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- An English speaking tour conductor supports the chartered bus tour and you can enjoy your day without worrying about language♪
- Many departure days are available.
- It's perfect for families of three generations!
Osaka
and Kyoto
Visit three superb views
of Kyoto
(Osaka：No.05783AX /Kyoto：No.05783X4)
~To the most spectacular spots in “Kyoto by the Sea,” which are difficult to get to on your own~
Maybe you want to go somewhere out of the ordinary from Kyoto or Osaka city! And, as the person in charge of the family trip, are you desperately trying to figure out train and bus connections?
If so, just join a Hankyu bus tour from the main station where the meeting place is located, and you will be at ease! No need to worry about transportation! And since an English-speaking tour conductor will accompany the tour, you will feel even more comfortable. There are many departure dates available, so try to find one that fits your itinerary perfectly!
\ Meeting Place /
UmedaorKyoto Station
- Gorogadake Park01
- about 30 min.
- Gorogadake Park is located approximately 300 meters above sea level and offers a panoramic view of Maizuru Bay and the city of Maizuru. This view of "Maizuru Bay from Gorogadake" has been selected as the No. 1 of the 100 best views in Kansai, and the magnificent and varied sea and mountain ranges will make your heart tremble.
- ※The entrance fee for the Goro Sky Tower is not included in the tour fees.
- Maizuru Port Toretore Center02
- about 70 min.
- Fresh seafood caught at Maizuru Port is available throughout the stores in the market. You can eat whatever you like on the spot. Or optional lunch are available (bowl of seafood or nigirizushi)in advance. Enjoy a luxurious lunch in a seaport town♪
- Ine's Funaya03
- about 25 min.
- About 230 houses called "boathouses" lined up along the coast of Ine Bay in Ine Town, Kyoto Prefecture, look as if they are floating on the sea. Boathouses were originally built to raise boats from the sea and protect them from wind, rain, and insects. In the past, wooden boats used for fishing needed to be dried, so the first floor was used for storing boats, while the second floor was used as a place to store nets and fishing equipment.
- ★This tour includes a boarding fee of sightseeing boat!
- Amanohashidate04
- about 80 min.
- Amanohashidate is known as one of the three most famous scenic spots in Japan. From Amanohashidate View Land, try "Mata-nozoki(bending forward to view the scenery upside-down through your legs)" and you can see the mysterious formation of 6,700 pine trees on the 3.6-km-long sandbar. If you can see a dragon soaring up to the sky there, your luck might go up a notch!
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Kyoto
Sagano Romantic Train
and Arashiyama
(Kyoto：No.057844X)
~"Arashiyama" - A place you will want to visit again and again. After the tour, go sightseeing in Kyoto on your own~
"Arashiyama" is a must-visit destination in Kyoto. Maybe you have been to Arashiyama on a group tour before? In this tour, you will not only stroll around Arashiyama, but also enjoy the popular Sagano Romantic Train. And for lunch, you can choose your favorite meal from two restaurants at Hotel Granvia Kyoto. The tour will end around 3:00 p.m. at this hotel directly connected to JR Kyoto Station. From here, you are free to go sightseeing in Kyoto of your choice.
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Kyoto Station
- Sagano Romantic Train01
- about 25 min.
- This is a classic sightseeing train that runs slowly through the mountains between Kameoka and Arashiyama in Kyoto, a distance of 7 kilometers one way.
The speed is a little faster than that of a bicycle, so you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, dry fields and sometimes snowy landscapes in winter, from the windows of the train. The train runs at a very slow speed at the photo spots.
- Arashiyama02
- about 60 min.
- Arashiyama is home to many attractions, including "Togetsu-kyo Bridge," which is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Arashiyama, "Bamboo Forest," where you can experience the ethereal beauty of Japan, and the World Heritage Site "Tenryu-ji Temple." The scenery changes with the seasons, making it a well-known sightseeing spot in Kyoto that you will want to visit again and again.
- Yatsuhashi-an03
- about 20 min.
- Yatsuhashi, Kyoto's famous confectionery, is made by steaming a mixture of rice flour, sugar, and nikki (cinnamon), and stretching the dough into a thin layer. When this dough is baked, it is called yatsuhashi, and when it is cut out without baking and wrapped in sweet bean paste, it is called nama-yatsuhashi.
- ※The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
- Hotel Granvia Kyoto (lunch)04
- about 80 min.
- You can choose your favorite meal from two restaurants at Hotel Granvia Kyoto.
