INDEPENDENT TOKYO & KYOTO

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Journey through Japan on this fascinating Independence by Globus itinerary. A “prefecture” and capital of Japan, Tokyo is the world’s most populous metro area and home to unlimited choices—shopping, dining, entertainment, historic temples and sites, peaceful gardens, and excellent museums. Your private guided sightseeing tour includes Meiji Shrine, a 20th-century Shinto monument built within a man-made forest; browse the bustling Nakamise Shopping Arcade; and visit one of the city’s most dazzling temples, the Asakusa Kannon Temple. You’ll also ascend the Tokyo Skytree for spectacular views over the city. During your free day you may choose a trip to Mount Fuji.

A highlight of the holiday is the shinkansen (bullet train) ride from Tokyo to Kyoto. Reaching nearly 200-mile-per-hour, this is by far the most entertaining way to travel between cities. The “cradle” of Japan’s cultural heritage, Kyoto, was the country’s capital and residence of the emperor from the 8th until the 19th centuries. Your private guided sightseeing tour includes visits to Sanjusangendo Temple, the Samurai Museum, where you can learn about Japanese history and see authentic swords and armour, and the beautiful Temple of the Gold Pavilion. Built on a lake and surrounded by a thick forest, the image of the temple’s reflection in the water is a can’t-miss photo. You’ll also walk through Gion and explore the thousands of Torii Gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine. Take some I-time for a visit nearby Nara or to explore Nishiki Market.

Traveller Notes
- Transportation: Private guided sightseeing using public transportation; high-speed train from Tokyo to Kyoto; transfers to/from train stations.
- Guides: Local Hosts in each city

Departure dates

From 01/01/2024 to 06/01/2025

What's included

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Breakfasts Included: 6.
Lunches Included: 2.
Dinners Included: 0.
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Itinerary / more information

  • 1 ARRIVE IN TOKYO, JAPAN
    Welcome to Japan! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
    2 TOKYO
    Today, hop on Tokyo's subway system for a private guided sightseeing tour of the city. Start with a visit to Meiji Shrine, a magnificent 20th-century Shinto monument set in a man-made forest. Next, stop at the Samurai Museum to learn about their history and see authentic period-specific swords, armour, and kabuto (helmets). You will even have the chance to have your picture taken wearing a helmet and armour! At Tokyo Skytree ascend to Sorakara Point on floor 450 at some 450 metres or 1500 feet it is the highest point visitors can explore. Here you'll have stunning panoramic views over the city and and, on a clear day, Mount Fuji. Lastly, visit bustling Nakamise shopping arcade and Asakusa Kannon Temple, the oldest of their kind in Tokyo. (B,L)
    3 TOKYO

    Enjoy a full day at your leisure.

    Today's I-Time Tips
    Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Utilize your included Tokyo Metro Pass to explore more of Tokyo's unique neighbourhoods, take a day trip to Mount Fuji, or embark a sunset dinner cruise on Tokyo Bay. (B)


    4 TOKYO-KYOTO
    Today, travel by shinkansen (bullet train) to historic Kyoto, former capital of Japan. (B)
    5 KYOTO
    Your private guided sightseeing tour uses efficient public transportation to take you around the city. Start at stunning Kinkakuji, Temple of the Gold Pavilion, covered with shimmering gold leaf. Next, take a walking tour through Gion, Kyoto's most famous geisha district, which is also known for its high concentration of machiya-style merchant houses. Continue to Sanjusangendo Temple, famous for 1,001 statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy. Flanking the main statue are 1,000 life-sized statues, covered in gold leaf, with 40 arms said to have the power to save 25 worlds. Finish with a visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine, renowned for the thousands of brightly coloured Torii Gates. (B,L)
    6 KYOTO

    Enjoy a full day at your leisure.

    Today's I-Time Tips
    Take an excursion to nearby Nara or explore more of Kyotos historic temples and shrines using your included subway and bus pass. (B)


    7 KYOTO
    Your holiday ends after breakfast this morning. (B)
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