Football meets ancient Kyoto
Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA (21,600 capacity) opened in 2020 in Kameoka, just 20 minutes by train from Arashiyama. It's the rare opportunity to combine world-class cultural tourism with live professional football in a single day.
The ideal itinerary
Morning: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Togetsukyo Bridge. Lunch: Tofu cuisine in Arashiyama (Kyoto's specialty). 1:00 PM: JR Sagano Line from Saga-Arashiyama to Kameoka (20 min). 2:00 PM: Afternoon kickoff at Sanga Stadium. 5:00 PM: Return to Kyoto for evening at Fushimi Inari or Gion district.
The stadium
Purpose-built for football with all seats covered. Beautiful wooden exterior reflecting Kyoto's aesthetic. JR Kameoka Station is just 3 minutes' walk — one of the best station-to-stadium connections in J-League. Compact and intimate, every seat has excellent views.
Kyoto Sanga FC
Kyoto's professional football club plays in J1, Japan's top division. The purple-clad supporters are passionate and welcoming. The club's connection to Kyoto's cultural identity gives matches a unique atmosphere.
Kameoka and the Hozu River
Kameoka is the starting point for the famous Hozu River boat ride (Hozugawa Kudari) down to Arashiyama. If you have time, combine the boat ride with a match for an extraordinary day.
Getting there from central Kyoto
JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station to Kameoka: about 25 minutes. From Osaka: JR via Kyoto, about 50 minutes total.