"Le Temps," where you can enjoy their famous roast beef, or "Ukihashi," where you can enjoy delicate Japanese cuisine prepared by a master chef.
The hotel is directly connected to JR Kyoto Station, allowing you to easily move around after the tour is over! (The tour is scheduled to end around 3:00 p.m.)
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Tokyo
The popular Mt. Fuji &
Hakone tour
(Shinjuku：No.33J99ZA /Tokyo：No.33J99ZB)
This tour takes you to popular spots around Mt. Fuji, including a pirate ship ride on Lake Ashi in Hakone, Oshino-Hakkai where you can see the spring water of Mt. Fuji, and Arakurayama Sengen Park, which is often featured in tourist attractions.
Take a bus from Shinjuku or Tokyo Station and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Mt. Fuji!
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ShinjukuorTokyo Station
- Arakurayama Sengen Park01
- about 70 min.
- With the majestic Mt. Fuji and the five-story Pagoda in the background, you can see the popular sights of Japan at a glance. The view from this park, located in the middle of Mount Arakura, 398 steps up, is a must-see.
- Oshino Hakkai02
- about 90 min.
- A spiritual spot where the air is clear all year round♪ Oshino Hakkai is located in a spring-fed area, and the spring water in the eight pools is made of melted snow from Mt. Fuji. You can enjoy the pools and carp in the ponds, as well as the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji in the distance. In winter, you can view the beautiful snow on the top of Mt.Fuji. It has been selected as one of the 100 best waters in Japan.
- Owakudani03
- about 30 min.
- Owakudani is the most famous tourist destination in Hakone. In the Hakone area surrounded by lush greenery and nature, only the rocks around Owakudani are bare, and the steam that erupts from the cracks in the rocks makes you feel the pulse of life on earth. What you should try here is a black egg! Eggs boiled in the sulfuric hot springs have a black surface, and according to an ancient legend, eating one black egg will prolong your life for seven years!
- Lake Ashi・Sightseeing boat04
- about 30 min.
- The "Lake Ashi," with its seasonal scenery, offers views of Hakone and Mt. Fuji from cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, and fall foliage to snow in winter. (From Moto Hakone to Togendai, about 25 minutes by boat).
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Tokyo
Tokyo Highlight
half-day tour(Shinjuku：No.33L01ZA)
After departing from Shinjuku, first, visit Tokyo Tower, which was the tallest tower in Tokyo before the Sky Tree was built. From the main deck (150m), you can enjoy the view of Tokyo right below. Then visit Meiji Shrine, which is one of Tokyo's natural parks and is said to be a shrine where love is fulfilled. Look for the heart symbols hidden throughout the shrine! Also, don't forget to draw "Omikuji (fortune-telling)" and buy a match-making amulet!
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Shinjuku
- Shibuya Crossing
(from bus window) 01 - The world's largest crossing with 500,000 people passing through in one day. The number of people crossing at one green light is a remarkable 3,000! You can see the view of the world's largest crossing from the bus window!
- Meiji Jingu Shrine02
- about 60 min.
- One of the must-see places in Tokyo is Meiji Jingu, a shrine blessed with beautiful nature and dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
Must-see Point 1: Meiji Jingu Museum.
Must-see Point 2: Great torii Gate and rows of sake and wine barrels.
Must-see Point 3: The main shrine and the couple's camphor tree.
It is said to be a shrine for the fulfillment of love, so look for heart marks hidden in the shrine grounds. Don't forget to draw "Omikuji" and buy a match-making amulet at the main shrine. - ※The entrance fee for the Meiji Jingu Museum is not included in the tour fees.
- Tokyo Tower03
- about 60 min.
- Since its completion as a radio tower in 1958, it has been located in the center of Tokyo for more than half a century. As a landmark of Tokyo, it is still loved by people and is a must-see for first-time visitors to Tokyo. Below the tower is "Foot Town," a commercial building that combines nostalgia and novelty, with restaurants and souvenir stores.
- ※Please note that the Tokyo Tower Observation Deck may have poor visibility due to weather conditions.
※This tour includes admission to the main deck (150m) of Tokyo Tower only. The ticket for TOP DECK is not included.
- Zojo-ji Temple04
- about 40 min.
- Zojo-ji Temple is located in the center of Tokyo and is a prestigious temple known for housing the tombs of the Tokugawa shoguns, famous figures in Japanese history.
The temple is very popular among tourists for its photo opportunities with Tokyo Tower in the background. The vast grounds are lush with greenery, and you can spend a relaxing time here♪
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