Jaltour is able to arrange a variety of optional tours. This list gives an idea of the types of tours available, but is by no means exhaustive. Please note that these tours may be subject to exceptions, alterations, and changes. Information correct at the time of going to print. Contact us for further information.

Highlights in and around Tokyo

Tokyo Morning   Daily
Introduces the main highlights of Tokyo, including Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace Plaza and Asakusa Kannon Temple.
Edo Kagurazaka (Afternoon)   Mon, Wed, Sat
A walking tour of Kagurazaka, home to castle ruins, historical districts and many shrines.
Dynamic Tokyo (Full-Day)   Daily
Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony, Imperial Palace Plaza, Sumida River Cruise and Asakusa Kannon Temple.
Nikko (Full-Day)
Toshogu Shrine, Tamozawa Imperial Villa and Kirifuri Waterfall • Jan. 1 - Mar. 24 / May 1 – Dec 30: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun • Mar 25 – Apr 30: Daily (except Jan 3, 5 / Feb 23 / May 4, 5, 18 / Jul 20, 21 / Aug 10, 11, 13, 17 / Sep 14, 15/ Oct 12, 13 17 / Nov 2, 3).
Kamakura, Yokohama & Tokyo Bay(Full-Day) – (Bus tour)
Great Buddha, Hasedera Temple, Yokohama (drive-through) Chinese-style lunch – Sankeien Garden, Umihotaru Garden, Umihotaru • Jan. 7-Mar. 24 / May 1 – Dec 30: Tue, Thu, Sat • Mar 25 – Apr 30: Daily (except Apr 20, May 3, Jul 19)
Mount Fuji & Hakone (Full-Day)   (return by shinkansen) Daily
Fuji Visitor Centre, Mount Fuji 5th station, Cruise on Lake Ashi and Mount Komagatake Ropeway (except Jan. 2,3 / Feb. 23 ./ May 3-5 / Jul 19,20 / Aug.9-14 / Sep.13, 14 / Oct. 11, 13 / Nov 1, 2, 22 ,23)
Mount Fuji Climb (2-Day)   Jul – Aug
Climb Mount Fuji with a guide, including a rest at a mountain hut, before making the final ascent to the peak for sunrise. After descending the mountain, relax in an onsen.

Highlights in Nagoya

Nagoya Castle & Toyota Museum (Afternoon)
• Jan. 7-Feb. 25, Dec. 2-16: Tue.,Sat. • Mar. 4-Nov. 29: Tue., Thu., Sat. (except Jan. 14, Apr. 29, May 3, 6, Jul. 22, Sep. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 4, 25).

Highlights in and around Kyoto

Kyoto Morning   Daily (except Feb 16)
Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion and Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto (Full-Day)   Daily (except Feb 16)
Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion and Kyoto Imperial Palace, Heian Jingu Shrine, Sanjusangendo and Kiyomizudera Temple
Kyoto & Nara(Full-Day)
Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park and Kasuga Taisha Shrine • Jan. 7-Mar. 8: Tue., Thu., Sat. • Mar. 9 - Dec. 30: Daily
Philosopher’s Path Walking & Tea Ceremony (Afternoon)   Mar. 4-Nov. 28: Tue., Fri.
Silver Pavilion, Philosopher’s Path walk, Tea Ceremony and walk in Gion area.
Kyoto Maiko Dinner (Evening)   Apr. 11-Oct 31 1: Wed., Fri.
Japanese dinner whilst watching a Maiko performance
Kyoto Night
Watch traditional performances at Gion corner, walk through the Gion district, tea ceremony and a Japanese-style meal. • Mar. 8-Nov. 29: Tue., Thu., Sat (except Aug 16).
Nara Afternoon
Todaiji Temple, Nara Park and Kasuga Taisha Shrine • Jan. 7-Mar. 8: Tue., Thu., Sat. • Mar. 9-Dec. 30: Daily
Sagano Bamboo Grove and Arashiyama Walking Tour (Morning)
Walk through the Sagano Bamboo Grove, visit Jojakkoji Temple and Tenryuji Temple before walking across the Togetsukyo Bridge • Mar., May-Sep, Nov: Wed., Sat. • Apr., Oct.: Mon., Wed., Sat.
Osaka Walking Tour (Full-Day)   Jan 7 – Dec 28: Tue, Thu Sat & Sun (except Jan 9, Feb 13)
Aerial Garden Observatory, Osaka Castle and a cruise.

Highlights in Hiroshima

Hiroshima & Miyajima (Full-Day)   departures from Kyoto & Osaka available
Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine, Peace Memorial Park & Museum, and the Atomic Bomb Dome. • Jan., Feb.: Mon., Wed., Sat. • Mar., May-Sep., Nov., Dec.: Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. • Apr., Oct.: Sun-Wed., Fri, Sat. (except Jan. 1-7, Apr. 28-May 6, Aug. 6, 13-16, Dec.27-31)