About an hour from Kyoto Station! A thorough explanation of how to get to the "other Kyoto" - the Chutan region of Kyoto Prefecture!
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The three cities of Fukuchiyama, Maizuru, and Ayabe, located in northern Kyoto Prefecture, are collectively known as the "Chutan region." This region combines the sea, rural areas, and towns, so please enjoy sightseeing here.
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We are a voluntary tourism organization that promotes the attractions of the northern part of Kinki, including Tamba, Tajima, Tango, and Wakasa. The flavors of Northern Kinki are not limited to crab, a representative winter sea delicacy, but also oysters, yellowtail, and pufferfish, as well as cockle, rock oysters, and white squid in summer, and mountain flavors such as Tamba chestnuts and Tamba black beans, and the summer fruit, sand dune melon. It is an area where you can enjoy gourmet food all year round. We would be happy to visit the vast Northern Kinki region many times and provide information that will help you take a railway journey.
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Table of Contents
- What kind of place is the Chutan region?
- How to get to the Chutan region from Kyoto
- Recommended spots in Fukuchiyama City
- Recommended spots in Maizuru City
- Recommended spots in Ayabe City
- Recommended tourist spot information
- Recommended gourmet information
What kind of place is the Chutan region?
The Chutan region is located north of the center of Kyoto Prefecture and consists of the three cities of Fukuchiyama, Maizuru, and Ayabe.
Fukuchiyama City has a well-developed urban infrastructure in the city center and rural landscapes rich in natural environments in the suburbs, making it a city that is "just right amount of urban and just right amount of countryside."
It is also known as the "city of meat and sweets," and you can find delicious meat dishes and sweets in many places throughout the city.
Maizuru City is a town rich in nature facing the Sea of Japan, and promotes "moving near the sea."
It is home to the largest fishing port in Kyoto Prefecture, and there are many restaurants where you can eat fresh Maizuru seafood.
Maizuru City is home to a Maritime Self-Defense Force base, and the "Maizuru Maritime Self-Defense Force Curry" is a very popular dish promoted throughout the region. Please come and try the authentic curry dishes that are said to have originated in the navy!
Ayabe City is easy to visit, with expressways running east-west, north-south, and it is a town where you can enjoy a beautiful natural environment, rich rural woodlands, and farmland life.
Game cuisine is popular in Ayabe City, and dishes using ingredients such as deer, wild boar, and local chicken are popular.
There are three cities and three different types of people, but with just a short trip, please come and visit the Chutan region, where you can enjoy a variety of gourmet food and scenery!
How to get to the Chutan region from Kyoto
By train
✅If you want to go quickly and easily (using the express train)
1. From Kyoto Station, take the JR Sagano Line to Ayabe Station (approx. 75 minutes) *Use the Kinosaki or Maizuru Limited Express
2-1 (Kinosaki Express bound for Fukuchiyama City) From Ayabe Station, take the JR Sanin Line to Fukuchiyama Station (about 10 minutes)
2-2 (Maizuru City bound express train ) From Ayabe Station, take the JR Sanin Line to Nishi-Maizuru Station (about 20 minutes)
From Nishi-Maizuru Station, take the JR Sanin Line to Higashi-Maizuru Station (approx. 5 minutes)
✅ Cheapest way to get there (take the rapid train from Kyoto Station)
1. Take the JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station to Sonobe Station (approx. 35 minutes) *Use the rapid train
2. From Sonobe Station, take the JR Sanin Line to Ayabe Station (approx. 65 minutes) *Use a local train
3-1 (Towards Fukuchiyama City) Take the JR Sanin Line from Ayabe Station to Fukuchiyama Station (about 12 minutes)
3-2 (Maizuru City direction) Take the JR Sanin Line from Ayabe Station to Nishi-Maizuru Station (about 20 minutes)
From Nishi-Maizuru Station, take the JR Sanin Line to Higashi-Maizuru Station (approx. 7 minutes)
By car
✅ Use the expressway
[If going to Ayabe City or Fukuchiyama City]
Kyoto Minami IC
↓ Meishin Expressway
Oyamazaki JCT
① Kyoto Jukan Expressway Nagaokakyo, Oyamazaki Exit direction
②Kyoto Longitudinal Expressway Nagaokakyo, Fukuchiyama direction
③Kyoto Longitudinal Expressway Nagaokakyo, Fukuchiyama direction
↓ Kyoto Expressway
Ayabe Junction
①Maizuru Wakasa Road Maizuru, Osaka direction
②Maizuru Wakasa Road Osaka, Hiroshima direction
↓ Maizuru Wakasa Road
Ayabe IC (Arrival at Ayabe City)
↓ Maizuru Wakasa Road
Fukuchiyama IC (Arrival at Fukuchiyama City)
*Approximately 70 minutes from Kyoto Minami IC to Ayabe IC, approximately 80 minutes from Kyoto Minami IC to Fukuchiyama IC
[If going to Maizuru City]
Kyoto Minami IC
↓ Meishin Expressway
Oyamazaki JCT
① Kyoto Jukan Expressway Nagaokakyo, Oyamazaki Exit direction
②Kyoto Longitudinal Expressway Nagaokakyo, Fukuchiyama direction
③Kyoto Longitudinal Expressway Nagaokakyo, Fukuchiyama direction
↓ Kyoto Expressway
Ayabe Junction
①Maizuru Wakasa Road Maizuru, Osaka direction
②②Maizuru Wakasa Road Maizuru, Tsuruga direction
↓ Maizuru Wakasa Road
Maizuru Nishi IC (Arrival at Maizuru City)
↓ Maizuru Wakasa Road
Maizuru East IC
*Approximately 70 minutes from Kyoto Minami IC to Maizuru Nishi IC, approximately 80 minutes from Kyoto Minami IC to Maizuru Higashi IC
Recommended spots in Fukuchiyama City
Recommended spots in Maizuru City
Recommended spots in Ayabe City
Recommended tourist spot information
This is a site that lists other recommended spots.
Recommended gourmet information
We provide recommended gourmet information for Fukuchiyama City, Maizuru City, and Ayabe City.
We are a voluntary tourism organization that promotes the attractions of the northern part of Kinki, including Tamba, Tajima, Tango, and Wakasa. The flavors of Northern Kinki are not limited to crab, a representative winter sea delicacy, but also oysters, yellowtail, and pufferfish, as well as cockle, rock oysters, and white squid in summer, and mountain flavors such as Tamba chestnuts and Tamba black beans, and the summer fruit, sand dune melon. It is an area where you can enjoy gourmet food all year round. We would be happy to visit the vast Northern Kinki region many times and provide information that will help you take a railway journey.
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