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1-Day In-depth Tour of Kyoto Arashiyama Small Train Sanzenin: Sanqianyuan, Arashiyama, Osaka

Product Code: 672495

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Encounter the shimmering moss and experience the Arashiyama train
     Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Osaka city
     Local professional "veteran drivers" provide reliable and considerate services, and learn more about local customs and customs in Japan
Tour Code
672495
Duration
1 day
Departure City
Osaka
End City
Osaka
Tour Type
Sightseeing Tours
Language
Chinese, English
Available options

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

08:40 Osaka
Osaka Start your beautiful journey today!
Meeting boarding and alighting package:
08:40 Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area)
09:50 Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit-Sightseeing bus parking lot in front of the station
Hotel and B&B pick-up/drop-off/pick-up package: 07:30-08:30 Hotels/B&B within the Osaka Circle Line
    
We will welcome all distinguished guests. We will not wait for late arrivals, so it is recommended to wait at the meeting location 10 minutes before departure.
The pick-up order and time will be arranged by the driver based on the driving distance and other circumstances. Please understand and cooperate with each other and follow the driver's arrangements
10:30 Kyoto
Sanqianyuan(About 120 minutes, free to move around, including lunch time, please pay for yourself)
Sanqianyuan is located in Ohara, Luobei, Kyoto. It is one of the three temples of Tiantai Sect. Sanzen-in's vast temple has towering old trees, moss everywhere, gurgling streams, cherry blossoms in April, azaleas in May, hydrangea in July, and red leaves in autumn. The natural scenery is pleasing to the eye all year round. The two ponds designed by Kanamori Munakazu The spring-style gardens - "Jubi Garden" and "Youqing Garden" are the best places to enjoy the scenery of Sanqianyuan in all four seasons. The main wooden statue of Amitabha Buddha in the temple and the attendant statues on both sides are national important cultural properties. 
Food recommendations near Sanqianyuan:
Jingmei Chaya mainly provides: soba noodles, tofu dishes, creative dishes
Ippuku Chaya mainly provides: udon noodles, soba noodles, rice bowls
Lu Chuan TeahouseMainly provided: udon noodles, soup leaf dishes
Shino Matsumon mainly provides: Kyoto cuisine, tofu cuisine, soup leaf cuisine
13:30 Kyoto
Arashiyama(About 3 hours, free time)
The Arashiyama area consists of two areas, Arashiyama and Sagano. This area not only has rich cultural attractions, but also has natural scenery that changes with the seasons and retro trains. It is home to many ancient temples and shrines, and Tenryuji Temple is one of the world's most beautiful places. A heritage-level monument, there is a famous bamboo forest trail from Nonomiya Shrine to Okochi Sanso. As a holy place for cherry blossom and maple viewing, Arashiyama attracts a large number of tourists every spring and autumn.Tickets for the Sagano Train are often hard to come by, andIt is very quiet in winter and summer, suitable for travelers who like tranquility. The Arashiyama area has many long-established restaurants, Japanese confectionery shops, and cute grocery stores. You can also rent kimonos and rickshaws, making it a great place to slow down.
Recommended itinerary(Please bear your own expenses. It is recommended to choose one of the tours)
1) Sagano Train (recommended route: Sagano-Kameoka Station-Sagano)
Travel date: from March 1st to December 29th (January and February are winter maintenance periods, and the small train is suspended) Rest day: Wednesday
(Excludes train ticket fee, single shot required)
Cherry blossom season, maple leaf season (Arashiyama train, reservation date to be determined) 30 seats per class
2)  Sagano Bamboo Forest Trail
Sagano Bamboo Forest is located in Arashiyama. The bamboo forest trail is about 500 meters long. You can reach the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest by walking through Nonomiya Shrine and towards Okouchi Villa.
Walking through the bamboo forest, you can hear the natural sound of the wind blowing through the bamboo leaves. This sound has also been rated as one of Japan's 100 most worthy of preservation.
This is also the place where Ang Lee filmed "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". The Tenryuji Temple in the trail has a very beautiful Japanese garden.
During the Arashiyama Lantern Festival every December, the bamboo forest and Togetsukyo Bridge are illuminated with dazzling lights, which is a unique sight in winter.
3) Arashiyama Station Foot Bath Hot SpringDeep in the HANNARI-HOKKORI Plaza, there is a Japanese-style footbath in Arashiden Arashiyama Station. The footbath is modeled after JR Kyushu Yufuin Station. You can buy seasonal desserts at the store next to it and enjoy it while enjoying it. Enjoy the footbath while tasting it. Let the water from Arashiyama Hot Spring completely eliminate your fatigue after walking. Address: 20-2, Saga Tenryuji-Zojicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City (use fee 200 yen including towel) The use of footbath is self-service. First go to the station information center to buy a ticket, and also attach a towel to finish. Used for wiping feet. Please wash your feet before entering the bath. There is a washing area at the entrance.
16:30 Return
We happily ended the day's tour and started to return.The return time is for reference only. You may return earlier due to smooth itinerary, good road conditions, etc. on the day.
17:50 Osaka
Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori areas(About 1 hour, free time)
VIPs can choose to spend about 1 hour in the Shinsaibashi area of ​​Osaka.
Guests who choose the hotel pick-up and drop-off package will end the trip directly (it will be deemed as giving up the hotel drop-off service, and the pick-up and drop-off fee will not be refunded)
Guests who took the boarding and alighting package will be gathered in the Shinsaibashi area to end their trip.
If you are not visiting Shinsaibashi, you need to send it back to your hotel or B&B./VIP guests of the transfer package please wait for the shuttle bus to arrive and arrange to return to the hotel./The trip ends at the B&B.
Shinsaibashi:The most famous shopping street in Osaka is home to large department stores, chain drugstores, old brand stores and small shops. Products of all grades and styles are available, and Hello Kitty and Disney stores are also located here. This is also a gathering place for drugstores that girls like, and you can buy cosmetics and skin care products at will. Most stores are equipped with Chinese shopping guides and support UnionPay card payment, so you can enjoy shopping easily.
Dotonbori: Synonymous with Osaka's cuisine, this street never has a rest, whether it's day or night. As the birthplace of the Osaka people's so-called "eat-down" food culture, Dotonbori has many delicious snacks such as octopus balls, okonomiyaki, Jinlong ramen, etc., as well as traditional Japanese izakayas and various Internet celebrity restaurants, such as the popular The popular crab dish among Chinese people.
 
