Kyoto is a vast area with various tourist attractions scattered around. Among them, notable areas include Kiyomizu-dera, Gion district, the region around Fushimi Inari Shrine, and especially the Arashiyama area. Arashiyama stands out as a densely packed tourist destination, making it convenient for planning an efficient itinerary. The Torokko Train, a tourist train, along with the Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji Temple, ...
After riding the JR Haruka Train for about 80 minutes, I arrived at Kyoto Station from Kansai International Airport. Although I had been to Kyoto Station before the COVID-19 era, my first visit to Kyoto involved arriving at Fushimi Inari Station in Kyoto using the Keihan Line from Osaka, not through Kyoto Station. Therefore, this visit to Kyoto felt more ...
Upon arriving at Kansai International Airport, my first priority was to prepare for the journey to Kyoto. As Kyoto was the initial destination of this trip, it was only natural to make arrangements to travel from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto. Among the various transportation options available, I chose to use the “Haruka” train. The Haruka train is an express ...
The last day of this Osaka-Kyoto trip has dawned. On the final day, after checking out of the hotel, the plan was to return to Osaka, briefly explore the Osaka area, and then conclude the itinerary by heading to the airport. First, since the situation required returning to Osaka, the decision was made to take the train back. Choosing 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 ...
After spending two nights in Osaka, I decided to stay in Kyoto from the third day onwards. Since my accommodation, the “Urban Hotel Kyoto,” was near Fushimi Inari Shrine, it made more sense to move to Fushimi Inari Station rather than going to Kyoto Station. Originally, I planned to explore more of Osaka using the JR Pass before heading to ...
There are various ways to travel from Kansai International Airport, the gateway to the Kansai region in Japan, to the central area of Osaka. These include regular trains, buses, limousine buses, taxis, and express trains. Among them, the “Rapi:t Train” is the fastest means of transportation to Osaka Namba. “Fastest Transportation from Kansai Airport to Osaka Namba, Rapi:t (Rapid) Train” ...
When entering Japan through Tokyo Narita Airport, it takes a considerable amount of time to reach the city center. Unlike Haneda Airport, which is closer to downtown, Narita Airport is relatively situated on the outskirts. Thanks to this, there are various transportation options available for traveling from Narita Airport to downtown Tokyo. As I’ve explored these options before, you can ...
In Hong Kong Disneyland, there’s a train that excites visitors even before they arrive at the park. It’s a special train called the “Mickey Train” that runs from Sunny Bay Station to Disneyland. “Disneyland in the Outskirts of Hong Kong’s Lantau Island” Hong Kong Disneyland is located on the outskirts of Hong Kong’s Lantau Island. It’s an amusement park and ...
Near the entrance of the Freedom Bridge in Paju’s Imjingak, you can see the steam locomotive boiler of the Gyeongui Line’s Jangdan Station. On December 31, 1950, amidst the height of the Korean War, a train carrying military supplies and provisions from Kaesong Station departed with 25 carriages, heading towards Sinuiju Station. However, due to the tactical situation caused by ...
At Jeongdongjin Hourglass Park, you can find the “Time Museum.” As you explore Jeongdongjin Hourglass Park, you’ll notice a train on display. This train is no longer in operation, but it has been repurposed and is now operated as the Time Museum. “Jeongdongjin: Time Museum” The Time Museum in Jeongdongjin focuses on, as the name suggests, “time.” However, rather than ...
In Busan, the Sky Capsule is one of the services operated at the “Haeundae Blue Line Park”. The Sky Capsule is a transportation vehicle that operates on tracks above the MiPo and Cheongsapo sections of Haeundae Beach, distinct from the seaside train. Originally scheduled to open in 2020, it was completed on February 4, 2021. “Haeundae Blue Line Park: Haeundae ...