KYOTO Sightseeing “OKOSHI” Bus（SW）Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa River Boat Ride★With English・Chinese・Korean audio guide★

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• •Please arrive at the meeting place at least 20 minutes before departure. Make sure to check the meeting place in advance and go there by yourself. Please note that the bus will not wait if you arrive after the scheduled departure time. If you arrive late without prior notice, no refunds will be given. In addition, you cannot join the tour midway or make any changes to your reservation.
• •Operations may be canceled due to weather conditions, so please check the latest status on the official Hozugawa River Boat website: https://www.hozugawakudari.jp/

Restrictions

• •Please make sure to present your voucher, either on your mobile device or as a printed copy, on the day of your trip to exchange it for a reserved-seat ticket at the ‘OKOSHI’ Bus ticket counter. If you do not present your voucher, we will not be able to issue the actual bus ticket. In that case, you will need to pay the full amount again to purchase a new ticket on site.
• •Please complete the exchange procedure at the ‘OKOSHI’ Bus ticket counter at least 20 minutes before departure. Please allow sufficient time to complete the process. ※You cannot board the bus with only a voucher.
• •The adult fare applies to those of junior high school age and older (generally age 12 and above). Children in elementary school (typically ages 6 to 11) should be booked under the child fare. Please note that a 12-year-old child who is still in elementary school will also be considered a child. Children younger than elementary school age can join free of charge; however, seats and meals (for meal-included plans) will not be provided. For children who may have difficulty sitting on a parent's lap, we recommend reserving a separate seat. In such cases, the child fare will apply. Please note that even if no seat is reserved for a child, additional payment for meals may be required at the restaurant in plans that include buffet-style dining.
• •[Guidelines to follow when boarding the Hozugawa River Boat Ride.] 1. Boarding the boat is only allowed for those who wear life jackets properly. 2. Individuals who are experiencing any symptoms of illness are prohibited from boarding the boat. 3. Individuals using wheelchairs need to be accompanied by an attendant, even if they can transfer to a seat independently. (Wheelchairs cannot be brought onto the boat.) 4. Children under elementary school can apply for free but will not be provided with seats. If you require a seat, please apply as a "Child (6-12 years old)". For children applying for free admission, those who are 80 cm or taller will incur an additional fee for the Hozugawa River Boat, regardless of age. This fee should be paid on-site. Children under 80 cm tall are not permitted to board the boat and cannot participate.

Other notes

• •We recommend you wear clothes that can be adjusted according to the season and weather. --Winter clothes --Raincoats and towels * There is a mat roofing over the boat going down the Hozu River, but there may be splashes depending on the amount of water in the river. We recommend you bring a raincoat.
• •Arashiyama walk privileges ① Discount for admission to Arashiyama Orgel Museum (This museum has days off.) ② Discount for rickshaw experience/houseboat boarding ③ Discount for footbath ④ Discount for shopping/meal/drink
• •If the Sagano Romantic train is suspended, the course will also be suspended.
• •If the Hozugawa River Boat Ride is canceled due to flooding, the tour time in Arashiyama will be extended, but the start and end times will remain unchanged. The cruise fee will be refunded directly at the local office on the tour day.
• •Please take care of your own lunch at Arashiyama.
• •Before dissolution of each attractions, the tour guide will show the meeting time on the prompt board. Please make sure to confirm and return to the bus on time.
• •Boarding tickets are also proof tickets for major attractions. Please keep them properly until the tour end. Once lost, no replacement ticket is available.
• •The bus course may change according to the circumstances.
• •For inquiries and cancellations regarding the reservation, please contact the booking site.
• •Smoking is strictly prohibited on the bus.
• •The tour guide can only provide commentary and service in Japanese, and the tour will be shared with Japanese tourists ( S course).
• •The tour with the GPS multi-language (English, Chinese, Korean) earphone guide. You can choose the language channel you want, but the machine only has a signal in the bus. Please don't take it out of the bus to avoid losing it. If the device or earphones have poor signal reception, please contact your tour guide for a replacement. Don't forget to return the interpreter at the end of the tour. ※If the audio guide equipment is under maintenance, this service will be temporarily unavailable. Thank you for your understanding.
• •Please note that the audio guidance system cannot be used when it is out of order. We Kindly ask for your understanding.
• •The company may choose to suspend or cancel the service if weather conditions like wind, rain, or others make it unsafe to operate.
• •The voucher is only valid on the day of participation.
• •[JR Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit Kyoto Sightseeing "OKOSHI" Bus Terminal] Address: 600-8216 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto. Kyoto Station. *Step out of the central exit of JR Kyoto Station(1F), turn left and walk about 1 min. Step out of the west exit of JR Kyoto Station(2F), turn right and go straight down to the first floor along the Nanboku-Jiyu-Tsuro, and just cross the entrance building of PORTA underground shopping center, walk about 2 mins. (Find the Kyoto Tower building, the ticket counter is nestled outside on the ground floor across the Isetan Department store and the Kyoto Central post office.) (Find the Kyoto Tower building, the ticket counter is nestled outside on the ground floor across the Isetan Department store and the Kyoto Central post office.) [Departure time: 09:00] - If you have a mobile ticket for the Kyoto Sightseeing "OKOSHI" Bus, you can conveniently exchange it for a physical bus ticket at the bus stop. Please ensure that you do this at least 20 minutes before the bus's scheduled departure time. You should arrive at the bus stop with plenty of time to spare. - You can’t board the bus with a mobile or paper voucher. - Please refer to the map and image below to help you find the Kyoto Sightseeing "OKOSHI" Bus Terminal and counter.

📍 Meeting / Pick-up point