Departures every Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. A group can be formed with a minimum of 10 people!
We’ll take you to the must-visit famous sightseeing spot in Kyoto, Arashiyama. The tour includes riding the Arashiyama Scenic Train and a Hozu River boat cruise. Feel the breeze as you ride the train and enjoy the four seasons of the Hozu River gorge, immersing yourself in nature!

Itinerary

• 08:00 AM Depart from Osaka Kani Doraku Higashi store

• 09:30 AM Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Sightseeing Bus Stop

• 11:02 AM Arashiyama Scenic Train (Saga Arashiyama → Kameoka, approx. 25 minutes)

• Hozu River Boat Cruise

• Free time in Arashiyama & lunch on your own

• Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

• 7:30 PM Return and dismissal at Osaka Kani Doraku Higashi store

Arashiyama Scenic Train (Saga Arashiyama → Kameoka, approx. 25 minutes)

The Arashiyama Scenic Train, originally named the Sagano Scenic Railway, is one of Kyoto’s best-preserved vintage trains! It offers a special and unmissable slow-paced way to travel through Arashiyama. The train runs gently along the scenic Hozu River gorge, covering a total distance of 7.3 kilometers. A one-way trip takes about 25 minutes, and the round trip around 1 hour.

Arashiyama is famous for its cherry blossom pink and maple leaf red colors. In early spring and late autumn, the area is painted in shades of pink-white and fiery orange-red respectively. During midsummer and midwinter, it transforms into lush green and snowy white landscapes. The changing colors of the four seasons almost make one forget the original mountain hues.

Hozu River Boat Cruise

Hozu River is one of the popular river valleys in Kyoto, located between Kameoka city and the Togetsu Bridge in Arashiyama. It is a famous sightseeing spot known also because of the Arashiyama train (Sagano Scenic Railway).

The Hozu Gorge features massive rocks, boulders, and rapids throughout. The river twists and turns several times through the valley, forming a shape resembling the Chinese character "几" from a bird’s eye view. Visitors can board an inflatable boat near JR Kameoka Station to enjoy a thrilling river ride. Along the way, you’ll encounter spectacular rock formations such as Eboshi Rock and Lion Rock. The ride is full of excitement with rapids, narrow channels, turns, and calm stretches. Occasionally, you may even see the Arashiyama train passing by halfway up the mountain.

While the upper river’s swift currents keep you focused on the adventure, the lower river opens up to reveal ancient buildings on cliff edges, beautiful spring cherry blossoms, and autumn maple leaves. Sometimes you’ll witness a misty, almost magical scenery filled with water vapor.

Free Time in Arashiyama & Lunch on Your Own & Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Arashiyama, located west of Kyoto city center, has been a favorite villa area for nobles since the Heian period. Its name frequently appears in historical stories and classical literature. Due to the large areas of wild cherry blossoms and maple trees along the Katsura River every spring and autumn, it has long been a popular tourist spot.

The whole Arashiyama area centers around the Togetsu Bridge, which spans the Katsura River. The bridge’s name originates from an ancient poem by Emperor Kameyama describing the moon crossing the bridge like a full moon passing by. Although Togetsu Bridge looks like a wooden bridge, today it is a modern reinforced concrete structure allowing car traffic, with traditional wooden railings to match the surrounding scenery. The Katsura River section near Togetsu Bridge is also locally called Oigawa River (大堰川).

Included

• Transportation

• Entrance fees to attractions

Not Included

• Personal expenses

• Meals

• Any other expenses not mentioned above

• Personal insurance (recommended to purchase before departure)

Reservation Notes

• The minimum group size is 10 people. If the number of participants does not meet this requirement, the tour will be cancelled, and a cancellation email will be sent 3 days before departure.

• In case of typhoons, blizzards, or other severe weather, the decision to cancel the tour will be made 1 day before departure at 12:00 PM local time, and notifications will be sent via email.

• Please arrive at the designated meeting point at least 15 minutes early. To avoid delays to the itinerary, the bus will depart on time and will not wait for late arrivals.

• Please strictly adhere to the meeting time. Late arrivals due to personal reasons will not be refunded.

• Masks must be worn at all times on the bus. Eating, drinking, and alcohol consumption are prohibited, as is loud talking.

• Due to weather or traffic conditions and other uncontrollable factors, the itinerary or sightseeing times may be changed, shortened, or certain attractions canceled. We appreciate your understanding.

• If return time is delayed due to traffic or other reasons causing you to miss public transportation, any additional taxi or transportation costs will be borne by the guest.

• The duration at each sightseeing spot will be determined based on road traffic and the number of participants on the day.

• If you are late due to traffic and miss the tour, it will be considered a voluntary cancellation, and no refund will be given.

• No refund will be provided for guests who abandon the tour midway for personal reasons.

• Bus seats cannot be assigned. Smoking is prohibited inside the bus. There is no restroom on board.

• Age restriction: Participants must be over 3 years old and taller than 80 cm. Children under 2 years old are not permitted even if accompanied by an adult.

Confirmation Details

• This product requires double confirmation. After booking, you will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours. Please check your email promptly.

• If the number of participants does not meet the minimum, a cancellation email will be sent 4 days before departure.

• If you do not receive the confirmation email within the specified time, please check your inbox and spam folder, or contact our travel consultants during business hours at +852 2152-3599.

How to Use

• Please present a printed voucher or electronic voucher on your mobile device when participating.

• Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early.

• If you arrive early, please wait patiently near the designated area.

Cancellation Policy

• Once the booking is confirmed, no changes or cancellations are allowed.