Kyoto Dream Illumination Maple Viewing Day Trip - Kinkaku-ji & Arashiyama (Including Night Maple Train・Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

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  • In autumn, Kinkaku-ji Temple's golden pavilion and red leaves reflect beautifully, with the mirror lake's reflection being particularly stunning.
  • From the Kuro-mon Gate to Sekka-tei, maple trees line the path, and the distant view of Kinkaku-ji from the high platform adds a sense of depth.
  • Arashiyama's Togetsukyo Bridge offers picturesque scenery in all four seasons, making it one of Kyoto's most representative natural landscapes.
  • Tenryu-ji Temple's Sogenchi Garden showcases the ultimate in Japanese garden design, with autumn maples creating a profound atmosphere.
  • Stroll through Arashiyama's Bamboo Grove, listening to the wind rustle through the bamboo leaves, and immerse yourself in the tranquil natural ambiance.
  • At Jojakko-ji Temple, Mount Ogura's maple leaves are ablaze with color, offering a peaceful autumn foliage viewing experience away from the crowds.
  • The Sagano Scenic Railway's night autumn foliage train illuminates the valley, creating a dreamy, limited-time visual feast.
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* When Kyoto's autumn foliage intertwines on the same journey, with the shimmering Golden Pavilion, the whispers of the bamboo forest, and the night train chasing maple leaves—this one-day tour, starting from Osaka or Kyoto, condenses Kyoto's most iconic seasonal scenery into a single day.

  • The first stop on the journey is Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji). This Zen temple, founded in 1397, gets its name from the reliquary hall covered in gold leaf. In autumn, the temple is surrounded by red maple leaves, creating a stunning contrast with the golden pavilion. Strolling from the Kuro-mon gate to the depths of the garden, you can also admire the interwoven scenery of Kinkaku-ji and the maple forest near the Sekkatei teahouse.
  • Afterwards, enjoy free time in the Arashiyama area. A stroll along the Katsura River from Togetsukyo Bridge is one of Kyoto's classic scenic routes. You can walk to Tenryu-ji Temple, a World Heritage site, and admire its famous Sogenchi Garden; pass through the Sagano Bamboo Forest path to listen to the natural sounds of the wind blowing through the bamboo leaves; then proceed to Jojakko-ji Temple, where the autumn foliage of Mount Ogura is particularly enchanting.
  • In the evening, take the limited-time Arashiyama Scenic Railway illuminated train (approximately 30 minutes). In autumn, it becomes a night maple train, with the illuminated valley and red leaves appearing dreamlike.

* In one day, collect the romance of Kyoto's ancient temples by day and its red leaves by night.

