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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.
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