Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.com2-Day Mt Fuji and Kyoto Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo
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Duration: 2 days / 1 night (approx.)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Product code: 2142TYO_SH2
Combine a visit to Mt Fuji and Kyoto on this overnight rail tour by Bullet train. You'll visit Mt Fuji, ride the Bullet train to Kyoto and take a sightseeing tour of this important city, known as the cradle of Japan's cultural heritage. You’ll then have the option of returning to Tokyo by Bullet train or staying on in Kyoto.
Your tour begins with a relaxing coach trip to Mt Fuji, Japan's highest mountain. You’ll also cruise Lake Ashi and ride the aerial cableway to the top of Mt Komagatake for superb views over Hakone National Park.
You'll then zoom your way to Kyoto aboard a high-speed Shinkansen Bullet train. On arriving Kyoto you will be transferred to your Kyoto hotel for the evening, with a choice of tourist-class or first-class hotels.
Next day, you can spend the day sightseeing and return to Tokyo by Bullet train in the evening, or stay on in Kyoto after your day of sightseeing. Highlights on the Kyoto day tour include the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, noted for its gorgeous interiors, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Center, you'll visit Sanjusangendo Temple with its 1,001 impressive images of Buddha, the vermilion-hued Heian Shinto shrine and Kiyomizu Buddhist temple, with its wooden veranda.
- Overnight rail tour from Tokyo to Mt Fuji and Kyoto by Bullet train
- Fuji visitor center and views from the fifth station
- Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Ashi
- Mt Komagatake aerial cableway with views over Hakone National Park
- Views of Mt Fuji from the Shinkansen Bullet train (weather permitting)
- Morning and afternoon sightseeing tours of Kyoto's cultural highlights: Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Sanjusangendo Hall, Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple
- Choice of tourist-class or first-class accommodation in Kyoto
- One-way or return options: either return to Tokyo on Day 2 or stay on in Kyoto
- English-speaking guide
- Pick-up from selected Tokyo hotels
Mt Fuji, Hakone and Kyoto by Bullet Train from Tokyo
Daily
April to December
Departure Point:Tour departs from the Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal, or selected hotels in Tokyo.
JR Train Line:
Take Yamanote Line or Keihin Tohoku Lines to Hamamatsucho Station (follow signs to bus terminal)
Subway:
Take Asakusa Line to Daimon Station (follow signs to bus terminal)
- 9:00am
Passengers commencing the tour from central departure point (Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal) will need to be there by 8.40am at the latest in order to check in for the tour.
Return details:Tour concludes at either the Tokyo Train Station at approximately 9:40pm or your hotel in Kyoto at 6:00pm (depending on the tour option chosen).
Hotel Pickup:Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. If no hotel pickup is arranged, or your hotel is not listed below, you will need to call the tour operator directly.
You must call the tour operator upon arrival in Tokyo to reconfirm your hotel pick up and time. Pick up times are subject to change. The Tour Operator's contact details will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.
Hotel Pick up List and times:
PLEASE NOTE: Hotel pick up is ONLY available from the hotels listed below.
- Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka - 8:00am
- ANA InterContinental Tokyo - 8:25am
- Ariake Washington - 8:00am
- Century Hyatt - 7:50am
- Cerulean Tower Tokyu - 7:40am
- Conrad Tokyo - 8:10am
- Crowne Plaza Metropolitan Tokyo - 7:40am
- Daiichi Hotel Tokyo - 8:25am
- Four Seasons (Chinzan-so) - 8:00am
- Ginza Capital (annex bldg.) - 8:00am
- Grand Hyatt Tokyo - 8:25am
- Grand Pacific Meridien - 8:10am
- Grand Palace - 7:50am
- Hilton Tokyo - 7:55am
- Imperial (main bldg.) - 8:25am
- Intercontinental Tokyo Bay - 8:30am
- Keio Plaza Tokyo - 8:05am
- Laforet Tokyo - 7:55am
- Le Meridien Pacific Tokyo - 8:15am
- Mandarin Oriental - 7:50am
- New Otani (main bldg.) - 7:50am
- New Sanno - 8:05am
- Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa - 8:20am
- Nikko Tokyo - 8:15am
- Okura (main bldg.) - 8:10am
- Palace - 8:05am
- Park Hotel Tokyo - 8:20am
- Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo - 7:50am
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel - 8:15am
- Royal Park - 7:50am
- Royal Park Shiodome Tower - 8:25am
- Shiba Park - 8:30am
- Shinagawa Prince Hotel (Main Tower) - 8:05am
- Shinjuku Washington - 7:45am
- Sunshine City Prince - 7:30am
- Tokyo Dome - 8:20am
- Tokyo Prince - 8:30am
- The Prince Park Tower Tokyo - 8:20am
- Tokyo St. (Hato Bus at Marunouchi South Exit) - 8:15am
- Westin Tokyo - 7:55am
- Yaesu Fujiya - 8:05am
- Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal - 9:00am
You will need to be in the hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to the above departure times.
