What to Expect
You can visit popular sites in Kyoto without staying there.
You can leave your luggage at your hotel in Tokyo and enjoy your sightseeing in Japan within a short stay, such as business trip.
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1. Miyabi: Gate of Fushimi-inari Shrine
1. Miyabi: One thousand Torii gates of Fushimi-inari Shrine
1. Miyabi & 3. History: Sanjysangen-do Temple
1.Miyabi & 3. History: One thousand one statues of Buddha in Sanjusangen-do Temple
1.Miyabi & 3. History:Hanami street in Gion area
1. Miyabi & 3. History: Kyoto cuisine lunch in Gion area
1. Miyabi & 2. Golden: Kinkanku-ji Temple ( The World Heritage )
2.Golden: Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge
2.Golden: Arashiyama area
2.Golden: Tenryu-ji Temple ( The World Heritage )
2.Golden:Japanese garden in Tenryu-ji Temple
2. Golden: Bamboo trail in Sagano area
2.Golden: Dry landscape garden in Ryoan-ji Temple ( The World Heritage )
2. Golden: Yudofu garden restaurant in Ryoan-ji Temple
2. Golden: Yudofu lunch at Ryoan-ji Temple
3. History: Gate of Nijo Castle (The World Heritage)
3. History: Ninomaru Hall of Nijo Castle
3. History: Ninomaru Garden of Nijo Castle
3. History: Seiryu-En Garden of Nijo Castle
3. History: Main gate of To-Jii Temple (The World Heritage)
3．History: Japanese Garden and the five story Pagoda in To-Ji Temple
3. History: Statues of Buddha in 3D Mandara in To-Ji Temple
3. History: Japanese Garden of Kanchi-In in To-Ji Temple
Highlights
- This tour is for those want to visit Kyoto within a day. We will use the bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto at 11:00 which costs 28,000JPY per adult (you and the guide) in addition to the guiding fee. You can choose one of the following three routes (1. Miyabi, Golden, and History).
- 1. Miyabi: 11:30-12:30 Fushimi shrine ( The most poluar place in Kyoto acoording to Trip Adviser with 1000 red Torii Gates)
- 1. Miyabi: 13:00-13:30 Sanjusangen-Do temple ( popular for its 1001 statues of Buddha in the building)
- 1. Miyabi: 14:00-15:30 Gion area (Traditional Kyoto street, good for shopping and lunch )
- 1. Miyabi: 16:00-17:00 Kinkaku-Ji temple ( The World Heritage, popular for its golden house and Japanese garden)
- 2. Golden:11:30-12:00 Arashiyam area ( popular for Togetsu bridge and mountains )
- 2. Golden: 12:00-12:30 Tenryu temple ( The World Heritage, popular for its Japanese garden )
- 2. Golden: 12:30-13:00 Bamboo trail in Arashiyama
- 2. Golden: 13:30-15:30 Ryoan temple ( Dry landscape garden & Yudofu lunch )
- 2. Golden: 16:00-17:00 Kinkaku-Ji temple ( The World Heritage, popular for its golden house and Japanese garden)
- 3. History: 11:30-12:00 Sanjusangen-Do Temple ( popular for its 1001 statues of Buddha in the building)
- 3. History: 12:30-14:00 Gion area ( Traditional Kyoto street, good for shopping and lunch )
- 3. History: 14:30-15:30 Nijo Castle ( The World Heritage, traditional building with many Japanese Paintings as well as beautiful Japanese gardens )
- 3. History: 16:00-17:00 To-Ji ( The Worl Heritage, traditional old Buddist Temple with great statues of Buddha )
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Overview
This tour is for those who want to visit Kyoto and return to Tokyo on the day without staying there.
We will use the bullet train between Tokyo and Kyoto, which costs 28,000JPY per adult (you and the guide).
You can choose one route from the list bellow.
1. Miyabi route (Most popular places)
2. Golden route (Most scenic places)
3. History route (Most quiet and historical places)
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Highlights
- This tour is for those want to visit Kyoto within a day. We will use the bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto at 11:00 which costs 28,000JPY per adult (you and the guide) in addition to the guiding fee. You can choose one of the following three routes (1. Miyabi, Golden, and History).
