Kyoto Sansen-in Arashiyama Train 1 Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Duration9h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesChinese, Japanese, English

Group sizeUp to 48 travelers

Overview

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 Arashiyama.
- Optional activities include a Sagano Train ride and a foot bath experience.
-Return to Osaka with an hour of free time in Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori

Options

Hotel and B&B pick-up[7:30 am]

Duration: 9 hours
Bus or Car: Before placing an order for this package, please confirm with customer service whether your hotel is within the pick-up range

Bus Tour from Kyoto[09:50 am]

Duration: 7 hours
Bus or car
Starting point:
Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan

Bus Tour From Osaka[08:40 am]

Duration: 8 hours
Bus or Car
Starting point:
1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan

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

What to expect

Sanzen-in Temple
2h · Admission ticket not included

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)
Arashiyama
2h

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.
Sagano Romantic Train
30m · Admission ticket not included

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)
Bamboo Forest Street
30m

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.
Arashiyama Station Hannari Hokkori Square
1h

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

09:50 AM Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit-Sightseeing bus parking lot in front of the station
Our Guide holding the yellow flag with "Gogoday"logo, easy to recognize.

Meeting point

08:40 AM Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area)
Our Guide holding the yellow flag with "Gogoday"logo, easy to recognize.

End point

09:50 AM Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit-Sightseeing bus parking lot in front of the station
Our Guide holding the yellow flag with "Gogoday"logo, easy to recognize.

End point

08:40 AM Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area)
Our Guide holding the yellow flag with "Gogoday"logo, easy to recognize.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the trip.
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.
We will welcome all distinguished guests. We will not wait for late arrivals, so it is recommended to wait at the meeting location 10 minutes before departure.The pick-up order and time will be arranged by the driver based on the driving distance and other circumstances. Please understand and cooperate with each other and follow the driver's arrangements.
One-day trip itinerary, it is not recommended to carry luggage, if you need to carry luggage, please register clearly when you book your order. 1 luggage is allowed per person. An extra 100 yuan per piece will be charged if you failed to make a note when booking your order or if it turns out more than 1 piece of luggage per guest.
Once confirmed, the date cannot be changed, late or no-show will be non-refundable.
The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time and lunch.
Seniors aged 70 years and above (inclusive) must ensure that they are in good health and suitable to travel, and must be accompanied by family members or friends over the age of 22 throughout the trip.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.