Timeline
15:40
Grab a coffee at % ARABICA Kyoto Arashiyama. It opens at 09:00, so this is a safe start well before the evening rush. The café is an 11-minute walk from the train station.
16:22
Board the Sagano Romantic Train. The final departure from Torokko Saga Station is at 16:50, giving you time to settle in. The ride offers scenic views of the Hozu river gorge as the sun begins to dip.
16:52
Walk to Togetsu Bridge. As the golden light fades into sunset, stand on the bridge to watch the sky reflect over the river. The bridge is an 11-minute walk from the anchor point.
17:52
End your evening with a warm drink at sagano-yu. It is just a 3-minute walk from the bridge and stays open until 20:00, perfect for winding down after the sunset.
Local tip
The train runs hourly. If you miss the 16:50 slot, the next one may be too late for sunset. Check the route and schedule ahead to ensure you catch the right train.
Check before you go
- Sagano Romantic Train departs every hour from 08:50 to 16:50 from Torokko Saga Station.
- % ARABICA Kyoto Arashiyama is open 09:00-18:00.
- sagano-yu is open 11:00-20:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kyoto (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).