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Kyoto Hozugawa River Boat Sagano Romantic Train Tour
Product code 43454P406
From
From JPY 18,000
Dates
Oct 15, 2026 to May 8, 2027
Start times
7:30 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 3-99
Options
From Kyoto
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 18,000
Kyoto Hozugawa River Boat Sagano Romantic Train Tour
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Let's have a special experience taking the Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa River Boat Ride with English guide! - Enjoy the beautiful scenery from the Sagano Romantic Train and - Hozugawa River Boat Ride. - Experience the thrilling Hozugawa River Boat Ride. - Travel with an experienced guide with deep knowledge about Kyoto.
Overview
Let's have a special experience taking the Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa River Boat Ride with English guide! - Enjoy the beautiful scenery from the Sagano Romantic Train and - Hozugawa River Boat Ride. - Experience the thrilling Hozugawa River Boat Ride. - Travel with an experienced guide with deep knowledge about Kyoto.
What's Included
Included
Ticket for Hozugawakudari River Boat Ride
Ticket of Sagano Romantic Train
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Round trip transfer from your hotel
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Kyoto, Minami Ward, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, 601-8003
End point
12:00The tour concludes at Arashiyama.
Itinerary
Stop 1
25 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
The Sagano Romantic Train is a wonderful experience to enjoy the beautiful seasonal colors. It takes around 25-minutes, 7.3 km train ride lets enjoy the beautiful views.
Stop 2
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
Experience the beautiful scenery in Hozu River valley, between Kameoka and Arashiyama. Please enjoy gorgeous view. In the event of the Hozugawa River boat ride cancellation due to rising water or inclement weather, we will provide a 5,000 yen refund and instead take you to Kinkakuji Temple, concluding the tour at Kyoto Station. (If the boat ride operates, the tour ends at Arashiyama.) When in season, you can enjoy the magnificent cherry blossoms in spring or the brilliant autumn colors! Even outside these peak times, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery, the view from the Sagano Romantic Train, and the rich nature surrounding the Hozugawa River. ※If the boat ride is cancelled, the itinerary will change to the following: - Kinkakuji Temple Sightseeing (Admission fee included / 60 minutes) - 12:10 Arrive at Kyoto Station - Tour concludes
Stop 3
50 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
The tour concludes at Arashiyama after boat riding.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests together.
Other
Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting time.
Other
The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.
Other
Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
Other
In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
Other
In the event of the Hozugawa River boat ride cancellation due to rising water or inclement weather, we will provide a 5,000 yen refund and instead take you to Kinkakuji Temple, concluding the tour at Kyoto Station.
Other
Children under 80cm in height or 0-2 years old are not permitted to join this tour due to the safety regulations of the Hozugawa River Cruise.
Other
Please note that cherry blossoms and autumn leaves may not be seen due to weather conditions.
Other
Wheelchair is not accessible.
Other
This tour involves a lot of walking. If you have trouble walking, we advise you not to book this tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.3
30 reviews
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