Tokyo-Kanazawa-Kyoto 5 days / Saiyu Travel

Tokyo-Kanazawa-Kyoto 5 days
by Sunrise Tours
(Hotel Standard With Breakfast) (Round Trip from Tokyo)

Price
JPY 230,600～
Period
4nights 5days
Season
All year
Tour Code
JG628S

Highlights

1. This route lets customers enjoy Tokyo, Kanazawa, and Kyoto in a span of 5 days.
2. As free time is allotted at Kanazawa (Day 2 afternoon) and Kyoto (Day 3 afternoon), feel free to enjoy your own time checking out some sushi and ramen shops as well as shops selling various items.
3. A safe, worry-free trip is guaranteed as this sightseeing bus tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter!
4. About Infection Countermeasures: Tour destinations, guides, and assistants implement countermeasures specified by the Japanese government.
5. [SDGs] This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. This is a carbon offset product where a portion of the tour booking charge is spent on renewable energy. By converting CO2 emissions during the tour to green energy, it's possible to contribute to activities protecting the planet's future.
Please check the following page for details. http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs

Itinerary

Day	Summary
1	Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Main Tower 3F JTB Sunrise Tours Sales Office - Departure Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure. JTB Sunrise Tours Sales Office on the 3rd Floor of Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo's Main Tower in Shinjuku / Meet at 9:10, Dep. at 9:20 Please check the [Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location], [Day 1 Bus Company]. Imperial Palace (Nijubashi Bridge)* Visit this place, the center of development of Edo-Tokyo, which was once the Edo Castle in the early modern period and has since become the Imperial Palace. Tsukiji Tsukiji, an area known as "Tokyo's Kitchen" for many years. Even after the market relocated, the Outer Market remains bustling with its many shops offering food and food-related items. Walk along the alleys throughout the Outer Market and enjoy shopping for goods and tasting local food. Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, offers plenty to see including the bright red Kaminarimon Gate, a statue of the god of thunder, and a five-story pagoda. The bustling street known as "Nakamise" stretches for about 250 m from Kaminarimon Gate to Senso-ji Temple and is filled with a plethora of shops. Asakusa After sightseeing at Asakusa, the English-speaking tour conductor will accompany customers to Ueno Station. Arrive at Ueno Station Free time from arrival at Ueno Station until departure (customers are free to have lunch) From Ueno Station to Kanazawa Station Head to Kanazawa Station via Shinkansen.　 There is no accompanying National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter or assistant while on board the Shinkansen. Arrive at Kanazawa Station* Arrival & Check-in at Hotel in Kanazawa City Please check in at the hotel. Meals Included:None
2	Depart from Hotel in Kanazawa City Pick-up Service There is a pick-up service from the hotel accommodation in Kanazawa. Please refer to [About Day 2 Itinerary (Kanazawa Half-day Tour)] and [Day 2 Bus/Hired Car Company]. Nomura Residence, Nagamachi Samurai District* Visit a former residence of a samurai family from the Kaga Domain. Admire the traditional architecture and gaze at the beautiful Japanese garden. Kenrokuen Garden This beautiful garden is considered one of the top three Japanese gardens. It offers amazing seasonal views all year round. Higashi Chaya-gai Wooden-latticed exteriors of teahouses line both sides of the stone-paved street here where something from the Edo period (1603-1868) still lingers in the air. This area is an Important Traditional Building Preservation District. Hakuza Honten Feel free to purchase handicrafts, accessories, cosmetics, and other items made with gold leaf. It is also possible to disembark at Hakuza Honten without going to Kanazawa Station. Kanazawa Station* Free time from arrival at Kanazawa Station. Stay at Hotel in Kanazawa City Meals Included:Breakfast
3	Check-out & Departure from Hotel in Kanazawa City Travel to Kanazawa Station (unguided) Please refer to [About Day 3 Itinerary (Transfer from Kanazawa to Kyoto)]. Drop-off Service* An English-speaking assistant will meet customers at Kyoto Station. A drop-off service by taxi to the hotel in Kyoto City is available. Please note that there will be no accompanying assistant on the way to the hotel. Arrival & Check-in at Hotel in Kyoto* Check in at the hotel, Free time After arriving at the hotel, customers may have to wait until check-in. Stay at Hotel in Kyoto City* Meals Included:Breakfast
4	Pick-up Service There is a taxi drop-off service from the hotel in Kyoto to the tour departure location. Avanti's Sunrise Tours Desk (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) - Depart Please refer to [Day 4 Bus Company]. Nijo Castle* A World Heritage site. Tour the historical castle completed in 1626, which was built to provide lodging for the Tokugawa Shogun and as a palladium for Kyoto Imperial Palace. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see. Please refer to [About Day 4 Itinerary (1-Day Kyoto Tour)]. Kinkaku-ji Temple* A World Heritage site. The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond. [Regular] Kyoto Imperial Palace See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago. Please refer to [About Day 4 Itinerary (1-Day Kyoto Tour)]. [Kyoto Imperial Palace Closed Days] Kitano Tenmangu Shrine* Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is the substitute for Kyoto Imperial Palace on days it is closed to visitors. It is famous for housing the God of scholarship. This shrine's main hall is a designated national treasure. The shrine is especially great to see during the plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons. Please refer to [About Day 4 Itinerary (1-Day Kyoto Tour)]. Lunch* Participants will be provided a set menu meal. Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine* Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of some 40,000 inari-jinja shrines located all over Japan. The bright red Senbon Torii gates are a must-see attraction. Sanjusangen-do Temple The view of Kyoto from the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu-dera is superb. The historic shopping lane that leads to the temple adds to a wonderful experience. Kiyomizu-dera Temple The view of Kyoto from the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu-dera is superb. The historic shopping lane that leads to the temple adds to a wonderful experience. Drop-off Service From Kiyomizu-dera Temple, participants will be dropped off at Kyoto Station, then to hotels. Stay at Hotel in Kyoto City Meals Included:Lunch
5	Free time from check-out until departure Check-out, Tour Ends Depart from Hotel to Kyoto Station An English-speaking assistant will meet participants at the hotel at departure time for shuttle service to the station. Customers at some hotels are to transfer on foot. From Kyoto Station to Tokyo Station* An assistant will guide participants to the station platform, but will not board the Shinkansen. Please refer to [About Day 4 Itinerary (1-Day Kyoto Tour)]. Tokyo Station* Tour ends after arriving at Tokyo Station. Meals Included:Breakfast

