GREAT TRAIL OF JAPAN
[16 DAYS] EXCURSION FROM TOKYO TO NAGANO,
YUDANAKA, MATSUMOTO, TAKAYAMA,
SHIRAKAWAGO, KANAZAWA,
KYOTO & NARA, MT.KOYA, HIROSHIMA, OSAKA
Mon. & Fri. ¥29,800 (adult) Child 6-11 Years ¥18,000
8:30 ~ approx. 13:00, 4.5 km walking.
English-speaking guide service, admission, train tickets are included.
Pick-up service is not available.
Assemble at Kyoto Station. (Tour operated for minimum of 1 person)
Round trip by Kintetsu Express Train to Nara, the Imperial capital of Japan in the 8th century.
TODAIJI TEMPLE The temple has an enormous bronze Buddha image within its Daibutsuden Hall, one of the largest wooden structures in the world.
NARA PARK (Deer Park) Walk among the 1,100 or so tame deer roaming about the park. They are considered divine messengers.
KOFUKUJI TEMPLE This temple was transferred from Kyoto in 710. It has a five-story pagoda, the second highest in Japan.
13:45 ~ approx. 18:00, 3.5 km walking.
English-speaking guide service, admission, bus and train tickets are included.
Pick-up service is not available.
Assemble at Kyoto Station. (Tour operated for minimum of 1 person)
By public bus from Kyoto Station to Higashiyama area
KIYOMIZU TEMPLE This architecturally unique temple has a main hall on a steep slope with a wooden platform supported by pillars, from which a panoramic view of Kyoto can be enjoyed.
KODAIJI TEMPLE Temple commemorates Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a great general in 16th century. It was founded by his widow.
YASAKA SHRINE Well known as the central site for the Gion-Matsuri Festival, held in summer.
GION DISTRICT Gion is one of the famous entertainment and geisha quarters, with traditional restaurants and tea-houses. In the Edo Period, ochaya (geisha houses) were built in this area. It still retains its tranquil, old-fashioned charm. * Tour disbands in Gion area.