Sagano Romantic Train & Arashiyama, Kiyomizudera, Fushimi Inari Taisha Day Tour

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Duration:9 hours (approx.)
Location: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

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Enjoy an easy, culturally-enriching bus trip from Osaka to Kyoto. The tour starts with a magical train ride on the Sagano Romantic Train to Arashiyama and takes you to the UNESCO world heritage site of Kiyomizu-dera, finishing the journey with a visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine. There are several convenient pickup locations near hotels in Kyoto, Umeda and Namba.

★Kyoto Departure NOTICE★
JR Kyoto Station 1F Central Exit meeting point available only until 31st July 2023.
From 1st August 2023, Kyoto meeting point will be at "Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Kyoto AVANTI Bus Station"

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

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The Fushimi Inari Shrine is the head shrine for some 30,000 Inari shrines all across Japan. It is especially famous for its seemingly endless 1,000 vermilion shrine torii (gates). Fushimi Inari was dedicated to the gods of agriculture, the deities were enrolled to ensure prosperity in business, a bountiful harvest and traffic safety.
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Arashiyama district is located in the Western part of Kyoto. This area becomes most attractive around early April and late November when the cherry blossoms bloom and the colors of the fall seasons usually peak. During the summer months, traditional cormorant fishing is practiced on the Hozu River for tourists to watch. One highly recommended spot is the Sagano Bamboo Forest. Later, you will have lunch (if selected) at designated restaurants.
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There is a Japanese proverb regarding “jumping off of the stage at Kiyomizu". This is the Japanese equivalent of the English expression "to take the plunge". Here in the Main Hall, there is a large wooden stage that juts out over the hillside. It was built without using a single nail and is supported by 139 pillars. The view of the city of Kyoto from this Kiyomizu Stage is magnificent. The Kiyomizu-dera (the temple of clear water) was named after the Otowa Waterfall which is said to be good for your longevity, health, and study if you drink from it. This temple is famous for the cherry blossoms in spring and the foliage in autumn.
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Upon arrival at Kameoka Station, begin your exploration of this UNESCO-recognized capital of Japanese culture by boarding the Sagano Romantic Train to Arashiyama (10:29 - 10:53). Visitors who arrive in this striking area in April will be treated to the visual feast of blooming cheery blossom trees, while those who arrive in November are likely to experience the area’s fiery fall colors. Attention: Boarding time may change. If so, the itinerary will also be revised. Your seat will be assigned by the tour conductor

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• EMERGENCY CALL CENTER https://limonbus.livecall.jp available from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm everyday
• Infant meals not included
• Only collapsible strollers are acceptable. They will be stored in the luggage compartment while on the bus.
• [IMPORTANT] The Sagano Romantic Train boarding time may change. In this case, the sightseeing schedule will also be revised. Your seat will be designated by the tour conductor.
• Stroller can not be used while riding Sagano Torokko train
• Beef Shabu-Shabu or Buffet lunch (if meal is selected)
• [IMPORTANT] The bus will leave as scheduled and will not wait for late arrivals. Please be on time.
• Meeting Time at Umeda, Hearton Hotel Nishi-Umeda: 8:20 AM
• Meeting Time at Namba, OCAT: 8:50 AM
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Posted By : krystalr869
Great tour to see many sites in one trip. Excellent locations to see in Kyoto. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Posted On : 2024-05-20 20:57:29

Posted By : joshuabX1411LY
Trip is advertised as a romantic train tour but is more akin to a semi-guided bus tour. The train ride shown is less than half an hour of the 9 hour experience, and depending on what side of the train you’re sat in will heavily depend on the view you experience. The locations they take you to are larger tourist hubs so it is very busy and crowded making it hard to keep up with your guide. There’s no history/storytelling tied to the tour, it’s mostly just dropping/guided to the locations and then released for “free time” that is usually limited to 30mins to an hour max which makes it difficult to truly see and get a feel for each location. Our guide Winnie was very friendly and fun to talk to, however you can tell she is rushed due to the strict timelines of the bus departures which are what dictates your time.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 04:22:19

Posted By : Melissa M
Great tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly, great bus driver, clean bus, cool places to see, some free time to explore. Great day all around
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 00:52:07

Posted By : Monica_R
The train ride was amazing and the guide was friendly and gave lots of information. Highly recommend it.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26 07:36:16

Posted By : DavidandDawn_M
Fantastic trip, got to see a wide range of Historical sites, the guide was very informative. Good value for money too. Highly recommended!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-20 19:56:31

Posted By : Nia_W
This trip was really lovely. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and kind and despite a few delays along the way due to traffic he still managed to make sure we had plenty of time at each stop.

One tip for people booking - the buffet lunch was not great for vegetarians. There are loads of restaurants and street food vendors around at the stop where the lunch is offered so I would suggest not booking the lunch at all and just eating there!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-19 19:15:09

Posted By : Maria_Z
This was an awesome tour. Our guide was very helpful and was very organized for each spot we visited.
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Posted On : 2024-04-08 18:23:37

Posted By : TerrenceIwamoto
This Sagano Tour has been excellent and well coordinated with our tour guide Natsu who is fluent in English and made our trip extra special and memorable.
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 20:25:17

Posted By : ShiaoHwa_L
Limon company (tour company) is very organized, big and comfortable bus with Lemon (yellow) color inside (chair) & outside (body). Our tour guide Maria is very organized and professional lady and speak good English. There are many people during the cherry blossom season, we enjoy the 3 places we visited this time.
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Posted On : 2024-04-02 16:51:08

Posted By : Albert_N
The day tour should have been more exciting if not for the huge crowd of visitors & traffic. However, Japan is a very beautiful country. The locals are so polite.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29 20:45:29