{"id":19896,"date":"2024-05-17T11:56:13","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T02:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/?p=19896"},"modified":"2025-01-29T09:22:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T00:22:44","slug":"access-from-osaka-to-kyoto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/2024\/05\/17\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Get Between Osaka and Kyoto? Your Best Route Depends on Where You\u2019re Going in Kyoto!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hi! I&#8217;m Natiyda and I\u2019m from Thailand.<br \/>\nI came to Japan because I love the energy in Osaka. And while Osaka will always be my first choice, there are lots of other wonderful cities in the Kansai region to visit outside of Osaka. In particular, neighboring Kyoto is one of my favorite places to go because of its rich culture and sophisticated charms.<br \/>\nBut did you know, there are actually three train lines connecting Osaka and Kyoto? A lot of people aren\u2019t sure which route to take, so I want to give you all some advice. I used to be unsure of how to get back and forth myself, so let me explain how I decide which train line to use. Choosing the right train based on your destination will save you a lot of time and headache!<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 10px; border-radius: 0px; background: #f7f7f7;\">\n<h2 style=\"color:#609c66; margin: 10px 0 0;\">\uff3bContents\uff3d<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor1\">Introducing the three railways that connect Osaka and Kyoto\u2014JR, Hankyu, and Keihan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor2\">Major tourist destinations near the JR, Hankyu, and Keihan stations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor3\">Hankyu and Keihan are the best way to get to Kyoto&#8217;s most popular downtown areas\u2014Kawaramachi and Gion!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor4\">Keihan is convenient to get to Higashiyama. So is Hankyu!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor5\">Take the Hankyu from Osaka to Arashiyama. It&#8217;s cheaper than JR!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor6\">Keihan is a great way to get to Uji. But JR works too!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"anchor1\" style=\"color: #609c66;\">Introducing the three railways that connect Osaka and Kyoto\u2014JR, Hankyu, and Keihan<\/h2>\n<p>First things first, there are three different rail companies that connect Osaka and Kyoto: JR, Hankyu Railway, and Keihan Electric Railway. Understanding the different features of each train line, can help you plan your trip!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img01-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img01-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>JR is the largest railway in Japan.It also operates the Shinkansen, which does run between Osaka and Kyoto. But it requires an express fare in addition to the regular ticket and is not very practical for most people going between Osaka and Kyoto, so I won\u2019t be going into the Shinkansen in this article.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img02-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img02-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hankyu Railway has a classy image and has traditionally used this signature maroon color for its trains. Hankyu connects Osaka to Kyoto, Takarazuka, and Kobe. Hankyu also operates the Arashiyama Line, which can take you to the very popular tourist destination Arashiyama, in Kyoto.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img03.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img03-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img03-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Keihan Electric Railway is a railway company at the forefront of many trends, like playing departure melodies and running express trains. They were the first railway to do so in Japan. In the Kansai region, the company is famous for its catchy advertising campaigns.<\/p>\n<h3>Comparing the duration, fare, and major stations of JR, Hankyu, and Keihan trains<\/h3>\n<p>So, if you&#8217;re going from Osaka to Kyoto, which of the three should you take: JR, Hankyu, or Keihan? First, let&#8217;s take a look at the ride duration and fares.<\/p>\n<style>.table-box {width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;} .table-box th, .table-box td {text-align: center; border: 1px solid #000; padding: 3px; box-sizing: border-box;}<\/style>\n<table class=\"table-box\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Stations<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<th>Train fare<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>JR<br \/>(Osaka Station\u2013Kyoto Station)<\/td>\n<td>29 min.<\/td>\n<td>\u00a5580<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hankyu Railway<br \/>(Osaka-Umeda Station\u2013Kyoto Kawaramachi Station)<\/td>\n<td>43 min.<\/td>\n<td>\u00a5410<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Keihan Electric Railway<br \/>(Yodoyabashi Station\u2013Gion Shijo Station)<\/td>\n<td>47 min.<\/td>\n<td>\u00a5430<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*The times listed are approximate and indicate the ride times for the JR special rapid service, and  limited express for the Hankyu and Keihan. <\/p>\n<p>If your biggest concern is time, JR is the clear winner. But in terms of price, it&#8217;s Hankyu hands down.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you&#8217;re in a hurry, you should take the JR.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to save money, take the Hankyu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But, you see that\u2019s not necessarily the case\u2026<\/p>\n<h3>Think about where you want to go in Kyoto you and consider what the closest station is!<\/h3>\n<p>Of course, almost the whole city of Kyoto is like a tourist attraction. But keep in mind, it is not a compact city where you can easily walk from one destination to another. So it\u2019s a good idea to start thinking, &#8220;<span style=\"color: red;\">Which train station is the closest to the tourist attraction where I want to go?<\/span>\u201d, when planning your trip. This will make your travels more efficient and smoother.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img04.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img04-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img04-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you look at the map, you&#8217;ll see that both Hankyu (Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station) and Keihan (Gion-Shijo Station) stop in the popular Kawaramachi\/Gion area of Kyoto. But there are no JR stations nearby.<br \/>\nOf course, you can still use the JR to get there. You could take the Kyoto Municipal Subway from JR Kyoto Station and then transfer to the Hankyu line at Karasuma Station. But that would be annoying because of all the transfers, right?<br \/>\nAnother option would be to take a bus or taxi from JR Kyoto Station, but Kyoto is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of tourism so I wouldn\u2019t recommend that option.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img05-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img05-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The buses are incredibly crowded. Congestion levels fluctuate depending on the time of day and the line. But I\u2019ve heard stories from locals who can\u2019t get on the bus because there are so many tourists.<br \/>\nSo really, the smart way to get from Osaka to Kyoto is to choose your route, depending on where you are going in Kyoto. Then you can take a train line that will take you to the nearest station!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor2\" style=\"color: #609c66;\">Major tourist destinations near the JR, Hankyu, and Keihan stations<\/h2>\n<p>Here I&#8217;ve put together a list of major tourist spots that are near each of the JR, Hankyu, and Keihan lines.