A sightseeing train [Sagano Trolley Train] using the old JR San-in Line.
The 7.3-km train ride between Arashiyama and Kameoka, with spectacular scenery flowing past the windows of the train, is a continuous source of excitement. The dynamic and fantastic scenery of the Hozugawa River Gorge and the vividly colored autumn leaves seen up close from the train windows can be enjoyed in a luxurious way. The exhilaration of the windowless "The Rich," which is only one of the five cars in the train, is particularly special. Don't miss the illumination of the Sagano Trolley Train, which makes the Hozugawa Gorge even more beautiful in the autumn foliage.

Best time to see/usually mid-November to early December

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Illusion Train of Light
Operation period: Mid-October to December 29, 2023 (Friday)
Hours of Operation / From 16:30 at Trolley Kameoka Station to the last train.
Fare: Adults 880 yen, Children 440 yen

One of the Tenryuji temple's pagoda temples [Hogonin], founded in 1461 (Kansei 2).
Normally closed to the public, the garden is open for special viewing from early October and lit up in November when the autumn foliage season begins. Shishikaro-no-niwa," a circular landscape garden with Arashiyama in the background, is a famous garden that was recorded in "Miyako Rinsen Meisho Zue," a guide to famous places in Kyoto during the Edo period (1603-1868).

Best time/usually late November to early December

Autumn special viewing
Period of visitation / Saturday, October 7, 2023 - Sunday, December 10, 2023
Hours of visit/9:00-17:00 (last admission/16:45), Main Hall - 16:30 (last admission)
Admission: 700 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students, separate admission fee to the main hall is required.
Autumn Night Special Viewing
Period of visitation / Saturday, November 11, 2023 - Sunday, December 3, 2023
Hours: 17:30 - 20:30 (last admission at 20:00) *Perfectly changeable day and night hours
Entrance fee: Adults 1,000 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen

Gion-ji Temple in Saga is a temple of the Daikakuji school of the Shingon sect, famous for the tragic love story in "The Tale of the Heike". It is said that Gion-ji Temple is where Gion-o and other women who were once favored by Taira no Kiyomori spent their last years of life. In autumn, the moss garden is covered with many scattered autumn leaves, turning the entire area a deep red.

Best time to see/usually mid-November to early December

Visiting hours/9:00-16:30 (last admission)
admission feeAdults: 300 yen, Junior high and high school students: 100 yen
*Common admission ticket for Gio-ji and Daikaku-ji 600 yen (adults only, excluding Osawaike area)

Daikikaku Senko-ji Temple on Arashiyama overlooks the ancient city of Yamashisuimei. In the fall, the temple overlooks the Kame-arashi-kyo gorge, which is colored a brilliant red. From the Kyakuden (guest hall) built on the rock face, one can enjoy a panoramic view of not only the city of Kyoto, but also the 36 peaks of Higashiyama and Mount Hiei.

Best time/usually late November to early December

Entry Time／10:00～16:00
mountain entry fee/400 yen

［Tenryu-ji Temple was built in 1339 by Ashikaga Takauji to mourn the loss of Emperor Godaigo, and is the site of the Zen temple Danrin-ji, which was founded by Tachibana Kachiko, Empress of Emperor Saga, known as Empress Danrin.
In the past, Arashiyama, Togetsu Bridge, and Kameyama Park on the west side of Tenryuji Temple were also part of the temple grounds. The Sogen-ike Garden, which retains the appearance of the garden created by Muso Kokushi about 700 years ago, changes with the seasons, and is tinted with autumn leaves in fall.

Best time to see/usually mid-November to early December

Early morning visit to Sogen Pond Garden
Worship Period / Saturday, November 11, 2023 - Thursday, November 30, 2023
Hours of visitation/7:30~ *Normally 8:30~.
Garden visitation fee/500 yen