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SUNRISE TOURS JTB

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Kyoto Morning Tour + Tea Ceremony Experience & Nishiki Market Walking Tour

  • Nishiki Market(Photo for illustrative purposes only)©Koichi Ueno/amanaimages

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

  • Tea Ceremony Room at Fukujuen Kyoto Branch(Photo for illustrative purposes only)

  • Kennin-ji Temple - Fujin Image(The exhibition is a reproduction)

  • Kennin-ji Temple - Raijin Image(The exhibition is a reproduction)

  • Tour Details
1. This course combines Kyoto’s popular Kyoto Morning Tour and Tea Ceremony Experience & Nishiki Market Walking Tour. This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.

2. In the morning, tour efficiently by bus around Kyoto’s popular, historical sightseeing spots.
3.Visit the World Heritage Site of Nijo Castle. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see.
4.Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple, with its beautiful golden Shariden (a building in which Buddha's ashes are enshrined), and see its elegantly beautiful garden.
5.See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago.

6. In the afternoon, enjoy strolling around Kyoto’s pleasant townscape.
7.Visit Kennin-ji Temple, the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto which was founded by the priest Yousai, who was known for introducing the tradition of drinking tea from China.
8.Walk around Gion, where the bustling atmosphere of Kyoto can be felt.
9.Experience first-hand Japanese culture at its most elegant with an authentic tea ceremony at Fukujuen, a long-established tea shop.
10.Walk around Nishiki Market, said to be Kyoto's kitchen, for the last leg of the tour.

This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
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

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.



Nishiki Market(Photo for illustrative purposes only-(c)KOICHI UENO/amanaimages)
 
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
2guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Kyoto
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
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo (Formerly: New Miyako Hotel): 13:30
Included
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee, Tea ceremony experience 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
 Registration No.:Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]
At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet, a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail, or show the e-mail on your mobile device screen to staff.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.


Bookings are accepted until 9:00 a.m. on 2 days prior to the tour. Please make a reservation on the system until the reservation deadline.
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]


- Regarding Morning: Kyoto Morning Tour

The Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors on the following days. As such, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead.

If the closed day falls on the 25th, the tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple. (Mondays, Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday, and whenever there is an Imperial Household event)

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

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

Seats may not be designated.


[Bus 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: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) / 8:20
[Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring]

The afternoon portion of this tour is a walking tour, not a bus tour. Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in.

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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItinerary Itinerary Details / Special ItemsTransportationMeals
StartPlan
Ends		(min)
18:30Avanti's Sunrise
Tours Desk
(across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) - Depart		*Please refer to [Bus Company].Bus
150Nijo CastleA World Heritage site.  Tour the historical castle completed in 1626, which was built to provide lodging for the Tokugawa Shogun and as a palladium for Kyoto Imperial Palace. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].
145Kinkaku-ji TempleA World Heritage site.  The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond.
140[Regular]　　
Kyoto Imperial Palace		See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].
140[Kyoto Imperial Palace Closed Days]
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine		Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is the substitute for Kyoto Imperial Palace on days it is closed to visitors.  It is famous for housing the God of scholarship.  This shrine's 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].        
1Kyoto Station
1Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour)The tour will stop for free time in the Kyoto Station area.
113:30Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo (Formerly: New Miyako Hotel)Please go to Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo on your own.
113:40Depart from Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo (Formerly: New Miyako Hotel)Head to Kennin-ji Temple by taxi.Taxi
160Kennin-ji TempleVisit Kyoto's oldest Zen temple. See elaborately designed gardens and famous cultural properties on site.
1Walk around GionThis district developed as a major hanamachi (entertainment district with maiko girls and geiko women) and still retains the refined and elegant atmosphere of old times. Take a stroll around the area and get a taste of traditional Japanese culture.On Foot
140Tea Ceremony ExperienceAfter learning about tea ceremony and observing tea-serving manner, enjoy some matcha green tea.
120Nishiki MarketEnjoy walking around Kyoto's kitchen, Nishiki Market. A selection of Kyoto's unique ingredients will surely pique your interest.On Foot
117:0017:30Tour ends at Nishiki MarketPlease head to your next destination on your own.
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DayTimeDurationItinerary Itinerary Details / Special ItemsTransportationMeals
StartPlan
Ends		(min)
18:30Avanti's Sunrise
Tours Desk
(across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) - Depart		*Please refer to [Bus Company].Bus
150Nijo CastleA World Heritage site.  Tour the historical castle completed in 1626, which was built to provide lodging for the Tokugawa Shogun and as a palladium for Kyoto Imperial Palace. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].
145Kinkaku-ji TempleA World Heritage site.  The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond.
140[Regular]　　
Kyoto Imperial Palace		See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].
140[Kyoto Imperial Palace Closed Days]
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine		Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is the substitute for Kyoto Imperial Palace on days it is closed to visitors.  It is famous for housing the God of scholarship.  This shrine's 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].        
1Kyoto Station
1Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour)The tour will stop for free time in the Kyoto Station area.
113:30Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo (Formerly: New Miyako Hotel)Please go to Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo on your own.
113:40Depart from Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo (Formerly: New Miyako Hotel)Head to Kennin-ji Temple by taxi.Taxi
160Kennin-ji TempleVisit Kyoto's oldest Zen temple. See elaborately designed gardens and famous cultural properties on site.
1Walk around GionThis district developed as a major hanamachi (entertainment district with maiko girls and geiko women) and still retains the refined and elegant atmosphere of old times. Take a stroll around the area and get a taste of traditional Japanese culture.On Foot
140Tea Ceremony ExperienceAfter learning about tea ceremony and observing tea-serving manner, enjoy some matcha green tea.
120Nishiki MarketEnjoy walking around Kyoto's kitchen, Nishiki Market. A selection of Kyoto's unique ingredients will surely pique your interest.On Foot
117:0017:30Tour ends at Nishiki MarketPlease head to your next destination on your own.

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