Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan Day Trip | Arashiyama Scenic Railway or Hozu River Cruise Available for Add-ons | Departs from Osaka/Kyoto

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- Attraction Introduction -

• Hozugawa

Hozu River is one of Kyoto's most popular valleys, located between Kameoka City and Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama. It's a scenic tourist destination famous for the Arashiyama Railway (Sagano Scenic Railway). The Hozu Gorge is dotted with massive rocks, boulders, and rapids, and the river winds its way through the valley, forming several large bends resembling the Chinese character "几" (ji) when viewed from above. Visitors can choose to take a raft trip near JR Kameoka Station, passing by spectacular sights such as Eboshi Rock and Shishi Rock. As the river chugs, the waterway narrows, turns, and then calms, with rapids and small waterfalls constantly cascading down the slopes. You might even encounter the Arashiyama Railway passing by halfway up the mountain. The rapid currents upstream may leave you breathless and unable to appreciate the overall scenery, but once you reach the downstream, the view opens up dramatically. Looking up, you can see ancient buildings on the cliffs on both sides, cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn, each with its own unique beauty. Sometimes, you can even witness a misty, ethereal scene.

• Arashiyama Scenic Train

The Arashiyama Sagano Scenic Railway, originally named the Sagano Scenic Railway, is one of the best-running old-fashioned trains in Kyoto! A unique and unmissable slow-paced way to travel in Arashiyama, the train slowly travels along the scenic Hozu River valley, covering 7.3 kilometers in about 25 minutes one way and about an hour round trip. Arashiyama, famous for its pink cherry blossoms and red maple leaves, is a vibrant tapestry of pinkish-white in early spring and orange-red in late autumn; in the height of summer and deep winter, it transforms into a verdant green and snow-white landscape. The colors of the four seasons almost make one forget the true colors of the mountains.

• Arashiyama

Arashiyama, located west of Kyoto, has been the site of many noble villas since the Heian period, and its name frequently appears in historical stories and classical literature. It has long been a popular tourist destination due to the vast expanse of wild cherry blossoms and maple forests along the Katsura River in spring and autumn. The entire Arashiyama area is centered around the Togetsukyo Bridge, which spans the Katsura River. The bridge's name originates from a poem by Emperor Kameyama describing it as "like a full moon crossing a bridge." Although Togetsukyo Bridge appears to be a wooden bridge, today it is a modern reinforced concrete structure that allows cars to travel on it, only with antique wooden railings to complement the surrounding scenery. The section of the Katsura River near Togetsukyo Bridge is also commonly known as the Oi-Kawa (大堰川).

- Only includes the Arashiyama Scenic Railway itinerary -

7:45 Gathering

Departure at 8:00 AM from Kani Doraku East Store in Dotonbori, Osaka.

09:15~09:30 Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Kanko Bus Terminal

11:02~11:25 Take the miniature train

12:30~16:30 Free time in Arashiyama

17:30~18:00 Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Kanko Bus Terminal

19:00 Osaka Dotonbori Kani Doraku East Store closes