Kyoto Day Trip from Tokyo by Bullet Train Private Guided Tour
Explore Kyoto’s iconic sights in a seamless one-day trip from Tokyo. Your guide travels with you on the Shinkansen (Japan’s famous bullet train), ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience from start to finish. Visit beautiful landmarks such as Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera, and enjoy the flexibili
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 3hAdmission includedWe are going to Tokyo Station from your hotel in Tokyo to take the Shinkansen bullet train.
Stop 2
⏱ 1hWe start with the famous red torii gates. It’s one of the most iconic places in Japan and very beautiful for a morning walk.
Stop 3
⏱ 1hAdmission includedA historical wooden temple with a great panoramic view of Kyoto. After the visit, we walk through the charming Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka streets, full of traditional shops and old Kyoto atmosphere.
Stop 4
⏱ 1hThis is the best spot for street food in Kyoto. You can try many local snacks, matcha sweets, seafood skewers, and Kyoto-style dishes all in one place.
Stop 5
⏱ 1hAdmission includedOne of Kyoto’s most famous temples, covered in gold leaf and beautifully reflected in the water. It’s a short but very impressive visit.
Stop 6
⏱ 3hAdmission includedWe will go back to Kyoto Station and take a bullet train back to Tokyo. For guests joining the one-way tour, the experience concludes here. If you are staying at a hotel near Kyoto Station, the guide can accompany you to your hotel upon request.
Stop 7
⏱ 15 minThe tour concludes at Tokyo Station after returning from Kyoto by the Shinkansen bullet train with your guide. Guests may end the tour at Tokyo Station, or upon request, the guide can accompany them to their hotel within central Tokyo. This marks the end of the day trip.
What’s Included
- ✓Multilingual guide (English, French, Italian, Arabic)
- ✓Public transportation in Kyoto
- ✓Temple admission fees for Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera
- ✓Round-trip Shinkansen (bullet train) tickets between Tokyo and Kyoto
- ✓Hotel pick up
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Lunch
- ✗Personal expenses
- ✗Admission fees
- ✗Taxi fares are not included and depend on distance if travelers choose to use a taxi.
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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