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Highlights

  • Experience smooth travel from Kyoto Station with all major transport pre-arranged for a easy journey on both the Sagano train and river boat ride.
  • Enjoy multilingual audio guide commentary in English, Chinese, or Korean during your bus trip, along with pre-booked tickets for the romantic train and river cruise experiences.
  • Relax aboard the scenic Sagano Romantic Train as it winds through Hozugawa Valley; capture stunning photos of cherry blossoms and seasonal landscapes from your seat.
  • Start a traditional riverboat in Kameoka to drift downstream towards Arashiyama, enjoying picturesque forested banks and ever-changing views along the way.
  • Explore Arashiyama at leisure, visiting nearby temples or shops while taking advantage of available discounts at selected attractions and local facilities.

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Welcome to the Kyoto Cherry Blossom Day Tour: Sagano Romantic Train, Hozugawa River Boat, and Arashiyama! This guided tour offers a delightful way to experience some of Kyoto's most famous sights without the hassle of separate bookings or arrangements.

Starting from Kyoto Station, you'll travel on an all-inclusive sightseeing bus that takes care of your major transport needs. Enjoy multilingual audio guide commentary available in English, Chinese, and Korean as you head towards Sagano. Your tickets for both the train ride through Hozugawa Valley and the river cruise are pre-arranged to ensure a smooth journey.

Once aboard the Sagano Romantic Train, relax and capture stunning photos of cherry blossoms and seasonal landscapes that unfold along the tracks. Afterward, board a traditional riverboat in Kameoka for an beautiful drift downstream towards Arashiyama. As you pass through forested banks, take in the ever-changing vistas.

Upon reaching Arashiyama, enjoy some free time to explore this picturesque district on your own schedule. Visit nearby temples or shops and make use of discount coupons available for selected attractions and local businesses. This tour includes round-trip transportation by Kyoto Sightseeing OKOSHI Bus, Sagano Romantic Train ticket, Hozugawa River boat ride ticket, audio guide on the bus in multiple languages, free time to explore Arashiyama, and exclusive discounts at select spots.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Round-trip transportation by Kyoto Sightseeing OKOSHI Bus
  • Sagano Romantic Train ticket
  • Hozugawa River boat ride ticket
  • Audio guide on the bus available in English, Chinese, and Korean
  • Free time to explore Arashiyama
  • Discount coupons for selected attractions, shops, and activities in Arashiyama
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off services
  • Guided tour by a professional tour guide
  • Entry fees for visiting temples, museums, and attractions in Arashiyama
  • Personal expenses

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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Booking FAQs

This tour includes traveling from Kyoto Station on a sightseeing bus, listening to multilingual audio guide commentary, riding the Sagano Romantic Train through Hozugawa Valley, boarding a traditional riverboat in Kameoka, and spending free time exploring Arashiyama.

You need your booking voucher to exchange it for a physical boarding ticket at the meeting point. It's also recommended to carry a raincoat due to outdoor river boat operations and wear comfortable clothing suitable for walking in Arashiyama.

Passengers with disabilities must be accompanied by an eligible guardian or companion during the tour.

Your ticket includes round-trip transportation by Kyoto Sightseeing OKOSHI Bus, tickets for both the Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa River boat ride, audio guide commentary on the bus, free time to explore Arashiyama, and discount coupons for selected attractions.

The tour does not include lunch, hotel pick-up or drop-off services, a dedicated tour guide, or entry tickets to temples, museums, and other attractions in Arashiyama.

Audio guides available in English, Chinese, and Korean will be provided during your bus journey.

Yes, you'll have free time to walk through Arashiyama district, visit nearby temples or shops, and make use of available discounts at selected attractions.

The tour arranges all major transport including a sightseeing bus that takes you from Kyoto Station to experience both the Sagano train and river boat rides without separate bookings.

You can use your discount coupons at selected attractions, shops, and activities in Arashiyama during your free time on the tour.

During the Hozugawa River boat ride, you'll drift downstream to Arashiyama while enjoying views of forested riverbanks and changing scenery along the route.

Please bring your booking voucher and exchange it for a physical boarding ticket at the meeting point before departure. It is recommended to carry a raincoat, as the river boat ride operates outdoors and may be affected by weather conditions. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking during your free time in Arashiyama.

Passengers with disabilities must be accompanied by an eligible guardian or companion. Guide dogs are allowed on this tour. This experience may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility, as it includes boarding a train and a traditional riverboat and walking independently in Arashiyama.

Please arrive at the JR Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit OKOSHI Bus platform at least 20 minutes before departure to exchange your voucher for a boarding ticket. The total duration of the tour is approximately 7 hours, including transportation, train ride, river boat ride, and free time. This tour includes transportation by sightseeing bus, but there is no live tour guide. Multilingual audio guide support is available on the bus. Lunch is not included, and you can purchase meals during your free time in Arashiyama. The Hozugawa River boat ride may be suspended due to weather or river conditions. If this happens, the boat ride will be replaced with additional free time in Arashiyama. If the Sagano Romantic Train is suspended, the tour will also be cancelled. Participants must follow all safety instructions provided by staff during the train and boat ride. You will return to JR Kyoto Station at the end of the tour. The tour is operated by Keihan Bus Co., Ltd. using the Kyoto OKOSHI sightseeing bus.

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