Osaka: Sagano Train, Arashiyama & Kyoto Day Trip
Overview
10 hours
Mobile ticket
1 Convenience & Flexibility: Daily departures, solo traveler friendly (1 person can book). Includes hassle-free hotel pickup/drop-off within Osaka city limits (Osaka Loop Line area), eliminating complex transport planning.
2 Deep Cultural Experience: Features carefully curated highlights: the serene ancient temple Sanzen-in, the mystical Kifune Shrine (famous for red lanterns and love fortunes), and iconic Arashiyama (bamboo grove, Togetsukyo Bridge). Offers a "full-day, in-depth" exploration.
3 Expert Local Guidance: Benefit from the knowledge and "thoughtful service" of an experienced local driver ("old driver"), providing insights into Japanese culture and history.
4 Small Group Comfort: Operates as a small group tour (typically 6-9 guests), ensuring a more personalized experience.
Stress-Free Structure: All transportation logistics, fuel, tolls, and guide services are included within the 10-hour legal limit, allowing visitors to simply enjoy the sights.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel Pickup (optional)
Roundtrip transport in 10/14-seater vehicle (Toyota Hiace or similar)
Services of an experienced driver-guide
Fuel, toll, and highway fees
Sagano Train Ticket（optional）
Lunch
Kyoto Sanzen-in Temple Admission
All self-expenses food & beverage
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Sanzen-in Temple
Sanzen-in Temple, nestled in Kyoto's northern Ōhara district, is a serene, millennium-old sanctuary and one of Tendai Buddhism's Five Monzeki Temples. It has historical ties to warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Explore its tranquil grounds featuring ancient trees, velvet moss carpets, murmuring streams, and historic Kūden/Shinden halls. Don't miss Kanamori Sōwa's masterpiece pond gardens—Yūsei-en and Shuho-en—living canvases showcasing seasonal beauty: cherry blossoms, azaleas, hydrangeas, and fiery autumn maples against moss. Inside resides Japan's Important Cultural Property: a Heian-era wooden statue of Amida Nyorai radiating serene compassion. Admission: Adults 700 JPY | Jr/Sr High 400 JPY | Elementary 150 JPY
Kifune Shrine
Hidden in Kyoto's northern mountains, this 1,600-year-old head shrine of all Kifune shrines birthed Japan's ema (votive tablet) culture. Its iconic approach features crimson lanterns lining stone steps, framed by summer greenery or autumn maples. At Musubi-no-Yashiro, devotees pray to Iwanagahime-no-Mikoto for love blessings—renowned enmusubi amulets make it a pilgrimage site. Tips: Wear non-slip shoes for steep steps; try water divination (dip mikuji slips to reveal fortunes); bring coins for offerings/amulets
Options
Osaka Meeting Point Package
8:30 AM Depart from Osaka: 8:30 AM Nipponbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area)
Vehicle model: (1)5-8 seats: Toyota Alphard or equivalent models
(2)10 seats: Toyota Hiace or equivalent models
Hotel Pickup+Train Ticket
Sagano Scenic Train Ticket
Pickup included
Kyoto Meeting Point Package
9:20 AM Depart from Kyoto: 09:00-09:20AM gathering & depart at 09:20AM
7-ELEVEN 〒601-8005 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Higashikujo Nishiiwamotocho, １６−16
Vehicle model: (1)5-8 seats: Toyota Alphard or equivalent models
(2)10 seats: Toyota Hiace or equivalent models
Meeting Point+Train Ticket
Sagano Scenic Train Ticket
Osaka Hotel Pick&Drop Package
Vehicle model: (1)5-8 seats: Toyota Alphard or equivalent models
(2)10 seats: Toyota Hiace or equivalent models
Pickup included
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