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Arashiyama, Sagano Railway, Hozugawa River Cruise Day in Kyoto

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Activity provider: Lucky Day Travel
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Tour in Kyoto, taking in Togetsukyo Bridge, Tenryuji Temple and Nonomiya Shrine. Run by Lucky Day Travel, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Bus/coach
  • Togetsukyo Bridge
  • Tenryuji Temple
  • Nonomiya Shrine
  • Runs 10 hours
  • Pick-up from Osaka/Kyoto

Arashiyama, Sagano Railway, Hozugawa River Cruise Day: Key Facts

PriceFrom $100 per person
Duration10 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 10-hour experience from Kyoto, built around Bus/coach, Togetsukyo Bridge and Tenryuji Temple. It is run by Lucky Day Travel, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Arashiyama, on Kyoto's western edge, is the bamboo grove, the Togetsukyo bridge over the Katsura river, the gardens of Tenryu-ji and the monkey park on the hill above. The bamboo path is about 500 metres and is photographed empty in every guidebook because those photographs are taken before 7:30; by mid-morning it is a procession. Rickshaw runs, the Sagano scenic railway along the gorge, and boat rides down the Hozu rapids all start here. Autumn colour peaks in the second half of November and cherry blossom around the first week of April.

The price covers Pick-up from Osaka/Kyoto, Drop-off in Osaka/Kyoto, Vehicle type: air-conditioned, Ticket of the Scenic Railway Train and Ticket of the Hozugawa Gorge River Drift. It does not cover Foods and drinks, Tenryuji Temple ticket and Jōjakkō-ji Temple ticket, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hotel pickup in Kyoto. Lucky Day Travel confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Lucky Day Travel before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

2 starting location options

1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073日本, Kyoto Sta.-Hachijoguchi

Bus/coach

(1 hour)

Togetsukyo Bridge

Photo stop (5 minutes)

Tenryuji Temple

Visit, Free time (1 hour)

Nonomiya Shrine

Visit, Free time (35 minutes)

Okunoin Temple

Visit, Free time (25 minutes)

Jōjakkō-ji Temple

Visit, Free time (1 hour)

Trolley

(23 minutes)

Hozugawa River Tour Departure Point

Boat cruise, Sightseeing (2 hours)

2 drop-off locations

Kyoto Sta.-Hachijoguchi, 1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi

Detailed Itinerary

2 starting location options: 1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073日本, Kyoto Sta.-Hachijoguchi

Bus/coach: (1 hour)

Togetsukyo Bridge: Photo stop (5 minutes)

Tenryuji Temple: Visit, Free time (1 hour)

Nonomiya Shrine: Visit, Free time (35 minutes)

Okunoin Temple: Visit, Free time (25 minutes)

Jōjakkō-ji Temple: Visit, Free time (1 hour)

Trolley: (23 minutes)

Includes

  • Pick-up from Osaka/Kyoto
  • Drop-off in Osaka/Kyoto
  • Vehicle type: air-conditioned, clean, and spacious vehicles; the specific model will be based on the number of participants
  • Ticket of the Scenic Railway Train
  • Ticket of the Hozugawa Gorge River Drift

Excludes

  • Foods and drinks
  • Tenryuji Temple ticket (fee reference: 500 JPY per person)
  • Jōjakkō-ji Temple ticket (fee reference: 500 JPY per person)

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Kyoto. Lucky Day Travel confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 10 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $100
$100
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.9/5
based on 18 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Yeannee
September 17, 2026

The program was well designed, however pre-warn of long walking in the heat would be great, perhaps have a few short stops on a long walk would be ideal for elderly participants.

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Maddy
August 25, 2026

Awesome trip the river cruise was great the guys who led it were incredible and funny made the trip. The bamboo forest was cool ans the train. Karen the host was knowledgeable and fantastic can't fault this trip really good value and experience definitely worth doing

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5
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Michael
July 4, 2026

We had a fantastic day exploring Kyoto with this tour! We visited two beautiful temples—Tenryu-ji and Jojakko-ji—both full of history and surrounded by stunning nature. The highlight was definitely the Hozugawa Gorge Trolley Train followed by the relaxing boat drift down the river. Our guide Naomi was wonderful—knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everything ran smoothly. We also really enjoyed the fun banter and jokes from the boat crew; it kept the ride light, entertaining, and full of laughs. A perfect mix of culture, scenery, and good fun. Highly recommended if you want a great day out i

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5
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Pawadee
August 10, 2026

Fantastic. Lyn is the good taking care guide. We appreciated his effort and service.

5
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William
August 2, 2026

Excellent experience. The tour packs a lot in and is great value for money. Joanna, the guide was great - helping us to find the bus at start of day and keeping everything running smoothly in a friendly way.

5
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Abril
September 9, 2026

Ha ido bien, el tren es muy bonito y la zona en general lo es también no pudimos hacer la excursión del barco por tema climático, pero es un lugar muy muy bonito, lo disfruté mucho :)

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Giorgia
August 18, 2026

Richard guida gentile e professionale. Bellissima gita dal treno alla barca ♥️

5
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Wilson
August 17, 2026

Merci à Richard le tour leader parfait. Tout les activités à été expliquées clairement. Je recommande sans hésitation.

5
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Sonia
August 17, 2026

Thank You Richard ! It was amazing day

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Kyoto. Lucky Day Travel confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover foods and drinks, tenryuji temple ticket (fee reference: 500 jpy per person) and jōjakkō-ji temple ticket (fee reference: 500 jpy per person). Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Pick-up from Osaka/Kyoto, Drop-off in Osaka/Kyoto, Vehicle type: air-conditioned, clean, and spacious vehicles; the specific model will be based on the number of participants, Ticket of the Scenic Railway Train, Ticket of the Hozugawa Gorge River Drift
The duration of the Arashiyama, Sagano Railway, Hozugawa River Cruise Day is typically 10 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or mid-to-late November for peak autumn foliage. Kyoto sits in a basin and runs hotter in summer and colder in winter than Tokyo, even at a similar latitude. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Kyoto guide.
Kyoto never built an extensive subway — just two lines (Karasuma and Tozai) — so the city bus network does most of the work, especially for Higashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkakuji. Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama are best reached by JR rail instead. See getting around Kyoto.
Three days covers the essentials well: a day for Higashiyama and Gion, a day for Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji, and a day for Fushimi Inari plus a Nara or Uji day trip. Our 3-day Kyoto itinerary has the full route with timing.
Arrive by 6:30-7am — the shrine is open 24/7 and free, and most visitors only walk the first 20-30 minutes anyway. Past that point the crowds thin out fast. Full hike details in our Fushimi Inari guide.
Yes — it's a public path with no entrance fee and no set hours. The trade-off is that it gets shoulder-to-shoulder by mid-morning; arrive before 8am for a nearly empty walk. See the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest guide.
Kyoto restricts photography on certain private alleys in Gion after complaints about tourists chasing and blocking geiko and maiko, with fines for violators. Public streets like Hanamikoji-dori remain open, but never chase, touch or block a real geiko/maiko anywhere. Full etiquette in our Gion geisha district guide.
Yudofu (simmered tofu, best near Nanzen-ji or Arashiyama), kaiseki and shojin ryori temple cuisine, and Nishiki Market's stalls of tako tamago and fresh yuba. Uji, just south of the city, is one of Japan's top matcha-growing regions. See the Kyoto food guide.
Starting from$100