To Our Dear Guests,
Kyoto in the spring, picturesque, sakura blossom in full bloom scenery is intoxicating.
From visiting the ancient Lake Biwa boat on the lake, to riding the Sagano Train through the cherry blossom tunnel, Kyoto spring has a gorgeous pink feast for you.
Here are some of sakura blossom experiences in April to experience the charm of Kyoto spring.🌸✨
🚤【Lake Biwa drainage boat｜through the 100-year waterway, sakura blossom romantic voyage】
📅 Biwako and Otsu Port flights will operate for 8 days from March 27 (Thu) to 30 (Sun) and April 3 (Thu) to 6 (Sun)
📅 Ordinary operation period: 56 days from March 27 (Thu) to June 8 (Sun), 2025 (※ Closed days are available)
⏰ Time: The flight schedule of Lake Biwako and Otsu Port is shown in the following picture, please confirm the other on the official website
📍 Disembarkation area:
Kyoto: Cushang take off the boat, Sanke take off the boat
Shiga: Mitsui Temple boat disembarkment, Lake Biwa, Otsu Port boat disembarkment
🚉 Cushang to get off: about 5 minutes walk from Exit 1 of Cushang Station on the subway East-West Line
🚉 Sanke disembark: About 10 minutes walk from Shigomiya Station on the Keihan Beijing-Tianjin Line
🚉 Mitsui Temple Get off: About 4 minutes walk from Mitsui Temple Station on the Keihanishiyama Sakamoto Line
🚉 Biwako Otsu Port Get off: About a 3-minute walk from Biwakohama Otsu Station on the Keihan Otsu Line
📝 Charm point:
🌸Enjoy an elegant cruise experience while admiring the sukura blossoms along the colorful waterways
🌸Sail over Lake Biwa Drain, built during the Meiji era, and see historic buildings up close
🌸Experience the history of manual excavation and construction through the first tunnel, which is 2,436 meters long
🌸Otsu Gate experience! The structure that adjusts the difference in water level with Lake Biwa is the same as that of the Panama Canal
🔗 For details and reservations: Official website of Lake Biwa Drain Boat
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🚂【Sagano Train｜through the Sakura tunnel romantic tour】
📅 Operating period: ~ December 29, 2025 (Mon) (sakura blossom viewing is recommended before April 10)
⏰ Time: First bus 09:02 / last bus 16:02 (others are shown below)
📍 Getting there: Saga Station by Train
🚉 Access: From Sagao-Arashiyama Station on JR Sagano Line
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📝 Charm point:
🌸Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Hozugawa on a nostalgic sightseeing train
🌸In the spring, enjoy the breathtaking scenery along the sakura blossom tunnel
🌸Feel the spring breeze from the windowless open carriage and enjoy a leisurely railway journey
🔗 Details and reservation: Saga No Train official website
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🚂【Sagano Train｜Sagano Night Sakura & Lighting Special Train】
📅 Operating period: March 20 (Thu) – April 6 (Sun), 2025
📅 March 20 (Thu) to April 6 (Sun), Sagano No. 81 & 82
📅 March 28 (Fri.) -30 (Sun.) & April 4 (Fri.) -6 (Sun.) No. 81, 82, 91, 92 Sagano
⏰ Time:
From Sagano Station: Sagano 81 17:10 / Sagano 91 18:26
Small train from Kameoka Station: Sagano 82 17:43 / Sagano 92 19:10
📝 Charm point:
🌸Enjoy a dreamtime ride on a small train through the brightly lit Sakura Tunnel
🌸The special lighting along the line make the spring nights even more beautiful
🌸Face the night breeze and enjoy the beauty of the brightly lit Hozugawa
🔗 Details and reservation: Saga No Train official website
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✨Experience the Kyoto’s Sakura Blossoms at FUGASTAY Shijo Omiya！
Located in the heart of Kyoto, FUGASTAY Shijo Omiya offers easy access to all major sakura blossom spots, making it the perfect base for your spring tour.🌸
Sincerely look forward to your visit!
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- You can book your stay from our home page!
- If there is anything you don’t understand after the appointment, please call for advice.
FUGASTAYSHIJIOOMIYA MANAGER