** Included:Accommodation charges; Hotel breakfast; Day 4 Lunch; National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter; Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
** Not included:Lunch (except Day 4); Transportation expenses from the tour end location to the hotel on Day 2; Transportation expenses between Kanazawa Station and the hotel on Day 1 & Day 3

Price

Remarks

Planning Company : JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Address : 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Registration No. : Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)
A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]
At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet, a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail, or show the e-mail on your mobile device screen to staff.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]
- If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 14 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.
- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 5 days prior to the tour at 0:00.
- If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent.
- The itinerary displayed on the booking screen is the final itinerary.
- This is a special tour for international visitors. Please understand that residents of Japan cannot make bookings for this tour.
- Please check the infection countermeasures on the following website before participating.
Website: https://www.sunrise-tours.jp/en/
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]
- The order of activities and arrival times may differ on the day depending on reasons such as road conditions and congestion at destinations.
- Train times may change due to timetable alterations or other reasons.
- Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus, hired car, taxi, etc.).
- Seats may not be designated.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]
JTB Sunrise Tours Sales Office on the 3rd Floor of Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo's Main Tower in Shinjuku http://www.keioplaza.com/map/index.html
*Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]
- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats or lunch. If bus seats or lunch is required, please make a booking under the child rate.
Also, at some hotels, a facility usage fee will be required. Please pay at the location.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]
- A set menu meal will be served for lunch on Day 4. For those who would like a vegetarian meal, please make sure to inform us at the time of reservation. (Please input "0" if not requesting.)
If requests are not provided in advance, same-day changes cannot be accepted.
- Allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available.
- Lunches (aside from Day 4) and dinners are not included. Meal breaks are not included in the itinerary on Day 1 and Day 3 of the tour. Customers will eat their own lunch on board the train, so purchasing a bento box meal, etc. prior to departure is recommended (before departing from Ueno Station on Day 1, and departing from Kanazawa Station on Day 3).　
[Important Notes/Supplements: Accommodation Information]
- While requests for non-smoking rooms, Double rooms, and baby cots are accepted, requests may not be accommodated depending on the hotel. Thank you for your understanding.
Baby cots are available for a charge at some facilities. Please pay at the location. Also, children sharing beds with adults are limited to 1 child per bed.

Kanazawa Accommodation: Hotel Kanazawa
Address: 1-1 Horikawa-shinmachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture
Tel.: (0) 76-223-1111
Website: https://www.hotelkanazawa.co.jp/english
Guestroom Type: Twin Plus

