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Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa River Boat Tour from Kyoto

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What to expect

Enjoy the colors of seasons as a retro train takes you on a leisurely ride. Hop on a traditional boat and marvel at the striking sights as you make your way down the Hozugawa River. Wrap up your day with some free time to enjoy Arashiyama.
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Adult (Age 13 & over)
From USD 83.64
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Adult (Age 13 & over)
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Child (Age 6-12)
From USD 51.07
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Child (Age 6-12)
From USD 51.07
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Receive a discount coupon that can be used for exploring Arashiyama!

Overview

Morning
Available Daily
English, Japanese, Chinese
Without pick-up
Inclusions: Bus fare / English audio guide / Japanese-speaking guide / Chinese audio guide / Ticket fee for tram and boat ride / Map and pamphlet in English, Chinese, or Korean / Korean audio guide

Schedule

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08:50

Check-in at JR Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi Kyoto Sightseeing Bus Terminal

09:00
Departure from JR Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi Bus Terminal (Approx.7 to 8 hours)
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Scenic Train Ride (23 min.)
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Hozugawa River Boat Ride (90 min.)
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Exploring Arashiyama (120 min.)
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15:45

JR Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi Bus Terminal

Tour Ends

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Important activity information

To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.

Important activity information

Restrictions

  • Infants ages 0-5 may join for free, but they will not be getting a separate seat on the bus. If you wish to have a separate seat for infants ages 0-5, please book them as a child.
    *The fee for infants ages 4-6 at Hozugawa River Boat Ride is 2700 yen. If you will not book them as a child, please make the payment on the day at Hozuagwa River Boat Ride.
  • 【Important Notice】
    1.Please show your VELTRA voucher via mobile phone or bring a printout to the bus terminal counter. If you do not show your reservation confirmation, you will have to re-purchase the ticket.
    2.10 minutes before the bus departure, please exchange the voucher (reservation confirmation) for a bus ticket at the designated bus stop.
    3.For inquiries regarding the tour itinerary, please contact our company directly through the "My Page"
  • Please make sure to cancel your reservation through VELTRA.
    *If you cancel after 20:00 on the day before the tour, please be sure to contact the local contact (reservation center) upon your arrival on the day of the tour.
    Reservation Center: 075-672-2100
    Business hours: 7:40 AM - 8:00 PM
  • 【Hozugawa River Boat Ride】
    - Those who are below 80cm in height are not permitted to get on the boat.
    - Boarding the boat is only allowed for those who wear life jackets properly.
    - Individuals who are experiencing any symptoms of illness are prohibited from boarding the boat.
    - It is mandatory for individuals who are classified as type 1 or type 2 disabled and are under the age of 12 to be accompanied by a companion. Each disabled person requires one companion.
  • - Individuals using wheelchairs need to be accompanied by an attendant, even if they can transfer to a seat independently.
    (Wheelchairs cannot be brought onto the boat.)
    Individuals who have guide dogs are allowed to bring their service animals on board.

Additional notes

  • Only Japanese-speaking guides are available. Audio guides will be available on the bus in English, Chinese and Korean.
  • The tour company will not be liable for any accidents that may occur when participants are off the bus.
  • The tour schedule is subject to change according to traffic or the size of the group.
  • Lunch is not included in the tour price and is to be taken on your own in Arashiyama.
  • Seats on the train cannot be reserved. You will be asked to sit within a designated area.
  • During busy seasons, additional buses will be added with changes to the schedule. Please note that English, Chinese and Korean audio guides will not be available if additional buses are used.
  • If the boat ride at Hozu River is canceled due to bad weather or due to flooding, the tour will be visiting somewhere else.
  • You will be sharing the bus with other Japanese guests.
  • The 9:30 departure is operated only during peak times. Please note that the Multilingual In-Car & Onboard Announcement System is not available for the 9:30 departure.
  • If the Sagano Scenic Railway is suspended, the course will also be suspended.

Required items to bring & attire

  • It is recommended to dress according to the season and weather conditions, with adjustable clothing options. Consider the following items:

    ・Warm clothing for cold weather
    ・Raincoat and towel
    ・While the boats used for the Hozugawa River Boat Ride have wave-blocking sheets, there may still be splashes depending on the water level of the river. If you wish to avoid getting wet, it is recommended to bring a raincoat.
  • VELTRA voucher (either printed or displayed on a smartphone or tablet)

Reviews

Great tour, could have better meeting sites

2019/04/21 Families Ali

This tour begins at the Saga-Arashiyama station and ends in Arashiyama. However, the meeting location is at the Kyoto station, approx. 35 min away by train. As guests at the Suiran Kyoto in Arashiyama, it was discouragin...

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Perfect timing to see the sakura trees in full bloom.

2019/04/20 Couples Glenn

It was nice to have all transportation to and from set. It can be a little complicated getting out to Kameoka from Kyoto. The entire experience was worth the cost.

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Payment / Cancellation Policy

Payment Methods
  • Credit card payment
Cancellation Policy
  • Any cancellations made between the booking confirmation date to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of JPY 100 per participant.
  • Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
  • Any changes made between the booking confirmation date to 1 hour prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of JPY 100 per participant.
    Any changes made after 1 hour prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Operation days
  • Everyday

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Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa River Boat Tour from Kyoto
Enjoy the colors of seasons as a retro train takes you on a leisurely ride. Hop on a traditional boat and marvel at the striking sights as you make your way down the Hozugawa River. Wrap up your day with some free time to enjoy Arashiyama.