Is there a bullet train that goes from Kyoto to Tokyo? Or do we book a flight?

1. The tour will start from Tokyo and end in Kyoto, if you would like to fly out from Tokyo, we can arrange a bullet train for you on the last day. 2. There's no airport in Kyoto, the nearest one will be in Osaka, if you want to take a flight to Tokyo, you may need to be transferred to the Osaka airport first (around 1 hour's drive) and then fly to Tokyo.

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13 Days Iconic Japan Tour (private guide & driver）Customizable

13 days

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From Tokyo to Kyoto

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Both guides were very good showing us areas of the country we would never see on our own.
JS
Jocelyn, traveled in March
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Operator: UME Travel Co. Ltd
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

Tokyo
Matsumoto
Nagano
Takayama
Kanazawa
Kyoto

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Highlights

Explore Tokyo's iconic Meiji Jingu Shrine
Savor street food and cruise the Sumida River
Visit West Lake Village and view Mount Fuji
See monkeys bathe in Jigokudani hot springs
Experience Kyoto's traditional tea ceremony

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Welcome to Japan!
Day 2 Traditional and Modern Adventures | Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo Tower, Zojoji Temple & Akihabara
Day 3 Tokyo's Diverse Charm | Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Food Experience, Sumida River Cruise, Odaiba Marine Park, Yurikamome Line Experience
Day 4 Mt. Fuji Classic Tour | West Lake Village, Oshino Hakkai, Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave, Arakurayama Sengen Park
Day 5 Winter Wonders in Nagano | Suwa Lake, Jigokudani Monkey Park
Day 6 Exploring Zenko-ji Temple and Matsumoto Castle | Zenko-ji Temple, Matsumoto Castle
Day 7 Discovering the Timeless Beauty of Takayama | Sanmachi Suji, Takayama Jinya,shirakawa-go
Day 8 Kanazawa Culture
Day 9 Transfer Kyoto by Shinkansen and Free Day
Day 10 Kyoto Culture Highlights tour | Kodaiji Temple, Nene no Machi, Yasaka Shrine, Hanamikoji Dori, Japanese traditional culture performance
Day 11 Journey Through Kyoto's World Heritage Wonders | Higashi Honganji Temple, Sanjusangendo, Nishiki Market, Kimono and Tea Ceremony Experience
Day 12 Free Day
Day 13 Departure

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What's Not Included

Flights
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Hotel East 21 Tokyo (Okura Hotels & Resorts)
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3
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Fuji View Hotel
Hotel
day 4
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Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Hotel
day 5
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Ryokan Oyado Koto No Yume
Hotel
day 6
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ONYADO NONO KANAZAWA HOT SPRINGS
Hotel
Days 7, 8
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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto-ekimae
Hotel
Days 9, 10, 11, 12
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships.
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- Group of 10 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
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Customize an existing itinerary or create your own.
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- Travel with your own group of min. 2 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
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Operated by

UME Travel Co. Ltd

5.0

(290 reviews)

Number of tours

394

Age Range

1 to 85 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

100%

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
5.0
Itinerary
Good
4.0
Guide
Good
4.0
Transport
Good
4.0
Accommodation
Good
4.0
Food
Good
4.0
Tour Operator
UME Travel Co. Ltd
5.0

JS
Jocelyn
· March 22nd, 2025
It was a wonderful 2 week trip. Both guides were very good showing us areas of the country we would never see on our own. They were both flexible in taking us places we wanted to see that were not on our itinerary. I highly recommend this trip.
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UME Travel Co. Ltd commented on this review
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you had a wonderful 2-week trip and that the guides helped you explore unique areas of Japan. It’s great to hear they were flexible and made your experience even better. We truly appreciate your... Show more
Trip date: March 2025

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Brenda
Asked on October 21st, 2024
Is there a bullet train that goes from Kyoto to Tokyo? Or do we book a flight?
Flights / Transfers
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- UME Travel Co. LtdOperator•Written October 2024
  1. The tour will start from Tokyo and end in Kyoto, if you would like to fly out from Tokyo, we can arrange a bullet train for you on the last day. 2. There's no airport in Kyoto, the nearest one will be in Osaka, if you want to take a flight to Tokyo, you may need to be transferred to the Osaka airport first (around 1 hour's drive) and then fly to Tokyo.

From

NZ $11,825 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 271192

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before September 29th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 29th, 2025, a minimum payment of $150 is required to confirm your booking with UME Travel Co. Ltd. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and UME Travel Co. Ltd will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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