Sagano Torokko Train: Travel through beautiful scenery along the Hozukyo Gorge│Kyoto Japan

嵯峨野トロッコ列車
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Overview of the Sagano Romantic Train (Sagano Kanko Railway)

The Sagano Torokko Train allows you to experience a relaxing train journey while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Hozukyo Valley.

This sightseeing railway connects Torokko Saga Station to Torokko Kameoka Station, and is known as Japan’s first railway exclusively for sightseeing.

Introduction from the starting point to the ending point of the route

The line of The Sagano Torokko Train connects Torokko Saga Station in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture (adjacent to Saga-Arashiyama Station on the JR Sagano Line) to Torokko Kameoka Station in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture.

There are two stations on the way: Torokko Arashiyama Station and Torokko Hozukyo Station.

This approximately 7.3-kilometer journey is a scenic route through beautiful natural and historic sites.

The beautiful scenery of Sagano spreads out from the train window, and you can enjoy the taste of each season.

Features and attractions of sightseeing trains

The Sagano Torokko Train travels at a slow speed, so you can take your time and enjoy the surrounding scenery.

From the window of the train, the beauty of the Hozukyo Gorge spreads out and you can enjoy the scenery like a painting.

A trolley is a box-shaped vehicle that runs on rails in places where trucks and ordinary trains cannot enter, as a small freight car for transporting goods.

The Sagano Trokko Train has become a major activity for tourists on their trip to Kyoto due to its beautiful scenery and historical charm.

How about taking a leisurely stroll along the scenic route and fully enjoying the unique atmosphere of Kyoto?

Activity

Diorama Kyoto JAPAN

There is “Diorama Kyoto JAPAN” at Torokko Saga Station.

The largest railroad diorama in western Japan is exhibited here, and you can operate the model with a mask and enjoy the fantastic atmosphere that reproduces the change of time with lighting.
For details, please see the official website below.

Hozu River Boat Ride

You can enjoy the Hozu River rafting from Torokko Kameoka Station to Torokko Arashiyama Station.

For details, please see the official website below.

Basic information about “Sagano Trolley Train”

InfoSagano Torokko Train (Sagano kanko Railway)
Location (Torokko Saga Station)
 Saga Tenryuji Kuramichicho, Ukyo Ward,
 Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Business hours
 Official website timetable
Fees
 Adults 880 yen Children 440 yen
Inquiries
 www.sagano-kanko.co.jp
Website
 www.sagano-kanko.co.jp
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