Japan - Tokyo and Kyoto 9 Day Trip
Explore Tokyo and Kyoto, with trips to Mount Fuji, Ritugien Japanese Garden, Nara Park and Gion – the district of the Geisha.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Japan!
You will be met on arrival at Tokyo Narita Airport by a driver who will take you by private vehicle to your hotel.
Day 2: Half Day Private Guide Service in Tokyo
Today you will have the services of a local professional guide for a half day private tour of Tokyo. Our guides speak excellent English and have a wealth of knowledge to share.
Tokyo Skytree – Today we will be providing you with tickets for Tokyo’s newest iconic landmark: Tokyo Skytree. The 634m high tower is the hottest destination in town
Day 3: Accessible – Day Trip to Mount Fuji by Private Vehicle (Wheelchair Friendly)
Today we will arrange for you to make a day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji. The private tour is in a wheelchair accessible vehicle with a driver who is experienced in accessible tourism
Day 4: Sightseeing in Tokyo
Today you have a free day in Tokyo to explore by yourselves. Thanks to its fantastic transport system, Tokyo is one of the most wheelchair friendly cities in the world and there are endless things to see including the fashion stores of Harajuku, Shibuya’s famous zebra crossing and the elegant Japanese garden, Rikugien.
Day 5: Private Car from Hotel to Station
We will arrange for you to be picked up from your hotel and taken to the station by wheelchair-accessible private vehicle in good time for your train
Train from Tokyo to Kyoto – For the journey between Tokyo and Kyoto you will be travelling on the world famous bullet train.
Evening Gion Tour – This evening you will be met by a knowledgeable local guide who will take you on a private tour through Gion, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district
Day 6: Accessible – Sightseeing in Kyoto by Private Vehicle (Wheelchair Friendly)
Today’s itinerary can be customised, but the usual plan includes Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sanjusangendo Temple and the thousand buddha statues, Nanzen-ji Temple and finally the famous Golden Temple.
Day 7: Sightseeing in Kyoto
Today you have a free day in Kyoto. This is an opportunity to further explore the city. Kyoto has a tremendous amount to offer whether you wish to discover some of the smaller temples and shrines dotted around the city or stroll through the bustling Nishiki Shijo market.
Day 8: Accessible – Day Trip to Nara by Private Vehicle (Wheelchair Friendly)
Nara today! It takes about an hour to drive from Kyoto to Nara and we will arrange a driver plus wheelchair accessible vehicle for all of you. A classic sightseeing route in Nara includes the big Buddha statue of Todai-ji Temple in Nara Park, home to thousands of sacred yet cheeky deer! We also recommend visiting Kashihara-jingu Shrine and Horyu-ji – a large temple complex on the outskirts of Nara
Day 9: Private Car from Kyoto Hotel to Kansai Airport
We will arrange for you from Kyoto Hotel to be taken by wheelchair-accessible private vehicle to Kansai Airport.
What's Included
All Accommodation, Mobile WiFi Device, IC Transport Card
Private Car from Narita Airport to Tokyo
Private Car from Hotel to Station
Train from Tokyo to Kyoto
Private Car from Kyoto Hotel to Kansai Airport
Half Day Private Guide Service in Tokyo
Tokyo Skytree
Accessible – Day Trip to Mount Fuji by Private Vehicle (Wheelchair Friendly)
Evening Gion Tour (Private – Incl. Hotel Pick-up & Taxis)
Accessible – Sightseeing in Kyoto by Private Vehicle (Wheelchair Friendly)
Accessible – Day Trip to Nara by Private Vehicle (Wheelchair Friendly)
What's Not Included
• Any meal not mentioned
• Tips & Extras and personal expenses
• Optional Tours
Additional Information
Validity: As mentioned above for each hotel accordingly.
Prices are subject to change after the sold out of our allocation . Not valid during exhibition or fair periods.
9 Day Japan Tour
Starting From
Flights are available from most UK airports. Our travel consultants can also arrange free airport assistance for you should you require it. We will advise airports and airlines in advance of any special requirements you may have, as well as any equipment you may wish to take abroad.
Airport lounges are also available to book so as to avoid the queues and relax in comfort before your flight. Contact a member of our team for more information
One quarter of all Japanese live in Tokyo or the near vicinity and with a population of over 12 million inhabitants, Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world. With its huge skyscrapers, underpasses, overpasses and crowds of pedestrians, Tokyo may not seem the most attractive city on the surface, but the city has a vibrant charm all of its own. The street level detail is what makes Tokyo such an incredibly interesting place to explore and at every turn you will be met with an array of sights, sounds and smells to enliven the senses.
Kyoto is one of the most culturally rich cities in Asia. Home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, over 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines, this ancient city showcases the heart and soul of traditional Japan. Kyoto boasts an array of world-class gardens, majestic festivals and delicate cuisine, all of which make much of the rhythms of nature and the changing of the seasons.
Gion is Kyoto’s geisha district, with hostesses in colorful kimonos often sighted on the wooden Tatsumi Bridge, or amid upscale Japanese restaurants and boutiques on Hanamikoji Street. Gion Corner hosts traditional Kyomai dances, while Kennin-ji Temple is known for its Zen garden and Yasaka Shrine has seasonal festivals in a lantern-lit courtyard. Nightlife ranges from quiet sake bars to buzzing, pub-like izakayas.
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