Experience the autumn hues of Kyoto with an elegant lunch at the "Keiryo Kawadoko," offering stunning views of the fall foliage, followed by a scenic ride on the Sagano Romantic Train and a visit to Genkoan to admire the autumn leaves through its famous "Satori no mado (Window of Enlightenment)" and "Mayoi no mado (Window of Delusion)"
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The Highlight
- Enjoy a serene moment with autumn leaves at the "Keiryo Kawadoko" riverside dining.
- Ride the Sagano Romantic Train, offering stunning views of the autumn foliage and valley scenery.
- Admire the famous autumn leaves through the "Satori no mado (Window of Enlightenment)" and "Mayoi no mado (Window of Delusion)" at Genkoan temple.
- Enjoy free time to stroll through Arashiyama, beautifully dyed in autumn colors.
The Experience
Enjoy a serene moment with autumn leaves at the "Keiryo Kawadoko" riverside dining.
- Experience a serene moment with autumn leaves at the "Keiryo Kawadoko" riverside dining spot. Set on a platform extended over a river flowing through a vast Japanese garden, you can enjoy the soothing sound of the stream, surrounded by the beauty of nature and colorful autumn foliage.
- Seasonal appetizers
- Two kinds of today's sashimi
- Seasonal simmered dish
- Small side dish
- Seasonal hot pot
- Fried dish
- Soup
- Rice and pickles
- Set against the backdrop of the Takagamine Mountains, Shozan Resort Kyoto stretches across an expansive 35,000-tsubo (115,500 square meters), embracing the beauty of nature in every season. It offers a peaceful escape from the daily hustle, where you can enjoy a leisurely and elegant time surrounded by the stunning seasonal scenery of Kyoto.
Ride the Sagano Romantic Train, offering stunning views of the autumn foliage and valley scenery.
- Enjoy a leisurely ride on the Sagano Scenic Railway, where you can take in the vibrant autumn colors of Hozu Gorge. The train travels 7.3 kilometers one way, with a scenic 25-minute journey, and slows down near the best viewpoints for an enhanced experience. ※Typical Peak of Fall Foliage: Mid-November to early December
Admire the famous autumn leaves through the "Satori no mado" and "Mayoi no mado" at Genkoan
- Genkōan, established in the Edo period, features maple trees in its front and back gardens, including the famous Tsurukame Garden. The round window, known as the "Satori no mado (Window of Enlightenment)," and the square window, called the "Mayoi no mado (Window of Confusion)," are said to represent Buddhist truths and were designed for self-reflection. The view of the autumn foliage through these windows is particularly popular. ※Typical Peak of Fall Foliage: Mid-November to late November
Free time to explore the vibrant fall colors of Arashiyama.
- Enjoy leisurely stroll around the beautifully colored Togetsukyo Bridge and the Bamboo Grove Path, as well as shopping and strolling through the lively streets. You can also explore and visit Tenryuji Temple and Hōgonin Temple at your leisure (additional fees apply).
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Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 16F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Registration No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444 Opening hour:10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Eri Tomiyama *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office, handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 08:00Umeda (Meet at 7:45, Depart at 8:00)
- Shozan Resort Kyoto ↓ <Walk> ↓ Genko-an (View the quaint autumn leaves from the Window of Enlightenment and the Window of Mayoi / approx. 40 mins) ↓ <Walk> ↓ Shozan Resort Kyoto (Enjoy a gorgeous meal on the Keiryo-kawadoko while watching the autumn leaves amid the babbling of the river. / approx. 60 mins)
- Arashiyama (Take a stroll around the beautifully colored Togetsukyo Bridge! During your free time, you can also enjoy viewing famous autumn leaves such as Tenryuji Temple. / approx. 90 mins) *Admission fee is charged separately
- <Walk> ↓ Saga Torokko Station ↓ <Ride the Sagano Torokko Train> ↓ Kameoka Torokko Station ↓ <Bus>
- 18:00Umeda (Around 18:00)
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How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
- This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
- If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
- Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.
- Please note that odd-numbered groups will, in principle, share seats on the bus
- The order of the itinerary may be partially changed.
- The peak foliage season may vary due to weather conditions, but the tour will proceed regardless of the foliage status. (Typical peak times: Arashiyama - mid-November to early December; Ginkōan - late November)
- This tour involves a lot of walking, so please wear comfortable clothing.
- Lunch will be served at a riverside location; please dress warmly to combat the cold.
- Any additional costs for optional sightseeing during the Arashiyama exploration will be customer's expense.
Important Booking Information
Important Notes During Bus Tour
- We ask for your cooperation in refraining from drinking alcohol on the bus.
- To the members of the odd-numbered group: Please be informed that you may have to share seats with other passengers on the bus.
- As it is stipulated by the law of Japan, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
- Please do not stand up or walk while the tour bus is running.
- Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff, please do not change your seat during the tour.
- Please kindly be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will leave on time and will not wait for latecomers.
- If latecomers wish to rejoin the group again afterward, all transportation fees will be at the customer's own expense.
- Please kindly put on the sticker which will be given to you by the tour guide during the tour, make sure it can be seen clearly.
- Please do not stick it on leather goods as seal marks may remain.
- Please do not use the seat reclining function or change the seat setting.
- Please kindly switch all your electronic devices such as mobile phones and game machines etc. to manner mode with no sound.
- Talking on mobile phones and video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.
- Arrival time at each sightseeing sport may differ depending on traffic conditions.
- Use of drones for shooting or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.
- Please do not use perfume, spray or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may cause trouble to other customers.
- Please kindly manage your valuable belongings by yourself.
- After the tour, please kindly take all the garbage with you and do not leave them on the bus.
- Please do not forget and leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.
- In regards to the fruit picking tour, please note that it is consumable only within the farm. Bringing it home in your own bag is strictly prohibited.
- If you are unable to follow the above regulations and cause any nuisance on the bus, you may be asked to get off the bus even in the middle of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)
