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Two Studio Ghibli features to enjoy in Japan

PLAN

Kyoto Morning Tour (From Osaka, Tour Ends at Kyoto): Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace

  • Nijo Castle - Ninomaru Palace Carriage Porch[Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office]

  • Nijo Castle - Karamon Gate [Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office]

  • Tour Details
1. This tour is recommended for those traveling to Kyoto for the first time. Spend the morning efficiently visiting well-known sightseeing areas! This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.

2. Visit the World Heritage Site of Nijo Castle. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see.

3. Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple, with its beautiful golden Shariden (a building in which Buddha's ashes are enshrined), and see its elegantly beautiful garden.

4. See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago.

5. An assistant will guide the tour during the transfer in the morning from Osaka to Kyoto. Enjoy traveling aboard the Tokaido Shinkansen (non-reserved seat) from Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station.

6. As the tour ends in the Kyoto Station area, customers are free to explore Kyoto or other areas and spend the afternoon as they like.


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


Nijo Castle - Southeast Corner Tower & East Gate (Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office)
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
1guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Osaka
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
Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F (in front of elevator) / 07:15
*Not the 19th floor with front desk.
Included
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Not Included
  • 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).
[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.

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

- Seats may not be designated.

- This tour ends in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit), and does not include return trip transportation expenses from Kyoto to Osaka and assistant service.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

in front of Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F Elevator / 07:15

*Not the 19th floor with front desk.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor]

- The tour will be accompanied by an English-speaking assistant (not a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter) on the outbound trip from Hotel Granvia Osaka to the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F.
[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: 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 a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.

*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.

Booking

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  • Seats available
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  • Requests Accepted
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Price (per person)
Adults (12-99)
JPY
children (6-11)
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Infants (0-5)
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Number of People
Adults
Children
Infants

Payment in Advance Total
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  • 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)
17:157:25 Hotel Granvia OsakaPlease be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.

Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F (in front of elevator)
Meet at 7:15, Dep. at 7:25

After the meet-up, walk to JR Osaka Station. The tour will be guided by an assistant until reaching the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F.
On Foot 
17:307:50 Osaka Station - Shin-Osaka Station(JR Special Rapid Service, Rapid Service, or Local (non-reserved seat))
Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
Train 
17:408:10 Shin-Osaka Station - Kyoto Station(JR Tokaido Shinkansen, non-reserved seat)
Travel in comfort aboard the Tokaido Shinkansen (non-reserved seat).
Please note that seating is not guaranteed as the non-reserved seating section will be used.
Shinkansen 
1   Arrive at Kyoto StationWalk to Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1FOn Foot 
18:208:30 Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)*Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car 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 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 
112:2013:00 Tour Ends in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)Upon arriving in front of Kyoto Avanti, the tour ends.
Customers are free to enjoy Kyoto sightseeing or other activities and spend time as they please.
*Please be aware that transportation expenses to Osaka are not included in the tour booking charge.
  
  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
17:157:25 Hotel Granvia OsakaPlease be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.

Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F (in front of elevator)
Meet at 7:15, Dep. at 7:25

After the meet-up, walk to JR Osaka Station. The tour will be guided by an assistant until reaching the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F.
On Foot 
17:307:50 Osaka Station - Shin-Osaka Station(JR Special Rapid Service, Rapid Service, or Local (non-reserved seat))
Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
Train 
17:408:10 Shin-Osaka Station - Kyoto Station(JR Tokaido Shinkansen, non-reserved seat)
Travel in comfort aboard the Tokaido Shinkansen (non-reserved seat).
Please note that seating is not guaranteed as the non-reserved seating section will be used.
Shinkansen 
1   Arrive at Kyoto StationWalk to Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1FOn Foot 
18:208:30 Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)*Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car 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 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 
112:2013:00 Tour Ends in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)Upon arriving in front of Kyoto Avanti, the tour ends.
Customers are free to enjoy Kyoto sightseeing or other activities and spend time as they please.
*Please be aware that transportation expenses to Osaka are not included in the tour booking charge.
  

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