The 嵯峨野 Romantic Train runs along the tracks of the former JR山陰本線, which was discontinued when the line was double-tracked and electrified.
The Art Deco-style train, featuring a red body with yellow ochre and black patterns, travels approximately 7.3 km from トロッコ嵯峨駅, adjacent to JR嵯峨嵐山駅, to トロッコ亀岡駅 in approximately 25 minutes. The route follows the 保津川 for nearly its entire length, offering spectacular scenery that changes with the seasons.
At 嵯峨野観光鉄道, in addition to announcements by the conductor, we offer a “Multilingual Audio Guide Service” in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean so that international visitors can enjoy the journey even more. Download the free app to your smartphone, and the guide will play in sync with the train’s location. You can also listen to it freely before or after your trip. Enjoy the stories told by the guide along with the beautiful scenery visible from the train.
https://www.sagano-kanko.co.jp/cms/wp-content/themes/saganokanko/assets/docs/audio_guide.pdf
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※Once your reservation is confirmed, the designated boarding date and departure time cannot be changed.
※Seat changes are available until 2 days before the participation date. Seats may be changed up to 3 times.
※All times are in Japan local time.
※The Rich car (Car 5) has open sides and flooring, so please be aware that you may get wet when boarding in rainy weather. Umbrellas may not be used inside the train when it rains.
※You cannot board with a voucher (printed or electronic). Please present your e-ticket at the ticket gate.
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Saga-Arashiyama → Kameoka
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•This ticket is only available in electronic format.
•How to use
To board the train, click the mobile voucher URL before the designated boarding time and show the E-ticket screen to the staff member at the station ticket gate. There is no need to exchange it at the ticket office. If no attendant is available, please go directly to your designated seat on the train.
•You are only allowed to board the train that has been specified.
•There may be holidays, partial suspensions, or special train operations during different seasons. Please refer to the website for specific details.
https://www.sagano-kanko.co.jp/en/train-info/
•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.
•After making your reservation, please check your assigned seat on the digital ticket screen.
•If seats are available, you can cancel your reserved seat and then change your seat.
Restrictions
•Those under 6 years old may sit on the lap of each passenger who occupies a seat. There is no charge for this.
If you are traveling with a second one or wish to reserve a seat for them, you must purchase a child ticket.
- Young children: 1 year old or older, but under 6 years old.
- Infants: under 1 year old (can travel for free).
Those aged 6 but under 7 and who have not yet entered elementary school are considered young children.
Elementary school students who are aged 12 but under 13 are considered children.
Other notes
•All Sagano Romantic Trains feature reserved seating and are designated as non-smoking.
•The No.5 Car, also known as "Rich," is an open-air car with no glass windows. Please note that if it rains, you may get wet.
Umbrellas are not allowed onboard during rainy weather.
•If you get off the train mid-journey, the remainder of your trip will be unavailable.
•*The boarding date and departure time cannot be changed once the reservation is confirmed.
*You can change your seat up to 2 days before boarding. You can change seats up to three times.
*All mentioned times are in local time in Japan.
•Reservation application start date: Reservations can be made one month before the boarding date.
•Refer to the attached file for seat changes and confirmation methods.
•[Torokko Saga Station]
Address: Saga Tenryuji Kuramichicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 616-8373
Access: GOOGLE MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sTiFWHFW3Dhuoac98
If you are arriving by train, please note the following instructions:
- If you use JR, take the JR San'in Main Line (Sagano Line) and get off at "Saga Arashiyama Station." Torokko station is right next to the south exit, and it will take you approximately 1 minute to walk to your destination.
- If you use the Randen (Keifuku Electric Railway Arashiyama Main Line), get off at "Randen Saga Station" and walk for about 5 minutes to reach your destination.
- If you arrive by Hankyu Railway, you can get off at “Arashiyama Station” on the Hankyu Arashiyama Line. From there, it will take you about 20 minutes to walk to your destination.
[Torokko Arashiyama Station]
Address: 4-2 Yamadabuchiyamacho, Saga Kokura, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 616-8394
Access: GOOGLE MAP:https://maps.app.goo.gl/n5Cx7suVrAvv99Bp8
If you are arriving by train, please follow the instructions below:
- If you use JR, take the JR San'in Main Line (Sagano Line) and get off at "Saga Arashiyama Station." Then, walk for about 20 minutes to reach your destination.
- If you use Randen (Keifuku Electric Railway Arashiyama Main Line), get off at "Randen Arashiyama Station." After that, walk for approximately 20 minutes to reach your destination.
- If you are using Hankyu Railway, get off at Hankyu Arashiyama Line "Arashiyama Station" and then walk for about 30 minutes to reach your destination.
[Torokko Hozukyo Station] You can board and get off at Hozukyo Station.
Address: Arashiyama Kitamatsuoyama, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto 610-0000
Access: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9jiC97xBxNEaw9n3A
[Torokko Kameoka Station]
Address: 18-3 Yamamoto Kanda, Shinomachi, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture 621-0825
Access: GOOGLE MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5DPZodsikVRgByG78
If you are arriving by train, please follow the instructions below:
・About a 10-minute walk from Umahori Station on the JR Sanin Main Line (Sagano Line) if using JR.
Business hours:
From around 8:35 (around 9:35) until the last train
Timetable: https://www.sagano-kanko.co.jp/en/train-info/
*The Sagano 1, Sagano Rich 1, and Sagano Rich 2 services will open at approximately 9:35 am on holidays.
Please visit the website to learn more about the service holidays offered for Sagano 1, Sagano Rich 1, and Sagano Rich 2.
Kindly note that you can find the schedule on the official website. URL: https://www.sagano-kanko.co.jp/en/train-info/