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Sagano Scenic Railway (Romantic Train) 嵯峨野トロッコ列車

A retro open-sided tourist train that winds 7.3 km along the Hozu gorge from Saga-Arashiyama to Kameoka in 25 minutes, slowing at viewpoints for the river, cherry blossoms and autumn maples.

HoursAbout 9:00-17:00 (seasonal)

ClosedWednesdays (except peak) and winter (Dec 30 - end Feb)

PriceAdult, one way: ¥880
Child, one way: ¥440

Getting thereTorokko Saga Station, next to JR Saga-Arashiyama Station

Time needed1-2 hours

Best timeMid to late November, early April

AddressSaga-Tenryuji Kurumamichi-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

Websitesagano-kanko.co.jp

About

The Sagano Romantic Train runs on a stretch of the old San-in Line abandoned when the JR line moved into tunnels in 1989. Its retro carriages, including the open-air 'The Rich' car with no windows, wind along the cliffs of the Hozu gorge between Torokko Saga and Torokko Kameoka, stopping at Torokko Arashiyama and Torokko Hozukyo. The train slows down at the best viewpoints and the conductors sometimes perform. At Torokko Saga Station a steam locomotive display and the Diorama Kyoto JAPAN model railway are worth a look. New carriages are due to debut in spring 2027, so 2026 is the last year of the current fleet.

Highlights

7.3 km along the Hozu gorge in 25 minutes
Open-air 'The Rich' carriage
Trains slow at viewpoints over the river
Cherry blossoms in spring, maples in autumn
New train cars due spring 2027

Tips

Book seats online up to a month ahead in autumn; walk-up tickets sell out
Sit on the river side: seats on the right going toward Kameoka
Ride one way and take the Hozugawa boat back
Usually closed on Wednesdays outside peak seasons and in winter

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