 

Tips:
- The above itinerary schedule may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions and other reasons, please understand.
- Starting from June 1st, 2024. Please gather and depart 30 minutes earlier on weekends and public holidays.
Departure dates:

June: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
July:6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 27, 28
August: 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
September:1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29
October:5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 26, 27
November:2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30
December:1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29

Visiting Attractions

  • Arashiyama Arashiyama
  • Shinsaibashi Shinsaibashi
  • Dotonbori Dotonbori

Admission Fees

Activity Price Additional Information
Sanqianyuan 700 yen/Adult;
400 yen/junior high and high school students;
150 yen/elementary school students;
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Meeting Point

Search for your nearest pickup point
Time Region Location Full Address
08:40AM Osaka Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area)

Meeting boarding and alighting package

1-chome-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka
09:50AM Kyoto Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit-Sightseeing bus parking lot in front of the station

Meeting boarding and alighting package

Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003 Japan
07:30AM - 08:30AM Osaka Hotels/B&B within the Osaka Circle Line

Hotel and B&B pick-up/drop-off/pick-up package

Hotels/B&B within the Osaka Circle Line

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
    • Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
    • Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
    • Driver service fee (exquisite small group of 1-13 people; bus group of 14-45 people, actual will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on that day)
    • Reference models: 5-8-seat cars: Toyota Alphard; 9-14-seat cars: Toyota HAICE equivalent; 18-22-seat cars: small buses; 22-seat cars and above: large buses. The above vehicles are for reference only. The actual Adjusted according to the number of people traveling on the day
    • Children aged 0-2 are free without occupying a seat; children aged 3 and above are treated as adults

Package Excludes

    • Accommodation expenses, meals, attraction tickets, local self-funded projects and other personal consumption expenses
    • Other items not mentioned in the above [fee included]
    • Note: It is not recommended to carry luggage on a one-day tour. If you need to carry luggage, please make a note when registering





     

