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Sagano Romantic train

The Trolley train runs through the magnificent nature along the Hozu River.

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The Sagano Kanko Railway's trolley trains operate on a revived part of the former San'in Main Line, which was closed down. Classical Art Deco style coaches coupled to a diesel locomotive travel 7.3 km one way from Torokko Saga Station, adjacent to JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, to Torokko Kameoka Station, taking about 25 minutes.

The train runs along the Hozu River, weaving its way through the valley, and from the train windows, passengers can enjoy the magnificent nature of the Hozu River and the beauty of the valley. The dynamic beauty of the valley is breathtaking as it changes from season to season: cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and sometimes snow in winter. The train slows down in areas where the scenery is particularly scenic, allowing passengers to enjoy the view from the train windows at a leisurely pace.

The train consists of a diesel locomotive and five trolley cars, and the most popular car is No. 5, the "Rich". It has a glass ceiling and vaulted sides, allowing passengers to feel the wind and the murmuring of the valley on their skin.

All trains have reserved seats, and advance tickets can be reserved one month before boarding. It is better to make reservations early, as they fill up quickly during the cherry blossom and fall foliage seasons. During the season of autumn foliage, the leaves are lit up in the evening from around 4:30 p.m., providing a fantastic view that is different from that during the daytime.

Highlights

  • A sightseeing train connecting Arashiyama and Kameoka to enjoy the scenery.
  • Visitors can enjoy a variety of scenery in each of the four seasons, including cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
  • We recommend the "Rich car.," a vehicle with a vaulted ceiling and close proximity to nature.

Photos

  • Trolley train running through a tunnel of cherry blossoms

    Trolley train running through a tunnel of cherry blossoms

  • Lights up during the fall foliage season.

    Lights up during the fall foliage season.

  • Passing through railroad bridges and tunnels along the way.

    Passing through railroad bridges and tunnels along the way.

Reviews

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  • Ming Ming

    全程欣賞戶外風景,還有站務人員隨車唱歌互動,氣氛極佳值得一遊。

  • Vanessa Lee

    是春天櫻花和秋天楓葉黃金列車路線。

  • 江雪

    觀光火車造型很簡單,沒有多餘華麗的裝飾,主要是在欣賞沿途的風光山色。

  • 陳子安

    復古造型小火車,火車只有四節車廂都是指定席,窗戶兩邊的景色也不一樣,一到春天櫻花或秋天賞楓季節常常會客滿要提早預定買票。

  • Vicky Liu

    全長7.3公里一共四個站,單程30分鐘左右,不同季節來可以看到四季不同的景色。

Details

Name in Japanese
嵯峨野トロッコ列車
Postal Code
616-8373
Address
Trolley Saga Station, Sagatenryuji Kurumamicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone
075-861-7444
Holiday
Irregular (check official website), closed from Dec. 30 to Feb.
Hours
9:02am (first departure from Trolley Saga) to 4:30pm (last departure from Trolley Kameoka)
*Extended hours on days when special trains are in operation. Check website.
Admission
One-way trip: Adults 630 yen, children (elementary school students) 320 yen
Directions
A short walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station (Trolley Saga Station)
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)