Explore Kyoto’s hidden gems with a private Arashiyama train tour. Enjoy exclusive access, local insights, and hassle-free travel from Osaka.
Explore Kyoto’s hidden gems with a private Arashiyama train tour. Enjoy exclusive access, local insights, and hassle-free travel from Osaka.
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Sanzen-in Temple - Sanzen-in Temple (Approximately 140 minutes, free to explore, including lunch time, please cover your own expenses).
【Sanzen-in Temple】 is situated in Ohara, Luobei, Kyoto. It is one of the three temples of the Tiantai Sect. The expansive temple grounds feature towering ancient trees, lush moss, babbling streams, cherry blossoms…
- Sanzen-in Temple - Sanzen-in Temple (Approximately 140 minutes, free to explore, including lunch time, please cover your own expenses).
【Sanzen-in Temple】 is situated in Ohara, Luobei, Kyoto. It is one of the three temples of the Tiantai Sect. The expansive temple grounds feature towering ancient trees, lush moss, babbling streams, cherry blossoms in April, azaleas in May, hydrangeas in July, and vibrant autumn leaves. The natural beauty is captivating throughout the year. The two ponds designed by Kanamori Munakazu, the spring-style gardens “Jubi Garden” and “Youqing Garden,” are perfect for enjoying the scenery of Sanzen-in in all four seasons. The main wooden statue of Amitabha Buddha in the temple, along with the accompanying statues on both sides, are important national cultural treasures.
(Tickets: 700 yen for adults, 400 yen for junior high and high school students, 150 yen for elementary school students)
- Arashiyama - Arashiyama (About 3 hours, free time)
The Arashiyama area is divided into two parts, Arashiyama and Sagano. This area not only boasts rich cultural attractions but also features natural scenery that changes with the seasons and retro trains. It is home to many ancient temples and shrines, with Tenryuji Temple being one of the world’s most beautiful sites. A heritage-level monument, there is a famous bamboo forest trail from the Nonomiya Shrine to Okochi Sanso. As a popular spot for cherry blossom and maple viewing, Arashiyama draws numerous tourists every spring and autumn. The Sagano Train is often in high demand, but it is peaceful in winter and summer, making it ideal for travelers seeking tranquility. The Arashiyama area offers many well-established restaurants, Japanese confectionery shops, and charming grocery stores. You can also rent kimonos and rickshaws, making it a wonderful place to unwind.
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Sagano Romantic Train - 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)
Cherry blossom season (Arashiyama train, reservation date to be determined) 30 seats per class. -
The Bamboo Forest Trail - 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 - Arashiyama Station Foot Bath Hot Spring. In the HANNARI-HOKKORI Plaza, there is a Japanese-style footbath located in 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 self-service. First, go to the station information center to purchase a ticket, and also bring a towel to finish. For wiping feet. Please wash your feet before entering the bath. There is a washroom at the entrance.
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- Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
- In-person guide: English, Japanese
- Driver service fee
- Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
- Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
- Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
- In-person guide: English, Japanese
- 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
- 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
Avoid tourists and go deep into niche attractions such as Sanzen-in Temple in Kyoto. Go early and come back late, so you can enjoy a long activity time
Come face-to-face with the shimmering moss and experience the Arashiyama train. Daily departures only allow two people to travel.
Local professional “veteran drivers” provide reliable and considerate…
Avoid tourists and go deep into niche attractions such as Sanzen-in Temple in Kyoto. Go early and come back late, so you can enjoy a long activity time
Come face-to-face with the shimmering moss and experience the Arashiyama train. Daily departures only allow two people to travel.
Local professional “veteran drivers” provide reliable and considerate services, and learn more about local customs and customs in Japan
No more worries about route planning or complicated public transportation when you can opt for door-to-door pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Osaka city.
- The cost of Sanzen-in Temple and a small train ticket are not included, which must be purchased separately.
- Toyota HIACE equivalent; 18-22-seat cars: small buses; 22-seat cars and above: large buses. The above vehic
- 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.
- Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the trip.
- 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.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.