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Imperial Capitals of Japan Small Group Tour

7 days
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From Tokyo to Kyoto
4.0
2 traveler reviews
  • Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto with colorful autumn foliage at sunset.
  • Traditional Japanese temple surrounded by lush green garden.
  • Cherry blossoms along a canal in Kyoto.
  • Autumn foliage reflecting in a tranquil pond in Kyoto.
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  • They organized a fantastic tour of Japan for me. The Firebird app worked seamlessly throughout the trip.

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    Diana, traveled in September
    5.0
  • Traditional street in Kyoto, Japan with two people in kimono.
  • Traditional Japanese architecture by a lake surrounded by trees.
  • Red temple and pagoda in Tokyo illuminated against a sunset sky.
  • Cherry blossoms along a river in Tokyo with boats on the water and city skyline.
  • Traditional Japanese architecture with cherry blossoms.
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
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Places You’ll See

  • Tokyo
    Tokyo
  • Kyoto
    Kyoto
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Highlights

  • Explore the Imperial Palace in Tokyo
  • Ascend Tokyo Sky Tree for panoramic views
  • Experience Mount Fuji and Ashi Lake
  • Wander through Kyoto's Bamboo Forest
  • Discover Fushimi Inari's red torii gates

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival
  2. Day 2 Highlights of Tokyo
  3. Day 3 Trip to Mt. Fuji & Ashi Lake Cruise
  4. Day 4 From Tokyo to Kyoto
  5. Day 5 Kyoto City Tour & Tea Ceremony
  6. Day 6 Fushimi Inari Shrine & Sanjusangendo Temple
  7. Day 7 Departure
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Park Hotel Tokyo

    Hotel
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  • Hotel Kanra Kyoto

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    Days 4, 5, 6

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Firebird Tours

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Number of tours

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Age Range

18 to 99 years old

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    3.0
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    3.0
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    Firebird Tours
    4.8
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    · September 22nd, 2025
    I had an excellent experience with Firebird....
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • MR
    · June 26th, 2025
    We spent a couple of days visiting Tokyo, Kyoto and did a day trip to see Mount Fuji. It was helpful to have guides to show us the major attractions. The hotels were very good - especially the one in Kyoto. Unfortunately, the level of the guides varied a lot. Also, the booking process was cumbersome with a massive number of back-and-forth e-mailing. Overall the trip was expensive for the value we received.
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    Trip date: May 2025

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    Lauren

    Asked on January 28th, 2025

    Is it possible to take part in only a part of the tour? I would be with a group of 5 people, 4 people would follow the full 7 day itinerary. I however would need to depart early after day 3. Would this be possible to book? At what time is the itinerary for day 3 finished (trip to Mt. Fuji)? Would it be possible to fly out of Tokyo the same evening?

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    • Firebird ToursOperator•Written January 2025

      We can plan trip for all of you together for first 3 days, and you depart on day 3, while others continue. We will arrange the transfer for you back to Tokyo for the departure. And of course the pricing will be different, around 35-40% of the total price for you.

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    • 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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