6-Day Japan Combination Package (From Kyoto)

Itinerary - 6 Days

1. Day 1

   Location

   Kyoto

   Kansai Airport
   Representative from the taxi company will meet participants at the airport and assist in boarding a pre-reserved taxi.
   
   Remarks: Participants arriving at Kansai Airport before 8:00 A.M. or after 8:00 P.M. are to proceed to the Shared Taxi Ticket Counter.
   
   After arrival at the hotel, enjoy free time in Kyoto

2. Day 2

   Location

   Kyoto > Tokyo

   07:50 - 08:45 Depart from Hotel in Kyoto City
   All transportation on the tour will be by bus.
   
   Remarks: In some cases participants will be picked up by taxi and taken to the bus terminal to transfer to the tour bus.
   
   Nijo Castle (50 min)
   A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour the historical castle completed in 1626, which was built to provide lodging for Tokugawa Shogun and as a palladium for Kyoto Imperial Palace.
   
   Kinkaku-ji Temple (45 min)
   Visit this World Heritage Site, also known as the Golden Pavilion. The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful lake.
   
   Kyoto Imperial Palace (from Mondays to Fridays) (40 min)
   The Kyoto Imperial Palace is the former ruling palace of the Emperor of Japan and served as residence since 1869.
   
   Remarks: Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is visited as a substitute when Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed
   
   Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) (40 min)
   This shrine's main hall is a designated national treasure and is famous for housing the God of scholarship. The shrine is especially great to see during the plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons.
   
   Lunch (Japanese/Western Buffet Style Lunch) (50 min)
   
   Fushimi Inari Shrine (30 min)
   
   Sanjusangen-do Hall (30min.)
   
   Kiyomizudera Temple (70min.)
   
   
   Transfer to Tokyo by train
   
   20:00 - 21:30 Hotel in Tokyo

3. Day 3

   Location

   Tokyo > Mt. Fuji > Tokyo

   Meal

   Lunch

   07:35 - 09:00 Pick-up Service
   From hotels in Kyoto City to New Miyako Hotel
   
   
   Mt. Fuji 5th Station (30 min)
   
   Lunch
   
   Lake Ashi Cruise (15 min)
   
   Mt Komagatale Ropeway (50 min)
   
   
   18:30 - 20:00 Arrive at Ginza or Shinjuku Station
   Shuttle service from Tokyo Station to hotels in Tokyo.

4. Day 4

   Location

   Tokyo

   08:10 - 09:00 Pick-up Service
   Pick-up service from hotels in Tokyo to Keio Plaza Hotel
   
   
   Imperial Palace Plaza (20 min)
   Admire the view of Nijubashi Bridge and the surrounding scenery at this National Garden that was formerly a private garden of the Royal Family
   
   Tsukiji Outer Fish Market ( 50 min)
   
   Asakusa Kannon & Shopping at Nakamise (60 min)
   Of the 33 temples in Eastern Japan dedicated to the Goddess Kannon, this is the only one in the capital (No. 13 on the pilgrimage to all 33 temples). Visit this historic area which includes Nakamise-dori, the street leading to the temple.
   
   
   *Free at leisure in the afternoon

5. Day 5

   Location

   Tokyo

   Entire day free.
   Accommodation in Tokyo.

6. Day 6

   Location

   Tokyo

   After hotel checkout, free time until departure
   
   From Hotel to Tokyo-Narita Airport
   A shared taxi will take you from the hotel to the airport.