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Tokyo and Kyoto are connected with each other by the JR Tokaido Shinkansen. Nozomi trains require about 140 minutes to reach Kyoto from Tokyo. Hikari trains are roughly 20 minutes slower than the nozomi, while kodama trains take about four hours. The regular one way fare from Tokyo to Kyoto is 12,710 Yen by non-reserved seat on any train, around 13,200 Yen by reserved seat on kodama or hikari trains and around 13,500 Yen by reserved seat on a nozomi train. The Japan Rail Pass is valid on hikari and kodama trains, but not on nozomi trains. With the "Hikari Hayatoku Kippu", you can travel from Tokyo to Kyoto by reserved seat on a hikari train for only 11,500 Yen. You have to purchase the "Hikari Hayatoku Kippu" at least one week in advance of the departure date. With the "Puratto Kodama Economy Plan", you can travel from Tokyo to Kyoto by reserved seat on a kodama train for only 9,800 Yen and will receive one drink for free. The "Puratto Kodama Economy Plan" has to be purchased at least one day before departure. JTB's Free Plan Kyoto 2/3 days packages include a round trip from Tokyo to Kyoto by hikari and accommodation in Kyoto starting at the amazing cost of 19,000 Yen. (Note that the shinkansen round trip by regular tickets alone would cost more than 25,000 Yen.) Kyoto today only has 1.4 million inhabitants, but has tremendous cultural assets including around 20% of Japan's National Treasures, and 15% of the Important Cultural Properties. Capital of Japan from 794 until the 1868 "Meiji Restoration", this city is cupped in a ring of mountains and cut through by rivers. Home of several UNESCO World Heritage sites, the city remains beautiful in parts, but has an unfortunate micro-climate - Kyoto is notorious for uncomfortably hot/humid summers and frigid cold winters. Kyoto is a must see for any traveller interested in Japan, with a long history and rich culture. Although the genteel rooflines and historic cityscape have largely been replaced by a concrete, steel and neon mess, traditions remain vital to the city - people flock to see raked pebble gardens at Zen temples such as Ryoan-ji or Ginkaku-ji, experience the artworks and history of Nijo Castle, dine in Pontocho or experience an overnight stay in a traditional ryokan in Gion. A major business center and home of high tech corporations such as Kyocera (Kyoto Ceramic), there are as many temples to mammon as to deities. Kyoto is also a major student town with more than 35 universities and colleges - and although some may be attracted by famous colleges, one of the major lures attracting young Japanese university students to Kyoto is the raucous nightlife. It is a particularly great place during the Gion Festival and New Year. |
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