Getting Around Kyoto

Published on : 21/06/2021
by : Japan Experience

Kyoto Station
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Kyoto has a long history; it is the first capital city of Japan and it is a truly beautiful and unmissable city.

Our travel tips to travel in and around Kyoto

Kyoto is a very walkable city. However, to go from one side to another you may need to use local transport. Its transportation system is complicated and some places are accessible only by buses.

From Kyoto Station you will be able to easily reach all areas of the city thanks to the local subway lines, the bus network and the JR train lines. Kyoto Station also serves as a major stop on the Tokaido-Sanyo Line, allowing for access to cities like Osaka and Hiroshima It is also accessible from Tokyo Station and Hakone via Odawara through this same Shinkansen bullet train line.

Take the time to also enjoy the area surrounding Kyoto with a day trip. You can find some suggestions and ideas here for itineraries.

Getting Around Kyoto

Discover the JR Sagano Line: Your gateway to Kyoto's top attractions

The JR Sagano Line is a popular railway for tourists visiting Kyoto, as it connects Kyoto Station to important stops like Nijo, Uzumasa and Saga-Arashiyama.

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Marutamachi Station Kyoto

Marutamachi Station is a station on the Karasuma Line of the Kyoto subway one stop north of Karasuma Oike (the interchange station with the Tozai Line).

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Imadegawa Station Karasuma Line Kyoto Subway

Imadegawa Station is a subway stop on the Karasuma Line of the Kyoto subway one stop north of Marutamachi Station and one stop south of Kuramaguchi Station.

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