[Spring 2024] Enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto using the subway!
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Route buses run throughout Kyoto city. While it is easy to access sightseeing spots, there are also problems when it gets crowded, such as being late for the train or even not being able to board the train in the first place. Why not take advantage of the subway and enjoy your trip smoothly?
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Kyoto City Subway is convenient for traveling north, south, east, and west.
The Kyoto City Subway operates on two lines, the Karasuma Line which runs north-south, and the Tozai Line which runs east-west. Unlike route buses, convenient but where you suffer from traffic jams and delays during busy seasons, subways are punctual unless there is an emergency. By using 1-Day Passes, you can enjoy stress-free and economical sightseeing.
Excellent access to popular tourist sites
From Kyoto Station, take the Karasuma Line towards Kokusaikaikan, 3 stops (about 6mins) to Karasuma Oike Station, where the two subway lines intersect. There, transfer to the Tozai Line and get off at the 1st stop Nijo-jo-mae, where you will reach the World Heritage Site Nijo Castle. At the final stop, Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station, there is Uzumasa Eigamura (TOEI Kyoto Studio Park). If you return east and get off at Kyoto City Hall, you can get to Honnoji Temple, a famous temple associated with Oda Nobunaga, and the Kawaramachi area, where you can enjoy shopping. If you proceed to Higashiyama Station or Keage Station, there are many famous places to see autumn leaves such as Nanzenji Temple, Eikando Temple and Shoren-in Temple, where you can also enjoy sightseeing in the Heian Shrine and Okazaki area. It also has great access to Daigoji Temple and Kajuji Temple, usually inconvenient by bus, and you can also transfer to the JR Nara Line.
The Karasuma Oike area, the center of town, is full of charm
"Kyoto International Manga Museum" is a 2-minute walk from Karasuma-Oike Station. It is a sacred place for manga, with a wide selection of manga from over 100 years ago to the present day, and is visited by many people from all over the world. Also, Nishiki Market, where you can enjoy eating while walking, is within walking distance. The long-established market is lined with shops selling Kyoto pickles and matcha sweets. There are cafes, commercial facilities, and large bookstores, making it a convenient area to take a break between sightseeing and to gather information.
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden nearby Imadegawa Station, Karasuma Line
5stops, 7mins from Kyoto Station via Karasuma Line, get off at Imadegawa Station and you will arrive at the vast Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. The garden is a place of relaxation for Kyoto citizens, offering beautiful scenery throughout the year with plums, peaches, cherry blossoms, and autumn leaves. Imadegawa Station has good connections with buses, so you can smoothly access Kitano Tenmangu Shrine to the west and Ginkakuji Temple to the east through a relatively traffic-free road.
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Ask the concierge for updated information, Kyoto is full of famous places
Kyoto has so many attractions that you cannot cover all within a night or two. If you are unsure about transportation, consult with the tourist information at the station or the concierge at your hotel. You might be able to get information, not mentioned in guidebooks! Please enjoy your trip to Kyoto to the full.
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Kyoto Brighton Hotel is located in an area with excellent access to many World Heritage sites, such as Nijo Castle and Ginkaku-ji Silver Pavilion. There are many shops nearby selling Japanese ingredients, where you can enjoy buying soy sauce, miso, etc. It is about 5min walk to the Kyoto Imperial Palace, recommended for morning walks and running courses. In addition, the concierge knows well about Kyoto, where you can feel free to ask about sightseeing, restaurants, traditional crafts, etc. During cherry blossoms and autumn foliage seasons, there are special tours available for private viewing. The average size of guest rooms is 42 square meters, spacious enough to accommodate large suitcases, and equipped with comfortable sofas. There are a variety of restaurants in the hotel, including western food, teppanyaki (wagyu), traditional Japanese, Chinese, and a bar lounge. This is a hotel where you can arrange everything about Kyoto, including gourmet food and Kyoto-like experiences.
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