Kyoto Accommodation: Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
Address: 580 Kakimoto-cho, Gojo-sagaru, Horikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Tel.: (0) 75-341-2411
Website: https://www.tokyuhotelsjapan.com/global/kyoto-h/
Guestroom Type: Standard
[Important Notes/Supplements: About Day 1 Itinerary]
- After the Tokyo Morning Tour ends, head to Ueno Station.　There will be an accompanying English-speaking assistant until Ueno Station. After arriving at Kanazawa Station, customers are to make their own way to the hotel and check in.
- The arrival time in Kanazawa may be around 16:30 to past 19:00 depending on the reserved Shinkansen conditions and other reasons.
[Important Notes/Supplements: About Day 2 Itinerary (Kanazawa Half-day Tour)]
- After visiting the last sightseeing location, the tour will end at Kanazawa Station. Customers are to make their own way from Kanazawa Station to the hotel. Aside from Kanazawa Station, disembarking at the last sightseeing location is also possible.
[Important Notes/Supplements: About Day 3 Itinerary (Transfer from Kanazawa to Kyoto)]
- After checking out from the hotel in Kanazawa, customers are to make their own way to Kanazawa Station. After arriving at Kyoto Station, customers will be welcomed by an English-speaking assistant who will assist in boarding.
- The arrival time in Kyoto may be around 12:30 to past 14:00 depending on the reserved Shinkansen conditions and other reasons.
[Important Notes/Supplements: About Day 4 Itinerary (1-Day Kyoto Tour)]
- The Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors on the following days. As such, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead. If the closed day falls on the 25th, the tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple. (Mondays, Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday, and whenever there is an Imperial Household event)
- Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December. (Closed on the following day if Tuesday is a holiday.) If closed, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited instead.
- During the Gion Festival (Sakimatsuri, July 15-16), traffic restrictions will be in place.
- Connections from this tour can be made to the "Kyoto Maiko Dinner" and "Kyoto Night Tour."
- Participants will walk from the parking lot to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (about 15 min one-way). Thank you for your understanding.
- The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
- Seats may not be designated.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Luggage Delivery]
- Large luggage such as suitcases will be transported separately from the Day 1 meeting location (Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Shinjuku Main Building) to the hotel in Kyoto. Please leave plenty of time to bring your luggage and head to the meet-up.
*Please prepare an overnight package for the 2 nights in Kanazawa.
- As it is transported separately on Day 4 from Kyoto to Tokyo, please prepare an overnight package for the 1 night in Kyoto.
*In regards to the luggage transport service for the return trip, while delivery is scheduled for the same day, it may be next day due to shipping company conditions. In such cases, it will be sent separately from Kyoto hotels on Day 4 and arrive in Tokyo the following day. At the time of booking, please indicate the contact details of the drop-off hotel. Please note that luggage delivery service is limited to hotels and ryokan within the Tokyo 23 wards where customers will be having their accommodation. Luggage cannot be sent to a private residence. Also, the delivery service may not be available for some small hotels. Refunds will not be issued even if customers do not use the delivery service.
*You will be contacted with details by the day prior to departure.
*One article of standard size luggage per customer will be transported.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Luggage on Shinkansen]
- It will not be possible to bring large luggage whose total height, width, and length exceeds 160 cm onto Shinkansen. If bringing large luggage, please make use of a delivery service on your own.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Day 1 Bus/Hired Car Company]
One of the following:
Fuji Kyuko Kanko Co., Ltd.; Fuji Express Co., Ltd.; Hato Bus Co., Ltd.; Heisei Enterprise Co., Ltd.; Amore Kotsu Ltd.; Tokyo Bus Co., Ltd.; Toto Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; Asuka Motor Co., Ltd.; Hinomaru Limousine Co., Ltd.; or Teito Motor Transportation Co., Ltd.

[Day 2 Bus/Hired Car Company]
Oriental Co., Ltd.; or Nohi Noriai Jidosha Co., Ltd.

[Day 4 Bus/Hired Car Company]
Teisan Kanko Bus Co., Ltd. (in general); Yasaka Sightseeing Bus Co., Ltd.; Yuai Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; Toh-ho-kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; Kyoto Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; or Senriyama Bus Co., Ltd.

*In general, Teisan Kanko Bus will be used.
If otherwise, it will be specified in the final itinerary.
*Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus), a hired car (van, minivan - MK Co., Ltd. or Yasaka Group), or a taxi.

Standard transportation for approximate number of customers:
- Large bus: around 26 people or more
- Mid-size bus: around 11-25 people
- Small bus: around 9-10 people
- Van (hired car): around 5-8 people
- Minivan (hired car): around 3-4 people
- Taxi: around 1-2 people

