The many peaceful shrines and temples, the graceful cobblestone streets which Geisha glide over from appointment to appointment, the magnificent gardens and natural wonders of Kyoto are the stuff of Japanese legend.
Our luxurious Kyoto tours will whisk you away to a gentler time, where you can feel the soul of Japan in all the architectural details and in nature. Nestled amongst three mountains, the city of Kyoto is famed for its Gion district, the home of the elusive Geisha.
Boasting over 1,000 Buddhist temples - architectural masterpieces often accompanied by equally stunning Zen Gardens - it is the four kilometres of vermillion torii gates making up the Fushimi-Inari Shinto shrine that really captures the spirit of Kyoto.
Our Kyoto tours spend three days in the city and surrounding areas allowing you to completely immerse yourself in the stunning scenery, explore the ancient culture and traditional ways of life as well as sampling some of the nation’s finest cuisine on offer.
Combining the ease of luxury travel with authentic cultural experiences, our Kyoto tours include the must-see destinations of Tokyo, Osaka and the rural beauty of Hakone and the Five Lakes District at the foot of the magnificent Mt Fuji, as well as the wonderful surprises of magical Miyajima, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Takayama, Nagoya and the exciting seaside port of Fukuoka.
Select your own experience from our Kyoto tours, 17 Day Essential Japan or 15 Day Japan Unveiled itineraries.
The Scenic experience combines the ease of luxury travel with a selection of hand-crafted itineraries made up of our signature Enrich experiences and Freechoice activities providing the Scenic traveller with exclusive access to some of Japan’s hidden secrets.
All accommodation, rail journeys, transfers, Freechoice dining experiences and even gratuities are included in our Kyoto tours.
Experience the streamlined efficiency and world-class comfort on the Shinkansen bullet train, travelling in Business Class. Stay in the opulent world-class Conrad Tokyo and Hilton Osaka hotels, and our Scenic Special Stays in other destinations are all of the highest standard all remarkable for their iconic status, heritage, character and location.
Step off your luxurious Shinkansen train ride into the historic city of Kyoto, home to many World Heritage-listed sites including the beautiful Philosopher’s Walk and the Fushimi Inari Shrine made up over 10,000 vermillion torii gates and featured in the movie ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’. A meditative stroll through these gates reveals stunning countryside and offers many photographic opportunities.
Take a day excursion to Nara to visit the Todaji Temple and see native deer roam about Nara Park before a sake tasting and a visit to a sake museum. Enjoy an elegant Kyomai traditional dance performance in the Gion District. Marvel at Kinkaku-ji or the Golden Pavilion and wander through the peaceful Zen Garden at Ryoanji Temple. Dress in a traditional kimono to participate in the time-honoured Japanese traditional tea ceremony, an exclusive Enrich experience.
In Tokyo, explore the historic buildings of the Yanaka and visit Sensoji, the oldest Buddhist temple in Asakusa before taking a luxurious scenic cruise along the Sumida River. Breathe in the sacred Imperial Shinto Meji Shrine. Stroll along the ever-changing scenery and crowds of the Omotesando Walk or relax in the picturesque Shinjinku-Gyoen Garden before doing some shopping at the teeming Shinjinku entertainment district. We Enrich your experience of Tokyo by a dinner cruise on a yakatabune, an old-fashioned houseboat where you will enjoy the bright lights of the city from Tokyo Bay.
In the lovely Five Lakes District, your Kyoto tours include a gentle cable-car ride up to the eerily beautiful Owakudani geothermal area. A cruise along Lake Ashinoko with the glorious Mt Fuji as a backdrop is simply breathtaking.
You'll find that every Scenic journey is rich with wonder and possibility. Our unique, all-inclusive Enrich experiences are special, multi-sensory cultural activities that are entirely exclusive to the Scenic traveller.
We’ll Enrich your Kyoto tours experience with a rare opportunity to interact with a Maiko, an apprentice Geisha during a meal presentation and learn what's involved in becoming a Geisha.
Geisha are extremely rare to spot in public, but here you’ll have the opportunity to discover more about the training involved to become one of these elite traditional hostesses.
Our Freechoice activity options provide you with the freedom to take the days on your Kyoto tour with us as you like by choosing from a wide selection of sightseeing options and activities helpfully arranged into Active, Moderate and Relaxed paces.
Visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine, featured in the film Memoirs of a Geisha and marvel at the architectural and ornate interiors of the Nijo castle, a classic reminder of the Edo-period shogunate.
Take an emotional visit to Peace Park in Hiroshima, marvel at the Sensoji, the oldest Buddhist temple in Asakusa or a scenic cruise along Lake Ashinoko with Mt Fuji as your magnificent backdrop – it’s your choice.
*General Information & Conditions
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These terms and conditions are additional to the full terms and conditions contained in Scenic Canada, Alaska & USA 2019 brochure. All bookings are subject to Scenic’s full terms and conditions. Prices are in Australian Dollars.
