The classic combination is the Sagano Romantic Train up the gorge and the boat back down, so you see the same cliffs first from above and then from the water. The train is the part with limited seats, which is why a package with both booked is worth having.
Ride Kyoto’s Sagano Scenic Railway, float down the Hozugawa River, and explore Arashiyama with transfers from Osaka or Kyoto.
Most Popular★ 4.8“Definitely enjoyed this trip! We'll surely get back to kyoto. Special thanks to our guide, Tomo. He facilitated our trip excellently.”
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604 reviews10 hoursFrom $65.39
Ride Kyoto’s Sagano Scenic Railway and Hozugawa River boat, with a guide and Arashiyama time, but check weather and language details before booking.
★ 4.6“Tour guide Joe is very attentive, it was a wonderful tour.”
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171 reviewsFrom $65.39
Ride Kyoto’s Sagano train, float through the Hozugawa Gorge, then explore Arashiyama, with practical advice on timing, weather, and value.
★ 4.3“A little bit more expensive”
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95 reviews7 hoursFrom $82.09
Ride Kyoto’s Sagano Romantic Train through Hozukyo Gorge, then float down the Hozugawa River to Arashiyama, weather permitting.
★ 4.2“we originally had the train and boat ride scheduled to see the cherry blossoms however, due to whether the boat ride got canceled, which is totally understandable. We started our morning off at the train, which was amazing! And due to the weather and the…”
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68 reviewsFrom $90.95
Compare Kyoto’s Sagano train, horse-drawn carriage, and Hozugawa River cruise, with practical advice on guides, weather, timing, and value.
★ 4.7“It's so hot, remember to apply plenty of sunscreen! Good.”
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61 reviewsFrom $94.60
Discover the scenic beauty of Kyoto with this combined Sagano Railway and Hozugawa River boat tour, perfect for quick, memorable explorations.
“A must see tour. Organized tour from beginning to end. Planning to return in Spring and Autumn in the near future.”
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21 reviewsFrom $127.38by Beauty of Japan
Ride Kyoto’s Sagano train, walk Arashiyama’s bamboo path, and cruise the Hozugawa with a guide. See what’s worth your time and what rain can change.
★ 4.5“Joanna was a great guide!”
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10 reviewsFrom $93.35
Get ready to embark on a breathtaking journey through Kyoto's natural wonders and cultural treasures, but what unexpected delights await you along the way?
★ 3.9“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…”
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8 reviews5 hoursFrom $116
Ride Kyoto’s Sagano Romantic Train, cruise the Hozugawa gorge, and enjoy a Japanese lunch on a guided Arashiyama day tour from Osaka or Kyoto.
★ 5.0“hua hua kept took care of the group and kept things entertaining for everyone. he also helped to translate in english and mandarin so everyone on the bus could understand his instructions and explanations well. it was a great experience ! you will surely have…”
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5 reviewsFrom $80.85
Pair a Hozugawa River cruise with Kyoto’s Sagano train for a two-part Arashiyama outing, with a guide and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
★ 5.0“our guide, Joanna, was a very nice person and she is a very considerate person.”
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3 reviewsFrom $93.35