Sea of Kyoto “Spirited Away” 1-day Sightseeing Train Tour: Train Ride on the Tango AKA-MATSU & Tango KURO-MATSU, Amanohashidate Viewland, Sightseeing Cruise, & Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park | Departure from Osaka

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Duration

10 hour(s)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

Don’t miss out on this 1-day sightseeing tour around Amanohashidate aboard the Tango AKA-MATSU or Tango KURO-MATSU train! Depart from Osaka or Kyoto and experience the beauty of Kyoto by the Sea!

  • Join Mikitravel for a comfortable bus ride to Amanohashidate
  • [Exclusive Deal for the Tango KURO-MATSU Train package] Experience the rural charm of Fukuchiyama and witness the stunning mountain and sea views of Amanohashidate as you dine aboard a uniquely themed train
  • [Exclusive Deal for the Tango AKA-MATSU Train package] Experience the beauty of Amanohashidate’s land, sea, and air on the top of an observation deck by visiting the “Shoryukan” (Rising Dragon Observatory) and the “Hiryukan” Flying Dragon Observatory!
  • [Exclusive Deal for the Tango AKA-MATSU Train package] For lunch, indulge in Mikitravel’s selected specialty dish, the Kamameshi Chōshū Gozen, which is a special set meal featuring kamameshi, a traditional Japanese rice dish cooked in an iron pot, along with other delicacies served in a steamer basket!

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Kyoto 1-Day Sightseeing Train: Enjoy delicious cuisine and scenic views of the ocean aboard the Tango KURO-MATSU train!

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— What You Can Expect —

  • Amanohashidate
    Nestled along Kyoto Prefecture’s northern coastline, Amanohashidate is one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views, earning the nickname “Bridge to Heaven.” Throughout the year, it offers breathtaking panoramas. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom; summer brings lush greenery and gentle waves; autumn paints the landscape with vibrant hues; and winter blankets the area in serene snow. Visitors can ascend viewpoints like Matanozoki and Hiryukan for a different perspective. As part of the experience, guests enjoy a scenic ride aboard the Kyoto Tango Railway Sightseeing Train, which passes over the Yura River Bridge, located at the mouth of the Yura River. Stretching about 550 meters and only about 3 meters above the water surface, this unique crossing gives the train the nickname “Sea Train,” adding an extra layer of charm to the journey.

    *The best period for cherry blossom viewing in an average year: Early April to mid-April

    *The best period for viewing autumn leaves in an average year: Mid-November to late November

  • Tango Railway Sightseeing Train
    The Tango Railway offers three captivating sightseeing trains: “AO-MATSU,” “AKO-MATSU,” and “KURO-MATSU,” all crafted by Master Mitooka Eiji with a pine-themed design inspired by Amanohashidate’s coastal beauty. Take in the scenic countryside vistas as the train travels through Kyoto’s Tahara region, as Tango AKA-MATSU Train passes by the Ryokawa Iron Bridge, reminiscent of scenes from Hayao Miyazaki’s masterful “Spirited Away.” All passengers will receive a commemorative pass for travel memories.

    *For detailed information, please refer to the Tango Railway Sightseeing Train official website

  • Master Mitooka Eiji
    Born in Okayama Prefecture in 1947, Master Mitooka is active in various design fields, including architecture, railway vehicles, graphics, and products. His designs for JR Kyushu stations and vehicles have garnered attention from Japanese railway enthusiasts. He has received prestigious awards such as the Brunel Award and Laurel Award from the British Railway Design International Competition, the Japan Railway Award, and Japan’s only comprehensive design GOOD DESIGN AWARD

