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Arashiyama Half-Day Tour: Sagano Romantic Train, Hozugawa River Cruise & Horse Carriage Ride | Kyoto, Japan

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Arashiyama Half-Day Tour: Sagano Romantic Train, Hozugawa River Cruise & Horse Carriage Ride | Kyoto, Japan

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Arashiyama Half-Day Tour: Arashiyama Train & Hozu River Cruise & Kyoto Horse Carriage (Small Train Tosuga Station/Meet at 9:50 am)

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Children under 3 years old who do not require a seat can join the tour for free. Each adult can accompany only one such child. If you are traveling with children, please provide their date of birth in the remarks column when making the reservation


The Arashiyama train has a limited number of departures: Sagano No. 3, departing from Tono Saga Station at 10:02. The train will depart punctually. Please arrive on time as we will not wait for latecomers


Next availability: Mon, 23 Dec

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[Guaranteed Departure for Solo Travelers] Arashiyama Half-Day Tour: Arashiyama Train & Hozu River Cruise & Kyoto Horse Carriage (Small Train Tosuga Station/Meet at 9:50 am)

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Children under 3 years old who do not require a seat can join the tour for free. Each adult can accompany only one such child. If you are traveling with children, please provide their date of birth in the remarks column when making the reservation


The Arashiyama train has a limited number of departures: Sagano No. 3, departing from Tono Saga Station at 10:02. The train will depart punctually. Please arrive on time as we will not wait for latecomers


"Guaranteed Departure for Solo Travelers" is not restricted by minimum travelers requirement. Once the booking is established, the tour is guaranteed to depart


Next availability: Mon, 23 Dec

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Highlights

Explore the nostalgic charm of Arashiyama effortlessly. Take a scenic ride on
the romantic Sagano train and cruise through the Hozugawa River.


  • See the classic Arashiyama: Sagano Romantic Train, horse-drawn carriage and Hozu River cruise
  • Travel with ease with a friendly Chinese/English-speaking staff
  • Take advantage of an inclusive Travel Industry Liability Insurance for safe travels

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not
reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before
booking.


— What You Can Expect —


Board the Sagano Romantic Train to admire the stunning scenery around Hozukyō
Station, indulging in the vintage carriages as time rewinds through the
valley. Relax on a horse carriage, breathing in fresh country air and feeling
the fragrant breeze.


Experience Arashiyama as water flows between kayaks and mountains, marveling
at the Hozu River's unique geological formations on an open boat. Visit the
serene Togetsukyo Bridge, popular during cherry blossom season, exploring
shops for local delicacies and souvenirs.


Join an exciting trip with KKday!


  • Please keep in mind that this tour is primarily in Japanese and/or Chinese. The tour guide may give a brief introduction in English and will do their best to address concerns of English-speaking guests
  • Expected cherry blossom viewing period: Late March to early April
  • Expected maple viewing period: Mid-November to early December

— Itinerary Info —


Arashiyama Half-Day Tour: Sagano Romantic Train, Hozugawa River Cruise &
Kyobasha Carriage


  • 9:50 am: Meet inside Saga Torokko Station of Sagano Romantic Train
  • 9:55 am: Ride Sagano Romantic Train from Saga Station at 10:02 am, arrive at Kameoka Torokko Station at 10:25 am

  • 10:25 am: Arrive at Kameoka Torokko Station and walk to the Kyobasha carriage location


  • 10:35 am: Ride Kyobasha carriage to the boarding location of the cruise


  • 11:00 am: Hozugawa River Cruise (est. boarding time: 11:00–11:30 am; cruise duration: 90–110 minutes)
  • 12:30 pm–1:30 pm: Tour ends at Togetsukyo Bridge

Notes:


  • The cruise duration varies depending on the river water level on the day (about 90 minutes on average, 60 minutes when the water level is high, and about 110 minutes when the water level is low)

Itinerary

  • [Day Tour] Arashiyama half-day tour (meet at Saga Torokko Station). Note: Different from JR Saga Arashiyama Station

  • Meet inside Saga Torokko Station (meet at 9:50 am/depart at 9:55 am)

