6 Days / 5 Nights. From ₹98,000 per person (twin sharing), plus 5% GST and 2% TCS.
A compact first trip to Japan using a 7-day Japan Rail Pass for every main journey, from the airport train on arrival to the bullet train to Kyoto and the express to Kansai Airport. You spend two nights in Tokyo and three in Kyoto in practical 3-star business hotels, with breakfast and dinner daily. Guided days cover Tokyo's main sights and Kyoto's best-known temples, and a self-guided day takes you to Nara and Arashiyama.
Highlights
A 7-day Japan Rail Pass covering the airport trains, the Shinkansen to Kyoto and JR lines in Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara
Senso-ji temple in Asakusa, Meiji Jingu shrine and the Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo
Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto
Fushimi Inari's tunnels of orange torii gates
Guided Kyoto temple day: the Golden Pavilion, Sanjusangen-do's 1,001 Kannon statues and Kiyomizu-dera
Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha at Todai-ji
The Arashiyama bamboo grove and an evening walk in Gion
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive Tokyo · start your Japan Rail Pass — After immigration and customs at Narita or Haneda, exchange your Japan Rail Pass at the JR office in the airport; it starts today. Take the Narita Express (about 60–90 minutes to Tokyo or Shinjuku) or, from Haneda, the Tokyo Monorail and JR lines (about 30–45 minutes), both covered by the pass, then walk or take a short taxi to your hotel. We send you clear step-by-step directions before you…
Tokyo · Asakusa, Meiji Jingu, Harajuku and Shibuya — A guided day by JR Yamanote line, metro and on foot. Start at Senso-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo's oldest temple, and the Nakamise shopping street, then see the Imperial Palace's outer gardens. In the afternoon, walk through the forest to Meiji Jingu shrine, along Harajuku's Takeshita Street and on to the Shibuya Crossing. Lunch is on your own. In the evening, you can explore Akihabara's electronics…
Bullet train to Kyoto · Fushimi Inari and Gion — Check out after breakfast and take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto, about 2 hours 40 minutes on a Hikari train, covered by the pass; reserve your seats at a JR ticket office or machine. After leaving your bags at the hotel, take the JR Nara line (about 5 minutes) to Fushimi Inari Taisha and walk up through the tunnels of orange torii gates; the lower loop takes about 1 hour. In the evening,…
Guided Kyoto temple tour — A guided temple day by city bus and on foot. Begin at Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion reflected in its pond. Then visit Sanjusangen-do, a long wooden hall holding 1,001 statues of the goddess Kannon, guarded by deities whose origins go back to Hindu gods such as Garuda and Indra. In the afternoon, walk up to Kiyomizu-dera, the hillside temple with its wooden stage, and down the old lanes of…
Nara day trip · Arashiyama in the afternoon — A self-guided day using your JR Pass. Take the JR Nara line to Nara (about 45 minutes) and walk through Nara Park, where hundreds of tame deer roam freely, to Todai-ji, whose great wooden hall houses a 15-metre bronze Buddha. Return to Kyoto by early afternoon and take the JR Sagano line to Arashiyama (about 15–20 minutes) for the bamboo grove and the Togetsukyo bridge. Lunch is on your own.…
Departure from Kansai Airport — Breakfast and check-out (usually by 10:00–11:00 am). Take the JR Haruka limited express from Kyoto Station to Kansai International Airport (about 75–80 minutes, covered by the JR Pass), reaching about 3 hours before your international flight. Japan's departure tax is usually already in your airline ticket.
Inclusions
5 nights' accommodation: 2 in Tokyo and 3 in Kyoto
Breakfast and dinner daily
7-day Japan Rail Pass (ordinary class), used from Day 1 to Day 6
Airport transfers by JR train on the pass (Narita Express or Tokyo Monorail on arrival, Haruka express on departure), with step-by-step directions
Guided sightseeing in Tokyo (Day 2) and the guided Kyoto temple tour (Day 4)
Complimentary travel insurance
Exclusions
GST at 5% on the total package price (government tax, added to the quote)
TCS at 2% on the total amount for overseas tour packages (government tax collected at booking; PAN required; can be claimed against your income tax)
International airfare (arrive Tokyo, depart Osaka Kansai)
Japan visa fee and VFS service charge
Lunches and drinks
Non-JR fares: Tokyo metro, Kyoto city buses and taxis
Nozomi Shinkansen supplement, if you choose Nozomi trains
City accommodation taxes charged by hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto, where not included in the room rate
Optional extras and personal expenses
Visa & entry
Indian passport holders need a visa for Japan. Applications are submitted through VFS Global, without an appointment, from 3 months before the travel date; eligible short-term visas are issued as an eVISA under the system Japan launched in India in April 2024. From 1 July 2026 the visa fee for Indian nationals is ₹500 for a single or multiple-entry visa, plus the VFS service charge. Processing times vary and cannot be expedited, so apply 4–6 weeks before travel with your confirmed itinerary and hotel bookings. Your passport must be valid for the whole stay. Japan's international tourist tax rose to ¥3,000 from 1 July 2026; it is collected in your airline ticket.
Good to know
Business hotel rooms in Japan are small but clean and well equipped. Triple rooms are rare, so groups of three may need a twin room plus a single room.
Large suitcases on the Shinkansen need a reserved seat with an oversized-baggage area (bags over 160 cm in total dimensions). Travelling with medium-sized bags makes this trip much easier.
Vegetarian food needs planning in Japan, as many dishes use fish stock (dashi). Indian and vegetarian restaurants are available in Tokyo and Kyoto, and convenience stores sell rice balls, bread and fruit.
Expect 10,000–15,000 steps on most days, with stairs at stations and temples. Pack comfortable walking shoes.
Cash is still useful in Japan. Carry some yen, and load an IC card such as Suica or ICOCA for metro and bus rides.
Questions travellers ask
Is the JR Pass worth it on such a short trip?
It covers the airport trains at both ends, the bullet train to Kyoto and the JR lines to Fushimi Inari, Nara and Arashiyama, and it saves you buying tickets for each journey. Metro and city buses are not covered.
Will someone guide us on the train days?
The Tokyo day and the Kyoto temple day are guided. On travel days you use the trains yourself, with step-by-step directions from us. Japanese stations have English signs.
Is vegetarian food available?
Yes, with planning. Dinners are arranged with vegetarian options, including Indian restaurants. For lunch we share a list of vegetarian-friendly places near each sight.
Are flights included?
No. The trip arrives in Tokyo and departs from Osaka Kansai. We can quote flights separately, or change the route to start and end in Tokyo.
How do I get a Japan visa?
Apply through VFS Global with your passport, photo, bank statements, ITRs and our itinerary and hotel confirmations. The fee for Indians is ₹500 plus the VFS charge. We help prepare the documents.
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