Basic Tokyo and Kyoto

Tokyo • Mount Fuji • Hakone • Kyoto

Experience the perfect introduction to Japan on this 8-day journey combining the excitement of Tokyo with the timeless traditions of Kyoto. Discover ancient temples, modern landmarks, lively neighbourhoods and peaceful gardens while enjoying a balance of guided sightseeing and time to explore independently.

Tour Tokyo’s most famous highlights, admire the scenery of Mount Fuji and Hakone, and travel aboard Japan’s iconic bullet train to Kyoto. With accommodations, transportation and key excursions arranged in advance, this journey makes it easy to experience two of Japan’s most fascinating cities at your own pace.

Journey Highlights

Discover Tokyo’s historic temples, modern landmarks and vibrant neighbourhoods
Visit Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace area and Senso-ji Temple
Experience traditional matcha tea in Asakusa
Admire panoramic views from Tokyo Skytree
Cruise across Tokyo Bay
Discover Mount Fuji and the mountain scenery of Hakone
Visit Oshino Ninja Village and Owakudani Valley
Ride the Hakone Ropeway and cruise across Lake Ashi
Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto aboard the Shinkansen bullet train
Walk through Arashiyama’s famous bamboo forest
Visit Kiyomizu-dera, the Golden Pavilion and Tenryu-ji Temple
See the iconic red gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine
Enjoy free time to explore Tokyo and Kyoto independently

Your Package Includes

7 nights of accommodation in 3-star hotels
10 meals: 7 breakfasts and 3 lunches
English-speaking airport assistance upon arrival
Round-trip airport bus transfer tickets
Full-day Tokyo sightseeing tour on a join-in basis
Full-day Mount Fuji and Hakone tour on a join-in basis
Full-day Kyoto highlights tour on a join-in basis
English audio guide during the included visits
Economy-class bullet train ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto
72-hour Tokyo Metro Pass

8 Days / 7 Nights

Land only from CA$3299 per person

Based on double occupancy.

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Itinerary

DAY 1 TOKYO

Arrival in Tokyo (Narita or Haneda) where you will be met by a representative and helped to board an airport bus to your hotel (arrival time should be between 8:00-20:00).
*Tokyo Metro Pass 72-hours included
*Unlimited Wifi device (portable router device) is available for $CA 90 / device for the length of your stay. Received at airport when you meet airport assistant/Please return Wifi device by using prepaid envelope provided.
Accommodation : Tokyo for 4 nights

TOKYO - FULL DAY CITY TOUR

Today, join a guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo (seat in coach). Join the group at the meeting point around 7:30am. Visit Meiji Jingu Shito Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa (Senso-ji temple, Nakamise Shopping avenue and Kaminari-mon Gate), unique Japanese experience at this historical place, Asakusa (authentic Uji Matcha Tea experience),
Lunch at the “IZAKAYA” Japanese pub.
Continue with Tokyo Sky Tree & Sora-machi Shopping Mall, Odaiba (Tokyo Bay Side Area), Tokyo bay cruise.
At 18:00, drop-off at Shinjuku Station.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 3 TOKYO – MT. FUJI & HAKONE

Full day Mt.Fuji and Hakone with lunch included, round trip by motor coach
In the morning, meet at the “LOVE” statue in front of “i-Land tower” in Shinjuku.
- Mt Fuji 5th Station (Fuji-Subaru Line 5th station) D ×
*If we cannot go up there, we will attend the highest available point on the day a and if it is only the first station or the driveway is closed, we will visit Oshino Hakkai or alternative place.
- Oshino Shinobi no Sato (Oshino Ninja Village)
- Lunch *Enjoy a Japanese Lunch buffet with local fresh ingredients as much as you like.
- Owaku-dani Valley in Hakone
- Hakone Ropeway
- Lake Ashi Cruise
- Hakone Shrine
In the evening, tour ends at Shinjuku station west exit of Shinjuku Station. Make your own way back to your hotel.
The tour audio guide is available on the fllowing languages:
English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Thai and Indonesian
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 4 TOKYO - DAY AT LEISURE

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the city.
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5 TOKYO - KYOTO

After breakfast, make your own way to Tokyo station and board a pre-reserved bullet train to Kyoto (no guide on train). Upon arrival at Kyoto station, transfer on your own to hotel (10 min walk approx.). Rest of the day is at leisure.
Optional baggage delivery: Deliver your baggage on the next day from hotel in Tokyo to hotel in Kyoto (leave baggage at hotel reception by 8AM): $75 per bag.
*No service for Japan’s special holiday, such as Golden week or Obon or any special day (Matsuri event, Marathon and so on).
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Kyoto for 3 nights

DAY 6 KYOTO FULL DAY TOUR

Make your way to meet your tour guide at Kyoto station (approx. 10 min walk). Depart at 08:30am. Visit will include: -Kiyomizu-dera temple, Sanju-san-gen-do Temple. Buffet lunch at Arashiyama or similar.
Continue with a walk of Sagano & Arashiyama (Togetsu-kyo Bridge and Sagano Bamboo Forest); and a visit of Tenryu-ji Temple, Kinkaku-ji temple (Golden Temple) and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shito Shrine. The tour ends at Kyoto station.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 7 KYOTO

Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the city. Remember to visit the Gion district – the place to get a taste of old Japan. With its streets lined with old wooden buildings, Gion will not disappoint. Why not visit the city of Osaka? About an hour away from Kyoto, Osaka is known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. And finally, the bamboo forest can also be visited by train from Kyoto!
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8 KYOTO – KANSAI AIRPORT

Transfer to Osaka’s Kansai Airport by airport bus (flight departure between 0800-2200).
*Please reserve Limousine bus seat in advance.
Meals: Breakfast