Arashiyama Torokko｜Explanation of route and reservation method! Sagano Scenic Train Guide
This time Kyoto ・ Arashiyama The trolley train in Sagano Romantic Train ” will be featured!
Information such as the route, stops, and features of the vehicle while picking up How to reserve a ticket or How to enjoy spring, summer, autumn and winter I also explain!
Activities to enjoy in the surrounding area is also posted, so please check it out.
Arashiyama Truck
The Sagano Torokko Train (Arashiyama Torokko) is a sightseeing train operated by the Sagano Scenic Railway.
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It started operation in 1991 (Heisei 3) in the form of utilizing the track that was no longer used on the JR San'in Line.
As it is a sightseeing train, consideration is given to allowing passengers to enjoy the scenery by slowing down or stopping near view spots.
Hozukyo, a valley in the northwestern part of Kyoto city where trolleys run, is a popular activity that goes down the Hozugawa river that flows through the valley. Hozugawa Line descent is famous for!
Arashiyama Trolley Route
- Torokko Saga
- Torokko Arashiyama
- Torokko Hozukyo
- Torokko Kameoka
The Arashiyama trolley Located in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto "Trokko Saga Station ” in Kameoka City, Kyoto across the Hozukyo Gorge. Torokko Kameoka Station It takes about 25 minutes to travel about 7.3km to .
along the way, Kyoto ・ Arashiyama area " Torokko Arashiyama Station ”, where you can fully enjoy the great nature of Hozukyo ” Torokko Hozukyo Station stop at .
Not only can you enjoy the scenery from the trolley, but if you find a spot or scenery that interests you, it's also fun to stop along the way. .
Arashiyama truck vehicle
The Arashiyama truck is a 5-car train consisting of a locomotive and 5 cars.
Cars 1 to 4 are regular cars, and Car 5 is connected to the Rich.
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The feature of the Rich is that the wind (air) passes through the glass ceiling and floor.
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You can enjoy the scenery with a wider field of view than a normal vehicle.
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It's well-ventilated, so you can feel the pleasant breeze and smell of greenery when the trolley runs!
Conversely, The trains usually have windows that open and close, so you can enjoy the scenery from the train window regardless of the weather. .
Is it good scenery or a stable ride? Please make a reservation according to the weather of the season when you visit Kyoto.
Arashiyama Trolley Reservation/Purchase Method
Tickets for the Arashiyama Torokko can be purchased in advance or on the day.
Advance tickets for individuals can be purchased at major travel agencies from one month before the boarding date, and can also be purchased at some counters in Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara prefectures.
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Group advance tickets can be purchased from major travel agencies from one year to two weeks in advance.
Please note that group seats cannot be reserved for the Rich-go mentioned above!
Same-day tickets can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis between 8am and 9am at Torokko Saga, Arashiyama, and Kameoka stations.
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Same-day tickets are sold for one day, so be sure to purchase a time ticket that matches your travel schedule.
If you're aiming for a same-day ticket for the Rich, which has a limited number of seats, we recommend purchasing early at the station!
Arashiyama A place where you can ride a trolley
The Arashiyama trolley can be boarded from any of the four stations above. Flat one-way fares is .
The fare is 880 yen for adults and 440 yen for children, which is half price (as of June 2023).
Basically, all seats are reserved on the ticket, and if you get off the train, it becomes invalid.
Torokko Saga Station is easy to access from JR Kyoto Station, and Torokko Arashiyama Station is easy to get to after sightseeing in Arashiyama!
Arashiyama Torokko Seasonal Highlights
Below, Seasonal Highlights You Can Enjoy on the Arashiyama Torokko I'd like to introduce!
Highlights of spring
If you ride the Arashiyama trolley in spring, you can see the cherry blossoms shining in Hozukyo.
The trees turning green, the beautiful mountain stream, and the light pink cherry blossoms blooming like a contrast color,
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makes me feel the arrival of spring!
