Day Trip to Hakone, Nikko and Kyoto

Enjoy The Vibrant Hues of Autumn Foliage andby high-speed Shinkansen train or just 2 hours with
Winter Snowingnormal express train. It is the home to glorious
Between autumn and winter, the red, orange, andelegant shrines and temples during Edo era, it is also
gold of autumn leaves appear from Novemberthe first summer retreat for foreign residents since
through December, then snow white and brightMeiji era, as it is famous of its Lake Chuzenji, Ryuzu
sunlight shinning down the whole landscape of JapanFalls, Kinugawa hot springs resort, Toshogun and
through December to February. Tourists can enjoybeautiful natural environment.
the excellent scenery of colorful foliage and crystalKyoto
white landscape in these cities - Hakone, Nikko, and30 minutes from Osaka Station! From Tokyo, it takes
Kyoto.about 2 hours and 30 minutes by Shinkansen. The
Hakonesplendor of autumn foliage and snowing white winter
It only takes about 2 hours train from Tokyo,can be enjoyed at all of Kyoto temples and shrines,
Hakone is the most popular which famous of itsamong them are Ryoanji, Tofukuji, Kigakuji and
many natural hot springs and country villas, healthGingakuji. The contrast of the colorful leaves in
resorts and superb natural sightseeing spots. Coupleautumn with Ryoanji's Zen style rock garden is
of key places are Gora, Kowakidani and Lake Ashienchanting; white snow view brings more calm Zen
that you can have a scenic view of Mt. Fuji with icyfeeling. While the Tsutenkyo covered bridge spanning
white topping. Must not miss out is the sightseeingthe valley within the temple grounds of Tofukuji is a
boat cruises on Lake Ashi where you can have asuperb prime viewing spot that will definitely snap up
panorama view of the whole hakone and Mt. Fuji.couple of nice photos.
NikkoEnjoy your autumn and winter vacation in Japan.
Nikko is at north of Tokyo, it takes about 1.5 hours