Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train (with kids)

Fantastic views from the railway along the Hozu River gorge. We booked online, a month in advance to secure the window seats of the "Rich" (open air) car. Journey was great fun.

After booking tickets for a river cruise we decided to take the Romantic Train from the Bamboo Forest to our meeting point. We booked tickets online the day before, leaving from Torokko Arashiyama station and arriving at Torokko Kameoka station (we were also able to book our seat allocations at the same time). And it was such a fun and scenic way to travel there with the train weaving through the ...

Short ride in a beautiful valley. I wouldn't go there only for it, but if you stay in Arashiyama and have an hour - it can be nice. It is easy to book tickets beforehand. I did a return trip twice. A better view is from the right side on the way from Arashiyama and on your left on the way to Arashiyama.

It's a fantastic experience, just don't always expect cherry blossoms. You have to choose the right time and be lucky. If you want to go for the experience you will still see breathtaking views. If you go during cold season bundle up.

Need to pre book tickets online. Select even numbered seats only, good weather, go for car 5. Thank me later. Standing tickets avail half priced, free to sit if empty seats, so good for low season. Book immediate next train back, even seats again. Nothing much to do at end stop unless you're taking the boat ride.