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Kyoto
Kyoto
City Overview
The ancient capital of Kyoto, which is known worldwide, is dotted with famous shrines and temples such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Ginkaku-ji Temple. It is also fun to explore the moist streets such as Gion and Nishigan. Ponto-cho, where you can meet maiko who goes to a teahouse, is popular with tourists. Tourist attractions are widespread, such as Arashiyama, where the Watsuki Bridge is located and the Torco train runs, Sansenin, Ohara, where the Jakukoin is located, and Ojokoro Uji. You can also enjoy riverbed cuisine in Kamo River, Takafune, and Kaohsiung. The abashi bridge facing the Sea of Japan is one of the three views of Japan.
Basic Information
- Address:
- Shimodori-dori Shinmachi, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto (Kyoto Prefectural Government)
- Region: Kinki
- Prefecture: Kyoto Prefecture
Demographics
- Total Population:
2,488,075
- Number of Households:
1,255,136
Other Info
● The total population of municipalities and the total number of households is the figures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Internal Affairs Basic Residents' Register survey of 2024.
● The information listed under “Rail Access” applies to use of the Japan Rail Pass for ordinary cars. With the “Green Car” pass, both ordinary cars and green cars can be used without any additional charge. For further details, please refer to the information below.
https://japanrailpass.net/about_jrp/vehicle/
● For “Rail Access,” the travel time from Tokyo Station to Ueno Station is approximately 5 to 9 minutes via the JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Takasaki Line, Utsunomiya Line (Tohoku Main Line), or Ueno-Tokyo Line.
● The information listed under “Rail Access” applies to use of the Japan Rail Pass for ordinary cars. With the “Green Car” pass, both ordinary cars and green cars can be used without any additional charge. For further details, please refer to the information below.
https://japanrailpass.net/about_jrp/vehicle/
● For “Rail Access,” the travel time from Tokyo Station to Ueno Station is approximately 5 to 9 minutes via the JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Takasaki Line, Utsunomiya Line (Tohoku Main Line), or Ueno-Tokyo Line.
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Access Info
■ From Tokyo
[Railway]
Take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen "Nozomi" train from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station about 2 hours 7 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. Japan Rail Pass requires an additional fee if you use Nozomi.
[Car]
Tokyo IC to Kyoto East IC by Tomei Expressway/Shin Tomei Expressway/Ise Gwan Expressway/Shin-Meijin Expressway/Meishin Expressway approximately 4 hours 52 minutes.
[High-speed bus]
Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit for about 6 hours and 5 minutes.
■ From Osaka
[Railway]
It takes about 15 minutes from Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station on the JR Tōkaidō Shinkansen "Nozomi" and "Hikari", or 24 to 47 minutes on the JR Tōkaidō Sanyo Main Line. Japan Rail Pass requires an additional fee if you use Nozomi.
[Car]
About an hour from Suita IC to Kyoto Minami IC by Meishin Expressway.
[High-speed bus]
From Kansai Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
[Railway]
Take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen "Nozomi" train from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station about 2 hours 7 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. Japan Rail Pass requires an additional fee if you use Nozomi.
[Car]
Tokyo IC to Kyoto East IC by Tomei Expressway/Shin Tomei Expressway/Ise Gwan Expressway/Shin-Meijin Expressway/Meishin Expressway approximately 4 hours 52 minutes.
[High-speed bus]
Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit for about 6 hours and 5 minutes.
■ From Osaka
[Railway]
It takes about 15 minutes from Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station on the JR Tōkaidō Shinkansen "Nozomi" and "Hikari", or 24 to 47 minutes on the JR Tōkaidō Sanyo Main Line. Japan Rail Pass requires an additional fee if you use Nozomi.
[Car]
About an hour from Suita IC to Kyoto Minami IC by Meishin Expressway.
[High-speed bus]
From Kansai Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.