Sagano Scenic Railway Light Fantasy Train (Autumn Foliage Light-up)
- Dates
- Oct 24 (Sat) – Dec 29 (Tue)
- Hours
- 16:30 – 19:28
- Price
- See the official website for fares
- Where
- Sagano Scenic Railway (Torokko Saga to Torokko Kameoka) (Saga-Arashiyama)
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Last autumn for the current train cars
Good to know
Autumn leaves and mountains along the Hozu Gorge are lit after dark for views from the train windows. The current cars retire on December 29, so this is the last season to ride them. Lights on from the 4:30 PM departure from Torokko Kameoka.
- Dates
- Oct 24 (Sat) – Dec 29 (Tue)
- Hours
- 16:30 – 19:28
- Venue
- Sagano Scenic Railway (Torokko Saga to Torokko Kameoka)
- Nearest station
- Saga-Arashiyama
- Admission
- See the official website for fares
About this event
This is the last autumn to ride the current Sagano Romantic Train cars. The Hikari no Gensou (Fantasy of Light) runs light up the autumn leaves and hills along the Hozukyo gorge after sunset, seen from the train windows. The operator says the current cars retire on December 29. Lighting starts with the 16:30 departure from Torokko Kameoka. Extra trains Sagano 81/82 run Oct 24 to Dec 13 and Dec 26-27; trains 91/92 run Nov 14-30 and Dec 5-6.
Highlights
- Last autumn for the current train cars
- Autumn leaves of the Hozukyo gorge lit after dark
- Lighting from the 16:30 Torokko Kameoka departure
- Extra trains run on set dates only
- Good for
- People who want to see Arashiyama's autumn leaves at night from a seat.
Good to know before you go
- Extra trains run on limited dates
- Check fares and seats on the official site
- The current cars retire on December 29
Also nearby
Within walking distance, with dates overlapping
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FAQ
- What is Sagano Scenic Railway Light Fantasy Train (Autumn Foliage Light-up)?
- This is the last autumn to ride the current Sagano Romantic Train cars. The Hikari no Gensou (Fantasy of Light) runs light up the autumn leaves and hills along the Hozukyo gorge after sunset, seen from the train windows. The operator says the current cars retire on December 29. Lighting starts with the 16:30 departure from Torokko Kameoka. Extra trains Sagano 81/82 run Oct 24 to Dec 13 and Dec 26-27; trains 91/92 run Nov 14-30 and Dec 5-6.
- When is Sagano Scenic Railway Light Fantasy Train (Autumn Foliage Light-up)?
- From Oct 24 (Sat) to Dec 29 (Tue), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- 16:30 – 19:28
- How much does it cost?
- See the official website for fares
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Sagano Scenic Railway (Torokko Saga to Torokko Kameoka). The nearest station is Saga-Arashiyama.
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