Passeio de um dia pelo trem turístico de Arashiyama em Kyoto e experiência de rafting no rio Hozugawa (partida de Osaka / Kyoto)

We boarded the train in Kyoto. This tour had members from different countries, so tour guide Xiao Shen switched to a four-language mode, introducing everything in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. His humor and wit made everyone feel very comfortable. Xiao Shen handled all ticket purchases, meeting arrangements, and everything else. He also provided information on the train, Arashiyama route, and meeting points via Line, allowing us to explore freely and simply gather at the agreed time. The driver drove smoothly, so there was no motion sickness, and the seats were clean and comfortable. For the Hozugawa River Boat Ride, the weather was perfect. Four boat captains guided us downstream, introducing the environment and rock formations with simple animal vocabulary, physical interactions, and occasional tricks, all accompanied by a gentle breeze and beautiful scenery. The trip was very enjoyable.

We really enjoyed this tour package because it took away the hassle of buying separate tickets for different attractions. It was completely stress-free—all we had to do was listen to and follow our amazing guide, Hua Hua. Hua Hua was warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The river boat ride was absolutely fantastic and definitely the highlight of the trip for us. It was such a memorable experience and something we’ll always remember! Highly recommended! 😊

Yujin was amazing! He was extremely kind, organized, and informative! His explanations were very thorough and he was very patient as well. Yujin made our day seamless and provided a wonderful day for us on his tour! I was surprised how many opportunities we had to get food or snacks and use the restroom as well so it’s not a stressful day. After the boat ride we had about 2.5 hours to explore Arashiyama with an option to stay longer and not take the bus back as well. Highly recommend this tour and well worth it! Thank you again Yujin!!

This was my second visit to Arashiyama, and I finally made up for the regrets of my last trip. The first time, I only walked through the Bamboo Grove Path and left, which honestly felt a bit empty—the bamboo forest is beautiful, but finishing it in just over ten minutes made the whole day seem monotonous. This time, I booked a Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa River Boat Ride tour through Klook, and the experience was completely different. The Sagano Romantic Train runs along the Hozukyo Gorge, closely following the valley. The open-air carriages allow you to directly feel the wind and hear the sound of the stream, and the scenery constantly changes with the curves. After arriving at Kameoka, we boarded the boat for a two-hour downstream journey back to Arashiyama. The boatman punted while providing commentary, and it was quite thrilling when we encountered rapids. Seeing the gorge from above and then looking up at the mountain walls from the water—two different perspectives of the same Hozugawa River—this combination was very interesting. The booking process was also smooth. I directly selected the date and time on Klook, and there was a guide service throughout the entire trip, saving us the trouble of queuing on-site and language communication—tickets for the Sagano Romantic Train are often hard to get during peak season, so booking in advance provided a lot of peace of mind. Our guide, Huahua, provided commentary in both English and Chinese throughout the trip and even helped take photos for my family, offering thoughtful service. For anyone else planning to visit Arashiyama, here's a tip: the Bamboo Grove Path is really just the entrance to Arashiyama. Include the Sagano Romantic Train and the boat ride in your itinerary, and your trip will be truly complete.

The bus tour guide and the boat tour guides were great. They really took good care of us. I loved the Arashiyama scenery most of all, with the river rapids and the cherry blossoms! By the way, I loved the river vendors! 👍🏽😁

What a great day! From pick up, to the romantic train ride, to the river boat the experience was top notch! Our tour guide Xie was very informative, friendly and kept us organized. Would highly recommend.

Today's tour with Mr. Joe was excellent!!! We love his humor and energy. Thank you so much, Mr. Joe for the amazing tour today. We enjoyed it a lot and hope to see you again on our Easy Go tour. Thank you!!!!

Yujin is friendly and very helpful. The tour was already full for the Train & River Tour, but Yujin helped us buy tickets on the spot so we could also enjoy the river tour. The tour's pace and timing are very comfortable. Minimum walking, maximum views. You'll have time to stroll around Arashiyama with the free time left after river rafting. There are many restaurants in the area. The only downside is the lunch time, which is around 2 PM, but you'll be given plenty of opportunities to have snacks before that. There are also many toilet breaks. The river rafting is quite calm. The Romantic Train ride was enjoyable with great views too. The weather on May 12th was beautiful. Not too cold, a bit sunny, but there was a cool breeze.

Tour guide Huahua's name is so cute ☺️ Professional and dedicated. She answers every question and you can feel her passion and joy for service! The Hozugawa River boat ride was even more fun than expected. Everyone cheered in unison when we went through the rapids 😆... The scenic train ride offered beautiful views along the way and the stunning Arashiyama bamboo forest. Definitely worth a visit!!

Ben was our tour guide, friendly, kind, and a very thoughtful guide. He shared many tips and a lot of history about the location with us. The trip included a train ride, where you could see the river and beautiful scenery. Then, there was a 2-hour boat rafting experience, enjoying various levels of water rides; please note that you might get wet. Lastly, there were 2 hours for self-exploration of bamboo groves, shrines, shop lots, etc.