KYOTO
Kyoto’s most-loved days out.
The 13 most popular train experiences in Kyoto. What each one involves, how long it runs, what it costs, and who you book with.
See Arashiyama and Kyoto’s top temples in one day from Osaka, with an English guide and the Sagano Romantic Train included.
Most Popular“A big thanks to Masa for being our guide. He made the tour a lot of fun for our group”
Bullet train from Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima for Itsukushima shrine, Genbaku Dome, and the Peace Memorial Museum—guided full day.
“Extremely overpriced. I only booked with this company because it was the only option left. It was $200 more than the others and they included lunch, Viator didn’t. Our instructor struggled a little bit with English. Not much information was provided. The meeting place was difficult to find and the directions on the website need…”
Kyoto’s Arashiyama in one smooth small-group day: Sagano Romantic Train, Hozugawa river boat thrill, bamboo grove photos, optional onsen.
“This tour will be one of our most fond memories from our trip to Japan) Itsuki is an amazing guide! She's planned the whole tour to have plenty of time between locations, so you can take your time and enjoy the beautiful sights of each and every one of them! She was very attentive and…”
Kyoto Railway Museum ticket gives you 53 real trains, hands-on simulators, train interior access, plus a steam locomotive ride and roundhouse turntable.
“Fun and interactive museum”
One day in Kyoto with the Sagano Romantic Train, the Hozugawa river boat ride, and free Arashiyama bamboo time.
“Boat ride is 2 hours and slow. Seats are just a plank and no back rest. Everyone is crammed. Great service but boat was a waste of time. Train ride was nice.”
Kyoto Arashiyama small-group tour with Sagano Romantic Train option, Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Zen gardens, bridge photos, and snacks.
“We had the most amazing day in Kyoto with our guide, Leo! 🌸 He was incredibly friendly and passionate about sharing the history and culture of his country. Thanks to him, we discovered hidden gems we would have never found on our own. The entire day was perfectly organized, yet felt relaxed and enjoyable. It…”
Ride the Sagano Romantic Train for scenic views, then tackle the Hozugawa River boat ride with Kyoto guides and big Arashiyama scenery.
“Badly organised with a ‘guide’ who was hardly visible or audible I was told expecting a guide who shared interesting facts about the whole outing but he said nothing and was not a natural-born organiser. The meeting point was a mess. The ‘romantic’ train boarding was less than efficient and worst of all not at…”
Kyoto’s Sagano Romantic Train plus Hozugawa river boat ride, Tenryuji temple, Arashiyama bamboo, and lunch on an English-guided day.
“Experience with our guide was terrible, we had been on a tour with this company before and were very satisfied, but this time it was terrible, our guide didn't speak even average English, it seemed like it was his first time because he didn't knoRead more”
Walk Arashiyama’s bamboo, shrines, and UNESCO Tenryu-ji with an optional Sagano Romantic Train ride for maple-season scenery.
“Yuko was the best! Yuko was so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Yuko really gave us the best day out in Arashiyama Japan”
Ride Kyoto’s Sagano Romantic Train with a reserved seat for about 25 minutes past the Hozugawa River Valley in seasonal scenery for $22.
“Tour operator made a mistake when booking our departing train tickets causing us to miss out as the tickets were fully booked for that day. The only consolation was that they did respond promptly.”
Private Hiroshima day trip from Kyoto or Osaka by bullet train, with Miyajima Shrine and Peace Park highlights plus a licensed English guide.
“Aihero- 🙌🏻 Hands down the best tour guide in Kyoto! Thank you for an unforgettable journey from Kyoto to Hiroshima, from subway to bullet train to fairy boat wow what a journey to get us to the Peace Memorial and guiding us through stuRead more”
Train with real katana dojo students in Kyoto at Yushinkan Kyoto. Learn iai and kenjutsu, then watch cutting and a two-katana show.
“I can highly recommend this for anyone who has previous experience with martial arts. I have experience with different styles of martial arts, but limited experience with a katana and I had a great time! Everything was professionally arranged, Read more”
Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima by bullet train and ferry. See Itsukushima Shrine, then Peace Memorial Park with a bilingual guide.
“Fully corresponded to the contractor. Excellent organization. The guide was very professional and spoke both languages correctly (English and Spanish).Auto-translated”
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