[JR Umahori Station]The journey begins with a view of the tranquil countryside

[JR Umahori Station] Susuki grass fields as far as the eye can see

[Sagano Scenic Train] Enveloped with crimson leaves in maple season

[Sagano Scenic Train]Feel the breeze as you board the windowless train car

[Sagano Scenic Train]The beautiful jade-colored stream of Oi River

[Sagano Scenic Train] Rapid stream of Hozu River

[Oku Saga] Long-established restaurant with a thatched roof

[Oku Saga]Meal inside a long-established restaurant

[Oku Saga] Famous dish, the sweetfish rice bowl

[Oku Saga]Scenic path through Oku Saga, teeming with history

[Oku Saga]Many preserved historical dwellings

[Oku Saga]Symbol of "water"

[Oku Saga] Buddhist hall retaining the atmosphere of a temple town

[Adashino Mayumura] Purveyor to the royal family

[Adashino Mayumura] Silk doll making experience

[Adashino Mayumura] Precious material, real silkworm silk

[Adashino Mayumura] Commemorative photo with the silk dolls

[Sagano Koubo] Washi paper store also selling stationery and paper fans

[Sagano Koubo] Fabric made by interweaving washi

[Sagano Koubo]Store owner gently explaining the history and culture behind washi

[Sagano Koubo] Various handmade paper fans

[Enrian] Grounds of the "holy land of waka" *only available with the waka experience plan

[Enrian] History and appeal of waka explained by the abbot himself *only available with the waka experience plan

[Enrian] Treasured toolbox *only available with the waka experience plan

[Enrian] Ancient karuta depicting the waka anthology preserved in the temple *only available with the waka experience plan

[Enrian] See the rare karuta with your own eyes*only available with the waka experience plan

[Tenkodo] Long-established incense shop inherited over 3 generations *only available with the incense experience plan

[Tenkodo] Mix your own incense from the very same ingredients once used by aristocrats *only available with the incense experience plan

[Tenkodo] Same medicinal herbs as in ancient times *only available with the incense experience plan

[Tenkodo] Mix your very own scent *only available with the incense experience plan

[Tenkodo] Explore various different aromas *only available with the incense experience plan

[Saga Raden Nomura] The store owner is a representative of the traditional nacre craft of Kyoto *only available with the nacre experience plan

[Saga Raden Nomura] Nacre sourced from beautiful shells *only available with the nacre experience plan

[Saga Raden Nomura] Express yourself through your design *only available with the nacre experience plan

[Saga Raden Nomura] Only place in Kyoto where you can include a maki-e in a nacre experience *only available with the nacre experience plan

[Saga Raden Nomura] Take your unique creation back home with you *only available with the nacre experience plan

[Rakushisha] The view of Arashiyama inspired many famous works of art *only available with the haiku experience plan

[Rakushisha] Coveted by many scholars in the past *only available with the haiku experience plan

[Rakushisha] Inconspicuous thatched hut from Edo period that is actually the holy grounds of haiku poetry *only available with the haiku experience plan

[Rakushisha] Tenants of Mukai Kyorai that led Rakushisa to be hailed as one of the three great haikai dojos *only available with the haiku experience plan

[Rakushisha] Create your own haiku on an authentic washi paper *only available with the haiku experience plan

[Nonomiya Shrine] As featured in the Tales of Genji

[Bamboo grove] Lush green bamboo as far as the eye can see

[Arashiyama Park] Excellent view of the valley between Mt. Ogura and Arashiyama

[Boat riding] Yakatabune pleasure boat, propelled by a single oar

[Boat riding] Only the sounds of nature echo in the solemn silence

[Boat riding] Luxurious boxed lunch made from copious amounts of Kyoto ingredients

[Boat riding] A magical view of town lights in the darkness