Kyoto, Arashiyama, Nara: Sagano Scenic Railway, Bamboo Forest Path, Yuzen Forest of Light, Nara Park, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Chiikawa Store Visit Day Trip | Departure from Osaka
- Encounter adorable deer and stunning autumn foliage in Nara Park, and experience the charm of the ancient capital in autumn.
- Pass through the thousands of vermilion torii gates of Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, pray for your family's well-being, and stop by the adorable Chiikawa Market.
- Visit the Kyoto Fushimi Chiikawa Market, purchase super cute limited-edition merchandise and senbei gift sets, and feel completely healed!
- Take the Sagano Scenic Railway through the natural scenery of Arashiyama and stroll through the poetic bamboo forest path.
- Relax in the foot bath at Arashiyama Station and experience the dreamy light and shadows of the Yuzen Forest.
- Stroll through the Kimono Forest at Arashiyama Station and admire the dreamy light and shadows woven from 600 Yuzen pillars.
What to expect
🌿Enter the embrace of the ancient capital in the early morning and leisurely start a slow day trip to Nara and Arashiyama ✨.
- Nara Park (Free deer crackers 1 serving/group; 2 servings/group for 4~6 people, no refunds if sold out~) is a place to dance with deer 🦌. Stroll along the path, and in front of you are leisurely deer, who will curiously approach the deer crackers in your hand, which are very cute.
- Then go to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine ⛩️ and walk into the world-famous Senbon Torii. Walking through the red tunnel is like traveling through time and communicating with the gods. Cute white fox-shaped ema are everywhere. You can doodle with creativity and pray for yourself and your family 💌.
- Arrive at Arashiyama in the afternoon 🌸🍁. The tranquility of the bamboo forest path makes people slow down their breathing. The wind blows the bamboo leaves, like the light music of nature. The garden of Tenryu-ji Temple blends the beauty of the four seasons with the surrounding ancient temples. Cherry blossoms in spring, red leaves in autumn, and flower lantern festivals in winter each have their own unique charm. The Sagano Scenic Railway 🚂 travels slowly along the mountain fields, which is a great way to enjoy the scenery and take pictures. The foot bath hot spring in Arashiyama Station is paired with a dessert to take a break, instantly dispelling travel fatigue. The colorful columns of Yuzen Light Forest 🌈 allow you to appreciate exquisite kimono patterns during the day, as if you have entered a dream forest.
* From the Nara deer singing to the Fushimi red torii, to the Arashiyama bamboo shadows, every step is like flipping through a Japanese picture album 📖, where nature, humanities and life are perfectly intertwined. At the end of the day, the heart also stretches gently with the wind, leaving with full of memories and smiles.
Reviews
our guide TIGER explains everything reagarding our tour and especially he make for our group consideration on our late booking for Sagano romantik ride and adjzsted his time waiting for us, thank you!
hi! out your guide is jack! he is very helpful and responsive. helped us navigate our way to the sagano train station which is 12 min walk from drop off in Kyoto, made sure all is well in our entire group. thanks jack! till next time! he gladly accommoted my request of a front row bus seat for my sister who has motion sickness :) thank you jack!
We joined the Nara and Kyoto Day Tour and we were beyond impressed all thanks to Jack, our amazing tour guide! From start to finish, he was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and funny! He made sure everyone was comfortable and entertained the whole trip. You can really feel how passionate he is about his job he explained every spot with so much energy and detail that we learned a lot and had fun at the same time! He also gave us helpful tips, and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed every moment. Honestly, Jack made the tour 100x better! 💯 If you ever book this tour make sure you get Jack!! You won’t regret it. Promise, sulit every minute. 🙌
We had an amazing time feeding the friendly deer at Nara Park, followed by a serene visit to the temple (separate ticket required). The walk through the Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama was especially relaxing thanks to the cool weather. Our tour guide, Joanna, was exceptional—she shared detailed historical insights and made the experience truly enriching. After the Bamboo Forest tour, we were given free time to explore on our own. Unfortunately, I misread our Sagano train return ticket and missed the scheduled bus back. Despite the strict timing, Joanna kindly stayed behind, watched over our luggage, and even helped us get tickets to Kyoto Station. Her support meant the world to us. Thank you, Joanna—we deeply appreciate your help!
great tour. easy to book. tour operator gogoday sent helpful email prior to tour day with exact instructions on meeting place. guide Joan explained fully in English and Korean. Very comfortable bus. highly recommended.
great full day our guide Frederick was very nice and informative kept the bus on time to each venue, we would have liked more time at the Tori gates we had 80 minutes but as it was very busy we didn’t have enough time to explore the shopping. loved feeding the deers a very enjoyable and unique experience.
our guide made our day .. Frederick… very informative and helpful, reassuring all the way confirming details pick up and timings for each stops. and such a happy sole
Our tour guide, Bo, was very accommodating with our queries and needs. He was very clear with all of his instructions. We really had a great time with this tour. Highly recommended!! 🥰♥️
This time, I joined a one-day tour and saw the beautiful Kiyomizu-dera Temple and fed the slightly scary deer, as well as the Fushimi Inari Shrine, which was full of people. Most importantly, I went to Arashiyama, which I've always wanted to visit. I was really happy, not tired or foot-sore. Thank you to our guide, Jack, for this trip. Since we were grouped with a Korean tour, he made sure we were keeping up and also sent us maps for reference. If you go to Kyoto, you can check it out.
we enjoyed the tour spots... each spot had tasty food to offer so you wouldn't get hungry. love the street food before the Fishimi Inara Shrine. we also enjoyed the oishi ramen and soba at Arishayama
Good to know
- According to Japanese law, vehicle usage time cannot exceed 10 hours. Therefore, the tour guide may adjust the itinerary based on the actual conditions of the day. Thank you for your understanding.
