See the illuminations on board the Sagano Romantic Train!
- Published on : 25/11/2025
- by : Phoebe
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Sagano Romantic Train
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A romantic ride! Every year, the Sagano Romantic Train takes you to discover the illuminations of the Hozugawa Valley. A magical journey through the heart of the Kyoto countryside, to end autumn on a high note. Discover it with Japan Experience.
FURTHER INFORMATION
DATES: October 25 to December 29 (no trains on December 17)
SCHEDULES: one train per hour, from 9am to 6pm. Please consult the official website for precise timetables
FARE: 800 yen for adults (4.50 euros); 400 yen for under-12s (2.25 euros); free for under-1s
The ideal train to see the momiji
Tired of running to the temples to admire the autumn colors ? Come aboard the Sagano Romantic Train for a dreamlike journey through Kyoto' s wooded valleys . From Arashiyama to Kameoka, this retro train follows the Hozugawa River for 7 kilometers and 25 minutes. A popular route in autumn, when the trees turn red.
Sagano Romantic Train
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Visiting Kyoto? Take advantage of our regional passes to explore the region at your own pace, for less!
Autumn Illuminations 2025
From October 25 to December 29, 2025, the Sagano line is decked out in a thousand lights for the Fantasy Train of Light, an annual event that brings the valley's momiji to life. For the occasion, 1,000 lights illuminate the banks of the Hozugawa River, transforming the already grandiose landscape into a fairytale setting.
To enjoy the illuminations, board after 4.30pm from Torokko Saga or Torokko Arashiyama stations. From the terminus at Kameoka, take the train in the opposite direction to prolong the magic, or walk to Umahori station for a direct journey to kyoto Central Station.
Autumn lights (Sagano Romantic Train)
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Arashiyama
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Tickets can be purchased in advance on the official event website. Tickets are also available at Torokko Saga and Torokko Arashiyama stations, but in extremely limited quantities. Two types of carriages are available: open-air carriages and closed carriages with windows (more comfortable, but to be booked at extra cost).
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