Sagano Romantic Train: One-Way Ticket

Ride along the Hozugawa River and see the changing seasonal scenery

The Sagano Romantic Train takes a 7.3 km one-way route beside the Hozugawa River, from Saga Torokko Station to Kameoka Torokko Station. The approximately 25-minute ride passes forests and changing seasonal scenery. This ticket includes an audio guide that syncs with the train’s location, with commentary in Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean; earphones are not included.

Available Audio Guides

  • 中文 (Chinese) flag 中文 (Chinese)
  • English flag English
  • 日本語 (Japanese) flag 日本語 (Japanese)
  • 한국어 (Korean) flag 한국어 (Korean)

What's Included

  • One-way train ticket
  • Audio guide

What's Not Included

  • Earphones

Prices and discounts

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Meeting Point

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation allowed up to 48 hours before the event.

Wheelchair Accessible

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Additional Information & Description

The Sagano Romantic Train follows the Hozugawa River through lush forests, with changing seasonal scenery visible from its windows. This scenic rail journey in Kyoto brings the river and surrounding landscape into view as you travel, with chances to photograph the scenery along the way.

A 25-minute journey on a former railway line

The train covers a 7.3 km route from Saga Torokko Station to Kameoka Torokko Station in about 25 minutes. It runs on a former stretch of the San’in Main Line, closed following upgrades to the JR San’in Main Line. The train itself has an Art Deco-style design and a distinctive red, yellow and black colour scheme—a recognisable part of the ride before you even take your seat.

Your one-way ticket and audio guide

The ticket includes one-way train travel and a multilingual audio guide. Download the free app to your smartphone to hear information that syncs with the train’s location, helping you identify landmarks and points of interest as they come into view. Commentary is available in Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean. Earphones are not included, so bring your own if you plan to listen during the journey.

Where to arrive

Saga Torokko Station, the departure station for the route, is next to JR Saga-Arashiyama Station. Arrive 15 minutes before departure. The arrival address is Saga-Arashiyama Station, 11-1 Sagatenryuji Kurumamichicho, Ukyo Ward. The ride ends at Kameoka Torokko Station; this ticket covers the outward journey rather than a return trip.

Digital tickets and accessibility

Tickets are delivered instantly and can be presented on a smartphone. Wheelchair access is available for the Sagano Romantic Train, allowing visitors who need accessible access to take part in the rail journey.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sagano Romantic Train: One-Way Ticket

What does the ticket include?

It covers one-way travel on the Sagano Romantic Train and an audio guide. Earphones are excluded.

What is the journey like?

The train follows the Hozugawa River through forests and seasonal scenery. Its Art Deco-style design features red, yellow and black.

How long is the ride?

The 7.3 km journey takes about 25 minutes, from Saga Torokko Station to Kameoka Torokko Station.

Which languages are available for the audio guide?

The guide offers commentary in Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean, and syncs with the train’s location through a smartphone app.

Can I use a smartphone ticket, and is the train wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Smartphone tickets are accepted, and wheelchair access is available.

Where does the journey start?

The train departs from Saga Torokko Station, next to JR Saga-Arashiyama Station. The supplied address is Saga-Arashiyama Station, 11-1 Sagatenryuji Kurumamichicho, Ukyo Ward.

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