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Slide 1 of 6, Sagano Romantic Train passing cherry blossoms and river in scenic landscape.

Sagano Romantic Train Ticket: Saga to/from Kameoka

30 mins

Peek outside the scenic Sagano train at Kyoto’s lush mountains spread along the Hozugawa River, with seasonal scenery that shifts like a living postcard.
From Arashiyama’s bamboo forests to Kameoka’s peaceful fields, the Sagano Romantic Train packs 7.3 km of pure magic into a quick 25-minute joyride.
Ride in style on ‘The Rich’ (Car No. 5), where open-air wooden seats, vintage lamps & river mist make this Sagano Train journey extra dreamy.
Skip the lines with an e-ticket! Just show your phone at the gate for a breezy, paper-free boarding and take a pre-assigned seat aboard the train.

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Peek outside the scenic Sagano train at Kyoto’s lush mountains spread along the Hozugawa River, with seasonal scenery that shifts like a living postcard.
From Arashiyama’s bamboo forests to Kameoka’s peaceful fields, the Sagano Romantic Train packs 7.3 km of pure magic into a quick 25-minute joyride.
Ride in style on ‘The Rich’ (Car No. 5), where open-air wooden seats, vintage lamps & river mist make this Sagano Train journey extra dreamy.
Skip the lines with an e-ticket! Just show your phone at the gate for a breezy, paper-free boarding and take a pre-assigned seat aboard the train.

from

¥880

Slide 1 of 16, Yasaka Shrine entrance illuminated at night with cherry blossoms, Kyoto, Japan.

Kyoto Cherry Blossom Night Tour: Hanami, Maruyama Park, Izakaya, and Yasaka Shrine

3 hrs 30 mins

Explore Kyoto’s evening streets on a guided night walk through Gion, without worrying about navigating busy hanami areas or planning routes.
Follow an English-speaking local guide who shares tips on night viewing spots and points out local izakaya streets and canal-side paths along the way.
Walk through Maruyama Park and stop for photos beneath illuminated cherry trees or lantern-lit park paths depending on the season.
Visit Yasaka Shrine and continue along the Takasegawa and Kiyamachi canal areas, where you can discover Kyoto’s nightlife streets.
Choose between the Sakura Drinking Party (seasonal hanami experience) or the Kyoto Night & Geisha Culture Tour (year-round cultural walk).

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Explore Kyoto’s evening streets on a guided night walk through Gion, without worrying about navigating busy hanami areas or planning routes.
Follow an English-speaking local guide who shares tips on night viewing spots and points out local izakaya streets and canal-side paths along the way.
Walk through Maruyama Park and stop for photos beneath illuminated cherry trees or lantern-lit park paths depending on the season.
Visit Yasaka Shrine and continue along the Takasegawa and Kiyamachi canal areas, where you can discover Kyoto’s nightlife streets.
Choose between the Sakura Drinking Party (seasonal hanami experience) or the Kyoto Night & Geisha Culture Tour (year-round cultural walk).

from

¥10,000

Slide 1 of 8, Sagano Romantic Train passing through vibrant autumn foliage in Kyoto, Japan.

Kyoto Cherry Blossom Day Tour: Sagano Romantic Train, Hozugawa River Boat, and Arashiyama

7 hrs

Audio guide

Transfers available

Travel from Kyoto Station on a sightseeing bus with all major transport arranged, so you can experience the Sagano train and river boat ride without separate bookings.
Listen to multilingual audio guide commentary on the bus in English, Chinese, or Korean, and receive pre-arranged tickets for both the train and river cruise.
Ride the Sagano Romantic Train through the Hozugawa Valley, where you can sit back and take photos of cherry blossoms and seasonal scenery along the tracks.
Board a traditional riverboat in Kameoka and drift downstream to Arashiyama, passing forested riverbanks and enjoying changing views along the route.
Spend free time in Arashiyama to walk through the district, visit nearby temples or shops, and use available discounts at selected attractions and local facilities.

More details

Travel from Kyoto Station on a sightseeing bus with all major transport arranged, so you can experience the Sagano train and river boat ride without separate bookings.
Listen to multilingual audio guide commentary on the bus in English, Chinese, or Korean, and receive pre-arranged tickets for both the train and river cruise.
Ride the Sagano Romantic Train through the Hozugawa Valley, where you can sit back and take photos of cherry blossoms and seasonal scenery along the tracks.
Board a traditional riverboat in Kameoka and drift downstream to Arashiyama, passing forested riverbanks and enjoying changing views along the route.
Spend free time in Arashiyama to walk through the district, visit nearby temples or shops, and use available discounts at selected attractions and local facilities.