Osaka to Kyoto: Arashiyama w/ Sagano Scenic Train Day Trip

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered

1 Convenience & Flexibility: Daily departures, solo traveler friendly (1 person can book). Includes hassle-free hotel pickup/drop-off within Osaka city limits (Osaka Loop Line area), eliminating complex transport planning.

2 Deep Cultural Experience: Features carefully curated highlights: the serene ancient temple Sanzen-in, the mystical Kifune Shrine (famous for red lanterns and love fortunes), and iconic Arashiyama (bamboo grove, Togetsukyo Bridge). Offers a "full-day, in-depth" exploration.

3 Expert Local Guidance: Benefit from the knowledge and "thoughtful service" of an experienced local driver ("old driver"), providing insights into Japanese culture and history.

4 Small Group Comfort: Operates as a small group tour (typically 6-9 guests), ensuring a more personalized experience.
Stress-Free Structure: All transportation logistics, fuel, tolls, and guide services are included within the 10-hour legal limit, allowing visitors to simply enjoy the sights.

What's Included

Hotel Pickup (optional)
Roundtrip transport in 10/14-seater vehicle (Toyota Hiace or similar)
Services of an experienced driver-guide
Fuel, toll, and highway fees
Sagano Train Ticket（optional）
Lunch
Kyoto Sanzen-in Temple Admission
All self-expenses food & beverage

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

7:30–8:30 AM Hotels & Airbnbs within the Osaka Loop Line area(hotel/guesthouse transfer package, minimum 2 guests). Please meet your driver at your hotel entrance He/she will send you the gathering location's photo and will contact you a night before your trip via WhatsApp. Please ensure you download the app for smooth communication. The car will be departing on time (no exception). In case of late arrivals or arrival at wrong location, regardless of contact prior to the departure time, refunds may not be granted.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Sanzen-in Temple, nestled in Kyoto's northern Ōhara district, is a serene, millennium-old sanctuary and one of Tendai Buddhism's Five Monzeki Temples. It has historical ties to warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Explore its tranquil grounds featuring ancient trees, velvet moss carpets, murmuring streams, and historic Kūden/Shinden halls. Don't miss Kanamori Sōwa's masterpiece pond gardens—Yūsei-en and Shuho-en—living canvases showcasing seasonal beauty: cherry blossoms, azaleas, hydrangeas, and fiery autumn maples against moss. Inside resides Japan's Important Cultural Property: a Heian-era wooden statue of Amida Nyorai radiating serene compassion. Admission: Adults 700 JPY | Jr/Sr High 400 JPY | Elementary 150 JPY

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    Hidden in Kyoto's northern mountains, this 1,600-year-old head shrine of all Kifune shrines birthed Japan's ema (votive tablet) culture. Its iconic approach features crimson lanterns lining stone steps, framed by summer greenery or autumn maples. At Musubi-no-Yashiro, devotees pray to Iwanagahime-no-Mikoto for love blessings—renowned enmusubi amulets make it a pilgrimage site. Tips: Wear non-slip shoes for steep steps; try water divination (dip mikuji slips to reveal fortunes); bring coins for offerings/amulets

    1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    ※The following attractions are recommended. You may freely explore below sites—manage time mindfully and our driver will wait for you in Sagano. Step into this hidden realm where World Heritage Tō-ji Temple’s vermilion pillars intertwine with emerald moss, eaves adorned with wind chimes whispering ancient Buddhist chants. From Nonomiya Shrine to Ōkōchi Sansō Villa, the famed Bamboo Grove Path unfolds like a green tunnel, sunlight dappling through leaves in a dance of shadow and light. Traditional wagashi sweet shops and craft boutiques line the streets, their century-old recipes perfuming the air with authentic Kyoto flavors. Glide through in a rickshaw as pullers recount tales of Arashiyama, savoring the city’s gentle pulse. ( Sagano Train tickets NOT included; self-book for 15:00~16:00 if needed.) Togetsukyo Bridge - "The moon crossing a bridge in a sky washed clear" Yūzen no Kōrin (Forest of Kimono) - Kyoto’s Open-Air Art Gallery Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

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

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