A particularly popular spot is the cherry blossom tunnel, which is lined with cherry blossom trees on both sides of the tracks near Torokko Kameoka Station.
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The Arashiyama area near Torokko Arashiyama Station is also a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in Kyoto.
After enjoying the cherry blossoms of Hozukyo Gorge on the trolley, how about getting off the train and enjoying cherry blossom viewing?
Highlights of summer
In the Arashiyama trolley in the summer, the scenery of the mountains of Hozukyo and the mountain stream combine. Kyoto You can enjoy the coolness of the summer.
A gentle breeze blows through the well-ventilated trolley, and you can feel the coolness of nature as you pass through the tunnel!
Highlights of autumn
Autumn leaves are the biggest highlight of the Arashiyama trolley!
Enjoy the extraordinary experience of seeing the fiery autumn leaves of Hozukyo Gorge fill your train window.
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During the autumn foliage season, the trees are lit up, and from the evening to the night, you can enjoy a fantastic scenery that is different from the daytime!
Highlights of winter
In winter, when the trees lose their leaves, you can clearly see the entire Hozukyo mountains, and you can enjoy a magnificent view that is different from other seasons. .
Depending on when you visit Hozukyo Gorge covered in snow You can enjoy it too!
Arashiyama Torokko is off season from January to February.
Why don't you visit in late autumn or early spring and feel the different atmosphere of Hozukyo?
Enjoy activities along the way
Below are some activities and experiences that you can enjoy around the Arashiyama Torokko stop.
Around Sagano and Arashiyama
Around Sagano and Arashiyama, Kyoto-like activities that allow you to immerse yourself in the world of history and creation, and the experience of making traditional crafts can be enjoyed!
Perfect for souvenirs! Original accessory making experience ♪ Let's easily make Kyoto accessories at a popular spot where everyone feels "Kyoto!"
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This is a plan where you can experience flower arrangement for 1 hour in Saga, Kyoto! You can take home the flowers you have arranged. In flower arrangement, you decide on the shape of the flowers you want to arrange and choose a vase that matches that shape. We will teach you the basics of flower arranging: how to hold, cut, and insert scissors. Easy access, just 7 minutes walk from JR Saga Arashiyama Station! You can participate even by yourself.
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It is a plan where you can experience the tea ceremony in Saga, Kyoto! You can enjoy freshly brewed tea and sweets together! We will teach you the basics of the tea ceremony, such as how to enter the tea room, look at the floor, how to eat sweets, how to serve tea, how to look at the bowl, etc. Please do not worry if you have difficulty sitting on your knees, as we can accommodate Western-style seating. JR Saga
Around Hozukyo and Kameoka
Around Hozukyo and Kameoka, An activity where you can fully enjoy nature and thrills on the Hozu River that flows through Hozukyo Gorge or, A full-fledged manufacturing experience where you can touch a part of the world of craftsmen you can enjoy!
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《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto! 》・Why don't you try to make your own sword by listening to a story about Japanese swords from an attractive young swordsmith?・Beat the steel with your own hands and create a knife with a blade length of 15cm. 《Experience schedule》①Learn about the history of Japanese swords and how to appreciate them ②Watch fire making ③Fire making ④Annealing
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《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto! 》・Why don't you try making your own Japanese style knife by listening to an attractive young swordsmith about Japanese swords?・It is a plan to make a Japanese-style knife by hammering steel with your own hands. 《Experience Schedule》 ①Learn about the history of Japanese swords and how to appreciate them ②Watch fire making ③Fire making ④Annealing ⑤Sanding
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Let's enjoy the truck in Arashiyama!
This time Arashiyama Trolley Featured on!
from the car window Kyoto You can fully enjoy the nature of the area, and you can see various expressions depending on the season.
Please refer to this special feature and enjoy sightseeing in Arashiyama, Kyoto!
*The information in this article is current as of June 2023.
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