KYOTO · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
The 15 best train experiences you can reserve today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Sagano Romantic Train, Fushimi Inari torii gates, and Kiyomizudera. Guided Kyoto day trip from Osaka with optional lunch.
“A big thanks to Masa for being our guide. He made the tour a lot of fun for our group”
Bullet train day trip from Kyoto to Miyajima and Hiroshima, with Itsukushima Shrine and Atomic Bomb sites, guided and ticketed.
“Wonderful guide and emotional experience at Hiroshima memorial. Well organized and transportation was stress free. Made great friends on the tour.”
Small group Kyoto tour: Sagano Romantic Train, Hozugawa River boat ride, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove walk, and optional onsen.
“Itsuki was a fantastic guide who went out of her way to help us and give us a great day. This included picking us up from our hotel as it was near where she lived and we were confused about the train route. She also sent us multiple photos and messages after the tour illustrating the way home. We had a fantastic day , one of the highlights of our trip. The boat rise was scenic and fun and a change from the many other sites we visited. Would highly recommend this tour.”
Kyoto Railway Museum ticket for 1 day of interactive train history with 53 real trains, a steam locomotive ride, and roundhouse turntable views.
“nice to see the history of the train in Japan and of course see the bullet train”
A guided Kyoto day built around the scenic Sagano rail and a Hozugawa River boat ride, with free time in Arashiyama.
“This tour was OCD-level organized! From meeting point at bus terminal at Kyoto Station to assigned seating on bus to railway and assignment of cars, to boat boarding to directions for free time in Arashiyama, our guide was on top of everyRead more”
Kyoto Arashiyama tour with optional Sagano Romantic Train, Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji, street food, and Togetsukyo Bridge photos.
“We were not able to get the train we booked too late. The communication was great and they outlined all our options. We went with just the tour and Shingo was a great guide. He took very good care of us stopping to rest when we needed a break and setting up the best photo moments. He was extremely knowledgeable about the tour sights and helped us with some restaurant recommendations which is always helpful from a local! We had a wonderful day with Shingo I highly recommend this tour.”
Sagano Romantic Train and the Hozugawa River boat from Kyoto for 5 hours, with an English guide and seasonal scenery.
“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 Arashiyama’s bamboo, Zen gardens, and Togetsukyo Bridge, with an optional Sagano Romantic Train ride during maple season scenery.
“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 Kyoto’s Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa River cruise, then explore Tenryuji and Arashiyama with lunch and an English guide.
“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”
Private Shinkansen day trip from Kyoto or Osaka to Hiroshima and Miyajima with a licensed English guide, shrine and museum admissions.
“Great day out exploring the sites with our excellent guide Jun. all requests were looked after. Highly recommend the experience.”
Enjoy a 25 to 30 minute one-way Sagano Romantic Train ride through Kyoto’s Hozugawa River Valley across seasonal scenery.
“Tour operator made a mistake when booking our departing train tickets causing us to miss out as the tickets were fully booked for that day. The only consolation was that they did respond promptly.”
Train with Kyoto Yushinkan dojo students in real iai and kenjutsu, then watch two-katana cutting and a master 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”
Full-day Hiroshima and Miyajima from Kyoto by Shinkansen and ferry, with a bilingual guide, Itsukushima Shrine, and the Peace Park.
“Fully corresponded to the contractor. Excellent organization. The guide was very professional and spoke both languages correctly (English and Spanish).Auto-translated”
Online Kyoto Railway Museum tickets for a hands-on rail trip, with steam to Shinkansen cars, diorama, and an optional SL steam ride.
“I was surprised how long I spent here. The diorama and short train ride elevated this experience. I love trains and Japan does it well.”
Prebook a shared air-conditioned ride from Kyoto city to Kyoto Station, dropping you 30 to 60 minutes early. Mobile voucher.
“The station boast a very large food area well spread out with food to suit any palate from American to Korean to excellent Waghyu beef steaks to traditional Japanese meals. There are also various small shops and supermarkets for basic shopping available .the Kyoto tower is situated not far from the station”
Every kind of day in the city, and the best-reviewed way to book it.
