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Tokyo to Kyoto Bullet Train Trip with 1-Day Subway and Bus Pass

Tokyo, Japanby JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.

1 day
Free cancellation
Up to 9 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Experience Japan's famous Bullet Train with your flexible package from Tokyo to Kyoto. This offer includes a seat on the "Tokaido Shinkansen (non-reserved seats)" and Kyoto 1-Day Subway & Bus Pass, available at a special price. Choose between a one way journey or a round trip to suit your travel plans. The package features non-reserved seating, allowing you to board at your convenience and adapt to any last-minute schedule changes. Whether you're planning a day trip or a longer stay, this package provides the perfect blend of high-speed travel and local exploration.

What's included

Kyoto 1-Day Subway & Bus Pass
Shinkansen tickets (ordinary & non-reserved seat) from Tokyo to Kyoto (Round trip or One way)

Tour guide or conductor

Itinerary

1
Tokyo City i - Tourist Information Center
10 min
Pick up the ticket at the designated location on the day before (in the afternoon) or the day of departure. [Address] B1F KITTE JP Tower, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo [Open Hours] 09:00 - 19:00 *Facility may be closed without notice due to sudden changes. For more details, please check the website. *Pick-up is not available outside of open hours
2
Stop 2
2 hours
Board the Shinkansen (non-reserved seat) at your preferred time and head to Kyoto Station
3
Stop 3
15 min
Pick up Metro 1 Day Pass in advance at the designated pick-up location and use it on your preferred day during your stay. For information about the designated pick-up location, please refer to the documentation included with your JR tickets
4
Kyoto
Pass by
Enjoy exploring the city with your Kyoto 1-Day Subway & Bus Pass
5
Stop 5
2 hours
[Only Round Trip Option] Board the Shinkansen at your preferred time and travel to Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station. You can use your return Shinkansen tickets (non-reserved seat) at any time that suits your schedule between Day 1 and Day 7 of the tour
6
Stop 6
Pass by
[Only Round Trip Option] Tour concludes upon arrival at Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station

Meeting and pickup

[Ticket Pickup] Pick up your tickets at Tokyo City i on the day before (in the afternoon) or the day of departure. [Address] B1F KITTE JP Tower, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo [Open Hours] 09:00 - 19:00 *Pick-up is not available outside of open hours

End point

If selecting the Round Trip from Tokyo option

If selecting the One Way from Tokyo option

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The itinerary displayed on the booking screen is the final itinerary. A copy of the final itinerary will not be sent to participants

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This is a special package for international visitors. Please understand that residents of Japan cannot make bookings for this product
This is an open-itinerary plan with no accompanying National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter or tour conductor. Customers are responsible for paying all transportation expenses other than the included transportation listed in the itinerary
For customers 5 years of age and younger, the Shinkansen tickets and 1-Day Subway & Bus Pass are not included. They will not be provided with their own seat on the Shinkansen, and must sit on the lap of their parent or guardian. If required, please make a booking for them at the child rate or pay directly on site
Customers can board the Shinkansen (non-reserved seat) at their preferred time on the departure date. Please board the non-reserved section and sit on an empty seat. Tickets cannot be changed to those for Green Car seating or an ordinary car reserved seating
Regarding Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi Train Operation Periods with All Seats Reserved: Nozomi trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen will be operating with all seats reserved (no non-reserved seats) during the following periods: Dec. 26, 2025 (Fri.) to Jan. 4, 2026 (Sun.). ※Please note that additional periods may be designated in the future. As such, tickets handed out at the the time of use cannot be used on Nozomi Shinkansen trains during the respective periods. (Hikari and Kodama Shinkansen trains may be used as they have non-reserved seats during these periods. )
No refunds will be issued even if the Bullet Train Shinkansen tickets are not used. In such cases, please use other public transportation to the destination on your own
If you must cancel your reservation after receiving the Bullet Train Shinkansen tickets, please complete the necessary procedures at the station and send the tickets back to JTB Sunrise Tours
[Only Round Trip Option] Customers may use the return-trip Shinkansen tickets (non-reserved seat) at a time that fits their schedule between Day 1 and Day 7 of the travel
Regarding Bullet Train "Tokaido Shinkansen" Oversized Baggage Restrictions: It is not possible to bring large luggage whose total height, width, and length exceeds 160 cm onto non-reserved cars of the Tokaido Shinkansen. Please check the Central Japan Railway Company website for details. If bringing large luggage, please make use of a delivery service on your own
Regarding Kyoto 1-Day Subway & Bus Pass: Pick-up at the designated location is required prior to use (near Kyoto Station). As the designated locations may be changed, please check the document enclosed with the JR tickets for details. No refunds will be issued even in case of non-use. In such cases, please use other public transportation to the destination on your own. Please check the following page for details

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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