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

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

What you'll do

1. 1

   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

   ⏱ 10 min
2. 2

   Board the Shinkansen (non-reserved seat) at your preferred time and head to Kyoto Station

   ⏱ 2 hours
3. 3

   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

   ⏱ 15 min
4. 4

   Enjoy exploring the city with your Kyoto 1-Day Subway & Bus Pass

5. 5

   [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

   ⏱ 2 hours
6. 6

   [Only Round Trip Option] Tour concludes upon arrival at Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station

Availability & pricing

2 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

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
• 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

Cancellation policy

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