Highlights of Torokko Saga Station
Torokko Saga Station is the starting and terminal station for the Sagano Torokko trains operated by the Sagano Scenic Railway. Its brick-style station building is next to Saga-Arashiyama Station on the JR Sagano Line. There are ticket counters for the train and for Hozugawa River boat rides, and you can enjoy railway exhibits before or after your journey.
Diorama Kyoto JAPAN
At Diorama Kyoto JAPAN, located beside the station, various HO-scale model trains run through a large layout that faithfully recreates Kyoto’s temples, shrines, and cityscape. From above, you can look out over the city as a whole, with its stations, tracks, roads, and buildings, while watching multiple trains pass one another.
The tracks are laid out not only on a single level but also combine elevated sections and tunnels. The three-dimensional layout, with trains running at different heights, is another highlight.
19Century Hall
19 Century Hall displays steam locomotives that supported the history of railways, conveying how they looked at the time. You can observe the black-bodied locomotives up close, including types D51 and C58. The hall also displays a grand piano and a large organ; a distinctive feature is that railway and musical culture are presented in the same space.
Basic information about Torokko Saga Station
The information below was checked against official sources on October 3, 2026. Please also check the latest information on the official website when planning your trip.
- 🔗 Official website
- Check information about the station facilities, access, adjoining facilities, and the latest notices here.
トロッコ嵯峨駅 – 嵯峨野観光鉄道京都嵯峨野の四季折々の風情を楽しむことのできるトロッコ列車。列車の起点、トロッコ嵯峨駅のご案内と、併設施設、周辺の観光情報など。www.sagano-kanko.co.jp
- 📍 Location
- 〒616-8373 Saga Tenryuji Kurumamichi-cho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto
- 🕒 Visitor information
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- Torokko Saga Station ticket counter: approximately 8:35 until the last train
- Diorama Kyoto JAPAN: 9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30), irregular closing days
Toilets, an accessible toilet, and a ramp are available, and assistance dogs are welcome. Train operating days may not coincide with the opening days of each facility, so check the operating schedule and monthly opening information.
- 💶 Fees
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- Station building and 19th-century hall: free (viewing is possible without taking a train)
- Diorama Kyoto JAPAN general admission: adults 530 yen, children 320 yen
- Diorama Kyoto JAPAN visitors using the sightseeing train: adults 420 yen, children 210 yen
- Sightseeing train: a separate ticket is required
- ⏱️ Recommended time
- Allow approximately 20–30 minutes for the station building and 19th-century hall, or approximately 60–90 minutes in total if you also visit Diorama Kyoto JAPAN (editorial estimate).⚠️ This does not include operating the models, food and drinks, or waiting time for trains.
Access to Torokko Saga Station
Railway
It is about 5 minutes on foot from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station on the Sagano Line, and about 5 minutes from Randen Saga Station on the Randen Arashiyama Main Line of the Keifuku Electric Railway. From Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu Arashiyama Line, it is about 20 minutes on foot. If you combine your visit with sightseeing in Arashiyama, checking the line you will use and the station locations in advance will make getting around easier.
By car
The area around the station is prone to congestion from Arashiyama sightseeing, so the official guidance recommends using public transportation. If you travel by car, check the day’s traffic restrictions and the operating status of nearby parking facilities in advance.
For attractions, transport and suggested itineraries, see “Kyoto: A guide to attractions, food, transportation, and suggested itineraries”.
