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7~2 days prior 30%
1 day prior 40%
On the day(Before departure of the tour) 50%
On the day(After the departure of the tour) 100%
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7~2 days prior 30%
1 day prior 40%
On the day(Before departure of the tour) 50%
On the day(After the departure of the tour) 100%

SUNRISE TOURS JTB

Two Studio Ghibli features to enjoy in Japan

PLAN

1-Day Kyoto Tour with Indian Thali Menu Lunch (Round Trip from Osaka)

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

  • Indian Thali Lunch Menu [Photo for illustrative purpose only]

  • Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

  • Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

  • Photo courtesy of Kiyomizu-dera Temple

  • 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, with lunch added.

4. On this course, an Indian thali meal will be served for lunch. (For those who prefer a Western-style menu, please book the course with Western-style lunch instead. )

5. An assistant will guide the tour during transfers between Osaka and Kyoto. During the transfer in the morning from Osaka to Kyoto, customers can enjoy traveling aboard the Tokaido Shinkansen (non-reserved seat) from Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station.

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
  • 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
In front of Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F Elevator / 7:15
*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, Lunch charges
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.

- 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]

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, and on the return trip from Kyoto Station to Osaka Station.
[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 or lunch. If bus seats or lunch is required, please make a booking under the child rate.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

- Lunch will be an Indian thali set menu suitable for vegetarians. Please check the following for details.

3 kinds of curry (bean curry, vegetable curry, spinach and potato curry), vegetable pakora (Indian-style vegetable tempura), plain yogurt, naan or roti, rice (Indian rice), salad, 1 serving of non-alcoholic drink

- Halal, gluten-free, and other meal requests are not available.

- If a Western-style lunch is preferred, please book the course with Western-style lunch instead (Tour Code: NG035S). If a tour without lunch is preferred, please book the course without lunch instead (Tour Code: NG036S). The 'No Lunch' plan provides customers with free time to eat on their own in the Kyoto Station area.

- Please note that customers will be guided to a dining facility separate from the Western-style lunch dining area.

- On the day of the tour, the meal cannot be changed to a Western-style 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
[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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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
17:157:25Hotel Granvia OsakaPlease be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.
Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F Lobby Lounge
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
17:307:50Osaka 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
17:408:10Shin-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
1Arrive at Kyoto StationWalk to Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1FOn Foot
18:208:30Depart 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].
1TransferBus
150Nijo 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.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].
On Foot
1TransferBus
145Kinkaku-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
1TransferBus
140Kyoto 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
1TransferBus
160LunchAn Indian thali set menu will be served.
*Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].
Lunch
1TransferBus
130Fushimi 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
1TransferBus
130Sanjusangen-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
1TransferBus
170Kiyomizu-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
1TransferBus
117:4018:45Kyoto Station to Osaka Station(JR Special Rapid Service or Rapid Service, non-reserved seat)
Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
*The tour will be guided by an assistant from Kyoto Station to Osaka Station.
Train
118:1518:45Tour ends at Osaka StationNo drop-off service to hotels will be provided.  Please head back to the hotel on your own.
  • Itinerary

The information displayed for this tour is valid for the next possible departure date.
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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
17:157:25Hotel Granvia OsakaPlease be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.
Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F Lobby Lounge
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
17:307:50Osaka 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
17:408:10Shin-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
1Arrive at Kyoto StationWalk to Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1FOn Foot
18:208:30Depart 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].
1TransferBus
150Nijo 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.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].
On Foot
1TransferBus
145Kinkaku-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
1TransferBus
140Kyoto 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
1TransferBus
160LunchAn Indian thali set menu will be served.
*Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].
Lunch
1TransferBus
130Fushimi 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
1TransferBus
130Sanjusangen-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
1TransferBus
170Kiyomizu-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
1TransferBus
117:4018:45Kyoto Station to Osaka Station(JR Special Rapid Service or Rapid Service, non-reserved seat)
Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
*The tour will be guided by an assistant from Kyoto Station to Osaka Station.
Train
118:1518:45Tour ends at Osaka StationNo drop-off service to hotels will be provided.  Please head back to the hotel on your own.

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