About Cancellation
| 10~8 days prior | 20% |
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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% |
| 10~8 days prior | 20% |
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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% |
Indian Thali Lunch Menu [Photo for illustrative purpose only]
Deer [Nara Park] [Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau]
Nijo Castle - Ninomaru Palace Carriage Porch (Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office)
Todai-ji Temple - Great Buddha / Vairocana Buddha Statue (Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau)
Kasuga Taisha Shrine (Middle Gate) (Photo courtesy of Kasuga Taisha Shrine / Photo Kuwabara Eibun)
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| 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 Todai-ji Temple (about 15 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 Manyo Botanical Garden 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] 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) from Hotel Granvia Osaka to the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F, and from Kintetsu Nara Station to Osaka Namba 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: NG016S). If a tour without lunch is preferred, please book the course without lunch instead (Tour Code: NG017S). 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.
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| Day | Time | Duration | Itinerary | Itinerary Details/Special Items | Transportation | Meal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | 7:15 | 7:25 | Hotel Granvia Osaka | Please 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 7:30 | 7:50 | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 7:40 | 8:10 | 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 Station | Walk to Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F | On Foot | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 8:20 | 8:30 | 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 | 50 | Nijo Castle | A 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Transfer | Bus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 45 | Kinkaku-ji Temple | A 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 | 40 | Kyoto Imperial Palace | See 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 60 | Lunch | An Indian thali set menu will be served. *Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]. | Lunch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Transfer | Bus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 60 | Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Main Sanctuary Special Visit | This Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers. From 2025, the Main Sanctuary special visit area will be newly added to the itinerary. 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 | Transfer | Travel on foot. (approx. 20-30 min) *A bus may also be used for transfer on some sections. | On Foot | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 70 | Todai-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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 17:30 | 18:30 | Kintetsu Nara Station - Osaka Namba Station | (Kintetsu Railway, 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 Kintetsu Nara Station to Osaka Namba Station. | Train | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 18:10 | 18:30 | Tour ends at Osaka Namba Station | No drop-off service to hotels will be provided. Please head back to the hotel on your own. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | 7:15 | 7:25 | Hotel Granvia Osaka | Please 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 7:30 | 7:50 | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 7:40 | 8:10 | 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 Station | Walk to Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F | On Foot | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 8:20 | 8:30 | 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 | 50 | Nijo Castle | A 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Transfer | Bus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 45 | Kinkaku-ji Temple | A 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 | 40 | Kyoto Imperial Palace | See 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 60 | Lunch | An Indian thali set menu will be served. *Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]. | Lunch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Transfer | Bus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 60 | Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Main Sanctuary Special Visit | This Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers. From 2025, the Main Sanctuary special visit area will be newly added to the itinerary. 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 | Transfer | Travel on foot. (approx. 20-30 min) *A bus may also be used for transfer on some sections. | On Foot | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 70 | Todai-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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 17:30 | 18:30 | Kintetsu Nara Station - Osaka Namba Station | (Kintetsu Railway, 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 Kintetsu Nara Station to Osaka Namba Station. | Train | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 18:10 | 18:30 | Tour ends at Osaka Namba Station | No drop-off service to hotels will be provided. Please head back to the hotel on your own. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
