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Tenryu-ji
Ukyo•698m(9 min walk)
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Sagano Romantic Train
嵯峨野観光鉄道Kyoto
Activity
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At a Glance
The Sagano Romantic Train is a sightseeing train in Kyoto, running from Torokko Saga station in Arashiyama to Torokko Kameoka. The 7.3-kilometre line follows the gorge of the Hozu River, with open-sided carriages pulled by a diesel locomotive. It is run by the Sagano Scenic Railway, a subsidiary of JR West founded in 1990.
The route follows the old Sagano Line of the San'in Main Line, replaced in 1989 by a straighter, electrified bypass. JR West reused the abandoned tracks for tourism, and the line opened in April 1991 to far greater demand than expected. Many passengers pair the ride with a boat trip down the Hozu River back to Arashiyama. Next to Torokko Saga station, the 19th Century Hall displays steam locomotives, historic pianos and large organs.
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Visit Duration
90 minutes
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