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Osaka: Kyoto Private Day Tour with Sagano Scenic Railway

By 株式会社MIRAI
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 1,867 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the beauty of Kyoto on a private tour from Osaka
  • Ride the Sagano Scenic Railway and enjoy views of the Hozugawa River Valley
  • Explore the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and visit the Tenryu-ji Temple
  • Stroll through the historic Gion district and learn about geisha culture
  • Enjoy a personalized experience with a professional English-speaking guide

Activity location

    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本大阪府大阪市 | Depart from your hotel in Osaka City
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Check availability

8-hour Private Tour with Local Guide
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

The local guide is non-certified

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 1,866.89 x 1 AdultRM 1,866.89
Total
Price is RM 1,866.89
Until Wed, 8 Apr
Osaka:Kyoto PrivateTour Sagano Scenic Railway(English Guide)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 2,270.55 x 1 AdultRM 2,270.55
Total
Price is RM 2,270.55
Until Wed, 8 Apr
Private Car Package
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Please note that this package does not include a tour guide or local guide. Please combine with either one if required.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
RM 3,572.32 x 1 AdultRM 3,572.32
Total
Price is RM 3,572.32
Until Wed, 8 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round-trip from Osaka City Hotels
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sagano Scenic Railway experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Arashiyama walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Gion walking tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    All personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Other transportation (trains, private cars)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Sagano Scenic Railway ticket
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    The guide’s transportation fees included in the itinerary

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Osaka City. Head to JR Osaka Station or Keihan Yodogawa Station and take the JR Tokaido Line or Keihan Main Line to Kyoto Station. Your guide will assist with ticket checks and explain the usage of ICOCA/Suica cards.

Next, travel to JR Saga-Arashiyama Station on the JR Sagano Line. Learn about Kyoto's history en route and get tips for purchasing tickets for the Sagano Scenic Railway. Walk to Sagano Scenic Railway Saga Station ticket. Your guide will recommend window seats on even rows for the best views.

Board the Sagano Scenic Railway and enjoy the scenic ride to Kameoka Station, taking in the stunning Hozugawa River Valley scenery. Your guide will point out scenic spots along the way and safe photo spots.

After arriving at Kameoka Station, take a JR train back to JR Saga-Arashiyama Station. Then, embark on a walking tour of Arashiyama, visiting Togetsukyo Bridge, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and Tenryu-ji Temple. Your guide will explain Arashiyama's history and culture, recommend photo angles for the bamboo grove, and introduce Tenryu-ji Temple's architecture.

Enjoy lunch in Arashiyama at your own expense, with your guide recommending popular local restaurants and assisting with ordering communication. After lunch, take the Keihan Main Line to Gion-Shijo Station.

Begin your Gion walking tour, visiting Hanamikoji Street, Yasaka Shrine, and Kennin-ji Temple. Learn about geisha and maiko culture, and discover high-frequency spots for seeing geishas. Your guide will also introduce the history and cultural relics of the shrine and temple.

Finally, return to Kyoto Station on the Keihan Main Line or JR Tokaido Line. Your guide will summarize the tour highlights and answer any remaining questions. Return to your hotel in Osaka City.

Location

Activity location

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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本大阪府大阪市 | Depart from your hotel in Osaka City
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan