Lose yourself in the cathedral silence of Arashiyama's towering bamboo grove, explore the UNESCO-listed Zen garden at Tenryu-ji, then board the Sagano Romantic Train for a breathtaking river gorge journey through ancient forest.
What to expect
Arashiyama's bamboo grove is at its most cinematic in the golden morning light, with shafts of sunlight piercing 20-metre stalks — a true multi-sensory moment of rustling, scented calm. Tenryu-ji's strolling garden, designed in 1339, frames the Arashiyama hills as a living ink painting. The Sagano Romantic Train departs Torokko Arashiyama station and winds 7.3 km through a gorge of extraordinary beauty, depositing you at Kameoka for a private car transfer back to Maizuru.
Good to know
Sagano Romantic Train seats MUST be pre-booked directly at sagano-kanko.co.jp — they sell out weeks in advance on popular days. The full Arashiyama + train circuit takes approximately 4–5 hours from port. Pre-book the train immediately on confirming your port day.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Maizuru — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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