If you can find Kuromon Market in Osaka, then in Kyoto, you’ll discover Nishiki Market. Situated not far from Kyoto Station and even closer to Gion, it holds a central position in Kyoto. “Nishiki Market, Known as Kyoto’s Kitchen” Nishiki Market is often referred to as Kyoto’s Kitchen. With a history spanning over 400 years, this traditional market extends for ...
In the western part of Kyoto City, you can find the famous tourist destination called Arashiyama. This area is characterized by the wide expanse between the Hozugawa Gorge created by the Arashiyama and Itago Mountains and the Katsura River flowing through it. Above the Katsura River, you can find a bridge named Togetsukyo, which is known as the “Moon Crossing ...
Near the Torokko Arashiyama Station in Kyoto’s Arashiyama, you can find a small pond. Known as “Ogurai Pond (Oguraike),” this is a modest pond that you may encounter on your way to take or disembark from the Torokko Train. “A Small Pond in Kyoto’s Arashiyama, Oguraike” In reality, it’s not a particularly noteworthy place, especially when compared to the bamboo ...
In the western part of Kyoto City, Arashiyama offers tourist spots where you can enjoy breathtaking natural landscapes. Across Arashiyama, you can find parks offering views of the Katsura River flowing through the area. “Kameyama Park North of the Katsura River” To the north of the Katsura River, you’ll find the spacious Kameyama Park. This park is well-connected to the ...
In Arashiyama, located in the western part of Kyoto, there are various tourist attractions, and one of the well-known spots is the “Torokko Train,” also considered a famous tourist destination. Originally, the Torokko Train was a small freight train responsible for transporting goods. It was a box-shaped train that ran on tracks laid in areas inaccessible to trucks or regular ...
In Arashiyama, located in the western part of Kyoto, you can find various tourist attractions, including one of Japan’s renowned scenic spots, “Tenryu-ji Temple,” which is also recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Tenryu-ji Temple is famous not only for the temple itself but also for the garden with a pond that can be found within its premises. ...
Upon arriving in Kyoto Arashiyama, it was already well past lunchtime. On the way from Kyoto Station to Arashiyama, I searched for a place to eat and discovered a famous soba restaurant in Arashiyama. Considering its proximity to Arashiyama Park, I thought it would be a good idea to have a meal at this restaurant. “A Restaurant with a View ...
In Arashiyama, located in the western part of Kyoto, you can find various tourist attractions, with one of the most famous being the bamboo grove. Known as “Chikurin,” this bamboo grove extends for about 600 meters. “Visiting Arashiyama to See This Place” The reason for visiting Arashiyama on this trip was, in fact, to see this place. I intentionally visited ...
In the western part of Kyoto, you can find the area known as Arashiyama, a well-known tourist destination in Kyoto. It exudes a tranquil atmosphere with a charming rural vibe, making it a popular spot. “Arashiyama Park and Togetsukyo Bridge, the Start of the Journey” After taking a bus, we arrived in Arashiyama and disembarked in front of the park. ...
The buses in Kyoto, Japan, have some differences compared to buses in South Korea. In South Korea, passengers typically board the bus through the front door, tagging their transportation card, and exit through the rear door, tagging their card again. “In Kyoto, Board Through the Rear Door and Exit Through the Front Door” However, in Kyoto, the process is the ...
When traveling to a country or city, visiting a tourist center in the region or city can provide valuable information about the journey. In the past, during my travels in Singapore, I visited the tourist center on Orchard Road, Singapore, to gather useful information. Similarly, I obtained helpful information from the tourist center in Tokyo’s Shinjuku. “Kyoto Tourist Center for ...
In the Kansai region of Japan, various travel passes are available, such as the Kansai Thru Pass and Osaka Amazing Pass. Kyoto also offers similar passes, and during this Kyoto trip, I used the Bus One-Day Pass, allowing unlimited bus rides for a day. “Unlimited transportation card available in Kyoto” The One-Day Pass, allowing unlimited bus rides in Kyoto, can ...