Independent Tokyo & Kyoto City Stays 2025 - 7 Day Package from Tokyo to Kyoto

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Independent Tokyo & Kyoto City Stays 2025

7 Day Package from Tokyo to Kyoto



Tour Description:

Journey through Japan on this fascinating Independence by Globus itinerary. A “prefecture” and capital of Japan, Tokyo is the world’s most populous metro area and home to unlimited choices—shopping, dining, entertainment, historic temples and sites, peaceful gardens, and excellent museums. Your private guided sightseeing tour includes Meiji Shrine, a 20th-century Shinto monument built within a man-made forest; browse the bustling Nakamise Shopping Arcade; and visit one of the city’s most dazzling temples, the Asakusa Kannon Temple. You’ll also ascend the Tokyo Skytree for spectacular views over the city. During your free day you may choose a trip to Mount Fuji. A highlight of the vacation is the shinkansen (bullet train) ride from Tokyo to Kyoto. Reaching nearly 200-mile-per-hour, this is by far the most entertaining way to travel between cities. The “cradle” of Japan’s cultural heritage, Kyoto, was the country’s capital and residence of the emperor from the 8th until the 19th centuries. Your private guided sightseeing tour includes visits to Sanjusangendo Temple, the Samurai Museum, where you can learn about Japanese history and see authentic swords and armor, and the beautiful Temple of the Gold Pavilion. Built on a lake and surrounded by a thick forest, the image of the temple’s reflection in the water is a can't-miss photo opportunity and memorable scenic view. You’ll also walk through Gion and explore the thousands of Torii Gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine. Take some I-time for a visit nearby Nara or to explore Nishiki Market.

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Sunday 05 Jan 25 — Sunday 12 Jan 25Starting at $3,869 Get a Quote
Monday 06 Jan 25 — Monday 13 Jan 25Starting at $3,809 Get a Quote
Tuesday 07 Jan 25 — Tuesday 14 Jan 25Starting at $3,919 Get a Quote
Wednesday 08 Jan 25 — Wednesday 15 Jan 25Starting at $3,919 Get a Quote
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Sunday 12 Jan 25 — Sunday 19 Jan 25Starting at $3,809 Get a Quote
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Thursday 16 Jan 25 — Thursday 23 Jan 25Starting at $3,809 Get a Quote
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Thursday 30 Jan 25 — Thursday 06 Feb 25Starting at $3,809 Get a Quote
Friday 31 Jan 25 — Friday 07 Feb 25Starting at $3,869 Get a Quote
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Thursday 06 Feb 25 — Thursday 13 Feb 25Starting at $3,809 Get a Quote
Friday 07 Feb 25 — Friday 14 Feb 25Starting at $3,869 Get a Quote
Saturday 08 Feb 25 — Saturday 15 Feb 25Starting at $3,869 Get a Quote
Sunday 09 Feb 25 — Sunday 16 Feb 25Starting at $3,809 Get a Quote
Monday 10 Feb 25 — Monday 17 Feb 25Starting at $3,809 Get a Quote
Tuesday 11 Feb 25 — Tuesday 18 Feb 25Starting at $3,919 Get a Quote
Wednesday 12 Feb 25 — Wednesday 19 Feb 25Starting at $3,919 Get a Quote
Thursday 13 Feb 25 — Thursday 20 Feb 25Starting at $3,809 Get a Quote
Friday 14 Feb 25 — Friday 21 Feb 25Starting at $3,869 Get a Quote
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Sunday 16 Feb 25 — Sunday 23 Feb 25Starting at $3,809 Get a Quote
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Tuesday 18 Feb 25 — Tuesday 25 Feb 25Starting at $3,919 Get a Quote
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Tuesday 25 Feb 25 — Tuesday 04 Mar 25Starting at $3,919 Get a Quote
Wednesday 26 Feb 25 — Wednesday 05 Mar 25Starting at $3,919 Get a Quote
Thursday 27 Feb 25 — Thursday 06 Mar 25Starting at $3,809 Get a Quote
Friday 28 Feb 25 — Friday 07 Mar 25Starting at $3,869 Get a Quote
Saturday 01 Mar 25 — Saturday 08 Mar 25Starting at $3,009 Get a Quote
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Tuesday 04 Mar 25 — Tuesday 11 Mar 25Starting at $3,919 Get a Quote
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Friday 07 Mar 25 — Friday 14 Mar 25Starting at $3,979 Get a Quote
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Wednesday 12 Mar 25 — Wednesday 19 Mar 25Starting at $3,919 Get a Quote
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Friday 14 Mar 25 — Friday 21 Mar 25Starting at $4,349 Get a Quote
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Sunday 16 Mar 25 — Sunday 23 Mar 25Starting at $4,279 Get a Quote
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Sunday 30 Mar 25 — Sunday 06 Apr 25Starting at $4,279 Get a Quote


Destination & Sightseeing

Transportation:
Private guided sightseeing using public transportation; high-speed train from Tokyo to Kyoto; transfers to/from train stations.

Guides:
Local Hosts in each city

MEALS

ITINERARY

Day 1
Welcome to Japan! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in

Day 2
• Today, hop on Tokyo’s subway system for a private guided sightseeing tour of the city. Start with a visit to Meiji Shrine, a magnificent 20th-century Shinto monument set in a man-made forest. • At Tokyo Skytree, ascend to Sorakara Point on floor 450 at some 450 meters/ 1500 feet, the highest point visitors can explore. Here you’ll marvel at the stunning panoramic views over the city and and, on a clear day, Mount Fuji. • Tour the Samurai and Ninja Museum for a hands-on history lesson of Japan’s famous warriors, including the armor, weapons, and swords from the Medieval era. • Lastly, visit bustling Nakamise shopping arcade and Asakusa Kannon Temple, the oldest of their kind in Tokyo

Day 3

Day 4
• Today, travel by shinkansen (bullet train) to historic Kyoto, former capital of Japan

Day 5
• Your private guided sightseeing tour uses efficient public transportation to take you around the city. Start at stunning Kinkakuji, Temple of the Gold Pavilion, covered with shimmering gold leaf. • Next, take a walking tour through Gion, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district, which is also known for its high concentration of machiya-style merchant houses. • Continue to Sanjusangendo Temple, famous for 1,001 statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy. Flanking the main statue are 1,000 life-sized statues, covered in gold leaf, with 40 arms said to have the power to save 25 worlds. • Finish with a visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine, renowned for the thousands of brightly colored Torii Gate

Day 6

Day 7
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.

Accommodations

TokyoKyoto
Hilton Tokyo
Moderate Deluxe



6-2 Nishi-Shinjuku 6 Chome Tokyo Japan

The Hilton Tokyo is the the perfect base for exploring the vibrant, energetic city of Tokyo. The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the Lobby and Marble Lounge. Rejuvenate in the 24-hour health club within the hotel and relax in the sauna or soothing whirlpool spa. Choose from seven tempting restaurants offering a range of delicious cuisine. Favorites include Dynasty authentic Chinese restaurant, and Musashino, featuring sushi, tempura and teppanyaki. For a relaxing evening drink, visit St. George's Bar.