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Osaka Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa River Cruise Day Tour

4.6 / 5
162 reviews
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Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time), Partial refund will be issued in case of unforeseen events or extreme weather caused the following condition: Some of the activities are cancelled, Partial refund rules: If the Hozugawa River Boat Ride facility is suspended, a partial refund will be issued: 4,000 JPY per adult and 3,000 JPY per child.
Depart from Osaka
Duration: 11.8 hour(s)
07:45-19:30
Guide language
Chinese, English, Japanese
Meet-up
Large group (10-44)

Itinerary

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Day 1

Meet-up2 sessions

1

Torokko Arashiyama Station

23 min(s) • Guided • Tickets included

Torokko Kameoka Sta.
2

Hozugawa River Rafting (If the boat stops, free time in Arashiyama will be automatically extended)

2 hr(s) • Guided • Tickets required (Included or pay on-site)

3

Arashiyama

2 hr(s) 30 min(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

Tenryū-ji Temple
Togetsukyō Bridge
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

To drop-off points2 sessions

Know before you go

What's included

  • Host, Live tour guide: Chinese, English, Japanese
  • Transport: Bus, Train, Minibus, Cruise, Small van, Van
  • Admission: Torokko Arashiyama Station, Torokko Kameoka Sta., Arashiyama, Tenryū-ji Temple, Togetsukyō Bridge, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
  • Admission: Hozugawa River Rafting (If the boat stops, free time in Arashiyama will be automatically extended)
    Optional: Choose to include it if you like
  • Extra fees: Toll fees, Parking fees, Fuel fees
  • Tax & discounts
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Accommodation

Before you book

Additional information

Vehicle & luggage info

  • Luggage allowance: 1 pieces of standard-sized luggages
  • The driver has the right to refuse a reservation if the group size or luggage exceeds the capacity of the reserved vehicle. In this case, no refunds will be issued

Terms & Conditions

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation 72 hours before the departure date. If you didn't receive a confirmation email, reach out to our customer support.

Cancellation policy

  • You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • Partial refund will be issued in case of unforeseen events or extreme weather caused the following condition: Some of the activities are cancelled
  • Partial refund rules: If the Hozugawa River Boat Ride facility is suspended, a partial refund will be issued: 4,000 JPY per adult and 3,000 JPY per child.

How to use

Voucher type

  • Present your mobile voucher

Redemption information

  • For travelers who complete their reservations after 18:00, due to operational process limitations, we are unable to send "Guide Information" and "Travel Notice" immediately on the same day.
  • This tour departs from Osaka/Kyoto, and you can freely choose to get on/off the bus in Osaka/Kyoto without special note.
  • The Hozugawa River Boat Ride experience may be suspended due to weather or other factors, but the rest of the itinerary for the day will proceed as planned. In the event of suspension, a partial refund for the boat ticket (not the official facility price) will be processed by the platform after the tour. We apologize for any inconvenience.
  • This activity requires a minimum of 10 participants to form a group. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we will arrange a reschedule or provide a full refund.
  • If the number of participants suddenly decreases to below the minimum group size within 3 days before departure, the organizer may still contact you to process a full refund and cancel the activity, or negotiate a rescheduling.
  • If both the Sagano Scenic Railway ticket and the Hozugawa River Boat Ride are unavailable within 3 days prior to the departure date, the organizer may still contact you to process a full refund and cancel the activity, or negotiate a reschedule with you.
  • Seats cannot be reserved on the Sagano Scenic Railway. If we are unable to provide train tickets, we will refund 880 yen per person.
  • This tour primarily offers Mandarin and Japanese commentary. If English or Korean-speaking staff are required, please indicate this in the order notes. Please note that providing the requested language service cannot be guaranteed and will be determined by the supplier based on availability on the day.
  • This tour includes an on-board attendant, but does not provide professional guided tours at attractions. Depending on the number of participants, transportation may be changed to a small or medium-sized bus. Sometimes the driver may also serve as the on-board attendant. Thank you for your understanding.
  • There are no restrooms on the bus. Please prepare accordingly before departure.
  • Please arrive at the meeting location on time and check in with the tour guide during the designated time frame as indicated on the product page. The supplier will not send separate advance notifications. Please be mindful of this and arrive on time. Thank you for your cooperation.
  • Failure to arrive at the designated meeting time, or lateness/inability to participate due to personal transportation delays, will be considered a same-day cancellation without further notice. Rescheduling or refunds will not be possible.
  • In the event of activity cancellation due to extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you will be notified by phone or email. If you do not receive a notification, the event will proceed as scheduled, and the itinerary will not be canceled. Thank you for your understanding.
  • The order of activities, duration of stops, and departure/arrival times are subject to change due to traffic or weather conditions. If delays cause passengers to miss connecting transportation, any additional transportation or accommodation costs incurred will be the responsibility of the passenger.

