Kyoto · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
13 bookable options
Start with the part of Kyoto you want to understand, then compare the transport, walking and included stops. The strongest options are gathered here with their useful details.
One guided day from Osaka to Kyoto with Arashiyama bamboo, Kiyomizudera, Fushimi Inari, and the Sagano Romantic Train ride.
“A big thanks to Masa for being our guide. He made the tour a lot of fun for our group”
Osaka to Kyoto in one day, Fushimi Inari torii gates, Arashiyama bamboo, Kiyomizu-dera, and the Sagano Romantic Train with a guide.
“The train ride itself is rather short and crowded but has beautiful scenery!! This tour is the best way to see all of the rural sights as they take you to them by bus all day long! Definitely worth the money to not have to use public transpiration to get to these. The hardest part iRead more”
Full-day Hiroshima and Miyajima tour from Kyoto by Shinkansen, covering Itsukushima Shrine, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Peace Museum plus Miyajima lunch time.
“Sato San was the most engaging, kind and interesting guide and we would not have wanted to do this tour with anyone else. We found it to be a very thought provoking and informative day.”
Small-group Arashiyama day trip with Sagano Romantic Train, Hozugawa River boat ride, Bamboo Grove walk, and optional onsen.
“Our guide Itsuki was so personable and friendly. The group was small so easy to ask questions. The railroad trip was very scenic and the crew on the boat trip were extremely entertaining The tour was well planned and we transitioned to each venue smoothly. Itsuki was always smiling and cheerful and very willing to jump in and take pictures of us . Great value for the money.”
Kyoto Railway Museum lets you see 53 real trains, step inside famous cars, and ride a steam locomotive, all for about $9.
“Really good. Quiet. Cool inside. A lot to see and interact with.”
Kyoto bus tour pairing the Sagano Romantic Train with a Hozugawa river boat ride, plus Arashiyama bamboo time. Smooth and time-saving.
“The whole tour was a wonderful way to spend the day! The audio guide was helpful and the tour guide was delightful and communicated the necessities in English as well like where and when to meet back after exploring arashiyama area. Read more”
Kyoto Arashiyama half-day with the Sagano Romantic Train, bamboo forest, Tenryuji temple, bridge photos, and snack 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!”
Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa rapids boat with an English guide, Kyoto transfers, and a scenic Arashiyama finish.
“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…”
Ride the Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa River boat, then visit Tenryuji and Arashiyama bamboo with an English guide and lunch.
“A bit disorganised to begin with but the places visited were lovely. Lunch was average at the buffet. Unfortunately we had a family group that didn’t follow our guide’s instructions so we had to wait for them several times and were late for one paRead more”
Arashiyama half-day walking tour in Kyoto with Tenryu-ji and bamboo forest, plus optional Sagano Romantic Train for maple-season views.
“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!”
A private Hiroshima day trip from Kyoto or Osaka by bullet train, with hotel pickup, guide-led visits to Miyajima and Peace Memorial sites.
“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”
Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima by Shinkansen and ferry, with a bilingual guide, shrine time, deer, and Peace Memorial Park reflection.
“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 in Kyoto at Yushinkan Kyoto with local students on iai and kenjutsu, then watch real tatami cuts and a two-katana performance.
“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”
