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Kyoto Hozugawa River Boat Sagano Romantic Train Tour

4.2 / 5
68 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 rules: In the event of the Hozugawa River boat ride cancellation due to rising water or inclement weather, we will provide a 5,000 yen refund and instead take you to Kinkakuji Temple, concluding the tour at Kyoto Station. (If the boat ride operates, the tour ends at Arashiyama.), Refunds or amendments can't be issued if: Participants arrive late or don't arrive at all
Depart from Kyoto
Duration: 4.5 hour(s)
07:30-12:00
Guide language
English
Meet-up
Large group (1-40)

Itinerary

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Day 1

Meet-up07:30

1

Sagano romantic train

25 min(s) • Self-guided

2

Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari)

1 hr(s) 30 min(s) • Guided

Self-arranged return12:00

Know before you go

What's included

  • Live tour guide: English
  • Transport: Bus
  • Sagano Romantic Train Experience
  • Hozugawakudari River Boat Ride

Before you book

Additional information

Other Reminders

  • When in season, you can enjoy the magnificent cherry blossoms in spring or the brilliant autumn colors! Even outside these peak times, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery, the view from the Sagano Romantic Train, and the rich nature surrounding the Hozugawa River.
  • In the event of the Hozugawa River boat ride cancellation due to rising water or inclement weather, we will provide a 5,000 yen refund and instead take you to Kinkakuji Temple, concluding the tour at Kyoto Station. (If the boat ride operates, the tour ends at Arashiyama.)
  • This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests together.
  • Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting time. Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
  • The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.
  • Please note that cherry blossoms and autumn leaves may not be seen due to weather conditions.
  • Wheelchair is not accessible. This tour involves a lot of walking. If you have trouble walking, we advise you not to book this tour.
  • If the boat ride operates, the tour ends at Arashiyama.※If the boat ride is cancelled, the itinerary will change to the following:- Kinkakuji Temple Sightseeing (Admission fee included / 60 minutes)- 12:10 Arrive at Kyoto Station - Tour concludes

Terms & Conditions

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, 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 rules: In the event of the Hozugawa River boat ride cancellation due to rising water or inclement weather, we will provide a 5,000 yen refund and instead take you to Kinkakuji Temple, concluding the tour at Kyoto Station. (If the boat ride operates, the tour ends at Arashiyama.)
  • Refunds or amendments can't be issued if: Participants arrive late or don't arrive at all

Booking changes policy

  • Change are allowed until 24 hour(s) before activity starts
  • The booking can’t be changed if it was booked with Klook Pass, under pre-sales or comes with a freebie.
  • The booking cannot be changed if the voucher has not yet been issued.
  • Bookings made using SG Culture Pass or Taiwan Culture Points cannot be changed.

How to use

Usage validity

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

Age & eligibility

Eligibility

  • Children under 80cm in height or 0-2 years old are not permitted to join this tour due to the safety regulations of the Hozugawa River Cruise.

Reviews

4.2 / 5
Great
68 reviews
Guide
4.2
Itinerary
4.3
Quality of transfer
4.4
Value for money
4.2
Did this tour with my family and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Our tour guide Aki was kind, informative and always ensured no one was left behind. I really enjoyed the historical facts she provided while we walked through the gardens of Tenryu-ji Temple. The photos speak for themselves on how beautiful it was. After reading the reviews I wasn’t expecting very much with the lunch buffet but I liked it. It gave me Japanese school camp mess hall vibes and was tasty. Everything went to plan and based on my experience I would 100% recommend this tour. However, I understand some people get unlucky when the boat ride is cancelled due to low water levels or excess rain, and the river ride is a huge part of the experience. Thank you to the HIS team for an unforgettable day! どうもありがとうございます
Our trip was really nice with a very sweet guide eiko san… Romantic train was one of the most romantic experience in kyoto. our chauffer was really sweet and gave us a comfortable ride to all locations. due to rain boat ride was cancelled but she took us around bamboo forest and temple instead of the boat ride due to bad weather. i definitely recommend this trip 💯
This time, I participated in the all-English tour of Japan, and the tour guide Aki explained everything very diligently and it was great! Because the Sagano Scenic Railway tickets are not available online during the peak maple viewing season, participating in this tour directly is very convenient because you don't have to queue up yourself in advance, you can just sit on the train and boat leisurely, everything is arranged very well! Lunch was buffet style in the crowded Arashiyama, I am very glad that I included it, so I don't have to squeeze with people to enjoy it directly. Today should be the most relaxing day of my free travel, highly recommended!
We really enjoyed the trip , the views were beautiful and our tour guide was excellent. The only disappointment was that the boat ride was cancelled due to the rain, but the tour guide informed us that we will receive a refund. Overall, it was a great experience!
Superb train ride with beautiful views of the valley. The guide Toshi was very cheerful and guided us well throughout the day. Special thanks for the boat ride which was splendid with friendly, smiling rowers who explained lots of things throughout the ride.
we did the romantic train first then the boat trip back was a great day out & the boat coming next to you with some food options was different 😂
Day started at Kyoto Station with the bus transport to take Sagano Romantic Train. The train ride was nice as the overall weather is cooling with the beautiful autumn foliage along the ride. Went on Arashiyama Bamboo walk instead of the Boat Rode due to the strong wind condition. Tour guide tried his best, but the diverse profile of the group makes it difficult to manage.
Great day on the river. the guides that steer these boats are something else! Funny, very skilled and in great shape to paddle a boat full of people for 90min. The train was great as well and a very relaxing 25m ride. Foliage was just beginning so it was quite scenic. The arashyima bamboo forest was just one of those things you have to see in Kyoto. The buffet was meh. It would be nice to have the option for lunch on your own at a discounted price.

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Operated byH.I.S. Co., Ltd
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Unfortunately, the boat ride was canceled due to wind and safety conditions, so after the romantic train we traveled to Arashiyama by bus instead.
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