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Trolley Hozukyo Station

Trolley Hozukyo Station

Across the suspension bridge over the Hozu River is the Trolley Hozukyo Station. A raccoon dog welcomes you. This area is also known as a hiking course with beautiful scenery and fresh air. The area is crowded with hikers during the cherry blossom, fresh green, and fall foliage seasons.

Information

Trolley Hozukyo Station is an unmanned station located in a ravine, and there are multiple obstacles to reach the platform: stairs, a suspension bridge, and steps. Toilets are Japanese style and require passengers to cross the stairs on the bridge over the platform.

Trolley Hozukyo Station
Hojo dogs available

Station Information

Address Ranzan Kitamatsuoyama, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto 610-0000, Japan
facilities Restrooms available

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Shigaraki ware of a raccoon dog

Families of raccoon dogs lined up on the platform of Hozukyo station. Each raccoon dog has its own meaning. Since ancient times, raccoon dogs have been decorating store fronts in the hope that they will bring prosperity to the business. The Sagano sightseeing Sagano Romantic Train places great importance on "tanuki" in order to offer our guests from afar good luck and the best hospitality since ancient times.

Ukou Bridge

This suspension bridge spans in front of the Trolley Hozukyo Station. The Cormorant Bridge is the only bridge connecting the Trolley Hozukyo Station and the Kyoto-Hiyoshi Miyama Line.

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Hozugawa Gorge

The Hozu Gorge is a beautiful valley with rapids flowing down through a deep V-shaped valley. The beautiful gorge woven by the Hozu River (Katsura River) can be seen below, and is crowded with hikers on holidays.

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