Sagano Scenic Railway

Attraction

Part of Arashiyama

Prefecture

Kyoto

Type

Attraction

N/A

1 review

¥880

Entry Fee

Train Access

About This Destination

A 25-minute open-air sightseeing train running along the Hozu River gorge between Saga and Kameoka. Cherry blossoms in spring and fiery foliage in autumn make this one of Kyoto's most popular seasonal attractions. Book early in peak seasons.

Board an open-air trolley car for a magical 25-minute journey through the Hozu River gorge, where sheer cliffs, rushing rapids, and forested mountainsides create constantly changing scenery outside your window. The retro locomotive runs along a disused section of the original San'in Main Line, crossing bridges and passing through tunnels as it descends from Saga to Kameoka. Cherry blossoms and autumn leaves transform the gorge into natural spectacles, while winter brings special illuminated trains through the darkened valley.