Sagano Scenic Railway 5 options
From JP¥ 12,000 · 3 of 5 run daily · departures between 07:00 and 15:00 · live guides in 2 languages · most take 4h–7h
Kyoto Arashiyama & Sagano: Bamboo Forest Private Walking TourFour hours in Arashiyama and Sagano with a local English-speaking guide. Pick 2–3 temples, bridges, or bamboo forest. Meet at JR Saga-Arashiyama Station.
- 120 reviews
- 4.90★
- Duration
- 4h
- start times · Every day
- 7
Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Sagano Bamboo Grove & TemplesWalk through Kyoto's Arashiyama district on a guided morning tour with a licensed English guide.
- 105 reviews
- 4.50★
- Duration
- 4h
- Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat
- 08:30
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Sagano tour with licensed guideWalk through Kyoto's Arashiyama and Sagano with a government-licensed English-speaking guide. You pick 3-4 sites from temples.
- 58 reviews
- 4.84★
- Duration
- 6h
- start times · Every day
- 10
Kyoto Bus Tour: Sagano Railway & Hozugawa River BoatRide the Sagano Railway through mountain scenery, then boat down the Hozugawa River to Arashiyama.
- 40 reviews
- 4.25★
- Duration
- 7h
- Wed–Sun
- 08:50
Arashiyama Walking Tour with Optional Sagano Romantic TrainWalk through Arashiyama's bamboo forest and Tenryu Temple with an English guide, then ride the Sagano Romantic Train through autumn maple foliage.
- 11 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 4h
- start times · Every day
- 4
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-03| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Arashiyama & Sagano: Bamboo Forest Private Walking TourOur pickPrivate | JP¥ 20,000 per person | 4h | 4.90★ · 120 | Every day · 7 start times | English, Japanese |
| Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Sagano Bamboo Grove & TemplesBest value | JP¥ 12,000 per person | 4h | 4.50★ · 105 | Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat · 08:30 | English |
| Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Sagano tour with licensed guideAlso recommendedPrivate · Pickup offered | JP¥ 22,000 per person | 6h | 4.84★ · 58 | Every day · 10 start times | English, Japanese |
| Kyoto Bus Tour: Sagano Railway & Hozugawa River BoatGroup of up to 2 | JP¥ 20,500 per person | 7h | 4.25★ · 40 | Wed–Sun · 08:50 | Japanese |
| Arashiyama Walking Tour with Optional Sagano Romantic TrainPrivate | JP¥ 18,560 per person | 4h | 5.00★ · 11 | Every day · 4 start times | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Kyoto Bus Tour: Sagano Railway & Hozugawa River Boat (JP¥ 20,500)
- With pickup (1): Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Sagano tour with licensed guide (JP¥ 22,000)
Sagano Scenic Railway at a glance
- Our pick: Kyoto Arashiyama & Sagano: Bamboo Forest Private Walking Tour, JP¥ 20,000 (4h, 4.90★ · 120).
- Best value: Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Sagano Bamboo Grove & Temples, JP¥ 12,000 (4h, 4.50★ · 105).
- Also recommended: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Sagano tour with licensed guide, JP¥ 22,000 (6h, 4.84★ · 58).
Real price per person across the 5 options: JP¥ 12,000–JP¥ 22,000 (median JP¥ 20,000). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 4 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 3 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly and 3 private.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
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