3 Day Tour To Kyoto

3 day tour to Kyoto

Kyoto is very famous for foreigners since it is the origin of Japan and has long history. Many Emperors (Kings) have lived in Kyoto since long ago. There are many temples and sightseeing places. Housing style is quite different from other houses in Japan. House is built by wood, not bricks, and by unique building method. Kyoto food is typical Japanese food and famous for foreigners who taste it. In this tour the fee is 360 USD from Tokyo. This is special offer.

Day 1: Departure from home country

Day 2: Arrival / Kyoto

In the early morning tourists take super-speed train from Tokyo. It takes 2 hours and half to Kyoto. After arriving Kyoto they eat lunch and go to Honganji Temple near the station. The Temple was founded in 1321 as the head temple of the Jōdō-shinshū ("True Pure Land") sect of Buddhism. The temple was built next to the mausoleum of Shinran (1173-1262), founder of the sect. After visiting Honganji they go to Kinkakuji, Ryoanji, where the garden with small stones is very famous and Ninwaji Temples. Then in the late afternoon they go to hotel near the station.

Day 3: Kiyomizutera Temple / Tokyo

After breakfast they go to Kiyomizutera Temple. Kiyomizudera is best known for its wooden stage that juts out from its main hall, 13 meters above the hillside below. The stage affords visitors a nice view of the numerous cherry and maple trees below that erupt in a sea of color in spring and fall, as well as of the city of Kyoto in the distance. Before noon they return to Kyoto station to take super-speed train to Tokyo.

Rates include:

-Accommodation

-Transportation and transfers

-English speaking guide-

-1 bottle of mineral water per day

Rates do not include:

-Flights (from home country to Japan)

-Meals except described

-Alcoholic beverages

-Travel insurance

-Tips and portage