KYOTO · KYOTO TRAIN JOURNEYS
The 9 best kyoto train journeys you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is at the top for a reason, so start there.
Review of the Osaka to Kyoto day tour with Sagano Train, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kiyomizudera, and Fushimi Inari.
“A big thanks to Masa for being our guide. He made the tour a lot of fun for our group”
Ride Kyoto’s Sagano train, float the Hozugawa River, walk the bamboo grove, and soak in an onsen on this small-group Arashiyama tour.
“The tour was very beautiful and our guide Itsuki was very very nice! She gave us all the information and planned it really well!”
Explore 53 Japanese trains, ride a steam locomotive, try railway simulators, and enjoy Kyoto views at this hands-on museum for about $9.
“Really good. Quiet. Cool inside. A lot to see and interact with.”
Ride Kyoto’s Sagano train, float down the Hozugawa River, and explore Arashiyama in one well-organized seven-hour tour.
“This tour was OCD-level organized! From meeting point at bus terminal at Kyoto Station to assigned seating on bus to railway and assignment of cars, to boat boarding to directions for free time in Arashiyama, our guide was on top of everyRead more”
Review of Kyoto’s Arashiyama tour, with bamboo, Tenryu Temple, street food, Togetsukyo Bridge, and an optional scenic train ride.
“We were not able to get the train we booked too late. The communication was great and they outlined all our options. We went with just the tour and Shingo was a great guide. He took very good care of us stopping to rest when we needed a break and setting up the best photo moments. He was extremely knowledgeable about the tour sights and helped us with some restaurant recommendations which is always helpful from a local! We had a wonderful day with Shingo I highly recommend this tour.”
Ride Kyoto’s Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa River boat, with seasonal scenery, practical tips, costs, and honest advice on value.
“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 all romantic. Seats very uncomfortable and in spite of lovely toute along the river which you can hardly see as one has to remain seated. The best part was the river rapids ride (simple boat and not RAFT!) and the boat crew were entertaining and a breath of fresh air. Fun! Then we had a…”
Review of Kyoto’s Sagano Romantic Train, Hozugawa River boat ride, Arashiyama, Tenryuji, lunch, value, timing, and practical tips.
“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”
Train in Kyoto with real dojo students, learn iai and kenjutsu, and watch a master perform with two katana in an authentic 3-hour session.
“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”
Explore Kyoto Railway Museum’s steam engines, Shinkansen cars, simulator, diorama, and SL ride with practical ticket and planning advice.
“I was surprised how long I spent here. The diorama and short train ride elevated this experience. I love trains and Japan does it well.”
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