Special Notes

    • Precautions: [For the one-day tour itinerary, it is not recommended to bring luggage. If you need to bring luggage, each person is allowed to carry one piece free of charge, regardless of size. Please specify the luggage when signing up. If you do not mention it or exceed the allowed one piece per person, an additional fee of ¥100 per item will be charged.]
      (1)After the order is confirmed, the date cannot be changed arbitrarily, and you will be responsible for any losses incurred.
      (2)Be sure to provide complete information (name + number of people + phone number + WeChat ID + pick-up location) when making a reservation to avoid errors that may affect the itinerary.
      (3) During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
      (4) Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and pregnant women are advised to be accompanied by relatives.
      (5) This trip does not accept solo registration from customers under the age of 18. If you want to register, please ask your guardian to sign up for this trip together.
      (6) This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Customers who are also participating in this itinerary must abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the driver's arrangements.
      If you want to flexibly adjust your itinerary, please refer to our chartered tour service.
      (6) Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.
      (7) If a person leaves the group on his own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this results in personal or property safety, you must bear the consequences yourself.
      (8) The arrival time of each trip may change due to traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day. If the trip is delayed or canceled due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, please forgive me and you will not be able to request a refund on this basis. cost.
      (9) Please wear light, suitable travel clothing and shoes to participate in this trip.
      (10) Please be sure to abide by local laws and regulations in Japan, and do not carry items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights and interests.
      (11) When moving freely, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to advice and an accident occurs or causes losses, you will be responsible for the consequences.
    • Crowd description
      1. Seniors aged 70 years and above (inclusive) must ensure that they are in good health and suitable to travel, and must be accompanied by family members or friends over the age of 22 throughout the trip.
      2. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the trip.
      3. The elderly need a health certificate. To check the health certificate, please fill it out and submit it to the registration office before traveling (electronic version is available).
      4. Pregnant women, people with heart disease, fear of heights and other special groups are not suitable to participate in this tour. There is a risk of being rejected. Please book with caution.
      5. This product can be booked by non-mainland guests, but it does not provide language services other than Chinese and Japanese. Please understand.
    • Travel Instructions
      1. Pick-up/Gathering
      Please be sure to gather at the designated pick-up location at the designated time and do not be late. This product cannot be returned, changed, transferred to other flights, or participated in mid-trip. If you are unable to participate in this itinerary due to your own reasons, you will be responsible for the corresponding losses. Please understand.
      2. Things to know when traveling
      1) During the group itinerary, you are not allowed to leave the group in advance or leave the group midway. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished part will be deemed to have been abandoned by you, and no fees will be refunded. Any consequences that may occur after the tourists leave the group or leave the group Please be aware that you are solely responsible for any accidents.
      2) During peak tourist seasons or other special circumstances, the departure time of the itinerary may be advanced or slightly delayed (the specific departure time is subject to the tour guide's notification), so please be prepared in advance.
      3) The transportation, sightseeing and stay time involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation on the day. In the event of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather conditions, etc.), without reducing the number of attractions in the itinerary, the tour guide may reasonably adjust the order of attractions in the itinerary based on the actual situation and with the consent of the guest.
      1) This itinerary does not include meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Please note that some restaurants do not allow outside food to be brought into the restaurant or they only occupy seats without ordering.
      3. Local customs/regulations
      Please respect local cultural customs when traveling.
      4. Weather
      1) This product may be adjusted according to weather and other factors. For your safety, the staff has the right to ask guests to suspend outdoor activities and communicate with you to make other arrangements. The specific situation will be subject to the actual situation on the day.
      2) In the event of bad weather and other force majeure factors, the park may delay or change the operation time of amusement facilities or program performance times without prior notice, and may even cancel some project operations and performances.
      2) The quality of the flowering period is mainly affected by weather conditions. If the best viewing period is not reached, the tour will be dispatched according to the normal schedule. Tourists who are concerned about this please choose to place an order carefully.
      5. Meal
      1) This product does not include meals, please take care of it yourself.
      6. Shopping
      1) During the travel itinerary, there are shopping malls and other shopping places in certain scenic spots, restaurants, rest areas and other areas. The above places are not designated shopping places arranged by travel agencies. Please consume rationally according to your own needs and ask for necessary receipts. If a consumer dispute occurs, you must bear the relevant responsibilities and obligations yourself. sorry for the inconveniences caused!
      2) There may be privately operated entertainment and consumption venues in the destination. Most of these venues do not have legal business qualifications and have various hidden dangers. For your safety and health, please consider consumption carefully.
      Kind tips
      1. Passengers please keep your mobile phone open during the tour so that the relevant reception staff can contact you.
      2. If you have a history of motion sickness or seasickness, it is recommended that you make preparations to prevent and treat motion sickness or seasickness, so as not to affect your pleasant journey.
      3. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes to participate in the activity, and prepare sunscreen, insect repellent lotion, windproof jacket, camera and other items.
      4. Please keep your belongings safe and try not to carry valuables. If they are lost or damaged during the trip, you will be responsible for the loss yourself.
      Safety warning
      Activities such as swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, skating, playing in the snow, etc. all involve certain risks. Before participating, please act according to your own conditions and fully refer to relevant announcements and suggestions from relevant local departments and other professional institutions.
    • Itinerary notes
      Due to the unpredictability of traffic conditions, weather, festivals or crowds on the day, the arrival time of each itinerary may change. According to Japanese law, the maximum working time for drivers is 10 hours. In order to ensure the safety of the driver and the stability of driving, the itinerary may be adjusted according to actual conditions, including reducing the time spent visiting attractions or canceling certain attractions. We sincerely hope that all passengers can understand and support the adjustments we have made while ensuring safety.
      In the event of the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, we deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause you. Please understand our position, we will not be able to provide refund services for this reason. This decision was made out of responsibility for the safety of drivers and passengers, and to ensure the smooth running of the entire team.
      We are always committed to providing you with the best travel experience, but in some cases we need to be flexible and adjust our itinerary plans based on actual conditions. Thank you for your understanding and support.
      Other force majeure factors may include but are not limited to:
      Natural disasters: Natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, typhoons, etc. may affect the itinerary.
      Traffic Accidents: Road traffic accidents, traffic jams, etc. may cause travel delays.
      Weather conditions: Severe weather conditions, such as heavy snow, heavy rain, fog, etc., may affect transportation and itinerary arrangements.
      Government regulations: Emergency regulations, traffic controls, etc. issued by the government may cause changes to the itinerary.
      Health Emergencies: Sudden health problems of travelers or team members may require first aid and emergency treatment, resulting in changes to the itinerary.
      Social events: Strikes, protests, social unrest, etc. may have unpredictable impacts on transportation and itineraries.
      Mechanical Failure: Mechanical failure of a vehicle, such as a vehicle, may cause travel delays.

Cancellation Policy

Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.

Pricing Info

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* Child enjoys the same price as adult.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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