Explore Kyoto: Sagano Train, Bamboo Grove & Fushimi Inari

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience Kyoto’s rich history in one day with a scenic train ride through Kameoka, a visit to Fushimi Inari Temple, the UNESCO-listed Kiyomizudera, and the Sagano Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama.

Experience hundreds of years of history, architecture, and culture in one day!

Stroll through Sagano Bamboo Forest - listen to the leaves rustle in the wind!

Admire breathtaking mountain views on a scenic railway ride from Kameoka!

Walk through the vermillion gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Ages 0-2 free (no seat, no meal), must sit on adult's lap

[IMPORTANT] The Sagano Romantic Train boarding time may change. In this case, the sightseeing schedule will also be revised. Your seat will be designated by the tour conductor.

Stroller can not be used while riding Sagano Torokko train

Japanese style lunch (if meal is selected)

[IMPORTANT] The bus will leave as scheduled and will not wait for late arrivals. Please be on time.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please check in 10 minutes before departure, as the bus will not wait for late arrivals

If you face any difficulties while going to the meeting point, dial the emergency call center from 30 minutes before the departure time until 18:30. +816-6131-5340 Link for the call center: https://limonbus.livecall.jp Since we only have 1 line for each language, there's a high possibility that our call center will be busy during the departure time. Please arrive at the pickup location with ample spare time.

For live emergency assistance, visit https://limonbus.livecall.jp

Our business hours are from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM JST on weekdays. Please note that we are unable to respond to emails outside of these hours.

Emergency call center: +816-6131-5340, available 30 minutes before your departure - 6:30 PM JST on the departure date

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Pickup at designated meeting points

English-speaking tour guide

Sagano Romantic Train ticket

Japanese-style lunch (if option selected)

Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi

Drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Personal expenses and gratuities

What To Expect

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

Enjoy Fushimi Inari Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the guardian deity of agriculture, Fushimi-Inari. Experience the wonder of walking through the seemingly endless vermillion torii gates, and see if you can spot the fox statues in the shrine, who are said to be spiritual messengers.

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Arashiyama

Meet your expert guide and visit Arashiyama, which has been a popular nature-viewing destination since the Heian Period. Take a stroll through the cool Sagano Bamboo Forest and listen to the distinct rustle of bamboo leaves as you walk. You can also see the "moon-crossing bridge," Togetsukyo, as you walk along the beautiful Katsura River.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Osaka Namba Dep/Japanese Feast

Japanese Feast: An all-you-can-enjoy Japanese lunch consisting of around 40 Kyoto specialties.
Namba Departure: Meeting point & Time: JR Namba 'OCAT' 1st floor at 8:50. Admission included.
Starting point:
Namba Ocat Building, 1 Chome-4 Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0017, Japan

Umeda Departure w/ Buffet

Japanese Feast: Includes a buffet style lunch featuring seasonal ingredients from Kyoto.
Umeda Departure: Meeting point is in front of Hearton Hotel in Nishi Umeda at 8:20 AM. Admission to Kiyomizudera + Train Ticket is included.
Starting point:
Hearton Hotel Nishiumeda, 3-chōme-3-55 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0001, Japan

Osaka Namba Dep/Without Lunch

Lunch is NOT included
Namba Departure: Meeting point is JR Namba 'OCAT' 1st floor. Meeting time is at 8:50am. Admission to Kiyomizudera included.
Starting point:
Namba Ocat Building, 1 Chome-4 Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0017, Japan

Umeda Departure no Lunch

Lunch is NOT included
Umeda Departure: Meeting point is in front of Hearton Hotel in Nishi Umeda at 8:20 AM. Admission to Kiyomizudera + Train Ticket is included.
Starting point:
Hearton Hotel Nishiumeda, 3-chōme-3-55 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0001, Japan

Reviews

4.67

214 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

168

Requires some fitness as...
James S,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Requires some fitness as there are several flights of stairs to climb. It was also a busy day as there is so much to see.
Kyoto
Dominic W,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kelly was awesome. She was very knowledgeable about Kyoto and the surrounding prefectures. Highly recommend her.
sprint and don't stop or you lose your guide
Andy d,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Not to sure about how to describe this tour . Yes we saw what was on the list but to be honest it was so fast if you stopped to take photos you would lose your guide . Yes traffic made us late but running through everything was not what you really want . so you saw the sights but it was just too rushed. re the romantic train a ride on a nosey old train sitting on hard seats was not comfy or romantic . over all i would say out of all our trips in Japan this was average at best
A must-do!
kellyn146,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Incredible value, wonderful spots to visit, great pics, & our tour guide was the best! I highly recommend scheduling this if you're looking to maximize a day trip to Kyoto!
So worth it!
lorelieb229,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a good combination of tourist spots in Kyoto. The guide was very patient and knowledgeable while the driver was very polite. This is one package from Klook that I appreciate so much.
A kiwi takes on Japan!
D576IDstephaniea,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was beautiful and gave us, as first time visitors to Japan, a great taste of how beautiful Osaka and Kyoto are! Jewel was an incredible tour guide, she was kind, funny and very knowledgeable. We had a very enjoyable day. Thank you Jewel and Limon Tours ☺️
Excellent day tour for a brief visit to Kyoto
Bamail,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An excellent day tour for a brief exploration of Kyoto, particularly for first time visitors. Jewell, our guide, was well experienced and especially talented in taking beautiful photos at must-see touristic spots for us.
Haunting tour
Tour53651117351,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you very much to the tour guide, Jewel, and the driver, Morimoto. We have a few friends interested in going to Yukon, we had a good time with the guide, he was really nice! It was a very good introduction and the tour was more intense.
We 🤍 Jewell
Navigator28702239668,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jewell was the BEST tour guide! She is very knowledgeable and funny and knows all the great angles for photos! The tour was fun! The bus is really comfy, has aircon, wifi and charging ports. Lunch was so yum! Lots to choose from and all delicious.
Kyoto day trip
mowgulg,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very thorough and enjoyable trip in kyoto seeing some very scenic and beautiful views. Jewell was very informative and high energy