AYAKO's Reviews

Sagano Romantic Train

The Sagano Romantic Train runs along a restored section of the former San’in Main Line. Pulled by a diesel locomotive, its classic Art Deco-style passenger cars travel 7.3 km from Torokko Saga Station, next to JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, to Torokko Kameoka Station in about 25 minutes each way.

Kyoto
Experiences Facilities

2 Jul 2026 See More

The Sagano Kameoka romantic train has such a nostalgic feel.
The cars themselves don’t have windows, so you can enjoy the breeze while taking in the ravine and forest outside. It’s totally relaxing, and I really recommend trying it!

Togetsukyo Bridge

The bridge was built in the first half of the 9th century during the Heian period (794-1185). It has been washed out many times, but each time it has been rebuilt. It is said that the name was given by Emperor Kameyama in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), as the moon moved across the bridge as if it were crossing over it.

Arashiyama, Sagano, Nishiyama
Tourist Attractions

2 Jul 2026 See More

Arashiyama at the end of summer doesn’t have as many tourists, so it feels super pleasant to walk around! Standing on Togetsukyo Bridge with the breeze blowing, looking at the lush green mountains and the clear river, made me feel really peaceful. Even though the fall leaves weren’t out yet, this fresh and uncrowded side of Arashiyama actually made me like it even more!

Lake Kussharo

Lake Kussharo is Japan's largest caldera lake, stretching approximately 20 kilometers north to south, and the largest freshwater lake that freezes over on its entire surface. Mt. Mokoto, which created Lake Kussharo, is known for its volcanic eruptions that covered the entire Hokkaido region with its ash in ancient times.

Kushiro and Nemuro
Nature Spots

2 Jul 2026 See More

Lake Kussharo is freezing in winter, but it’s so worth it. The whole row of snowy mountains across the way with the white clouds really looked like a painting! There were so many swans on the lake, and you could see them up close right from the shore. The scenery was a perfect 10.