Kinkaku-ji; ji means temple (=Rokuon-ji) is a representative tourist attraction located in Kyoto City, captivating many foreign tourists with its beauty and historical background. Kinkaku-ji was constructed in 1397 by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, …

There are about 800 officially registered temples and 1,700 shrines in Kyoto. Let me answer the question, you might have, about the difference between temples and shrines. Shrines are associated with the religion of Shintoism, which has ex…

It is also recommended to go around Kyoto slowly by bicycle. However, it is better to avoid summer and winter. The heat and cold of Kyoto cannot be underestimated. The sound of "at twee" means hot, "some it" means cold. People in Kyoto oft…

Surely, city buses are convenient, but taxis are a great way to get around when you have a lot of luggage, when you're tired of walking, or when you can't wait anymore. Now, to take a taxi, you can find a taxi rank near a train station, te…

Well, the next means of transportation is the subway. Kyoto's subway lines are cross-shaped. It is a line that connects directly north of Kyoto Station to the International Conference Center, and a line that extends east and west from Kara…

There are about 700 bus stops in Kyoto city as of 2019. As for the number of buses, there are about 800 buses, all of which are idling stop functioned vehicles. (2023) If you know this, there is no reason not to use the bus. Also, the curr…

ICOCA can be used not only in Kyoto but also everywhere, and can be used not only for transportation but also for all kinds of shopping and dining. On the other hand, if limited to Kyoto alone, and only the subway or bus, there is even mor…

With ICOCA card, you don't have to prepare the fare every time you use the bus, subway, or JR train. Simply tap your card on the reader when you exit a city bus, or hold it over the ticket gate when boarding the subway or JR trains. While …