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  • Experience a smooth journey from Kyoto Station on a sightseeing bus with all major transport arranged. This allows you to enjoy the Sagano train ride and river boat cruise without needing separate bookings.
  • Enjoy multilingual audio guide commentary in English, Chinese, or Korean during your bus trip. Plus, receive pre-arranged tickets for both the train and river cruise as part of the package.
  • Relax on a journey through Hozugawa Valley aboard the Sagano Romantic Train. Sit back and capture photos of cherry blossoms and seasonal scenery along the tracks.
  • Start a traditional riverboat in Kameoka, drifting downstream to Arashiyama. Enjoy forested riverbanks and changing views as you pass by scenic landscapes.
  • Spend leisure time exploring Arashiyama's district with opportunities to visit temples or shops. Take advantage of available discounts at selected attractions and local facilities.

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Welcome to the Kyoto Cherry Blossom Day Tour in Japan's historic city of Kyoto! This tour offers a delightful journey through some of the most picturesque landscapes and cultural sites that Kyoto has to offer.

Begin your adventure with an easy round-trip transportation on the Kyoto Sightseeing OKOSHI Bus, which conveniently takes you from Kyoto Station. With all major transport arranged for you, enjoy easy travel as you head towards Sagano without needing separate bookings. As you ride along, listen to a multilingual audio guide commentary available in English, Chinese, or Korean that enriches your experience with insightful information.

Experience the charm of Japan's scenic beauty by riding the Sagano Romantic Train through the stunning Hozugawa Valley. Sit back and capture stunning photos as cherry blossoms and seasonal scenery unfold along the tracks. Afterward, board a traditional riverboat in Kameoka for an idyllic drift downstream to Arashiyama, where forested riverbanks offer changing views that are simply delightful.

Once you arrive at Arashiyama, enjoy some free time to explore this beautiful district. Wander through its scenic paths, visit nearby temples or shops, and take advantage of the discount coupons provided for selected attractions and local facilities in the area. This tour is designed to give you a complete experience with all transportation included: from the bus ride to tickets for both the train and river cruise.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Round-trip transportation by Kyoto Sightseeing OKOSHI Bus
  • Sagano Romantic Train ticket
  • Hozugawa River boat ride ticket
  • Audio guide on the bus (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
  • Tour guide
  • Entry tickets 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.

Must Know

  • 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, though guide dogs are allowed on this tour. Note that the experience may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.

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

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.

This is a ticketed experience with an audio guide available in English, Chinese, and Korean during the bus ride.

Skipping mandatory security checks is not possible; all passengers must go through them as required by venues.

Please carry your booking voucher, which you'll exchange for a boarding ticket at the meeting point. A raincoat and comfortable walking shoes are recommended due to weather conditions and free time in Arashiyama.

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

The information provided does not specify whether guide dogs are allowed, so please check directly with the provider for details.

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

Lunch, hotel pick-up and drop-off services, a personal tour guide, and entry tickets to temples or museums in Arashiyama are not covered by the tour price.

Yes, you should bring your booking voucher as it will be exchanged for a boarding ticket at the meeting point before departure.

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