Kyoto Bus Tour: Sagano Railway & Hozugawa River Boat Ride
This bus tour lets guest enjoy quick access to the popular scenic Sagano trolley train as well as an exciting river descent down the Hozugawa river in Kyoto, both of which are popular attractions in high demand and perfect for groups, families, and individuals who have limited time in Kyoto. These
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 25 minAdmission includedRide the Sagano Railway from Saga Station to Kameoka Station and take in the beautiful surrounding scenery.
Stop 2
⏱ 1h 30mAdmission includedTake a ride down the Hozugawa River from Kameoka to Arashiyama
Stop 3
⏱ 2hFree time in the picturesque Arashiyama bamboo forest area. Visit souvenir shops or explore various food options (at own expense).
What to Bring
- •Wheelchair accessible
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •Children up to 5 years old who are under 80cm tall do not require a seat and so can participate for free.
- •Children over 5 years old under 80cm will not be able to participate in the Hozugawa riverboat ride
- •Depending on river conditions the Hozugawa boat ride may be cancelled. Alternate activities will be provided instead.
- •We offer GPS-enabled multilingual audio guidance, available in English, Chinese and Korean.
- •Please note that a Japanese-speaking guide will accompany the tour and you will be sharing the ride with Japanese tourists.
- •The boarding ticket you receive also serves as an entry pass for major sightseeing locations. Please keep it safe until the end of the tour, as lost tickets cannot be reissued. Boarding tickets can be exchanged starting from three days prior to your boarding date.
- •Please make your own way to the bus terminal. The bus will depart on time, and late arrivals will not be permitted to join the tour with no exceptions (no refunds will be issued.)
- •Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure time for prompt boarding (8:40am)
- •At each sightseeing spot, the guide will display the return time before departure for the next stop. Please be sure to confirm it and return to the bus on time. If you do not follow the instructions, the bus will depart for the next destination without waiting.
- •In the event that the Hozugawa River descent is canceled due to bad weather, the tour will be conducted with an alternative route. A refund for the Hozugawa River descent will also be issued on-site.
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