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Sightseeing KYOTO
Kyoto Cycling Tour Ninja Training Arashiyama Tour
Spend the morning cycling along the ancient canals Join a two hour long lesson in the art of ninja With a local English-speaking guide, travel by train
of Kyoto and learn about the history of this ancient espionage in a traditional reed-mat martial arts hall in to Arashiyama and spend time discovering the area.
city. Travel along the Kamogawa River, taking in the heart of Kyoto. Dressed in the full ninja gear learn Explore the beautiful Tenryuji Temple, one of Kyoto’s
the views of the city’s downtown. Visit Heian-Jingu how to throw a shuriken (metal stars) or use a blow best Zen temples with a beautiful landscaped garden.
Shrine and stroll through the expansive grounds at gun. An expert guide will provide you with an insight Enjoy walking through Sagano Bamboo Grove.
Nanzenji Temple. Discover the meaning of tranquillity into the history of the ninja. Visit Jojakkoji Temple which has a quiet and sacred
as you cycle on the famous Path of Philosophy. atmosphere. Continue to Togetsu Bridge which spans
Includes: Katsura River and means ‘moon crossing’. As you
Includes: • Admission to Ninja Dojo and Store explore the temples, take in the beautiful mountain
• Bicycle and helmet rental • Local English-speaking guide background of the Arashiyama area.
• Local English-speaking guide
Duration: 2 hours Includes:
Operator: Urban Adventures Other Tour Options: 1 Hour Lesson $149 per adult, • Entrance fees
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes $121 per child. • Local English-speaking guide
Departs: Daily from Kyoto Tourist Information
Centre at 8:45am Duration: 4 hours
Departs: Daily from Kyoto Station at 8:15am
Note: Price valid 1 Apr – 27 Dec 19. Not suitable for children
under 12 years. Note: Price valid 1 Apr – 29 Dec 19.
PRICE: PRICE: PRICE:
Adult $114 Adult $223 Adult $130
Child 5-14 years $186 Child 6-11 years $116
Nara Morning Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour Fushimi Inari & Sake Tasting
On this private tour, travel by train to Nara (extra Make your own way on the Bullet Train to Hiroshima On this private half day tour, travel with your local
charge), famous for its parkland, wild deer and (extra charge) and meet your guide on arrival. Visit the English-speaking guide by public transport to
temples. Visit stunning Todaiji Temple, which is Peace Memorial Museum, dedicated to the events of Fushimi. The mountain complex of Fushimi Inari
home to various national treasures. The Daibutsuden 1945. See Peace Memorial Park and view the Atomic Shrine is one of the most breathtaking sites in Kyoto.
(Great Buddha Hall) is one of the world’s largest Bomb Dome, a tragic symbol of the city. Take a ferry Walk through the thousands of vermilion coloured
wooden buildings and enshrines a gigantic bronze ride to Miyajima Island, home to Itsukushima Shrine ‘torii’ (a traditional Japanese gate found at shrines).
statue of Buddha. Spend time mingling with Nara’s and its red ‘torii’ gate. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, Visit a sake brewery and sample the famous brew
free-roaming deer. Continue on to Kofukuji Temple mingle with the wild deer and sample Japanese before enjoying lunch in a traditional machiya, a
and see the five-storey pagoda, the second highest snack food. wooden townhouse developed in Kyoto which
in Japan. traditionally housed craftsmen and artisans.
Includes:
Includes: • Admission to Peace Park Atomic Bomb Museum Includes:
• Admission fees (excludes Kofukuji National • Admission to Itsukushima Shrine • Admission to Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
Treasure Museum) • Public transportation fares (excludes Bullet Train • Sake tasting • Machiya lunch
• Air-conditioned vehicle Kyoto to Hiroshima) • Public transportation and taxi fare
• Local English-speaking guide • One way Fast Ferry ticket between Miyajima Island • Local English-speaking guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes and Hiroshima Peace Park Duration: 5 hours
Departs: Daily from Kyoto Station at 8:30am • English-speaking guide Departs: Daily from Kyoto at 9am
Note: Price based on private tour, minimum 2 people. Prices for Duration: 12 hours Note: Price based on private tour, minimum 2 people. ^Valid if
1 person and 3 or more people also available. Departs: Daily from Kyoto Station at 8am travelling with 2 paying adults.
PRICE: PRICE: PRICE:
Adult $296 Adult $715 Adult $399
Child 6-11 years $292 Child 6-11 years $567 Child 5-11 years $380
The prices in this brochure are intended as a guide only. Prices are in New Zealand Dollars and are per person, unless otherwise specified. 29
Please refer to page 4 for an explanation of “From” prices and ask your travel agent for our best price.