| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Get there on your own |
| Departure Time | Late Departure (After 9 am) |
| Meal arrangement | Arrange yourself |
| Family-friendly | Free for children under 6 (no seat) |
| Sightseeing type | Theme parks, Temples & shrines, Bus tour |
| Transport | Bus tour |
[Tour conditions]
Departure point/Destination: Kyoto
Length of trip: Day trip
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus company: Keihan Bus Co., Ltd.
Meal conditions: Breakfast 0 times, Lunch 0 times, Dinner 0 times
Available accommodation: None
Minimum number of participants for tour to run:
Tour conductor: 1
Guides: 0
[Travel planning/implementation]
Company name: Keihan Bus Co., Ltd.
Address: 5 Minami Ishidacho, Higashikujo, Minami Ward, Kyoto City
Registration number: Kyoto Prefectural Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-192
A minimum of 20 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 14 day(s) before the departure date
Please arrive at the designated location 20 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Admission tickets will not be included for travelers under the age of 6 and are required to be purchased on-site
成人与儿童票价相同,不提供任何优惠或折扣,敬请理解。
如当日剩余座位较少,同组同行旅客可能会被安排至不同座位。如有此情况,将在订购时提前告知,敬请留意。
请务必按照指定时间抵达集合地点,切勿迟到。本行程无法更换班次或中途加入。如因个人原因无法参加当日行程,因此产生的损失需由旅客自行承担,敬请谅解。
如遇台风、暴雪等恶劣天气,为确保旅客安全,主办方可能在出发前决定取消行程。届时将通过电子邮件通知,并协助办理全额退款。
行程时间仅供参考。由于交通状况可能有所变化,建议不要安排当晚的其他活动。如因交通等原因造成延误,敬请见谅。
日本节假日或周末期间可能出现交通拥堵。如因交通拥堵、景点提前闭园、设施维护等不可控因素,导致景点参观顺序、行程安排或停留时间有所调整,敬请理解。
行程开始后,如因天气或自然灾害等不可抗力因素导致行程中止,未执行的部分将根据实际发生的费用进行退款。回程交通费用、当地住宿费用等额外支出需由旅客自行承担。
如旅客因个人原因中途退出行程,相关费用恕不退还。
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The Kaikai Yokai Festival at Toei Kyoto Studio Park generally aims to be an engaging cultural experience for a wide audience. While it features themes of yokai, which are Japanese supernatural beings, the presentation is typically designed to be entertaining and culturally rich rather than overtly frightening. Families with children usually find it enjoyable and educational about Japanese folklore, but those particularly sensitive to themed costumes or atmospheric elements might want to review event details beforehand.
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