From Tokyo 1-Day Kyoto English-guided Tour by Bullet Train
12 hours
Commentary: Guide · en
About this activity
A comprehensive day trip from Tokyo to Kyoto, featuring guided tours of top temples and a comfortable bullet train ride.
Highlights
- Experience the speed and comfort of Japan's bullet train
- Explore the iconic Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine with its thousands of torii gates
- Visit the historic Sanjusangendo Temple, home to 1,001 life-sized statues of Kannon
- Discover the breathtaking Kiyomizu-dera Temple, offering panoramic views of Kyoto
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at the renowned Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Full description
Ride the Shinkansen, Japan's famous bullet train, to Kyoto and experience the ancient capital's 1,200 years of rich history. Recommended for those who do not have much time but still want to see Kyoto. This bus tour includes round-trip Shinkansen transportation, afternoon sightseeing tour of Kyoto with a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter, and lunch. The meeting location for this tour is at Tourist Information Center Tokyo near Tokyo Station. This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
Included / Excluded
- Lunch [2025] To request vegetarian meals, indicate in "Special requirements" when booking. No same-day changes allowed. [2026] Lunch will be updated to a vegetarian-friendly Western-style set menu.
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
- Round-trip bullet train fare between Tokyo and Kyoto
- Afternoon sightseeing tour of Kyoto
- Fees other than those listed in Includes
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Additional information
If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent.
This is a special tour for international visitors. Please understand that residents of Japan cannot make bookings for this tour.
Train times may change due to timetable alterations or other reasons.
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
Seats may not be designated.
Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus and Shinkansen seats or lunch. If seats or lunch is required, please make a booking under the child rate.
[2025] Please make a request when booking if you prefer a vegetarian menu. Lunch will be a semi buffet. Only the main dish can be changed to a vegetarian dish. Same-day changes are not allowed.
[2026] Vegetarian-friendly Western-style set menu will be offered.
It will not be possible to bring large luggage whose total height, width, and length exceeds 160 cm onto Shinkansen. If bringing large luggage, please make use of a delivery service on your own.
Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.