A Non-refundable Booking Deposit of $1000 per person per Tour/Journey must be paid within 7 days of making Your Booking. Additional deposits apply to flight inclusive early bird offers (see below).
Price offers are based on currency exchange rates as at 22 May 2018. Any fluctuations beyond this will be reviewed and we reserve the right to surcharge accordingly.
2019 Earlybird Offers
All Earlybird offers are based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Economy class offers also available from Adelaide or Perth and are subject to confirmation on release of the full Scenic Canada, Alaska & USA 2019 brochure. Surcharge may apply for other ports and airline class.
All offers including Airfares
Flights for Canadian offers are based on wholesale airfares in L class with Air Canada (or another airline of Scenic’s choosing), and are subject to availability of airline and booking class. Flights for American offers are based on wholesale airfares in T class with Air New Zealand (or another airline of Scenic’s choosing), and are subject to availability of airline and booking class. Once offers are sold out surcharges will apply. All flight offers are based on departure ports of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne unless stated otherwise. Surcharge will apply for Adelaide, Perth and other ports. Flights must be booked by Scenic. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is due within 7 days of booking. A second non-refundable deposit of $2,000 per person is due by 28 September 2018 or 11 months prior to travel, whichever comes first. Scenic reserves the right to ticket the airfare upon receipt of the full deposit. Offer available until 28 September 2018 or until sold out. Strictly limited seats available on set departures and subject to availability. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer and may be withdrawn at any time. All Earlybird airfare deals are subject to availability and scheduled for travel to meet the brochured tour departure dates and ports. Any requests outside of the tour dates may incur seasonal surcharges as enforced by the airline. Full airline terms and conditions apply.
Fly from $595 including taxes
Fly from $595 per person including taxes offer is available on selected departures as detailed in this publication and is based on departure ports of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne unless stated otherwise. Surcharge will apply for Adelaide, Perth and other ports. Airline/Airport taxes up to $270 per person included.
Fly from $795 including taxes
Fly from $795 per person including taxes offer is available on selected departures as detailed in this publication and is based on departure ports of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne unless stated otherwise. Surcharge will apply for Adelaide, Perth and other ports. Airline/Airport taxes up to $270 per person included.
Fly from $995 including taxes
Fly from $995 per person including taxes offer is available on selected departures as detailed in this publication and is based on Air New Zealand in economy T class. Departure ports are Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne unless stated otherwise. Surcharge will apply for Adelaide, Perth and other ports. Airline/Airport taxes up to $220 per person included.
Fly from $1,295 including taxes
Fly from $1,295 per person including taxes offer is available on selected departures as detailed in this publication and is based on Air New Zealand in economy T class. Departure ports are Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne unless stated otherwise. Surcharge will apply for Adelaide, Perth and other ports. Airline/Airport taxes up to $265 per person included.
Fly Premium Economy from $2,595 per person including taxes
Airfare is in Premium Economy N class on Air Canada. Airline/airport taxes up to $165 per person are included. Price is based on 22 Day Magnificent Canadian Rockies & Alaskan Cruise (RPCL) departing in April. Premium Economy class airfare is based on flights ex Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Surcharge will apply for Adelaide, Perth and other ports and other airlines. Full payment of airfare and taxes is required prior to ticketing.
Fly Business Class from $5,995 per person including taxes
Airfare is in Business P class on Air Canada. Airline/airport taxes up to $165 per person are included. Price is based on 22 Day Magnificent Canadian Rockies & Alaskan Cruise (RPCL) departing in April. Business Class airfare is based on flights ex Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Surcharge will apply for Adelaide, Perth and other ports and other airlines. Full payment of airfare and taxes is required prior to ticketing.
Save per couple offer
Discount is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Saving of $1,000 per couple is based on saving of $500 per person on Canada Christmas tours, unless otherwise stated. Saving of $1,600 per couple is based on saving of $800 per person on 22 Day The Best of America’s National Parks (NPUS).
Taxes
Taxes are defined as all airline and government taxes and surcharges. Taxes are subject to change and will be confirmed at time of ticketing.
Flights and Ticketing
Dependent on departure date and time of booking the required booking class for airfare offer may be too far in advance to book with the appropriate airline. If the required booking class is unavailable at time of booking, air surcharges will apply. The flight quote including air taxes and surcharges will be advised once all air sectors are confirmed. Total cost is final only at time of ticketing, should taxes increase from time of reservation a surcharge will apply. Once issued, air tickets are subject to amendment and cancellation fees as established by Scenic including any applicable airline fees.
Airline Baggage Fees
Additional baggage fees may be charged by some USA and Canadian airlines. While Scenic will endeavour to include these fees in the price of your airline ticket, some airlines do not allow this. In these circumstances the fee will be your responsibility to pay.
Airline Meals
Meals will not be included on most USA and Canadian domestic flights when not making a direct international connection.
