Sagano Romantic Train, Sightseeing Train in Kyoto, Japan

Sagano Romantic train or known as Sagano Torokko or Sagano Scenic Railway is sightseeing train in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The trains run from Saga Torokko Station to Kameoke Torokko Station. The trip takes 25 minutes. You can enjoy the nature view for all 4 seasons. The winter operation has been suspened since 30th December 2022 for maintenance. This year, the train operations will start from 1st March until late April 2023. Moreover, Spring Light Up Illumination will be operated from mid March and will announce the detail later.


Access to Saga Torokko Station

1. From JR Osaka Station (Fare: 990 yen, 60 mins approximately)

From Osaka Station, take the JR Kyoto Line to Kyoto Station.

Transfer to the JR Sagano Line, and get off at Saga-Arashiyama Station

2. From JR Kansai Airport Station (Fare: Unreserved Seat 3,190 yen, 100 mins. approximately)

From Kansai Airport Station, take Limited Express Haruka to Kyoto Station.

Transfer to the JR Sagano Line, and get off at Saga-Arashiyama Station

3. From JR Sannomiya Station (Fare: 1,520 yen, 80 mins aprroximately)

From Sannomiya Station, take the JR Kobe Line to Kyoto Station.

Transfer to the JR Sagano Line, and get off at Saga-Arashiyama Station


How to reserve or purchase the ticket online. (Recommended)

You can purchase the ticket through JR-WEST ONLINE TRAIN RESERVATION before boading date 1 month and make a payment by credit card. Then, receive the tickets at ticket machine or ticket office at major JR West train stations before boarding. You cannot show printed email for boarding.

Documents required for receiving the tickets:

- Credit card used for payment (processing)

- Reservation number, Authentication number


Purchase the ticket at ticket office

Kyoto Station, Kameoka Station, Nijo Station, Saga-Arashiyama Station, Inari Station, Shin-Osaka Station, Osaka Station, Tsuruhashi Station, Kyobashi Station, Shin-Imamiya Station, JR Namba Station, Tennoji Station, Nara Station, Kansai-airport Station, and Sannomiya Station.


You can also purchase the ticket on the travel date 

Saga Torokko Station:                    8:35 a.m.

Arashiyama Torokko Station:         8:50 a.m.

Kameoka Torokko Station:             9:10 a.m.


Fare (One-way)

Adults: 12 years old or older 880 yen

Children: 6-11 years old         440 yen


What is Sagano Rich Car?

The open-air "Rich" (car No. 5) car has no glass windows. If you would like to ride on the “Sagano Rich Car” when purchasing your ticket. Select “Sagano Rich Car” when making a reservation via the online reservation service (If no seats are available, an “×” will appear on the train selection screen).


Sagano Romantic Train Timetable

Please note that the first train on these days will depart from Torokko Saga Station at 10:02 and from Torokko Kameoka Station at 10:30.

Mar: 1-3, 6-7, 9-10, 13-14, 16-17, 23-24

Apr: 10-11, 13-14, 17-18, 20-21, 24-25, 27-28

Sagano Romantic Train Photo: Sagano Romantic Train Website


For Kameoka Torokko Station

Train name

Saga

Arashiyama

Hozukyo

Kameoka

Sagano No. 1

09:02 (Dep.)

09:05 (Dep.)

09:13 (Dep.)

09:25 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 1

Sagano No. 3

10:02 (Dep.)

10:05 (Dep.)

10:13 (Dep.)

10:25 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 3

Sagano No. 5

11:02 (Dep.)

11:05 (Dep.)

11:13 (Dep.)

11:25 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 5

Sagano No. 7

12:02 (Dep.)

12:05 (Dep.)

12:13 (Dep.)

12:25 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 7

Sagano No. 9

13:02 (Dep.)

13:05 (Dep.)

13:13 (Dep.)

13:25 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 9

Sagano No. 11

14:02 (Dep.)

14:05 (Dep.)

14:13 (Dep.)

14:25 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 11

Sagano No. 13

15:02 (Dep.)

15:05 (Dep.)

15:13 (Dep.)

15:25 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 13

Sagano No. 15

16:02 (Dep.)

16:05 (Dep.)

16:13 (Dep.)

16:25 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 15

For Saga Torokko Station

Train name

Kameoka

Hozukyo

Arashiyama

Saga

Sagano No. 2

09:30 (Dep.)

09:41 (Dep.)

09:53 (Dep.)

09:56 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 2

Sagano No. 4

10:30 (Dep.)

10:41 (Dep.)

10:53 (Dep.)

10:56 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 4

Sagano No. 6

11:30 (Dep.)

11:41 (Dep.)

11:53 (Dep.)

11:56 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 6

Sagano No. 8

12:30 (Dep.)

12:41 (Dep.)

12:53 (Dep.)

12:56 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 8

Sagano No. 10

13:30 (Dep.)

13:41 (Dep.)

13:53 (Dep.)

13:56 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 10

Sagano No. 12

14:30 (Dep.)

14:41 (Dep.)

14:53 (Dep.)

14:56 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 12

Sagano No. 14

15:30 (Dep.)

15:41 (Dep.)

15:53 (Dep.)

15:56 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 14

Sagano No. 16

16:30 (Dep.)

16:44 (Dep.)

17:01 (Dep.)

17:04 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 16

***No Operation: 

March: 8, 15, 22

April: 12, 19, 26


Spring Illumination

Train Timetable: 18-19, 25-26 March 2023

For Kameoka Torokko Station

Train name

Saga

Arashiyama

Hozukyo

Kameoka

Sagano No. 81

17:10 (Dep.)

17:13 (Dep.)

17:24 (Dep.)

17:38 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 81

For Saga Torokko Station

Train name

Kameoka

Hozukyo

Arashiyama

Saga

Sagano No. 82

17:43 (Dep.)

17:55 (Dep.)

18:09 (Dep.)

18:12 (Arr.)

Sagano Rich No. 82

Train Timetable: 1-2, 8-9 April 2023

For Kameoka Torokko Station

Train name

Saga

Arashiyama

Hozukyo

Kameoka

Sagano No. 91

18:26 (Dep.)

18:29

18:42

19:00

Sagano Rich No. 91

For Saga Torokko Station

Train name

Kameoka

Hozukyo

Arashiyama

Saga

Sagano No. 92

19:10 (Dep.)

19:26

 19:42 

19:45

Sagano Rich No. 92


Reference: Sagano Romantic Train Website ,  JR West

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