The lines can be an option for accessing Arashiyama and the area around Ryoanji and Kinkakuji. Keihan Railway's main line runs next and parallel to Kamo River, but unfortunately does not connect to Kyoto Station. The line continues to Osaka and is an alternative to the JR Nara Line to ...
The head temple of the popular Jodo sect of Japanese Buddhism, your first view of Chion-in temple is its majestic Sanmon gate. Dating back to the 17th century, it is the largest wooden gate in Japan and stands 24 meters tall and 50 meters wide. Climb the huge set of stairs in front ...
But most tourist spots in Kyoto are away from JR Kyoto station. You have to take a bus or subway to get there, such as Kinkakuji temple, Kiyomizudera temple, Yasaka Jinja shrine. Only Arashiyama and Nijo castle is accessible by JR trains. If you ...
Visit the highlights of Kyoto which includes Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion Temple) and Arashiyama. This tour also can be customized upon your request. If you think you will largely rely on public transport during your time in Japan, it is a great idea to get an IC card ...
Thursday, June 27, 2019 It was drizzling and raining intermittently and I self-appreciated myself for stretching yesterday with many sight-by covering many sight-seeings as it could have been tough to cover with the rain (The rain forecast worked[...] Kinkakuji Temple (金閣寺) April 21st, ...
When you transfer between Shinkansen and conventional trains (JR trains other than Shinkansen), you have to go through Shinkansen Transfer Gate because fare system is different. If you use JR pass or other passes, you cannot go through automati...