Day Tour

Kyoto Morning Tour from Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Imperial Palace

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per person USD 75
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This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. This tour is recommended for those travelling to Kyoto for the first time. Visit popular sightseeing spots all before noon. Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple and Nijo Castle, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago.

Day 1: Kyoto

8:30a.m.

Avanti’s Sunrise Tours Desk (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) Departure  
All transportation on this tour is by bus. Stops will be made for pick-up at hotels along the way.
 
Nijo Castle  (50 min)
A 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. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see.
[Remarks] Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December. (Closed on the following day if Tuesday is a holiday.) If closed, or if the tour is during the year-end/New Year's holidays, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited instead.
 
Kinkaku-ji Temple  (45 min)
A World Heritage site. The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond.
 
[Except Mondays]　　 Kyoto Imperial Palace  (40 min)
See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago.
The Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed on the following days. As such, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead.
(Mondays, Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday, May 14-17 for the Aoi Festival, New Year's holidays, and whenever there is an Imperial Household event).
 
[Mondays (and Tuesdays when Monday is a national holiday)] Kitano Tenmangu Shrine  (40 min)
On Mondays (and Tuesdays if a national holiday falls on the preceding Monday), this tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. It is famous for housing the God of scholarship. This shrine's main hall is a designated national treasure. The shrine is especially great to see during the plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons.
The tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple instead of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine on February 25, March 25 and November 25.
 
12:40 - 13:00
Kyoto Station
No drop-off service to hotels will be provided. Please head to your next destination on your own from Kyoto Station.
 
After sightseeing at Kyoto Imperial Palace, the bus will stop by the lunch venue for the 1-day tour. Afterward, participants will view Heian Shrine from the bus, and be dropped off at Kyoto Station.

 

Departure Date

2021: Mar.1 - Dec.30: Daily

Meal

No meals included.

Guide

English-speaking guide service is included.

Minimum Participants Required

1 person

Pick up and Drop off

Pick-up / Drop-off : Not Available


1.

If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be cancelled.
 

2.

 Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to the public on the following days. During these times, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine will be visited instead:

(Mondays, Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday, May 14-17 for the Aoi Festival, New Year's holidays, and whenever there is an Imperial Household event).
 

3.

The tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple instead of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine on February 25, March 25 and November 25.

4.

 Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December. (Closed on the following day if Tuesday is a holiday.) If closed, or if the tour is during the year-end/New Year's holidays, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited instead.
 

5.

After sightseeing at Kyoto Imperial Palace, the bus will stop by the lunch venue for the 1-day tour. Afterward, participants will view Heian Shrine from the bus, and be dropped off at Kyoto Station.
 

Please contact JTB Reservation Center for the pickup service to assembly place.
JTB Reservation Center : Tel 1(800) 223-6104, email reservation@jtbusa.com

Date & Price Tour Start Tour End Departure Adult Child Infant Single Supplement
01/05/2020 12/30/2021 Kyoto $ 75 $ 66 $ 0 $ 0
Cancellation rates will apply to the tour fare as below. If notice of cancellation is received on tour starting date, or in case of failure to show without notice 100% of the tour fare, 1 day prior to the starting date of the tour 40%, 7 to 2 days prior, 30%, 8 days or more days prior, no charge. Cancellation period is based on United State PST time.. Notice must be received during JTB USA office hours. Mon. - Fri., 9:00AM-5:30PM PST Except National Holidays.

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