When Kyoto's spring turns pink, with the shimmering Golden Pavilion, whispering bamboo groves, and cherry blossom chasing by night train – this limited one-day tour departing from Osaka/Kyoto holds the ultimate romance of spring in Japan🌸
When Kyoto's spring turns pink, with the shimmering Golden Pavilion, whispering bamboo groves, and cherry blossom chasing by night train – this limited one-day tour departing from Osaka/Kyoto holds the ultimate romance of spring in Japan🌸
Daytime Gold, Nighttime Cherry Blossoms: A one-day tour connecting the golden glow of Kinkaku-ji, the bamboo shadows of Arashiyama, and a night cherry blossom train, collecting Kyoto's most exquisite spring scenery all at once.
Daytime Gold, Nighttime Cherry Blossoms: A one-day tour connecting the golden glow of Kinkaku-ji, the bamboo shadows of Arashiyama, and a night cherry blossom train, collecting Kyoto's most exquisite spring scenery all at once.
Daytime Gold, Nighttime Cherry Blossoms: A one-day tour connecting the golden glow of Kinkaku-ji, the bamboo shadows of Arashiyama, and a night cherry blossom train, collecting Kyoto's most exquisite spring scenery all at once.
Daytime Gold, Nighttime Cherry Blossoms: A one-day tour connecting the golden glow of Kinkaku-ji, the bamboo shadows of Arashiyama, and a night cherry blossom train, collecting Kyoto's most exquisite spring scenery all at once.
Please refer to the meeting point map, do not be late, and do not change the meeting point without authorization~
The tour guide will be holding a "GOGODAY" flag~
We will send you an email between 20:00-21:00 the day before your trip, informing you of the
Please refer to the meeting point map, do not be late, and do not change the meeting point without authorization~ The tour guide will be holding a "GOGODAY" flag~ We will send you an email between 20:00-21:00 the day before your trip, informing you of the
Kinkaku-ji during cherry blossom season, with the shimmering gold leaf reflecting the pink cherry blossoms and the emerald pond, presents Kyoto's most elegant and solemn beauty in the spring tranquility.
Kinkaku-ji during cherry blossom season, with the shimmering gold leaf reflecting the pink cherry blossoms and the emerald pond, presents Kyoto's most elegant and solemn beauty in the spring tranquility.
Kinkaku-ji during cherry blossom season, with the shimmering gold leaf reflecting the pink cherry blossoms and the emerald pond, presents Kyoto's most elegant and solemn beauty in the spring tranquility.
Kinkaku-ji during cherry blossom season, with the shimmering gold leaf reflecting the pink cherry blossoms and the emerald pond, presents Kyoto's most elegant and solemn beauty in the spring tranquility.
The Togetsukyo Bridge spans the Katsura River, with spring cherry blossoms dotting its banks and mountain colors reflected in the water, making it Arashiyama's most poetic and seasonal scenic symbol.
The Togetsukyo Bridge spans the Katsura River, with spring cherry blossoms dotting its banks and mountain colors reflected in the water, making it Arashiyama's most poetic and seasonal scenic symbol.
The Togetsukyo Bridge spans the Katsura River, with spring cherry blossoms dotting its banks and mountain colors reflected in the water, making it Arashiyama's most poetic and seasonal scenic symbol.
The Togetsukyo Bridge spans the Katsura River, with spring cherry blossoms dotting its banks and mountain colors reflected in the water, making it Arashiyama's most poetic and seasonal scenic symbol.
Tenryu-ji Temple, with its Sogenchi Pond Garden at its core, integrates cherry blossoms, the pond, and distant mountains, making it a World Cultural Heritage site in Kyoto that best embodies the beauty of Zen and the coexistence of nature.
Tenryu-ji Temple, with its Sogenchi Pond Garden at its core, integrates cherry blossoms, the pond, and distant mountains, making it a World Cultural Heritage site in Kyoto that best embodies the beauty of Zen and the coexistence of nature.
Tenryu-ji Temple, with its Sogenchi Pond Garden at its core, integrates cherry blossoms, the pond, and distant mountains, making it a World Cultural Heritage site in Kyoto that best embodies the beauty of Zen and the coexistence of nature.
Tenryu-ji Temple, with its Sogenchi Pond Garden at its core, integrates cherry blossoms, the pond, and distant mountains, making it a World Cultural Heritage site in Kyoto that best embodies the beauty of Zen and the coexistence of nature.
The Arashiyama Night Cherry Blossom train slowly moves through the light-illuminated valley, transforming the blooming cherry blossoms into a dreamy and fleeting spring romance in the night.
The Arashiyama Night Cherry Blossom train slowly moves through the light-illuminated valley, transforming the blooming cherry blossoms into a dreamy and fleeting spring romance in the night.
The Arashiyama Night Cherry Blossom train slowly moves through the light-illuminated valley, transforming the blooming cherry blossoms into a dreamy and fleeting spring romance in the night.
The Arashiyama Night Cherry Blossom train slowly moves through the light-illuminated valley, transforming the blooming cherry blossoms into a dreamy and fleeting spring romance in the night.
The Arashiyama Night Cherry Blossom train slowly moves through the light-illuminated valley, transforming the blooming cherry blossoms into a dreamy and fleeting spring romance in the night.
The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove path extends between towering green bamboos, where the wind rustles through the shadows and whispers, making it Kyoto's most tranquil and poetically Eastern walking route.
The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove path extends between towering green bamboos, where the wind rustles through the shadows and whispers, making it Kyoto's most tranquil and poetically Eastern walking route.
The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove path extends between towering green bamboos, where the wind rustles through the shadows and whispers, making it Kyoto's most tranquil and poetically Eastern walking route.
The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove path extends between towering green bamboos, where the wind rustles through the shadows and whispers, making it Kyoto's most tranquil and poetically Eastern walking route.
The Arashiyama boat ride flows downstream on the Katsura River, slowly unfolding the scenery of the four seasons amidst the sound of water and the colors of the mountains, making it the most leisurely way to get close to Arashiyama's nature.
The Arashiyama boat ride flows downstream on the Katsura River, slowly unfolding the scenery of the four seasons amidst the sound of water and the colors of the mountains, making it the most leisurely way to get close to Arashiyama's nature.
Kyoto Dream Illumination Cherry Blossom Viewing Tour - Kinkaku-ji & Arashiyama (including Night Cherry Blossom Train) One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
Kyoto Dream Illumination Cherry Blossom Viewing Tour - Kinkaku-ji & Arashiyama (including Night Cherry Blossom Train) One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
Kyoto Dream Illumination Cherry Blossom Viewing Tour - Kinkaku-ji & Arashiyama (including Night Cherry Blossom Train) One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
Kyoto Dream Illumination Cherry Blossom Viewing Tour - Kinkaku-ji & Arashiyama (including Night Cherry Blossom Train) One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

