Japan Prologue Overview

This tour will visit the former and current capital cities of Japan, Kyoto and Tokyo respectively. Private guided sightseeing tours by English-speaking guides are provided, as well as some personal free time to explore and venture out on your own!

  • Includes daily breakfast
  • Sightseeing tours in every spot by English-speaking tour guides.
  • This trip goes to Tokyo and Kyoto
Ask us about our prices. Customization also available
DAYS
7 Days
CITIES
2 Cities: Tokyo and Kyoto
Japan Prologue 7-day tour route map
Package Tour Code:
LTJ-HANJP-STD / LTJ-HANJP-SUP

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Itinerary

DAY 1 - Arrival in Tokyo (NRT or HND)

WELCOME TO TOKYO
After arrival at Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND) International Airport, own transfer to hotel in Tokyo.
* The rooms will be available from 3:00 PM

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Tokyo

Tokyo Tower

DAY 2 - Tokyo

Private guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) by public transport. The tour will visit the Meiji Shrine, the Asakusa Kannon Temple with the Nakamise Shopping Arcade, and the Ginza area.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Tokyo
MEALS : Breakfast

Meiji Shrine Asakusa Ginza

DAY 3 - Tokyo

Full day of personal free time

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Tokyo
MEALS : Breakfast

Tokyo Tower Imperial Palace Shibuya Crossing

DAY 4 - Tokyo - Kyoto

*Heavy luggage is delivered by courier service to Kyoto, arriving on the same day.
Transfer to Tokyo Station. Leave for Kyoto by bullet train (2nd class reserved seat). Own transfer hotel in Kyoto. Luggage will be received at the hotel in the evening. The rest of the day will be personal free time.
*The rooms are available from 3:00 PM.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Kyoto
MEALS : Breakfast

Bullet Train

DAY 5 - Kyoto

Private guided sightseeing tour of Kyoto (9:30 AM - 5:00 PM) by public transport. Visit Kinkakuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple, Nijo Castle, and Gion District.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Kyoto
MEALS : Breakfast

Kinkakuji Nijo Castle Gion

DAY 6 - Kyoto

Full day of personal free time.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Kyoto
MEALS : Breakfast

Heian Shrine Fushimi Inari Shrine Sanjusangendo

DAY 7 - Departure from Osaka (KIX or ITM)

Once the day is done, you’ll make your own way to Kansai (KIX) or Itami (ITM) International Airport. The rooms will be available until 11:00 AM.

MEALS : Breakfast

*Pictures shown are for illustration purposes only


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Details
Prices
~ Ask us about our prices. Customization also available ~

Included
  • Accommodation: 6 nights
  • Guide: English-speaking guide at each sightseeing spot (except free day)
  • Admissions: For all trips and visits (except free day)
  • Train: Bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto. (Day 4)
  • Transportation: Public transport system, such as local train, metro and public bus.
  • Meals: 6 breakfasts at the hotels (No lunches or dinners)
  • Luggage Delivery:
    Tokyo - Kyoto, arriving on same day
    (1 piece per person)
NOT Included
  • Flights: Please ask your agent for arrangement
  • Meals: Other than specified
  • Transfer: Transfers to or from the airport
  • Optional Tours: None - Unless otherwise arranged.
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  • Personal Expenses
  • Travel Insurance
  • Porter Service at airports and hotels
Package Tour Code:
LTJ-HANJP-STD / LTJ-HANJP-SUP

Ask HIS America's experienced Japan specialists about this tour and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Booking Policy:

Rates: The mentioned prices may fluctuate due to the changes of surcharge, fees, taxes or currency status without prior notice. The actual prices will be officially confirmed at the time of booking. Please kindly verify with your H.I.S. representative.
Reservation: The reservation must be made 65 days before the start of the tour.

Pertinent Information Before Travel

HOTEL
-The hotel rooms are considerably smaller than western ones.
-The ceilings are much lower, giving a perception of the scope of the rooms.
-The normal double beds are French-sized (140cm x 200cm), with a few hotels featuring double rooms with a double bed.
-Rooms with double beds or smoking rooms must be specially reserved and, because of the scarcity, cannot be guaranteed.
-The pajamas and yukata provided by the hotel are only for use in the hotel.


TRAINS
-The spaces for suitcases on Japanese trains are very limited (this is the reason for the separate transport of the luggage in our packages).
-For the packages that mention the JR Pass, our assistant or guide will help with reserving the train (for the tours with a guide, we cannot guarantee that the whole group can sit together). It is only possible to reserve the trains after arriving in Japan and there may be no availability for the trains mentioned in the program.
-2nd Class tickets (regular) are used in the packages. Usage of 1st class tickets must be booked and requires extra fees.
-Please refrain from talking loudly on the train.
-Talking on the phone on the train is forbidden.
-Please note that it is very difficult to reserve train tickets during specific periods such as "Golden Week" consecutive national holidays, Bon Holidays and the end of the year/New Year period.
-Commuter trains and arterial roads in big cities such as Tokyo and Osaka are crowded during the rush hour, and in the mornings and evenings.

DURING THE MEALS
-Japanese meals rarely include desserts. Sometimes there will be a small plate with fruits that accompany the main dish.
-In some typical restaurants it is obligatory to take off your shoes. We recommend wearing stockings or socks (this is not obligatory).
-For special food needs and requests (allergies, vegetarians, etc.), please state them during your reservation, so that we can inform the restaurants.

VISITS
-Often during temple/shrine visits, guests will have to take off their shoes. We advise wearing socks (not obligatory, but do not go barefoot).
-Cultural properties may be under renovation and covered.
-Itinerary may change due to inevitable causes such as closing, natural disasters, traffic jams, etc.

OTHER
-You are not allowed to stand and smoke on the street. Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT OPTIONS
If you plan to extend your trip, we can also arrange

  • Hotel Accomodations other than specified in the itinerary
  • Japan Rail Pass and Rail Tickets
  • Japan Air Pass and Domestic Flights
  • Airport Transfers
  • Day Tours
  • etc.

We can also arrange your international flights between any cities in the U.S. and Japan at our special airfare. Please ask your agent for more details.


Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy

Until 51 days before departure date No Charge
50-36 days before departure date 10% Cancellation Penalty of Total Price
35-26 days before departure date 30% Cancellation Penalty of Total Price
25-13 days before departure date 50% Cancellation Penalty of Total Price
12-7 days before departure date 70% Cancellation Penalty
6 days before departure date 100% Cancellation Penalty