Included/Excluded

  • Travel industry liability insurance
  • Round trip bus fare (including tolls, parking fees, fuel fees, etc.)
  • Driver/guide fees
  • [For the "Tango 'AKA-MATSU' Train: 1-Day Railway Tour"] Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat fees
  • [For the "Tango 'AKA-MATSU' Train: 1-Day Railway Tour"] Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park: Funicular Railway/Single-person Cable Car fees
  • [For the "Tango 'AKA-MATSU' Train: 1-Day Railway Tour"] Amanohashidate Viewland: Funicular Railway/Single-person Cable Car fees
  • [For the "Tango 'AKA-MATSU' Train: 1-Day Railway Tour"] KKday Exclusive "Kamameshi Chōshū Gozen" (Amanohashidate Seasonal Kamameshi Set Meal)
  • [For the "Tango 'AKA-MATSU' Train: 1-Day Railway Tour"] Tango AKA-MATSU Train fare & Reserved Seat fees
  • [For the Tango 'KURO-MATSU' Train: "Fukuchiyama Breakfast Course" and the "Fukuchiyama Breakfast Course" one-day railway tours] Tango 'KURO-MATSU' Train Fare, Reserved Seat fees, & meal fees
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal insurance (recommended to sign up before departure)

Itinerary

  • [Tango "AKA-MATSU" Train: 1-Day Railway Tour | Meet at 7:45 am / Depart at 8:00 am]

  Meeting point for departure: In front of the Kani Doraku Dotonbori Higashi Mise store (near the Nipponbashi side)

  Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park: Offering an excellent vantage point to overlook Amanohashidate and enjoy the famous "slanting pine" view, where the iconic sandbar appears like a bridge in the sky. "Matanozoki," or Rising Dragon, is a unique experience where observers peer through their legs, transforming the landscape into a dragon ascending to the heavens. This breathtaking sight gives rise to the name "Hiryukan" (Flying Dragon), depicting the view of a dragon soaring into the sky.

  (Free time to explore by yourself) Tango Ichinomiya Motoise Okunomiya, also known as Kushihama Shrine, is a shrine with a long history and is famous as a power spot. It houses the "Iwaza," an ancient sacrificial site dating back 2,500 years, and is known for its Zhenming well water, often visited by nearby residents and tourists

  [Tango AKA-MATSU Train Exclusive] Enjoy KKday's exclusive seasonal "Kamameshi Chōshū Gozen" at Amanohashidate *If the restaurant is closed or fully booked, the meal will be substituted with a similar menu

  Take the Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat to enjoy the views of Amanohashidate from the sea and feed eagles and seagulls

  Visit Chionji Temple at Amanohashidate, dedicated to Manjusri Bodhisattva. It's one of Japan's three Manjusri temples, attracting exam candidates and parents praying for success. The temple's many pagodas and baths are important cultural properties, and its Sanmon is the largest in the Tango area

  Ride the Tango Sightseeing Train, Aka-Matsu, which runs through the stunning Nagu Coast and the Yura River Bridge, offering breathtaking sea views

  [Pass by Nagu Coast] The train will stop at the most scenic spots along the Kyoto Tango Railway, which is the Tango-Amanohashidate-Ōeyama Quasi-National Park ※ Please note that this is limited to the Tango AKA-MATSU Train and the Local Delicacy Course of Tango KURO-MATSU Train

  [Pass by Yuragawa Bridge] This scenic spot recreates scenes aboard the sea train from "Spirited Away" ※ Please note that this is limited to the Tango AKA-MATSU Train and the Local Delicacy Course of Tango KURO-MATSU Train]

  [7:15 am] Meet in front of the Kani Doraku Dotonbori Higashi Mise store (near the Nipponbashi side)

  Take the Tango KURO-MATSU Sightseeing Train and enjoy breakfast

  Take a brief stop at Ōe Station (Stay for about 35 minutes)

  Chion-ji Temple at Amanohashidate (One of the 3 Great Monju Shrines of Japan) ~ Walk through the Sandbar Pine Forest of Amanohashidate, known as the 'Bridge to Heaven' (Stay for around 180 minutes. Lunch will be at the traveler's own expense)

  Visit 2 major viewpoints of Amanohashidate at your own expense: "Amanohashidate View Land" or "Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park" (Accessible by the Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat or by bus)

  [10:45 am] Meet in front of the Kani Doraku Dotonbori Higashi Mise store (near the Nipponbashi side)

  Chion-ji Temple at Amanohashidate (One of the 3 Great Monju Shrines of Japan) ~ Walk through the Sandbar Pine Forest of Amanohashidate, known as the 'Bridge to Heaven' (Stay for around 180 minutes. Lunch will be at the traveler's own expense)

  Visit 2 major viewpoints of Amanohashidate at your own expense: "Amanohashidate View Land" or "Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park" (Accessible by the Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat or by bus)

