Kyoto · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
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Every train experiences worth your time in Kyoto, gathered in one place and put in order. Read down from the top: price, length and the fact that settles it are all here.
Osaka to Kyoto day tour with Sagano Romantic Train, Arashiyama bamboo, Fushimi Inari gates, and UNESCO Kiyomizudera in one day.
“A big thanks to Masa for being our guide. He made the tour a lot of fun for our group”
Full-day Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima by Shinkansen. Itsukushima Shrine, Peace Memorial Museum, and Atomic Bomb Dome in one tight schedule.
“Most touching part of Japan trip! This is third of our trip with viator and they arranged this one uniquely.Miyajima was fantastic and Hiroshima....unforgettable. Tour guide was good.We came back with long itched memories.”
Ride the Sagano Romantic Train, cruise the Hozugawa River, stroll Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and optionally soak in an onsen on a small-group tour.
“The entire day was planned so exceptionally well. Our guide Itsuki was absolutely delightful in every way. She made contact well before the tour and made sure I knew exactly where to meet her. Honestly she made the whole day memorable and went the extra mile by showing us traditions and involving us in a festival that had occurred the day we did our tour. Honestly a day I will remember forever.”
A full day at Kyoto Railway Museum with 53 real trains, hands-on simulators, and a working steam locomotive and turntable roundhouse.
“nice to see the history of the train in Japan and of course see the bullet train”
Kyoto bus tour that pairs Sagano Romantic Train with the Hozugawa Kudari river boat ride, then 2 hours in Arashiyama for snacks.
“A must see tour. Organized tour from beginning to end. Planning to return in Spring and Autumn in the near future.”
Kyoto Arashiyama tour with optional Sagano Romantic Train, bamboo forest, Tenryu Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge, and street food stops.
“Just wanted to say I had a blast on that walking tour! Eloise was an amazing guide – she really knew her history. I learned so much, and she was super helpful giving us recommendations for eating and shopping in the area. Definitely recommend it!”
Ride Kyoto’s Sagano Romantic Train and Hozu River boat for spring or fall views, guided group comfort, and a thrilling rapids experience.
“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…”
Walk Kyoto’s Arashiyama highlights with a guided route through bamboo, Tenryu-ji, and bridge views, plus optional Sagano Romantic Train.
“Maru-san was amazing! He heard we are traveling to Osaka afterward, he sent us restaurant recommendations, provided sightseeing tips! He went above and beyond to help us!”
Ride the Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa boat in Arashiyama, plus Tenryuji, bamboo forest, and a Kyoto lunch buffet with an English guide.
“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”
Private Hiroshima day trip by Shinkansen from Kyoto or Osaka, with licensed English guide, Miyajima shrine, Peace Memorial stops, and tickets.
“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”
Bullet train from Kyoto to Hiroshima, ferry to Miyajima Shrine and torii, then Peace Memorial Park with bilingual guide—12-hour value day.
“The guide was great (Astrid) both English and Spanish were great! Completely understandable. She speaks Japanese as well. All instructions were clear the shrines were beautiful, the deer were docile. It was a good day”
Train with real dojo students in Kyoto, practice iai and kenjutsu, and watch master two-katana cutting and performance at Yushinkan.
“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”