Itinerary:Day 1: Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Hakone - Kyoto
Transfer by deluxe motorcoach to the foot of Mt. Fuji via the expressway. Drive halfway up Mt Fuji, Japan's highest mountain, to enjoy the spectacular views from 2,300 meters (7545 feet), followed by lunch at the Hotel Highland Resort. After lunch, visit Hakone for a cruise on Lake Ashi and cableway ride at Mt. Komagatake before boarding a Shinkansen train (bullet train) to the classical city of Kyoto.
Kyoto overnight accommodation - you can choose from the following Tourist or First Class hotels in Kyoto. Please specify at time of booking. Hotel is not guaranteed and is subject to availability.
Tourist Class hotels:
- Hotel Monterey Kyoto
- New Miyako Hotel
- Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
- Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
First Class hotels:
- Kyoto Hotel Okura
- ANA Hotel Kyoto
When choosing your hotel you MUST also include the following information in the 'Special Requirements' box.
- Please advise if you require twin or double rooms.
- Please advise pre and post accommodation.
Day 2: You can chose to either return to Tokyo or stay in Kyoto and enjoy more sightseeing. Please select your preferred option at time of booking.
Round Trip Course (SH2-R) - Kyoto to Tokyo (Day 2):
Morning sightseeing of Kyoto, visiting Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Center, enjoy an afternoon sightseeing of the city, visiting Sanjusangendo Hall, Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Before returning to Tokyo by Shinkansen in the evening. Arriving at Tokyo Station around 9:40pm.
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One Way Trip Course (SH2-O) - Kyoto (Day 2)
Morning sightseeing of Kyoto, visiting Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch at Kyoto Handicraft Center enjoy an afternoon sightseeing of the city, visiting Sanjusangendo Hall, Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Drop-off service to hotel in Kyoto around 6:00pm.
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- Infants aged 5 years and under are free of charge, as long as the infant is sitting on parent's lap. No meals are included for infants.
- If a seat (or meal) is required for an infant, they must pay the Child Price. In this case, you must enter the infants age as a Child age when submitting your booking request.
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 6 - 11 years.
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- Overnight rail tour from Tokyo to Mt Fuji and Kyoto by Bullet train
- Sightseeing cruise on Lake Ashi
- Hotel pickup (from selected Tokyo hotels only)
- 1 night accommodation in Kyoto (selected category)
- Two Lunches
- English-speaking guide
- Baggage Handling (Round Trip Tour)
- Meals other than those specified
- Gratuities (optional)
- This tour must be booked at least 5 days in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
- Tours are conducted in English unless otherwise stated
- Mt.Komagatake Aerial Cableway will be skipped due to traffic conditions without an alternative on the following days:
- Sept 14, 15,21, 23, 28
- Oct 4,5,13,18, 19,25, 26
- Nov 2,3,22
- When the driveway up to Mt.Fuji's 5th station is closed in winter due to heavy snow, a visit to Fujiyama Museum will be included instead.
- Komagatake Ropeway or Cruise on Lake Ashi may also be omitted or substituted depending on traffic, weather conditions, or for other operational reasons. In this case, you will enjoy one in case of either of them omitted or two for both of them omitted out of following alternatives; Narukawa Museum in Hakone, Hakone Check Point, Cruise on Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Kawaguchi Ropeway. Your tour guide will finalize alternative places, based on careful study of tour movement and other conditions.
- It is recommended to bring an overcoat or other warm clothing during autumn and winter.
- If on the day you cannot see the full view of Mt. Fuji due to the weather conditions, no refund will be provided for any portion of the tour.
- For people proceeding to Kyoto after this tour, please note that your arrival time is usually around 9:30pm but sometimes will be around 10:00-11:00pm due to traffic conditions.
Bookings cancelled or amended 8+ calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure or commencement time will not be charged any fees; between 3 and 7 calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure or commencement time will be charged a 50% cancellation fee; within 2 calendar days of the scheduled departure or commencement time will be charged a 100% cancellation fee.
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Well worth the money! I was travelling alone in Japan without much knowledge of the place. Between my ... Read more ›
Jyoti K, United States, December 2007
Couldn't see mt. Fuji due to weather. Kyoto was wonderful. Overall, a pleasant trip. Read more ›
Kevin H, United States, August 2008
