Sagano Romantic Train・Autumn foliage of Okutamba・Autumn Delicacies
Osaka:05787AX
The tour will take you to the Sagano Romantic Train, a staple of sightseeing in Kyoto during the autumn foliage, and to lesser-known autumn foliage sites in Okutamba (a mountainous area north of Kobe)! And, speaking of autumn delicacies, matsutake mushrooms are a must-try! Why don't you go on a “one-day tour of autumn foliage and fine gourmet food” where you can even enjoy Kobe beef?
- Kozo-ji Temple01
- about 30 min.
- Departing from Umeda, it takes a little over an hour by bus to the city of Tamba Sasayama in Hyogo Prefecture. Kozo-ji Temple is located in a mountainous area far from the city. It is not well known yet, but it is a hidden place famous for its autumn foliage.
- Lunch02
- about 50 min.
- The lunch is a sukiyaki gozen (a set mezal with matsutake mushrooms, the king of autumn delicacies, and Kobe beef, a local specialty). Let's eat a hearty meal and get ready for sightseeing from the afternoon.
- Udo Kannon03
- about 30 min.
- This is another famous autumn foliage spot in Okutamba that few people know about. The 25-meter-high, golden ginkgo tree has an overwhelming presence in the center of the temple grounds.
- Oishi Sake Brewery04
- about 20 min.
- Did you know that good sake can only be found where there is clean water and delicious rice? Enjoy shopping for sake, the pride of Japan, at a sake brewery that has been in existence for over 300 years in the beautiful natural environment of Tamba♪
- Sagano Romantic Train05
- about 25 min.
- This is a classic sightseeing train that runs slowly through the mountains between Kameoka and Arashiyama in Kyoto, a distance of 7 kilometers one way.
The speed is a little faster than that of a bicycle, so you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, dry fields and sometimes snowy landscapes in winter, from the windows of the train. The train runs at a very slow speed at the photo spots.
Namba or Umeda