Torokko train continues exciting boat journey going down Hozu River

I took the romantic torokko in Arashiyama used as sightseeing trains which has become very popular in Kyoto.
This is one of the most highlights for visitors in western Kyoto.
Torokko train follows the course of the Hozu River on a narrow-gauge track through the idyllic canyon from Saga to Kameoka, and we can enjoy the beauty of nature in each of the four seasons in the distance 7.3 kilometers for about 25 minutes at a speed of 25 kilometers per hour. All seats are reserved.
Train Ticket price is 600 yen for adult and 300 yen for child.
During the peak seasons, tickets will be sold out before afternoon.

staff will arrange torokko train ticket in advance for guests at http://www.yado-web.com/.
Please ask staff freely.

Many passengers even during off season.

Beautiful scenery different in each season from the train window.

I changed bus at Torokko Kameoka ( Final destination in torokko line )
Ticket for both bus and boat is available at Torokko Saga station.
Price for bus is 300 yen and 3,900 yen for boat.
Bus stop is very closed to the train station.
Bus schedule connect with train schedule. No need to worry for this changing.

Bus ticket.

Boat ticket.

Bus arrives at the office in 20 minutes and we wait for boarding.
During the peak season, we might need to wait for 2 hours for boarding.
They recommend tourists to start in the morning in peak season
(Especially maple and cherry blossom bloom season ).

3 men operate in one boat. 2 men in front of passengers and 1 man in the back side.
They explain the depth of the river, rock shape, birds, monkey, flowers we see.
They are expert and inform us just before we have rapids.

Operator is laughing to look passengers who are screaming at the time of rapids.
and I smile to see him.

10 years needed for professional boat operator.
I was impressed by his hard working.

We might enjoy to see torokko train during cruising.
Colors of torokko train looks really nice with green mountains.
Some passengers waiving their hands to each other between torokko and hozu river.

One boat comes to sell beverage and some snacks.

2 hours journey might make us hungry. We enjoy ourselves to the full at the end of boat tour.

I am on the second line.
3,900 yen is not cheap for 2 hours but we find satisfaction in tours.
No engine, no noise but smells pine forest , fresh air, get away from bustle of a large city.
We have wonderful time by spectacular views, nature and wildlife in this trip.
Maybe we need once or while during our busy life to return nature in mind.
I hope to come back in maple season.