Kyoto Arashiyama Sagano Train Tour Guide (how to get there + purchase tickets + attractions)

In Arashiyama Kyoto, there is such a Kyoto train that runs and circulates. The scenery along the way is excellent, and it has extremely beautiful scenery in spring, summer, autumn and winter. Therefore, it is also very popular in Japan. Let’s take a look at the travel guide about Arashiyama Sagano Train~ Arashiyama Sagano Train

The Arashiyama Train was formerly known as Sagano Train and is operated in Kyoto One of the best old-fashioned trains! As the most special way of slow-paced travel that cannot be missed, the train runs slowly along the scenic Hozu River Valley, with a total length of 7.3 kilometers and a one-way trip of about 25 minutes. , about 1 hour round trip

Arashiyama, famous for its pink cherry blossoms and red maple leaves, is pink-white and orange-red in early spring and late autumn respectively; in midsummer and late winter, it is emerald green and snow-white . The colors of the four seasons almost make people forget the original colors of the mountains. How to get there?

①To Saga Arashiyama Station: Take the JR line and get off at Saga Arashiyama Station. It takes 1 to 2 minutes to walk from JR Saga Arashiyama Station to the small train Saga Station.

②To Kameoka Station: Take the JR line to Magori Station. Be sure to get off at Magori Station, not JR Kameoka Station. After exiting Magori Station, there are signs, follow the route above Walk to Arashiyama Train Kameoka Station.

JR Kyoto Subway official website query: /eki/timetable.php?id=0610116 Small train tour route

There are usually two routes to travel in Arashiyama

< p>①Start from Yuoka Station, take a small train to Saga Station, and then get off the train to visit Arashiyama... (ps: This route is convenient, but it is also the hardest to buy tickets!)

< p>②Start from Saga Station, take a small train to Oka Station, then return to Saga Station, and then visit Arashiyama... no turning back route

And this time, we will We will take you off the beaten track and have a trip that allows you to explore the entire Arashiyama area without looking back!

Take the small train from Saga Station to Oka Station, walk to the Hozu River and take the Hozu River boat Raft down the mountain before exploring Arashiyama. Hozu River Rafting

Many people come to Arashiyama for the train, so they ignore the secret route behind the train. Different from the first two ways of sightseeing, taking a cruise back to Arashiyama Station is another way to visit Arashiyama~ Because the water volume of the Hozu River varies in depth, the entire journey here is done by manual paddling, which is almost the same. For 2 hours, there are three boatmen on each boat: punting, rowing and steering. Here you can also experience the work attitude and spirit of the boatmen! Togetsukyo Bridge

This is the peaceful capital of the past It was a popular place for nobles to ride boats, play in the water and admire the maple leaves. Don’t worry about not finding it after getting off the boat, you can see it as soon as you get off the boat. From this bridge, you can see the most beautiful Arashiyama from any angle, no matter in spring, summer, autumn or winter. (A song of "Togetsukyo Bridge ~ Missing You ~" by Mai Kuraki should be inserted here)

Because of Togetsuki Bridge's high popularity, many urban legends have been circulated: It is said that couples walk across Togetsuki Bridge together. When we are together, we can only go in one direction together and never look back, otherwise we will definitely break up. Tenryuji Temple

Tenryuji Temple cleverly "borrowed" the scenery of Arashiyama and Kameyama when building the garden. It combines the elegance of Kyoto aristocrats with the mystery of Zen Buddhism. It is a world cultural heritage and a special historical site of Japan; There are many buildings in the temple, which can show different scenery throughout the year.

Ticket price:

Garden: 500 yen

Prayer to various halls: 300 yen

Fatang "Cloud Dragon Picture": 500 Japanese yen

Opening hours:

8:30-17:30 (March 21st-October 20th), the North Gate reception desk closes at 17:00

8:30-17:00 (October 21st - March 20th of the following year), the North Gate reception desk closes at 16:30 Bamboo Forest

Go north from Tenryuji Temple and you will arrive at The bamboo forest where Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was filmed! This has a bamboo forest tunnel that is 100 meters long. There is a narrow path between the long and straight Nonomiya bamboos, creating a small world that is separated from the world. It can be said to be the symbol of Arashiyama. Nonomiya Shrine

On the way to visit the bamboo forest, you will pass by Nonomiya Shrine. This is a famous shrine that even appeared in "The Tale of Genji". The most effective thing about Nonomiya Shrine is to worship a good match and study. There are all kinds of things in the shrine. It is students and their parents who come to worship and pray for academic progress and success in their studies.

Free admission

Opening hours: 9:00～17:00 (ends acceptance at 16:30)