- To ensure a smooth trip, please be sure to confirm the meeting location. Once confirmed, please avoid making last-minute changes. If you fail to board the vehicle due to a change in the meeting location for personal reasons, a refund will not be possible. Thank you for your understanding.
- Please be aware that as this is a group tour, guests of other languages may be traveling in the same vehicle as you. Thank you for your understanding.
- Guests participating in the hotel pick-up and drop-off package, please wait outside the hotel lobby. Please refer to the email for the specific pick-up time.
- We will send an email to guests between 20:00-21:00 the day before departure to inform you of the guide and vehicle information for the next day. Please check your email in a timely manner. The email may be mistakenly directed to the junk mail folder. During peak season, the email sending time may be delayed. We apologize for any inconvenience. In special circumstances, if you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest email. If you use WeChat, you can proactively add the tour guide's account based on the information in the email.
- We will do our best to accommodate seating requests, but as this is a shared tour, seat allocation is mainly on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have special needs, please inform us in the remarks, and we will do our best to arrange a suitable seat for you. The final arrangement is subject to the tour guide's coordination on the day. We hope for your understanding and tolerance. Thank you for your consideration.
- As the journey is long, the actual arrival time will be affected by traffic and weather conditions. The above times are estimates only. Please avoid scheduling other activities after the day's itinerary. We will not be responsible for any losses caused by delays. Thank you for your understanding.
- During peak tourist season or other special circumstances, the departure time of the itinerary may be earlier or slightly delayed. The specific departure time is subject to the email notification the day before departure. Please prepare in advance at that time.
- As the one/two-day tour is a shared vehicle itinerary, please be sure to arrive at the meeting location or attraction on time. No refunds will be given for late arrivals. Any accidental expenses and responsibilities incurred due to lateness shall be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding.
- In the event of severe weather or other force majeure factors, the park may adjust the operating hours of the amusement facilities or the performance times of the shows without prior notice, and may even cancel the operation and performance of some projects. Thank you for your understanding.
- This product may be adjusted according to weather and other factors. To ensure your safety, staff members have the right to ask guests to suspend outdoor activities, communicate with you, and make other arrangements. The specific situation is subject to the actual situation on the day.
- The transportation, sightseeing, and stopping times involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation on the day. In the event of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather conditions, etc.), the tour guide may, without reducing the attractions in the itinerary, reasonably adjust the order of the tour based on the actual situation and with the consent of the guests.
- Each guest can bring up to one piece of luggage free of charge. Please indicate this in the "Special Requirements" section when placing your order. If you bring luggage temporarily without notifying us one day in advance, it may cause congestion in the car and affect driving safety. The tour guide has the right to refuse you to board the bus, and the fee will not be refunded. Thank you for your understanding.
- We will arrange different vehicle types based on the actual number of people traveling. We cannot specify the vehicle type. Thank you for your understanding.
- During group tours, it is not allowed to leave the group early or leave the group midway. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished portion will be regarded as a voluntary waiver, and no refund will be given. You will be responsible for any accidents that may occur after leaving the group. Thank you for your understanding.
- Seasonal limited-time activities (such as cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, special flowering seasons, illuminations, fireworks displays, snow scene sightseeing, hot spring season, and festival activities) are greatly affected by climate, weather, or other force majeure factors. The specific arrangements may be adjusted, so please refer to the official notification. If we do not receive an official notification to cancel the event, we will arrange it according to the original plan. If the flowering period or special event does not meet expectations, no refund will be given. Thank you for your understanding.
Contact us
You might also like...
Kyoto Arashiyama Fushimi Inari and Nara Deer Day Tour
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Nara Park Deer & Fushimi Inari Shrine Torii Gate Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
Kyoto Arashiyama Scenic Train & Hozugawa River Boat Ride Day Trip (From Osaka / Kyoto)
Osaka Amazing Pass
Sagano Romantic Train Ticket
【Kyoto & Nara Historical and Cultural Scenic Day Tour】Arashiyama Scenic Railway & Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine Senbon Torii & Nara Park & Togetsukyo Bridge & Bamboo Grove Path & Kimono Forest (Departing from Osaka or Kyoto)
Osaka Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa River Cruise Day Tour
Kyoto Nara Arashiyama Day Trip | Nara Park Deer Feeding & Fushimi Inari Shrine's Thousand Torii Gates & Arashiyama Scenic Railway & Bamboo Forest Path | Kyoto or Osaka Drop-off