  Ride Tango KURO-MATSU Train and enojy local delicacies

  [Pass by Nagu Coast] The train will stop at the most scenic spots along the Kyoto Tango Railway, which is the Tango-Amanohashidate-Ōeyama Quasi-National Park ※ Please note that this is limited to the Tango AKA-MATSU Train and the Local Delicacy Course of Tango KURO-MATSU Train

  [Pass by Yuragawa Bridge] This scenic spot recreates scenes aboard the sea train from "Spirited Away" ※ Please note that this is limited to the Tango AKA-MATSU Train and the Local Delicacy Course of Tango KURO-MATSU Train]

Durations

10 hour(s)

Languages

English

Cities

Kyoto
Osaka

Countries

Japan

Categories

Half-Day & Full-Day Tours

Product Category Codes

Day Trip

Frequently asked questions

Please present the e-voucher on-site

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For cancellations made at least 41 day(s) prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 5% will apply
For cancellations made 31 to 40 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 10% will apply
For cancellations made 21 to 30 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
For cancellations made 2 to 20 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

  • A minimum of 16 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 7 day(s) before the departure date
  • In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
  • Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
  • We advise wearing lightweight clothing and comfortable walking shoes
  • Road traffic is unpredictable. If it is a holiday, traffic conditions will be more congested, which may delay the return time. Please consider whether to arrange a night trip. If the return is delayed, no refund or compensation will be given
  • If the trip is unable to take place due to weather conditions or an insufficient number of people, a full refund will be issued. If the traveler leaves the group midway or voluntarily abandons the tour due to personal reasons, no refund will be given
  • Due to traffic, weather, and other force majeure factors, time delays, itinerary changes, or attraction cancellations may occur
  • Infants under 3 years old do not receive meals. Children aged 3-5 years are provided with children's meals, while children over 6 years old receive adult meals. Requests to change to a child's meal must be made at least 2 days before departure; changes cannot be made on the day of departure
  • Bus seats are for one person per person. Advance reservation of seats is not allowed. Depending on the registration situation on the day, people of the opposite sex may be seated next to each other
  • During the tour, bus and restaurant seating may be shared with fellow travelers from the same group. Seating arrangements will depend on the tour guide and the facility's setup on the day of the tour
  • The scheduled travel route may be subject to change due to traffic conditions on the day
  • If the Tango AKA-MATSU / KURO-MATSU Sightseeing Train is temporarily out of service or if you are unable to board the train due to weather, traffic conditions, or other force majeure factors, the train fare will be fully refunded. The sightseeing time at Amanohashidate will be extended
  • Yuragawa Bridge and Nagu Coast are only included in the Tango AKA-MATSU Train and the Sweet Course of Tango KURO-MATSU Train, and excluded from the Breakfast Course of Tango KURO-MATSU Train
  • It is recommended to bring your own gloves when feeding the eagles and seagulls. If you notice eagles appearing while you are feeding seagulls on the sightseeing boat, please stop feeding them and securely store the animal feed in your hands. When feeding, please try to keep your hands away from your face to avoid being pecked by the eagles
  • [Tango 'AKA-MATSU' Train] If the Amanohashidate Tour Boat is suspended due to bad weather or other reasons, the group fee for the boat ticket will be refunded, and you will be transported by bus instead
  • [Tango 'AKA-MATSU' Train] The Amanohashidate Incline Cable Car/Single Crane may close temporarily due to weather or maintenance. We will choose based on daily operations. If both are closed, you will receive a refund and the tour will be a walk around Amanohashidate
  • [Tango KURO-MATSU Train] The Tango KURO-MATSU Train guide will not be on the train with you but they will be waiting for you when you get off the train
  • [Tango KURO-MATSU Train] Changes or requests to the meal content of Fukuchiyama Breakfast Course and Fukuchiyama Sweet Course are not possible. refunds will be granted if you choose not to eat the meal. Thank you for your understanding
  • [KURO-MATSU Train] Seats on the Tango KURO-MATSU Train are assigned by the railway company due to meal service. Please note that seat changes cannot be made on the day of the trip
  • The above images are for reference only. On-site conditions shall be final

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