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Age & eligibility

Eligibility

  • Infants and toddlers participating in the Hozugawa River boat ride must be at least 80 cm tall. Children under 80 cm cannot participate even if accompanied by an adult. We appreciate your understanding.
  • Hozugawa River Boat Ride Plan not included: Adults and children same price (3 years and older) / Hozugawa River Boat Ride Plan included: Adults (12 years and older), Children (80 cm to 11 years old)
  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
  • This activity requires a minimum of 10 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Fantastic
162 reviews
Guide
4.7
Itinerary
4.6
Quality of transfer
4.7
Value for money
4.5
I was not able to attend the tour after a fall, so Hubby went alone for this day trip to Arashiyama with Yu Jin on 14 Apr. His feedback as follows: “It was a very good trip. Need to thank Yu Jin for the entire trip. First he was very informative on the romantic train. In the bus, he informed us that we need not be worried about the view regardless of where you sit. This was very good as I do not need to move to different sides of the train to take pictures and video. Next he provided us with sufficient guidance on where to go on Arashiyama from bamboo grove to Tenryu-ji to the Monkey park. With the guide, I know where to go. This was because I always thought of only the bamboo grove in Arashiyama. Finally Yu Jin also provided info on the Japan culture. This was real educational. Overall thank you Yu Jin. Really enjoyed myself.”
This was by far the best Klook tour I’ve ever been on! My husband and I absolutely loved our guide, Mr. Joe. He was incredibly kind and provided clear, detailed information about the itinerary, meeting point, and drop-off location. We especially appreciated how he shared interesting history about Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara along the way. His English was very clear, which made communication easy and enjoyable. We were also lucky enough to ride Cabin No. 5 on the Sagano Romantic Train, and we didn’t miss out on the Hozugawa River boat rafting experience either. It was truly a memorable day! Okani Mr Joe! Hope we meet again!
A beautiful boat trip and train ride. Everything was very well organized and clear. Our guide, Hua Hua, was excellent and very funny; she can also sing well!
It was a very pleasant experience! The tour guide was professional, and the instructions in both Chinese and English were clear, preventing any confusion. The scenery along the route of the small train was beautiful, and the boat ride offered delightful views. The boatman was witty and humorous, making the activity even more engaging for tourists. Togetsukyo Bridge had many unique shops and delicious food. The round-trip bus transfer saved us the trouble of figuring out directions. 👍🏻
Very impressed with both the guide, Mr. Chan, and the tour program. It's a little unfortunate that it was very windy and cold today, and the river water was low, so the boat tour was canceled, but we got a refund for that portion (although not all of it). Very impressed. The route after the train ride has a short time of only 2.5 hours. If you can endure not having a serious lunch, you can complete everything, but we were hungry, so we ate at a tea shop for half an hour (many delicious shops). We didn't go to the monkey park because we don't like monkeys, but we went to Tenryu-ji Temple instead, and then out to the bamboo forest, which has a path leading down to the river, and then back to the main road. If you don't shop or stroll, or stand in line to buy coffee at the famous shop, you can make it to the kimono forest. I recommend using AI to help plan the walking route to make the walk smooth. In conclusion, the guide was very good, better than other routes (judging from asking other guides while waiting for the bus, others were very moody even though they were from the same company). Thank you very much for this special day.
The guide was always available, the meeting point is at Kyoto station, where the buses are (well explained in the guide). The Sagano train is very distinctive and the boat trip of about 2 hours is beautiful, even more so with the autumn colors. You then have 2 hours to walk around the bamboo forest and take a walk around the area. Everything was very well organized! :) Recommended!
This was my first tour in Japan and I had lots of fun exploring Arashiyama. The train was beautiful, weather was on our side with some of the leaves turned yellow, maybe the autumn season is best enjoyed in the start of November . I wasn’t expecting much of the the boat ride but the guide were super funny and friendly and the scenery was magnificent. Last but not least our tour guide for the whole journey was amazing too, thank you so much Huahua and good luck in the future.
Sagano romantic train and Hozugawa river boat ride was one of the best tours we had in Japan. The boatmen were very, making a lot of jokes and the 1.5 hour boat tour was very entertaining. Later on we visited the Arashiyama bamboo forest, had lunch and snacks. Thanks to our tour guide Mr Xie for organising everything for us🙏

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