Kyoto Sansen-in Arashiyama Train 1 Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Take a day tour to explore Kyoto's natural beauty and cultural heritage, starting with the serene Sanzen-in Temple and the lively Arashiyama area.
You will spend approximately 140 minutes at Sanzen-in, known for its stunning gardens, ancient trees, and cultural treasures, before exploring Arashiyama's breathtaking bamboo forest and rich attractions.
Take advantage of your free time by wandering, shopping, or savoring local cuisine, with optional activities like the Sagano Train ride and foot bath hot spring. Ideal for travelers seeking a balance of relaxation and exploration.
- Hotel pickup options in Osaka and Kyoto are convenient.
- There is approximately 3 hours of free time in Arashiyama.
- Optional activities include a Sagano Train ride and a foot bath experience.
-Return to Osaka with an hour of free time in Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Seniors aged 70 years and above (inclusive) must ensure that they are in good health and suitable to travel, and must be accompanied by family members or friends over the age of 22 throughout the trip.
Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the trip.
The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email. Please note that many hotels in Japan cannot park for a long time, so if you are picked up by the hotel, please wait for the bus in front of the hotel in advance, not in the room.
We will welcome all distinguished guests. We will not wait for late arrivals, so it is recommended to wait at the meeting location 10 minutes before departure.The pick-up order and time will be arranged by the driver based on the driving distance and other circumstances. Please understand and cooperate with each other and follow the driver's arrangements.
One-day trip itinerary, it is not recommended to carry luggage, if you need to carry luggage, please register clearly when you book your order. 1 luggage is allowed per person. An extra 100 yuan per piece will be charged if you failed to make a note when booking your order or if it turns out more than 1 piece of luggage per guest.
Once confirmed, the date cannot be changed, late or no-show will be non-refundable.
The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time and lunch.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
In-person guide: English, Japanese，Chinese
Driver service fee
Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
Accommodation expenses, meals, local self-funded projects and other personal consumption expenses
Sanzen-in Temple Ticket
Sagano Train Fee
Arashiyama Station Foot Bath Hot Spring
What To Expect
Sanzen-in Temple
Sanzen-in Temple (Approximately 140 minutes, free to move around, including lunch time, please pay for your own). [Sanzen-in Temple] is located in Ohara, Luobei, Kyoto. It is one of the three temples of Tiantai Sect. Sanzen-in's vast temple boasts towering old trees, moss everywhere, gurgling streams, cherry blossoms in April, azaleas in May, hydrangea in July, and red leaves in autumn. The natural scenery is always pleasing to the eye all year round. The two ponds designed by Kanamori Munakazu , the spring-style gardens "Jubi Garden" and "Youqing Garden" are the best places to enjoy the scenery of Sanqianyuan in all four seasons. The main wooden statue of Amitabha Buddha in the temple and the accompanying statues on both sides are national cultural treasures. (Tickets: 700 yen for adults, 400 yen for junior high and high school students, 150 yen for elementary school students)
Arashiyama
Arashiyama (about 2hours of free time) The Arashiyama area is divided into two parts, Arashiyama and Sagano. This area not only has rich cultural attractions but also has natural scenery that changes with the seasons and retro trains. Home to many ancient temples and shrines, and Tenryuji Temple is one of the world's most beautiful places. A heritage-level monument, there is a famous bamboo forest trail from the Nonomiya Shrine to Okochi Sanso. As a popular tourist destination for cherry blossom viewing and maple viewing, Arashiyama attracts a large number of visitors each spring and autumn. The Sagano Train is often hard to find, but it is quiet in winter and summer, making it a good option for travelers who prefer tranquility. The Arashiyama area has many well-established restaurants, Japanese confectionery shops, and cute grocery stores. You can also rent kimonos and rickshaws, making it a great place to unwind.
Options
Bus Tour from Kyoto[09:50 am]
Duration: 7 hours
Bus or car
Bus Tour From Osaka[08:40 am]
Duration: 8 hours
Bus or Car
Pickup included
Hotel and B&B pick-up[7:30 am]
Duration: 9 hours
Bus or Car: Before placing an order for this package, please confirm with customer service whether your hotel is within the pick-up range
Pickup included
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