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Sagano Romantic Train and Kyoto One Day Bus Tour from Osaka
Group in traditional Japanese clothes on a rickshaw carriage ride through bamboo forest
Sagano Romantic Train and Kyoto One Day Bus Tour from Osaka
Sagano Romantic Train and Kyoto One Day Bus Tour from Osaka

Sagano Romantic Train and Kyoto One Day Bus Tour from Osaka

By LIMON
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Features
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Overview
  • Experience Riding Sagano Romantic Train
  • Chance to see Kyoto's most famous cultural sites in 1 day
  • 3 Pickup Points: Kyoto, Umeda, and Namba
  • UNESCO-listed Kiyomizu-dera, an icon of Kyoto & Japan
  • Accompanied by English Speaking tour guide

Activity location

  • Sagano Arashiyama
    • 616-8373, 京都市右京区, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Namba OCAT (9:00am departure)
    • 556-0017, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedRound-Trip Bus Fare and Romantic Train ticket
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking tour guide (Service charge included)
  • What's includedWhat's includedWritten itinerary provided in Japanese/English/Chinese/Korean.
  • What's includedWhat's includedPickup and drop-off at designated meeting points
  • What's includedWhat's includedJR train tickets (Kyoto departure only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal Expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Infant (under 3 years old) is free. No seat and no meal will be provided.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Umeda Departure: Please meet at Osaka Umeda Hearton Hotel Nishi-Umeda by 8:20AM. The bus will depart at 8:30AM.
  • Nippombashi : please meet at the location by 8:25am. The bus will depart at 8:35am.
  • Namba Departure: Please meet on the ground floor of JR Namba OCAT, located at 1 Chome 4-1 Minatomachi, Osaka by 8:50AM. The bus will depart at 9:00AM.
  • Kyoto Departure: Please meet at JR Kyoto Station ground floor Central Exit, near Nippon Travel Agency at 9:05. Tour will leave JR Kyoto station by train at 9:15 AM (ticket included). Walking time: 7 minutes after JR train ride.
  • Tourists for Kyoto Departure: From Fushimi Inari Shrine back to JR Kyoto station, no guide will accompany the tour on the train, so you will travel on your own (ticket included).

What you can expect

Enjoy an easy, culturally-enriching bus trip from Kyoto or Osaka to Kyoto's sightseeing places. The tour starts with a magical train ride on the Sagano Romantic Train to Arashiyama and takes you to the UNESCO world heritage site of Kiyomizu-dera, finishing the journey with a visit to the Fushimi Inari temple. There are several convenient pickup locations nearby hotels in Kyoto, Umeda and Namba.

The first activity of the day is a scenic and romantic railway ride from Kameoka to Arashiyama. During the 23-minute journey, feel immersed in nature as you admire the beautiful blossom trees and breathtaking mountain views. Schedule might change to Fushimi Inari Taisha first.

Upon arrival at Arashiyama, enjoy a delicious buffet style lunch with soft drinks to prepare you for an afternoon of sightseeing.. After lunch, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Kiyomizudera Temple, one of the most celebrated temples in Japan, founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall.

The tour continues onto Fushimi Inari, world-famous for the thousands of Torii gates that line the entrance to the Shinto Shrine. Spend some free time exploring the mountain trails and the shrine buildings themselves, and learn about the fascinating culture of Japan.

Bus will take you back to Osaka if you're departing from Osaka. If you're departing from Kyoto, the tour ends after your visit to Fushimi Inari. If the first sightseeing place is Fushimi Inari Taisha, bus will drop you off at JR Kyoto Station. Otherwise, tour guide will hand you a train ticket at Fushimi Inari Taisha to go back to JR Kyoto Station by yourself.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSagano Arashiyama
    • 616-8373, 京都市右京区, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLENamba OCAT (9:00am departure)
    • 556-0017, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEJR Kyoto station (9:15 am departure)
    • 600-8215, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEOsaka Umeda Hearton Hotel Nishi-Umeda (8:30am departure)
    • 3-chome-3-55 Umeda Kita-ku
    • 530-0001, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLENippombashi Bus stop (8:35am departure)
    • 3−4宗右衛門町 中央区大阪市
    • 542-0084, Osaka, Osaka, Japan