GREAT TRAIL OF JAPAN
[16 DAYS] EXCURSION FROM TOKYO TO NAGANO,
YUDANAKA, MATSUMOTO, TAKAYAMA,
SHIRAKAWAGO, KANAZAWA,
KYOTO & NARA, MT.KOYA, HIROSHIMA, OSAKA
(except for Jan. 1-3)
8:30 ~ approx. 13:00, 4.5 km walking
Englishspeaking
guide service is 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.
(except for Jan. 1-3)
13:45 ~ approx. 18:00, 3.5 km walking
Englishspeaking
guide ervice is 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.