Travel planning and implementation：SAIYU TRAVEL CO.,LTD.
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Day	Summary
1	Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Main Tower 3F JTB Sunrise Tours Sales Office - Departure Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure. JTB Sunrise Tours Sales Office on the 3rd Floor of Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo's Main Tower in Shinjuku / Meet at 9:10, Dep. at 9:20 Please check the [Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location], [Day 1 Bus Company]. Imperial Palace (Nijubashi Bridge)* Visit this place, the center of development of Edo-Tokyo, which was once the Edo Castle in the early modern period and has since become the Imperial Palace. Tsukiji Tsukiji, an area known as "Tokyo's Kitchen" for many years. Even after the market relocated, the Outer Market remains bustling with its many shops offering food and food-related items. Walk along the alleys throughout the Outer Market and enjoy shopping for goods and tasting local food. Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, offers plenty to see including the bright red Kaminarimon Gate, a statue of the god of thunder, and a five-story pagoda. The bustling street known as "Nakamise" stretches for about 250 m from Kaminarimon Gate to Senso-ji Temple and is filled with a plethora of shops. Asakusa After sightseeing at Asakusa, the English-speaking tour conductor will accompany customers to Ueno Station. Arrive at Ueno Station Free time from arrival at Ueno Station until departure (customers are free to have lunch) From Ueno Station to Kanazawa Station Head to Kanazawa Station via Shinkansen.　 There is no accompanying National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter or assistant while on board the Shinkansen. Arrive at Kanazawa Station* Arrival & Check-in at Hotel in Kanazawa City Please check in at the hotel. Meals Included:None
2	Depart from Hotel in Kanazawa City Pick-up Service There is a pick-up service from the hotel accommodation in Kanazawa. Please refer to [About Day 2 Itinerary (Kanazawa Half-day Tour)] and [Day 2 Bus/Hired Car Company]. Nomura Residence, Nagamachi Samurai District* Visit a former residence of a samurai family from the Kaga Domain. Admire the traditional architecture and gaze at the beautiful Japanese garden. Kenrokuen Garden This beautiful garden is considered one of the top three Japanese gardens. It offers amazing seasonal views all year round. Higashi Chaya-gai Wooden-latticed exteriors of teahouses line both sides of the stone-paved street here where something from the Edo period (1603-1868) still lingers in the air. This area is an Important Traditional Building Preservation District. Hakuza Honten Feel free to purchase handicrafts, accessories, cosmetics, and other items made with gold leaf. It is also possible to disembark at Hakuza Honten without going to Kanazawa Station. Kanazawa Station* Free time from arrival at Kanazawa Station. Stay at Hotel in Kanazawa City Meals Included:Breakfast
3	Check-out & Departure from Hotel in Kanazawa City Travel to Kanazawa Station (unguided) Please refer to [About Day 3 Itinerary (Transfer from Kanazawa to Kyoto)]. Drop-off Service* An English-speaking assistant will meet customers at Kyoto Station. A drop-off service by taxi to the hotel in Kyoto City is available. Please note that there will be no accompanying assistant on the way to the hotel. Arrival & Check-in at Hotel in Kyoto* Check in at the hotel, Free time After arriving at the hotel, customers may have to wait until check-in. Stay at Hotel in Kyoto City* Meals Included:Breakfast
4	Pick-up Service There is a taxi drop-off service from the hotel in Kyoto to the tour departure location. Avanti's Sunrise Tours Desk (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) - Depart Please refer to [Day 4 Bus Company]. Nijo Castle* A World Heritage site. Tour the historical castle completed in 1626, which was built to provide lodging for the Tokugawa Shogun and as a palladium for Kyoto Imperial Palace. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see. Please refer to [About Day 4 Itinerary (1-Day Kyoto Tour)]. Kinkaku-ji Temple* A World Heritage site. The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond. [Regular] Kyoto Imperial Palace See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago. Please refer to [About Day 4 Itinerary (1-Day Kyoto Tour)]. [Kyoto Imperial Palace Closed Days] Kitano Tenmangu Shrine* Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is the substitute for Kyoto Imperial Palace on days it is closed to visitors. It is famous for housing the God of scholarship. This shrine's main hall is a designated national treasure. The shrine is especially great to see during the plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons. Please refer to [About Day 4 Itinerary (1-Day Kyoto Tour)]. Lunch* Participants will be provided a set menu meal. Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine* Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of some 40,000 inari-jinja shrines located all over Japan. The bright red Senbon Torii gates are a must-see attraction. Sanjusangen-do Temple The view of Kyoto from the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu-dera is superb. The historic shopping lane that leads to the temple adds to a wonderful experience. Kiyomizu-dera Temple The view of Kyoto from the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu-dera is superb. The historic shopping lane that leads to the temple adds to a wonderful experience. Drop-off Service From Kiyomizu-dera Temple, participants will be dropped off at Kyoto Station, then to hotels. Stay at Hotel in Kyoto City Meals Included:Lunch
5	Free time from check-out until departure Check-out, Tour Ends Depart from Hotel to Kyoto Station An English-speaking assistant will meet participants at the hotel at departure time for shuttle service to the station. Customers at some hotels are to transfer on foot. From Kyoto Station to Tokyo Station* An assistant will guide participants to the station platform, but will not board the Shinkansen. Please refer to [About Day 4 Itinerary (1-Day Kyoto Tour)]. Tokyo Station* Tour ends after arriving at Tokyo Station. Meals Included:Breakfast