One Day Adventure in Arashiyama: Scenic Train and Boat Ride Experience

Day 1: Train and Boat Tour

Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan on May 25, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at % Arabica Arashiyama

Enjoy specialty coffee and light pastries at this popular riverside café to start your day with great flavors and a cozy atmosphere.
JPY800, 0h45m

9:00am

Sagano Scenic Railway (Torokko Train)

Ride the famous plush open-sided sightseeing train through the beautiful Hozu Gorge, providing stunning views of forests and river landscapes. The train runs from 9:00am to 4:30pm with occasional stops nearby for photos.
JPY620, 1h

10:15am

Walk through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Stroll through the iconic towering bamboo forest, one of the most photographed spots in Kyoto, offering a serene and magical experience among the tall bamboo stalks.
Free, 0h45m

11:15am

Lunch at Arashiyama Yoshimura Soba

Savor fresh soba noodles with views of the river, a traditional and hearty meal that highlights local cuisine and the scenic ambience along the water.
JPY1500, 1h

12:45pm

Boat ride on the Oi River (Hozugawa River Boat Ride)

Experience a 16km boat trip down the Oi River, enjoying spectacular riverside scenery, mountains, and forests while gliding gently downstream in a traditional boat. The service typically runs from 9:00am to around 3:30pm, and the ride takes about 2 hours.
JPY4200, 2h

3:00pm

Visit Tenryu-ji Temple

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site and its beautifully landscaped Zen garden, offering cultural insight and peaceful scenery close to the river and train line.
JPY500, 1h

4:15pm

Early Dinner at Shigetsu (Vegetarian Kaiseki)

Enjoy a traditional vegetarian kaiseki meal inside the Tenryu-ji temple grounds, experiencing refined Japanese Buddhist cuisine that compliments your cultural day in Arashiyama.
JPY3500, 1h30m

6:00pm

Return and Evening Stroll

Take a leisurely walk along the Togetsukyo Bridge area as the sun sets, rounding out your day with peaceful river views and local shops before heading back.
Free, 0h45m
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