Sagano Romantic Train Ticket: Saga to/from Kameoka, Kyoto
Sagano Romantic Train Ticket: Saga to/from Kameoka, Kyoto
Duration: 30 min (approx.)
30 min (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience
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Experience the Sagano Romantic Train in Kyoto, Japan—a journey where vintage charm meets scenic splendor. Board this nostalgic train with its wide-windowed carriages and enjoy a sensory voyage along historic tracks as it glides past dramatic cliffs above the Hozugawa River for 25 minutes. The route covers 7.5 km of lush forests, rocky gorges, and tunnels, offering seasonal views like cherry blossoms in bloom.
Experience the Sagano Romantic Train in Kyoto, Japan—a journey where vintage charm meets scenic splendor. Board this nostalgic train with its wide-windowed carriages and enjoy a sensory voyage along historic tracks as it glides past dramatic cliffs above the Hozugawa River for 25 minutes. The route covers 7.5 km of lush forests, rocky gorges, and tunnels, offering seasonal views like cherry blossoms in bloom.
Experience Kyoto’s lush mountains along the Hozugawa River through panoramic views from the scenic Sagano train windows. Witness seasonal scenery that transforms like a living postcard.
The Sagano Romantic Train offers an beautiful journey spanning 7.3 km, taking you from Arashiyama's bamboo forests to Kameoka’s serene fields in just 25 minutes.
'The Rich' (Car No. 5) provides open-air wooden seats and vintage lamps for a dreamy ride along the river mist on this Sagano Train journey.
Enjoy convenient e-ticket boarding with your phone at the gate, ensuring you skip lines and board effortlessly to take your pre-assigned seat.
Entry on the Sagano Romantic Train from Saga to/from Kameoka in Kyoto
Reserved seating for a total of 7.5 Car No rides
Individual Costs
Sagano Romantic Train passing cherry blossoms and river in scenic landscape.
Vintage charm meets scenic splendor
The Sagano Romantic Train invites you to step aboard its nostalgic carriages featuring wide windows. As it follows historic tracks, enjoy a sensory journey with the rhythmic clatter of wheels and fresh mountain breezes while gazing at ever-changing panoramas. The train gracefully hugs cliffs above the sparkling Hozugawa River in Japan, gliding past 7.5 km of lush forests, rocky gorges, and tunnels within just 25 minutes. Depending on the season, you might see cherry blossoms or a fiery tapestry of autumn leaves.
From bamboo groves to countryside calm
Your journey begins in Saga (Arashiyama), known for its beautiful bamboo groves near Kyoto, and ends amidst Kameoka’s tranquil countryside. Stops like the scenic Torokko Arashiyama and Hozukyo offer views of rustic bridges, secluded river bends, and untouched woodlands from your train window. Car No. 5, affectionately called “The Rich,” provides a fully open-air experience with wooden benches for unobstructed vistas, allowing you to feel the mountain breeze and hear the gentle roar of the nearby river.
Sagano Romantic Train passing cherry blossoms in Kyoto, Japan.
Sagano Romantic Train passing through vibrant autumn foliage in Kyoto, Japan.
Sagano Romantic Train passing cherry blossoms and river in scenic landscape.
Sagano Romantic Train passing cherry blossoms in Kyoto, Japan.
Sagano Romantic Train passing through vibrant autumn foliage in Kyoto, Japan.
Sagano Romantic Train passing through lush green valley alongside a river in Kyoto, Japan.
Schedule
Saga to Kameoka
- First train: 9:02am
- Last train: 4:02pm
- Frequency: Every hour
Duration: 25 minutes
Kameoka to Saga
- First train: 9:30am
- Last train: 4:30pm
- Frequency: Every hour
Duration: 25 minutes
What's not allowed
Umbrellas are not allowed onboard during the rainy season.
Additional information
- If you wish to go to the Sagano Bamboo Forest, you can get off the train at the Arashiyama Station.
- After receiving a confirmation email, please confirm the information on the e-ticket by visiting the URL provided in the email and clicking the "Confirm" button.
- One reservation can accommodate up to 4 guests.
- This ticket comes with a pre-assigned seat for you.
- You may be moved to a seat further apart or an aisle seat based on availability.
- All Sagano Romantic Trains feature reserved seating and are designated as non-smoking.
- The No.5 Car is an open-air car with no glass windows. Please note that if it rains, you may get wet.
If you get off the train mid-journey, the remainder of your trip will be unavailable.
Sagano Romantic Train passing through cherry blossom trees in Kyoto, Japan.
Sagano Romantic Train crossing a bridge with cherry blossoms in Kyoto, Japan.
Sagano Romantic Train passing through lush green valley alongside a river in Kyoto, Japan.
Sagano Romantic Train passing through cherry blossom trees in Kyoto, Japan.
Sagano Romantic Train crossing a bridge with cherry blossoms in Kyoto, Japan.
Book your train ticket in advance during peak seasons like cherry blossom time to ensure availability and avoid disappointment.
Show up at least 10 minutes before departure as boarding is first-come-first-served; this helps secure a good spot on the vintage-style carriages with wide windows.
Download your e-ticket onto your phone prior to arrival for quick, hassle-free entry and pre-assigned seating aboard 'The Rich' (Car No. 5).
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