Half Day Tour

=Hands-on Japan!= EXPERIENCE AUTHENTIC JAPANESE CULTURE IN KYOTO
Tour Fare Adult: NZ$155 Child (6-11yrs.) : NZ$155
Experience Kyoto’s distinct and rich culture firsthand. Stroll along the Philosopher's Walk, a beautiful path that runs between the Silver Pavilion and Nanzenji. Learn about the history of Gion and traditional Japanese dancing at Kanikakuni, an old district of Kyoto, where you can also try on a Maiko's (apprentice geisha) kimono.
KYOTO MORNING
〜 from Kyoto/Osaka 〜
Tour Fare Adult: NZ$94 ~ Child (6-11yrs.) : NZ$77 ~
Experience Kyoto’s 1,200 year history, Japan’s capital from 794 to 1868. Visit Nijo Castle, the residence of the Tokugawa era Shoguns, and marvel at the gold-leaf covered Golden Pavilion, which houses sacred relics of Buddha and is surrounded by an exquisitely beautiful garden. Take in Kyoto Imperial Palace, and watch craftsmen plying their trade at the Kyoto Handicraft Center, where you can purchase locally-made items.
KYOTO AFTERNOON
〜from Kyoto/Osaka〜
　
Tour Fare Adult: NZ$94 ~ Child (6-11yrs.) : NZ$77 ~
Visit some of Kyoto’s most exquisite landmarks! Walk through Sanjusangendo Temple, Japan’s longest wooden structure, which is famous for its 1,001 human-sized Kannon statues. Browse through specialty shops on the way up to Kiyomizudera Temple, from which you can get a sweeping view of the city. Visit Heian Jingu Shrine, a partial replica of the Imperial Palace, built to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the Heian Period.
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Full Day Tour

KYOTO 1DAY
〜from Kyoto/Osaka〜
Tour Fare Adult: NZ$194 ~ Child (6-11yrs.) : NZ$159 ~
Experience Kyoto, Japan’s capital from 794-1868. Visit Nijo Castle, the residence of the Tokugawa era Shoguns with its famous nightingale floor, and the Golden Pavilion so named for its coating of gold leaf, which houses sacred relics of Buddha and is surrounded by exquisite gardens renowned for their beauty. Walk through the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and watch traditional Japanese artisans work their craft at the Kyoto Handicraft Center. Visit Heian Jingu Shrine, a partial replica of the Imperial Palace. Walk through Sanjusangendo Temple, Japan’s longest wooden structure, famous for its 1,001 human-sized Kannon statues, and browse through the specialty shops leading up to Kiyomizudera Temple where you can enjoy a sweeping view of the city.
KYOTO & NARA 1DAY
〜from Kyoto/Osaka〜
Tour Fare Adult: NZ$210 ~ Child (6-11yrs.) : NZ$172 ~
See the main sights of both Kyoto and Nara, all in one day! Visit Nijo Castle, the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa era Shoguns, and the Golden Pavilion, a gold-leaf covered structure that houses sacred relics of Buddha. Take a stroll through the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and later watch traditional Japanese artisans work their craft at the Kyoto Handicraft Center. In Nara, visit Todaiji, the world’s largest wooden structure and home of the Great Buddha. Mingle with the deer at Nara Park and marvel at the lanterns at Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
WALKING TOUR OSAKA 1DAY
〜from Kyoto/Osaka〜
Tour Fare Adult: NZ$222 ~ Child (6-11yrs.) : NZ$205 ~
See Osaka, the commercial center of western Japan! Get a grand view of Osaka from the 40th floor of the Aerial Garden Observatory, and visit Osaka Castle and its museum of the castle’s history, which also documents Osaka’s attempt to become Japan’s capital before it was moved to Tokyo. From there, take a riverboat cruise for another breathtaking view of the city.

Overnight Tour

FREE PLAN HIROSHIMA 2DAYS
-from Kyoto/Osaka-
Tour Fare Adult: NZ$325 ~ Child (6-11yrs.) : NZ$225 ~
Two of Japan’s most interesting attractions are located in the Hiroshima area. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, located near the epicenter of the nuclear bomb dropped on the city, is dedicated to the promotion of world peace. A short distance away by train and ferry is Miyajima (which literally means “Shrine Island”) which is famous for its Itsukushima Jinja Shrine. The Shrine’s red torii gate appears to be floating in the sea during high tide.
TOKYO, Mt.FUJI & HAKONE 3DAYS
-from Kyoto/Osaka-
Tour Fare Adult: NZ$809 ~ Child (6-11yrs.) : NZ$692 ~
This special package takes you to Tokyo, Mt., Fuji and Hakone over three days. After exploring the metropolis of Tokyo, experience the nature of Japan at Mt. Fuji and Hakone. Mt. Fuji, considered to be an almost perfect mountain, is Japan’s most famous symbol. Hakone, a historical mountain resort area, provides a variety of attractions. Cruise across Lake Ashi, Hakone’s centerpiece, to Hakone-en Garden. Take the ropeway up Mt. Komagatake, where you can get a spectacular panoramic view of Mt. Fuji and the valley below.

Night Tour

KYOTO SPECIAL NIGHT
Tour Fare Adult: NZ$189 Child (6-11yrs.) : NZ$189
Start the evening in style by participating in a tea ceremony and having dinner at a traditional Japanese inn. The meal, a simple, traditional, Zen-style spread, is well thought out to provide perfectly balanced nutrition. After dinner, take in Gion’s unique atmosphere by strollingl down its back streets preserved as a heritage area. . At Gion Corner, enjoy watching tea ceremonies, traditional dancing, music, and performances. You may even be lucky enough to see a Maiko (apprentice geisha)!
KYOTO MAIKO NIGHT
Tour Fare Adult: NZ$175 Child (6-11yrs.) : NZ$175
Enjoy a traditional dinner and dance show at “Kacho” in front of Chion-in Temple. You can even take photos with the dancers (Maiko) and speak with them! (Participants in the "Kyoto Afternoon Tour" can transfer to this tour at Kiyomizudera Temple.)
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