This is the perfect ride to take during cherry blossom season. Published on April 15, 2026 The Sagano Romantic train at the Saga torokko station in Japan. Credit: josephmok/Getty Images Japan is famous for its rail network, with the Tokaido Shinkansen debuting as the world’s first high-speed railway line in 1964. However, one route is attracting attention for the opposite reason, offering a slower journey that lets passengers fully appreciate the scenery. The Sagano Romantic Train has recently been ranked as the most scenic train route in the world, bringing international recognition to one of Kyoto’s most picturesque places. Research conducted by travel insurer InsureandGo found that the scenic railway had the highest attractiveness score across two key measures. The "time to first fixation" category assessed how quickly participants focused on an image, while "total viewing duration" measured how long they continued to look at the scenes passing them by.…