Guided Tours

Kyoto Cherry Blossom Day Tour: Sagano Romantic Train, Hozugawa River Boat, and Arashiyama

Sagano Romantic Train passing through cherry blossoms in Kyoto.

Sagano Romantic Train passing through lush greenery in Kyoto, Japan.

Boat ride on Hozugawa River in Kyoto with cherry blossoms and lush greenery.

Hozugawa River boat with tourists under cherry blossoms in Kyoto.

持续时间

7 hr

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Travel from Kyoto Station on a sightseeing bus with all major transport arranged, so you can experience the Sagano train and river boat ride without separate bookings.

Listen to multilingual audio guide commentary on the bus in English, Chinese, or Korean, and receive pre-arranged tickets for both the train and river cruise.

Ride the Sagano Romantic Train through the Hozugawa Valley, where you can sit back and take photos of cherry blossoms and seasonal scenery along the tracks.

Board a traditional riverboat in Kameoka and drift downstream to Arashiyama, passing forested riverbanks and enjoying changing views along the route.

Spend free time in Arashiyama to walk through the district, visit nearby temples or shops, and use available discounts at selected attractions and local facilities.

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 to temples, museums, and attractions in Arashiyama

Personal expenses

这些机票不能取消或改期。

What to bring

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.

Accessibility

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.

Additional information

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.

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.