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Review for: Meeting Point | English Tour Guide

I had a REALLY great time, Bunny, the tour guide is very very kind and she knows a lot about the places we visited, me and my family are Mexican and we could understand her English very very well. it’s a really beautiful experience and the train is beautiful!! the views are spectacular!

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Review for: Meeting Point | Chinese Tour Guide

Bunny was a very friendly tour guide, and we were extremely satisfied with the experience. She took great care of everyone in the group and even helped my wife and me take photos. It was a very worthwhile trip, especially the mini train at the end, which was amazing.

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Review for: Meeting Point | Chinese Tour Guide

our tour guide, Bunny was friendly and helpful. the itinerary was just right. the romantic scenic train ride as a little disappointment. the train was going too fast to be able to capture the sakura along the way. the only best part was the train driver singing a romantic song before the end of the journey.

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Review for: Meeting Point | Chinese Tour Guide

we had Bunny for our tour guide she was amasing with positive attitude and very patient. punctual with time and the very kind. took us amazing places that as a tourist need to see in Kyoto . def worth to try . ❤️

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Review for: Meeting Point | English Tour Guide

Overall very nice tour! Bunny is an excellent tour guide, friendly and yet highly professional. she is detail orientated and kept the entire group organized, entertained, and without delays. Would like to see her on future tours.

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Review for: Meeting Point | English Tour Guide

Our tour guide KangFu is a really kind and knowledgeable guide who is very accommodating to our needs. He also gave use some good tips on how to navigate the walk. Thank you KangFu

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Review for: Meeting Point | English Tour Guide

This tour was the highlight of my trip. The autumn leaves were amazing and the ease of getting to these locations with our helpful and friendly tour guide Frank was great.

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Review for: Meeting Point | Chinese Tour Guide

The itinerary itself, the timing, and the transportation arrangements were all good, but the professionalism of the tour guide needs significant improvement. During the tour, the guide just read from a script. When we rode the Sagano Scenic Railway and were with another group, their guide frequently provided explanations and introductions, which made our guide seem much worse in comparison. The entire day felt like just transportation, and it didn't feel worth the price. However, I must say that the Sagano Scenic Railway experience itself was very good.

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Review for: Meeting Point | Chinese Tour Guide

I had a very disappointing experience with this tour. I used the iPhone Apple map to find the meeting location indicated in the purchasing voucher provided by the tour company. It turned out the actual meeting place is in the alley nearby, which I could not see from my location. I was not informed of the exact location until it was too late for me to react. As a result, though I arrived at the “meeting place” 20 minute in advance, I missed the day tour. My advice: please ask the tour guide to share with you the exact location in google map in advance of meeting time to avoid such a disappointment.

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Review for: Meeting Point | Chinese Tour Guide

great experiences with free time to explore bamboo forest. love the Sagano train ride.

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