- 1. Miyabi: 11:30-12:30 Fushimi shrine ( The most poluar place in Kyoto acoording to Trip Adviser with 1000 red Torii Gates)
- 1. Miyabi: 13:00-13:30 Sanjusangen-Do temple ( popular for its 1001 statues of Buddha in the building)
- 1. Miyabi: 14:00-15:30 Gion area (Traditional Kyoto street, good for shopping and lunch )
- 1. Miyabi: 16:00-17:00 Kinkaku-Ji temple ( The World Heritage, popular for its golden house and Japanese garden)
- 2. Golden:11:30-12:00 Arashiyam area ( popular for Togetsu bridge and mountains )
- 2. Golden: 12:00-12:30 Tenryu temple ( The World Heritage, popular for its Japanese garden )
- 2. Golden: 12:30-13:00 Bamboo trail in Arashiyama
- 2. Golden: 13:30-15:30 Ryoan temple ( Dry landscape garden & Yudofu lunch )
- 2. Golden: 16:00-17:00 Kinkaku-Ji temple ( The World Heritage, popular for its golden house and Japanese garden)
- 3. History: 11:30-12:00 Sanjusangen-Do Temple ( popular for its 1001 statues of Buddha in the building)
- 3. History: 12:30-14:00 Gion area ( Traditional Kyoto street, good for shopping and lunch )
- 3. History: 14:30-15:30 Nijo Castle ( The World Heritage, traditional building with many Japanese Paintings as well as beautiful Japanese gardens )
- 3. History: 16:00-17:00 To-Ji ( The Worl Heritage, traditional old Buddist Temple with great statues of Buddha )
Important
The guiding fee does not include the transportation cost of you and the guide between Tokyo and Kyoto which is 28,000 per adult. You can use JR pass but please pay the transportation cost of the guide.
Please ask me the availability of this tour before you book it.
The wholesale area of Tsukiji will move to Toyosu on October 11th, 2018 but its outer market will stay at Tsukiji where we can enjoy good sushi and delicious Japanese foods.
I have a one day tour to Kyoto from Tokyo, but you have to pay the cost of about 30,000 JPY per person for the transportation of you and me.
This tour uses public transportation and we have to depend on trains and buses in Kyoto.
This tour is for those who stay in Tokyo area. If you will stay in Kyoto, I can start the tour from morning but please pay the transportation cost of the guide.
What‘s included
guide fee, hotel pick-up (no charge)
What‘s not included
transportation cost of you and guide (about 30,000 JPY per person)
lunch ( about 3,000 JPY per person for you and guide)
entrance fee of you (400 to 600 JPY per place per person)
lunch ( about 3,000 JPY per person for you and guide)
entrance fee of you (400 to 600 JPY per place per person)
Depart From
Tokyo
Meeting Point
at your hotel in Tokyo or Tokyo station
Ending Point
at your hotel in Tokyo or Tokyo station
Duration
12 hours
Starting time
08:00 AM ( recommended ) Flexible
Number of people
up to 5 people Flexible
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the transportation cost ?
About 30,000 per adult including the guide and 15,000 per children under 12 years old
Can we use JR pass ?
Yes, you can use JR pass but you can not take the bullet train Nozomi by JR pass and we have to shorten the time to stay in Kyoto by about one hour.
Can we stay in Kyoto ?
Yes, you can but please pay my trip back to Tokyo.
How much are the entrance fees?
Entrance fees in JPN are as follows.
Tenryu temple adult 500, child 300
Kinkaku temple adult 400, child 300
Sanjusangendo templeadult 600, child 400
Where the age of a Child is from 6 to 11.
Can we have a two day tour ?
Yes, you can.
If you take two days of this tour, I will discount my lodging cost in Kyoto.
How are the schedule of the tour ?
The following is for Miyabi route.
8:00AM pick up at your hotel
8:40-10:58 Shinaknsen from Tokyo to Kyoto
11:07-11:12 Train to Inari
11:12-12:38 Fushimi-Inari shrine sightseeing
12:38-13:00 Train to Sanjusangendo temple
13:00-14:00 Sanjysangendo temple sightseeing
14:00-15:00 Walk&Lunch
15:00-15:30 Bus to Kinkaku temple
15:30-16:30 Kinkaku temple sightseeing
16:30-17:30 Train to Kyoto St.
17:36-19:53 Shinkansen from Kyoto to Tokyo
20:30 Return to your hotel
The following is for Golden route
8:00AM pick up at your hotel
8:40-10:58 Shinaknsen from Tokyo to Kyoto
11:17-11:33 Train to Arashiyama
11:33-12:50 Tenryu temple sightseeing
12:50-13:30 Bus to Ryoan temple
13:30-15:00 Ryoan temple sightseeing&Lunch
15:00-15:30 Bus to Kinkaku temple
15:30-16:30 Kinkaku temple sightseeing
16:30-17:30 Bus&Subway to Kyoto station
17:36-19:53 Shinkansen from Kyoto to Tokyo
20:30 Return to your hotel
The following is for History route
8:00AM pick up at your hotel
8:40-10:58 Shinaknsen from Tokyo to Kyoto
11:17-11:30 Train to Sanjusangen-Do Temple
11:30-12:00 Sanjusangen-Do Temple sightseeing
12:00-12:30 Train to Gion
12:30-13:30 Gion area sightseeing&Lunch
14:00-15:00 Nijo Caste
15:30-16:30 To-Ji Temple sightseeing
16:30-17:00 Train to Kyoto station
17:36-19:53 Shinkansen from Kyoto to Tokyo
20:30 Return to your hotel
Can I make changes after I book?
Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email
Starting and ending points of the tour.
After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.
What happens after I book a tour?
After booking a tour, the guide will accept (or decline) your booking within 24 hours. Then you will be noticed by email from Triplelights.
Is the price per person or per group?
The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.
Can I add more people to my booking?
Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.
Will there be other tourists in my tour?
No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.
Can the guide pickup me at the airport?
Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.
I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?
Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel in the first 14 day(s) before the meeting date ,there is a 100% charge.
- If you cancel between 15 and 29 day(s) in advance of the meeting date ,there is a 50% charge.
- If you cancel at least 30 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 100% refund.
Reviews ( 171 )
Excellent
3 hours ago
“ Tokyo Tour - Family of 4 from Brunei ”
We appreciate the tour and services provided by Yuki. Yuki is absolutely a well organized and excellent tour guide. The experience we had was amazing and wonderful. Thank you so much for helping us out with the arrangements from Tokyo to Kyoto. Should we ever return to Tokyo we will definitely plan our next tour with Yuki again .
Yuki:
Dear Winnie, Thank you for writing a review of my tour. I am very happy to know that you have enjoyed it. Please give my best regards to your family. Yuki
Excellent
6 days ago
“ Excellent and patient guide ”
Yuki did an excellent job showing up around Meiji shrine and Senso-Ji temple as well as taking us on a day trip to Hakone to view Mt.Fuji (includes many different forms of transportation). He was very helpful with helping us navigate the metro, trains, buses particularly with having a stroller and needing to use elevators at times. He was also very patient with our almost 5 year old who was holding Yuki’s hand by the end of the tour.
Yuki:
Dear Katherin, Thank you for taking your time for the nice review. It was Saturday, so Hakone was still crowded at the end of the autumn color season. I tried to make the tour easy and we were lucky to see the gracious Mt. Fuji. Please give my best regards to your family. Yuki
Excellent
1 week ago
“ An insightful and energetic guide! ”
If you want to make the most of a short visit, I highly recommend hiring Yuki. This was my first trip to Tokyo and of course wanted to see everything, which is ridiculous. Yuki patiently fielded my many requests and crafted an itinerary that let me sample places I was most interested in. He kept us moving along on schedule, though I never felt pressured and enjoyed my time. He also took me on short detours that gave me a more local perspective. An intelligent and charming travel companion, Yuki sports a dapper homburg that is easy to spot in a crowd. I could never have accomplished this visit by myself. Thank you Yuki for an enjoyable introduction to this amazing metropolis!
Yuki:
Dear Carol, Thank you for writing a review of my tour. I am very glad that you have satisfied with the tour. It was a great challenge for me to cover so many places within a limited time. Please enjoy your cruising from Yokohama. Yuki
Excellent
2 weeks ago
“ A perfect Fall day trip n Kamakura ”
Yuki is a wonderful, warm, and very knowledgeable tour guide. He took us on a day trip to the historical coastal town of Kamakura which is a village dating back to Yoritomo’s shogunate government in 1192. Kamakura lies amid wooded hills filled with ancient Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Yuki took us to see the amazing Great Buddha, beautiful Hasedera Temple, and the Hokokuji Temple with an interesting serene bamboo garden. Along the way Akira told us history and stories of the temples and the Goddess of Mercy (Kannon). We also had a delicious lunch treat at a local restaurant with home cooked meal. We really enjoyed our lovely Fall weather day trip in Kamakura with Yuki. Thank you very much, Yuki!
Yuki:
Dear Mandy, Thank you for the detailed review of my tour including your understanding of Japanese history. I was very happy you enjoyed my story of each place. Sorry for the poor autumn colors in this year because of the salt deposit due to the windy typhoon which is very rare. Please give my best regards to your husband and friends. Yuki
Excellent
2 weeks ago
“ Excellent, thoughtful guide. ”
Extremely thorough and well planned. We would highly recommend Yuki to anyone visiting Japan. Yuki made our first Tokyo and Yokohama experience so enjoyable, allowing us to navigate our desired locations without having to stress about the confusing train routes, signs, language issues, etc. He also found us popular-priced wonderful restaurants that we all enjoyed. He also helped us buy tickets for the high-speed rail line, making the purchase process much easier for us.
Yuki:
Dear Linda, Thank you for your nice review of my tour. It was a new experience for me to look around high end shopping malls. It is difficult to find a good restaurant in Harajuku area during week end. I was glad you liked the place. Please give my best regards to the others, too. Yuki
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