Detailed itinerary
Tokyo and Kyoto Cultural Trail
Starting from
₹1,35,000
per person
This Japan tour package from India pairs three Tokyo nights with two in Kyoto. Explore Senso-ji, Meiji Shrine and Harajuku with your guide, then ride out to Lake Kawaguchi and Oshino Hakkai, where clear skies bring Mount Fuji into view. The Shinkansen carries you west to Kyoto for Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji and the Arashiyama bamboo grove. You fly into Tokyo and home from Kansai, so there is no backtracking.
Trip at a glance
- Tokyo guided sightseeing
- Lake Kawaguchi and Oshino Hakkai
- Reserved-seat Shinkansen journey
- Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Kyoto heritage circuit
Day by day
6 days, start to finish: travel, activities and where you sleep each night.
- 1
Day 1
Tokyo Arrival and Shibuya Streets
You arrive at your booked Tokyo airport and transfer privately to your hotel. If arrival time permits, explore Shibuya Crossing independently and take in the surrounding streets. Evening meals and local transport are extra. Overnight in Tokyo.
- 2
Day 2
Senso-ji, Meiji Shrine and Harajuku
You explore Senso-ji and Nakamise shopping street with your guide, then travel by public transport to Meiji Shrine and Harajuku. Take in the changing character of Tokyo's districts. You can add Tokyo Skytree at extra cost. Overnight in Tokyo.
- 3
Day 3
Lake Kawaguchi and Oshino Hakkai
You join a full-day shared coach excursion to Lake Kawaguchi and Oshino Hakkai. Look across the lake and explore the village sights, with Mount Fuji visible when cloud cover allows. Settle in for the road journeys between stops. Overnight in Tokyo.
- 4
Day 4
Shinkansen to Kyoto and Fushimi Inari
You take your included station transfer and reserved ordinary-class Shinkansen to Kyoto. Leave luggage at your hotel, then explore Fushimi Inari's lower torii paths. You can take an evening Gion public-street walk, respecting photography and access restrictions. Overnight in Kyoto.
- 5
Day 5
Kyoto Temples and Arashiyama Bamboo
You explore Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama's bamboo grove and Tenryu-ji with your guide, taking time between districts. By arrangement, you can choose Kiyomizu-dera and the Higashiyama lanes as an alternative full-day circuit rather than extra stops. Overnight in Kyoto.
- 6
Day 6
Kansai Airport Train and Departure
You enjoy breakfast and check out before your included station transfer and reserved train to Kansai International Airport. The rail journey takes roughly ninety minutes, plus time for airport formalities; early flights may need different arrangements. Continue to your departure.
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
- Five hotel nights, twin sharing
- Five breakfasts
- Private arrival transfer from the booked Tokyo airport
- Guided Tokyo day with scheduled public transport fares
- Shared Lake Kawaguchi and Oshino Hakkai excursion
- Tokyo to Kyoto reserved ordinary-class Shinkansen and station transfers
- Guided Fushimi Inari visit
- Guided Kyoto heritage day with listed admissions and transport
- Kyoto station transfer and reserved Kansai Airport train
Not included
- International flights
- Japan visa and travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners
- Skytree, onsen and optional activities
- Local accommodation taxes where collected separately
- Excess luggage services, personal expenses and applicable Indian TCS
Where you stay
Your stay includes three nights in Tokyo and two in Kyoto, in compact 3-star or comparable business hotels with private bathrooms. Traditional ryokan stays are not included.
Good to know
Is a Japan visa required for Indians?
Yes, Indian nationals must obtain a Japan visa before travel through the applicable authorised application process. Visa fees are excluded.
What is the best season?
Spring and autumn are generally most comfortable. Winter is colder but useful for clearer Fuji views. Summer brings heat, humidity and occasional severe-weather disruption.
What currency and cards should I use?
For everyday payments, use Japanese yen. Carry cash for smaller businesses and an international card for larger payments. IC transport cards are convenient for independent city journeys.
Is the bullet train included?
Yes, a one-way reserved ordinary-class Tokyo to Kyoto Shinkansen ticket and scheduled station transfers are included. A nationwide Japan Rail Pass is not included.
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