  • 10:02 am: Ride Enjoy a picturesque journey aboard the Sagano Romantic Train through Arashiyama (25 minutes)

  • 10:25 am Arrive at Kameoka Torokko Station and walk to the Kyobasha carriage location

  • 10:35 am: Ride the carriage to the boarding location of the cruise

  • 11:00–11:30 am: Experience the breathtaking Hozugawa River Cruise through mesmerizing natural scenery (90–110 minutes)

  • 12:30 pm–1:30 pm: Tour ends at Togetsukyo Bridge

  • [Note] The time above is for reference only; the cruise duration varies depending on the river water level on the day (about 90 minutes on average, 60 minutes when the water level is high, and about 110 minutes when the water level is low). If you have arranged other activities afterwards, please pay attention to the activity's ending time and save enough time in between.

What's included

INCLUDED

Travel industry liability insurance
A One-Way Ticket For Sagano Romantic Train
Kyobasha (horse-drawn carriage ride) fee
Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari) fee
Fee For The Tour Guide

NOT INCLUDED

Other expenses not mentioned above
Personal expenses
For the Hozugawa River Boat Ride, a boat fare is required for infants under the age of 3 who are taller than 80 cm

Additional information

Purchase Notice

— Important Notice —

Group or individual package tours are subject to the standardized domestic travel contract issued by the Tourism Bureau, M.O.T.C. By completing your reservation, you agree to and accept the terms of the standardized overseas travel contract.

Reminders
A minimum of 6 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 7 day(s) before the departure date
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Admission tickets will not be included for travelers under the age of 3 and are required to be purchased on-site
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure of the train
The Arashiyama train is for group reservations, and carriages and seats cannot be designated. Since train tickets are only open for reservations one month in advance of the boarding date, the number of tickets is limited. If you are unable to catch the train on the day, take the JR train instead and ride the Kyoto horse carriage. The train fare of JPY880 will be refunded
Please note that riding may not be possible if the Kyoto Horse Carriage is closed on a holiday, due to bad weather, or if the horse is unwell. If you cannot ride, the Kyoto Horse Carriage fee will be refunded, and you'll need to take a shuttle bus to the Hozu River ferry terminal instead
If the weather is bad, boarding the Hozu River Cruise may not be possible. In such a case, the group ticket fee will be refunded, and you'll need to take the JR train back to JR Saga Arashiyama Station
If the tour is unable to take place due to weather conditions or insufficient number of people, the tour fee will be fully refunded. Travel expenses, transportation, accommodation facilities, etc. that the passengers should have incurred will not be compensated
Please note that those who do not arrive on the day, drop out of the group, or voluntarily abandon the tour due to personal reasons are not allowed to request refunds or compensation
Children under the age of 3 who do not occupy a seat can participate in the tour free of charge. However, for the Hozugawa River Boat Ride, children under the age of 3 must purchase a child ticket on-site. Please indicate the number of infants and toddlers, along with their date of birth in the Requests & Remarks column when you book your reservation
Due to safety considerations, the Hozugawa River Boat Ride will only allow children and adults who are 80 cm or taller to board the boat. Please keep this in mind before booking your order. Refunds will not be granted if a child cannot board the boat due to their height
Children under the age of 3 who are taller than 80 cm must purchase a child ticket on-site to board the Hozugawa River Boat Ride
To ensure the safety of all travelers and respect the rights of other group members, please inform us of any chronic diseases, mobility difficulties, etc., when registering
Minors or children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers over the age of 80 must be accompanied by family members or friends
Based on travel safety and itinerary, the company reserves the right and obligation to adjust the itinerary, modify activities or cancel the tour. If the tour is canceled, the full tour fee will be refunded
The flower/maple condition is subject to the weather conditions and will not affect tours that are already confirmed
Hozugawa River Cruise is an open air boat without heaters onboard. Please make sure to dress according ly to stay warm in winter
During the tour, bus and restaurant seating may be shared with fellow travelers from the same group. Seating arrangements will depend on the tour guide and the facility's setup on the day of the tour
How to Use Your Voucher
Please present the e-voucher on-site

Location

Meeting point
Saga Torokko Station, Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8373, Japan

Provider

Hozugawa River Boat Ride End Point

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