(Update) Sagano Romantic Train Light Up & Illumination - Kyoto, Japan

Sagano Romantic Train is popular for sightseeing in Arashiyama, Kyoto especially during Cherry Blossom and autumn. The train runs from Saga Torokko station to Kameoka Torokko Station. This year, the event is titled ''Light Fantasy Train'' which colored mountains and rivers sparkling with bright lights. 

1. Lighting Period and time

Everyday from 25 October - 29 December 2025, except public holidays 

Holiday: 17 December 2025

Lighting Time: After 16:30  until the last train

2. Special Train Operating dates and times during illumination period

Train Name: Sagano no. 81, 82

Operating Days: 

25 October - 14 December

	Torokko Saga	Torokko Arashiyama	Torokko Hozukyo	Torokko Kameoka
Sagano No.81	17:10	17:13	17:24	17:38
	Torokko Kameoka	Torokko Hozukyo	Torokko Arashiyama	Torokko Saga
Sagano No.82	17:43	17:55	18:09	18:12

Train Name: Sagano no. 91, 92

Operating days: 22-30 November, 5-7 December

	Torokko Saga	Torokko Arashiyama	Torokko Hozukyo	Torokko Kameoka
Sagano No.91	18:26	18:29	18:42	19:00
	Torokko Kameoka	Torokko Hozukyo	Torokko Arashiyama	Torokko Saga
Sagano No.92	19:10	19:26	19:42	19:45

How to Purchase The Ticket

Tickets can be purchased on our official website from midnight one month prior to your travel date.

Official Website: https://www.sagano-kanko.co.jp/

Direct Link: Click here

Advance tickets are not available at ticket counters at each Torokko train station.

Same-day tickets are available at ticket counters at each Torokko train station (except Torokko Hozukyo Station), but may not be available if the train is fully booked.

Fare:

Adult 880 yen

Children 440 yen

Update Christmas Romantic Train

Operation Dates: 20-21 December 2025 (advance reservation is required)

Ticket Sales Period: 20 November (10:00) - 17 Devember 2025 (23:59)

Sales Location: Official Website (online only)

Operating Route: Torokko Saga Station - Torokko Hozukyo Station

Operating Time: Departs Torokko Saga Station at 17:10  → Arrives Torokko Hozukyo Station at 17:24 

Departs Torokko Hozukyo Station at 17:55 PM → Arrives Torokko Saga Station at 18:12 

Reception Location: Torokko Saga Station (Reception hours: 16:10 PM - 16:50 PM)

How to Purchase The Ticket, Click here

Price: 

1Box (4-seater), 6,500 yen (tax included)

*1Box can accommodate 1 to 4 people.

Reference: Sagano Romantic Train, JR West