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Kyoto Sansen-in Arashiyama Train 1 Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
1 Chome
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email. Please note that many hotels in Japan cannot park for a long time, so if you are picked up by the hotel, please wait for the bus in front of the hotel in advance, not in the room.
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Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the trip.
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Traffic jams may occur on weekends and red days, so if you are worried about traffic jams, you can avoid joining the tour on weekends or red days.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Take a day tour to explore Kyoto's natural beauty and cultural heritage, starting with the serene Sanzen-in Temple and the lively Arashiyama area.
You will spend approximately 140 minutes at Sanzen-in, known for its stunning gardens, ancient trees, and cultural treasures, before exploring Arashiyama's breathtaking bamboo forest and rich attractions.
Take advantage of your free time by wandering, shopping, or savoring local cuisine, with optional activities like the Sagano Train ride and foot bath hot spring. Ideal for travelers seeking a balance of relaxation and exploration.
- Hotel pickup options in Osaka and Kyoto are convenient. - There is approximately 3 hours of free time in Arash...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
In-person guide: English, Japanese,Chinese
Driver service fee
Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
Accommodation expenses, meals, local self-funded projects and other personal consumption expenses
Sanzen-in Temple Ticket
Sagano Train Fee
Arashiyama Station Foot Bath Hot Spring
Meeting Points
Departure
Nippombashi Station
Our Guide holding the yellow flag with "Gogoday"logo, easy to recognize.
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Itinerary
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Sanzen-in Temple
Sanzen-in Temple (Approximately 140 minutes, free to move around, including lunch time, please pay for your own).
[Sanzen-in Temple] is located in Ohara, Luobei, Kyoto. It is one of the three temples of Tiantai Sect. Sanzen-in's vast temple boasts towering old trees, moss everywhere, gurgling streams, cherry blossoms in April, azaleas in May, hydrangea in July, and red leaves in autumn. The natural scenery is always pleasing to the eye all year round. The two ponds designed by Kanamori Munakazu , the spring-style gardens "Jubi Garden" and "Youqing Garden" are the best places to enjoy the scenery of Sanqianyuan in all four seasons. The main wooden statue of Amitabha Buddha in the temple and the accompanying statues on both sides are national cultural treasures.
(Tickets: 700 yen for adults, 400 yen for junior high and high school students, 150 yen for elementary school students)
2 hours
2
Arashiyama
Arashiyama (about 2hours of free time)
The Arashiyama area is divided into two parts, Arashiyama and Sagano. This area not only has rich cultural attractions but also has natural scenery that changes with the seasons and retro trains. Home to many ancient temples and shrines, and Tenryuji Temple is one of the world's most beautiful places. A heritage-level monument, there is a famous bamboo forest trail from the Nonomiya Shrine to Okochi Sanso. As a popular tourist destination for cherry blossom viewing and maple viewing, Arashiyama attracts a large number of visitors each spring and autumn. The Sagano Train is often hard to find, but it is quiet in winter and summer, making it a good option for travelers who prefer tranquility. The Arashiyama area has many well-established restaurants, Japanese confectionery shops, and cute grocery stores. You can also rent kimonos and rickshaws, making it a great place to unwind.
2 hours
3
Sagano Romantic Train
The Sagano Train (recommended route: Sagano-Kameoka Station-Sagano)
Travel date: from March 1st to December 29th (January and February are winter maintenance periods, and the small train is suspended) Rest day: Wednesday.
(Excludes train ticket fee, single shot required)
30 minutes
4
Bamboo Forest Street
Sagano Bamboo Forest is located in Arashiyama. The bamboo forest trail is approximately 500 meters in length. You can visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest by walking through Nonomiya Shrine and towards Okouchi Villa.
As you walk through the bamboo forest, you can hear the natural sound of the wind blowing through the bamboo leaves. This sound has been rated as one of Japan's 100 most worth preserving.
This is also the location where Ang Lee filmed "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". The Tenryuji Temple in the trail has a beautiful Japanese garden.
During the Arashiyama Lantern Festival every December, the bamboo forest and Togetsukyo Bridge are illuminated with dazzling lights, which is a unique sight in winter.
30 minutes
5
Arashiyama Station Hannari Hokkori Square
Arashiyama Station Foot Bath Hot Spring. In the HANNARI-HOKKORI Plaza, there is a Japanese-style footbath located at Arashiden Arashiyama Station. The footbath is modeled after JR Kyushu Yufuin Station. You can purchase seasonal desserts at the store next to it and enjoy them while enjoying them. Enjoy the footbath while savoring it. Let the water from Arashiyama Hot Spring fully relieve your fatigue after a walk.
Address: 20-2, Saga Tenryuji-Zojicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City (use fee 200 yen including towel) You can use the bathroom without paying a fee. First, go to the station information center to purchase a ticket, and bring a towel to finish. For wiping feet. Please wash your feet before entering the bath. There is a washroom at the entrance.
1 hour
Kyoto Sansen-in Arashiyama Train 1 Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
1 Chome
About
Take a day tour to explore Kyoto's natural beauty and cultural heritage, starting with the serene Sanzen-in Temple and the lively Arashiyama area.
You will spend approximately 140 minutes at Sanzen-in, known for its stunning gardens, ancient trees, and cultural treasures, before exploring Arashiyama's breathtaking bamboo forest and rich attractions.
Take advantage of your free time by wandering, shopping, or savoring local cuisine, with optional activities like the Sagano Train ride and foot bath hot spring. Ideal for travelers seeking a balance of relaxation and exploration.
- Hotel pickup options in Osaka and Kyoto are convenient. - There is approximately 3 hours of free time in Arash...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
In-person guide: English, Japanese,Chinese
Driver service fee
Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
Accommodation expenses, meals, local self-funded projects and other personal consumption expenses
Sanzen-in Temple Ticket
Sagano Train Fee
Arashiyama Station Foot Bath Hot Spring
Meeting Points
Departure
Nippombashi Station
Our Guide holding the yellow flag with "Gogoday"logo, easy to recognize.