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Experience the Japanese Bullet Train and Explore the Scenic Town of Atami! This tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience a short yet exciting ride on the Shinkansen. You’ll enjoy a round-trip journey from Tokyo to Atami, a charming coastal town in Shizuoka Prefecture. Atami is a popular getaway spot for both locals and visitors. Each leg of the trip takes approximately 40 minutes on the Bullet Train using non-reserved seating. Special discounted rates are available for participants with a valid Japan Rail Pass. Upon arrival in Atami, your guide will take you to the renowned MOA Museum of Art, one of Japan’s most celebrated private art museums. Perched on a hilltop, the museum offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and ocean. You’ll also have the chance to stroll through its beautifully landscaped Japanese gardens, offering a peaceful and culturally rich experience. The tour includes convenient hotel pick-up in the morning and drop-off at the end of the day.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will inform you of the exact meeting spot at the hotel you choose as your meeting point. Please arrive at the meeting spot 5 minutes before the tour begins.
Itinerary
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1Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
The tour guide will pick you up at most hotels in central Tokyo. If your hotel is not listed, please let us know, and we might still be able to arrange a pick-up. After being picked up from your hotel in central Tokyo, you'll embark on an exciting ride on Japan's high-speed Shinkansen, also known as the Bullet Train, from Tokyo Station. The journey takes about 40 minutes. On a clear day, you might catch a stunning view of Mt. Fuji through the train windows, making the experience even more memorable.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2MOA Museum of Art
The city of Atami is a well-known beach and hot spring resort located in Shizuoka Prefecture. After arriving at Atami Station, we will take a local bus to the famous MOA Museum of Art. Perched on a hilltop, the museum offers breathtaking views of Sagami Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The MOA Museum of Art, opened in 1982, is renowned for its impressive collection of traditional Japanese and East Asian art, including National Treasures such as Red and White Plum Blossoms by Ogata Kōrin and works by renowned artists like Sesson Shukei and Tawaraya Sōtatsu. The museum also features a reconstructed teahouse designed by the legendary tea master Sen no Rikyū, a Noh theater, and beautifully landscaped Japanese gardens. Its elegant modern architecture, spacious galleries, and panoramic coastal views make it one of the cultural highlights of the region.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3MOA Museum of Art
You’ll also have the opportunity to stroll through the beautiful Japanese-style gardens located just outside the museum. These serene gardens showcase seasonal beauty—cherry blossoms, azaleas, and wisteria in spring, and vibrant autumn foliage in the fall. For a deeper cultural experience, you can enjoy a traditional Japanese-style lunch or a cup of tea at one of the garden teahouses. (Please note: lunch and drinks are optional and not included in the tour price.)
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Before catching the return bullet train to Tokyo, we can enjoy strolling through downtown Atami, where many souvenir shops and local restaurants are located.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Finally, we will catch the bullet train departing Atami Station at 2:00 pm and enjoy another pleasant Shinkansen ride back to Tokyo. Let’s make the most of this comfortable, high-speed, high-tech train journey! After getting off the train, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A subway or local JR train will be used after picking you up at your hotel, and the same applies for the drop-off service.
- For those who choose the Japan Rail Pass Holder option, a Bullet Train ticket must be purchased on your own if the Japan Rail Pass is expired or invalid.
- Please prepare rain gear, such as umbrella or a raincoat, in case of bad weather.
- If your hotel is situated outside our designated pick-up range and alternative transportation, such as a subway, is not feasible, guests are responsible for covering the fare. This includes the cost for both the guide's transportation to the first destination and from the last destination back to your hotel.
- Due to weather condition or other operational reasons, the itinerary may be subject to change or certain visits may be omitted or substituted. Even in such circumstances, the tour may not be canceled, and the tour fare will not be refunded.
- The tour involves a good amount of walking outdoors. We suggest wearing sneakers or comfortable shoes.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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