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From Tokyo 1-Day Kyoto English-guided Tour by Bullet Train
(387) Reviews
Marunouchi
About
Ride the Shinkansen, Japan's famous bullet train, to Kyoto and experience the ancient capital's 1,200 years of rich history. Recommended for those who do not have much time but still want to see Kyoto. This bus tour includes round-trip Shinkansen transportation, afternoon sightseeing tour of Kyoto with a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter, and lunch. The meeting location for this tour is at Tourist Information Center Tokyo near Tokyo Station. This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
Lunch
Round-trip bullet train fare between Tokyo and Kyoto
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Kyoto
Fees other than those listed in Includes
Meeting Points
Departure
Tokyo City i
Please meet at Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit "Tokyo City i", Tourist & Business Information on the 1st basement floor of the KITTE building by 9:20 a.m. The meeting location is on the 1st basement floor, please be careful not to confuse this with the 1st floor
Return
Tokyo Station
Approximate arrival time: 8:30pm-9:30pm
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent
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This is a special tour for international visitors. Please understand that residents of Japan cannot make bookings for this tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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From Tokyo 1-Day Kyoto English-guided Tour by Bullet Train
(387) Reviews
Marunouchi
About
Ride the Shinkansen, Japan's famous bullet train, to Kyoto and experience the ancient capital's 1,200 years of rich history. Recommended for those who do not have much time but still want to see Kyoto. This bus tour includes round-trip Shinkansen transportation, afternoon sightseeing tour of Kyoto with a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter, and lunch. The meeting location for this tour is at Tourist Information Center Tokyo near Tokyo Station. This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
Lunch
Round-trip bullet train fare between Tokyo and Kyoto
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Kyoto
Fees other than those listed in Includes
Meeting Points
Departure
Tokyo City i
Please meet at Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit "Tokyo City i", Tourist & Business Information on the 1st basement floor of the KITTE building by 9:20 a.m. The meeting location is on the 1st basement floor, please be careful not to confuse this with the 1st floor
Return
Tokyo Station
Approximate arrival time: 8:30pm-9:30pm
Itinerary
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Tokyo Station
An English-speaking tour conductor will guide you to the Shinkansen at Tokyo Station from Tokyo City i. Guides and other staff do not ride on the Shinkansen with tour participants. Upon arrival at Kyoto Station, another English-speaking staff will guide you to the lunch venue.
2 hours and 20 minutes
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Kyoto Station
An English-speaking staff will be waiting for you on the platform at Kyoto Station and escort you to the lunch venue, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free arrival experience.
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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Enjoy western-style lunch at a hotel. Lunch will be a vegetarian-friendly Western-style set menu. Please note that requests for allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. or requests to remove or change ingredients due to personal preferences are not accepted. [IMPORTANT NOTICE] From May 21 to June 26, 2026, lunch will be served as a buffet due to renovations at the lunch venue.
40 minutes
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JTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO
After lunch, an English-speaking staff member will escort you to the JTB Sunrise Tours Desk at Kyoto Avanti. There, you may meet fellow travelers from other tours. Once everyone has gathered, you will board the tour bus together, marking the start of your journey.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Fushimi 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.
Participants will walk from the parking lot to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, about 15 min walk each way.
30 minutes
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Sanjusangendo Temple
Visit the world's longest wooden structure, housing 1,001 life-size statues of Buddhist Kannon deities dating back to the 13th century.
30 minutes
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
The 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.
1 hour and 10 minutes
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Tokyo Station
Depart from Kyoto Station to Tokyo by Nozomi Shinkansen.
Tour ends at Shin-Yokohama Station, Shinagawa Station, or Tokyo Station.
