Japan Holiday Tokyo Kyoto

Arrive in tokyo japan.

Japan holiday tokyo kyoto. The number of international tourists to japan has doubled in the last decade and has recently reached 10 million for the first time in 2013. The private touring in tokyo is quite simply the best way to understand what makes the city tick while you ll also get to ride on the legendary bullet trains and visit the tea houses of kyoto. On arrival in tokyo you ll be met and transferred by private vehicle to your lovely accommodations.

This plan must be purchased at least a day in advance and tickets are limited. For most people the ideal breakdown is 2 full days in tokyo and 4 full days in kyoto travel days are not considered full days. With over 38 million people the greater tokyo area is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.

Most importantly even in popular destinations like tokyo kyoto and hakone our specialty is helping travelers have highly authentic non touristy experiences. This is a journey of around three hours. So let s dive in.

Japan has 20 world heritage sites including himeji castle historic monuments of ancient kyoto and nara. Japan is generally divided into two. It s a great introduction to japan but if you re interested in heading for the alps or beyond our consultants will be happy to advise.

In the afternoon we can arrange for you to take part in a private cultural activity at kyoto s women s association. Today travel by bullet train to kyoto home to some of japan s most important works of art its richest culture and its most refined cuisine. Look up jr tokai tours for more info.

There s also the puratto kodama economy plan which allows travel on the slow kodama from tokyo to kyoto for around 10 500 11 900 one way depending on the season. If you are more interested in modern japan then you could spend 3 days in tokyo and 3 in kyoto. Respect for the aged day.