Station.  

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