2008 saw more people visit Japan than ever before. What were the most visited places in Japan? We've listed our most popular Sunrise Tours from January to December 2008, featuring Japan's most visited destinations. These tours are all guaranteed to show you the best of Japan!

kyoto

No 1 is by far our most popular destination, a day trip visiting Mt. Fuji and Hakone from Tokyo. Perfect for first-time visitors to Japan, this tour delivers breathtaking sights of Mt. Fuji, Japan's most famous symbol, as well as Hakone's picturesque Lake Ashi. Two patterns are available for the tour, with return transportation either by chartered bus or by the shinkansen, Japan's high-tech bullet train.

	Without Lunch	With Lunch
Return by Bus	JPY 11,000	JPY 13,000
Return by Bullet Train	JPY 14,000	JPY 16,000
Round Trip Bullet train	Not available	JPY 18,000

If you're traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto, you've got to use this package! Saving you up to 58% on transportation and accommodation costs, our Shinkansen Tours are a special bargain package available ONLY to visitors to Japan. The package includes bullet train tickets and lodging in Kyoto, making it easy to save money while visiting Japan's cultural and historical center. Many different options are available, making our Shinkansen Tours to Kyoto our 2nd most popular destination!

1 night / 2 days
	Early Rise Course (*1)	Standard Course
Hikari Super Express (*2)	From JPY 19,000	From JPY 19,500
Nozomi Super Express (*2)	From JPY 23,000	From JPY 23,500

2 nights / 3 days
	Early Rise Course (*1)	Standard Course
Hikari Super Express (*2)	From JPY 25,500	From JPY 26,000
Nozomi Super Express (*2)	From JPY 29,500	From JPY 30,000

3 nights / 4 days
	Early Rise Course (*1)	Standard Course
Hikari Super Express (*2)	From JPY 32,000	From JPY 32,500
Nozomi Super Express (*2)	From JPY 36,000	From JPY 36,500

4 nights / 5 days
	Early Rise Course (*1)	Standard Course
Hikari Super Express (*2)	From JPY 38,500	From JPY 39,000
Nozomi Super Express (*2)	From JPY 42,500	From JPY 43,000

5 nights / 6 days
	Early Rise Course (*1)	Standard Course
Hikari Super Express (*2)	From JPY 45,000	From JPY 45,500
Nozomi Super Express (*2)	From JPY 49,000	From JPY 49,500

(*1)The Early Rise option lets you make the most of your time in Kyoto, and also saves you JPY 500!

(*2)The Nozomi makes fewer stops than the Hikari and, as such, travel time between Tokyo and Osaka is reduced by 30 minutes.
To experience the true speed of the shinkansen and get even more time in Kyoto, the Nozomi receives our recommendation!
For those who want to save on train fare and don't mind the extra travel time, the Hikari is a great choice too!

Our next popular destination is a day trip to Nikko's World Heritage Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Falls. Many customers book this along with one of our tours to Mt. Fuji & Hakone, letting them experience the best of Japan all while staying in Tokyo! Visiting the world renowned Toshogu Shrine and the stunning Kegon Waterfall, this tour lets you experience the dynamic nature and history of Japan!

Kyoto makes another appearance on our list at No 4. Our Kyoto 1 Day Tour visits six can't-miss spots in Japan's old capital, taking you to Kyoto's most famous locations in the comfort of a chartered bus. An expert English-speaking guide will accompany you to explain the history behind Kyoto's temples and shrines. This tour even makes it easy to visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace, noted for its difficult access!

Departure from Kyoto JPY 11,600
Departure from Osaka JPY 14,400

Our 5th most popular package is a one-day tour of both Kyoto and Nara. Visiting two historically and culturally significant Japanese cities in one day, this tour is a great way to maximize your time in Japan.

Departure from Kyoto JPY 12,600
Departure from Osaka JPY 15,400

No 6 is our most popular tour of Japan's largest city, the Dynamic Tokyo tour. Highlights of the Dynamic Tokyo package include a stunning view from atop Tokyo Tower, a Japanese tea ceremony in beautiful surroundings, and a visit to the Imperial Palace Plaza.

Another guided tour of Tokyo, highlights of the Panoramic Tokyo package include the classical Meiji Shinto Shrine, the Imperial Palace East Garden and a relaxing cruise in scenic Tokyo Bay.

This package takes our most popular trip to Mt. Fuji and Hakone, and adds one night of accommodation in one of three Hakone area hotels. With this plan you'll also get to enjoy a soak in one of Japan's famous hot springs!

This half-day tour visits three famous Kyoto sites: the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, and the normally restricted Kyoto Imperial Palace.

Departure from Kyoto JPY 5,600

Departure from Osaka JPY 8,300

Take a walk around Japan's ancient capital with this guided walking tour of Kamakura. This tour is especially popular during Japan's rainy season in June due to the beautiful hydrangeas that bloom throughout the city. Optional rickshaw rides are also available on this tour