<\/p>\n<h3>[Tourist spots along the JR lines]<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to the JR Kyoto Line, connecting Osaka and Kyoto, JR also operates the Sagano Line, which will take you to Arashiyama. And the JR Nara Line connects Kyoto and Nara. Note that you will need to change trains at Kyoto Station in order to use either the Sagano Line and Nara Line.<\/p>\n<h4>Kyoto Station<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Kyoto Tower <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyoto-tower.jp\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.kyoto-tower.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Higashi Honganji Temple <a href=\"http:\/\/english.higashihonganji.or.jp\/english_top\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/english.higashihonganji.or.jp\/english_top\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Shosei-en Garden <a href=\"http:\/\/english.higashihonganji.or.jp\/tour\/shosei-en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/english.higashihonganji.or.jp\/tour\/shosei-en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Nishi Honganji Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongwanji.kyoto\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hongwanji.kyoto\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Toji temple <a href=\"https:\/\/toji.or.jp\/en\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/toji.or.jp\/en\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station (JR Sagano Line)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Kyoto Aquarium <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyoto-aquarium.com\/en\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.kyoto-aquarium.com\/en\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Kyoto Railway Museum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyotorailwaymuseum.jp\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.kyotorailwaymuseum.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Uzumasa Station (JR Sagano Line)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Toei Kyoto Studio Park <a href=\"https:\/\/global.toei-eigamura.com\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/global.toei-eigamura.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Saga-Arashiyama Station (JR Sagano Line)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Tenryuji Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenryuji.com\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.tenryuji.com\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Daikakuji Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daikakuji.or.jp\/english\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.daikakuji.or.jp\/english\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Togetsukyo Bridge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Tofukuji Station (JR Nara Line)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Tofukuji Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/tofukuji.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/tofukuji.jp\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mitera Sennyuji Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/mitera.org\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/mitera.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Inari Station (JR Nara Line)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine <a href=\"https:\/\/inari.jp\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/inari.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Uji Station (JR Nara Line)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Byodoin Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.byodoin.or.jp\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.byodoin.or.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ujigami Shrine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.Ujigamijinja.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ujikamijinja.jp\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Uji River<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>[Tourist spots along the Hankyu lines]<\/h3>\n<p>Hankyu Railway can take you all the way to <span style=\"color: red;\">Shijo Kawaramachi, Kyoto&#8217;s main shopping district<\/span>. Or it can take you up to Arashiyama when you transfer at Katsura Station. And although Keihan Railway will drop you off a little closer, you can still get to the stunning Kiyomizu-dera on Hankyu if you walk from Kyoto-kawaramachi Station.<\/p>\n<h4>Kyoto-kawaramachi Station<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Pontocho<\/li>\n<li>Gion (Hanamikoji, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Kamo River<\/li>\n<li>Nishiki Market<\/li>\n<li>Yasaka-jinja Shrine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Chion-in Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chion-in.or.jp\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.chion-in.or.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Maruyama Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Arashiyama Station (Hankyu Arashiyama Line)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Tenryu-ji Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenryuji.com\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.tenryuji.com\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Daikaku-ji Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daikakuji.or.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.daikakuji.or.jp\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Togetsukyo Bridge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>[Tourist spots along the Keihan lines]<\/h3>\n<p>Keihan Railway, which runs through Higashiyama (an area concentrated with temples and shrines) and Gion (Kyoto\u2019s entertainment district), is probably the line that has access to the most tourist destinations. You can also take the Keihan to get to Uji, by transferring at Chushojima Station. You\u2019ll also want to note that the closest station to Kiyomizu-dera Temple is Keihan\u2019s Kiyomizu-gojo Station. But we recommend taking a stroll from Gion-shijo Station to get there because there is so much to see along the way.<\/p>\n<h4>Demachiyanagi Station<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Shimogamo Shrine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shimogamo-jinja.or.jp\/english\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.shimogamo-jinja.or.jp\/english<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Jingu-Marutamachi Station<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Kyoto Imperial Palace <a href=\"https:\/\/fng.or.jp\/kyoto\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/fng.or.jp\/kyoto\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Heian-jingu Shrine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heianjingu.or.jp\/language\/english.html\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.heianjingu.or.jp\/language\/english.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Gion-shijo Station<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Kamo River<\/li>\n<li>Gion (Hanamikoji, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Yasaka Shrine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Chion-in Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chion-in.or.jp\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.chion-in.or.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Maruyama Park<\/li>\n<li>Kenninji Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenninji.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.kenninji.jp\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Kodaiji Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kodaiji.com\/e_index.html\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.kodaiji.com\/e_index.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Kiyomizu-gojo Station<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/rokuhara.or.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/rokuhara.or.jp\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Kiyomizu-dera Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiyomizudera.or.jp\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.kiyomizudera.or.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Shichijo Station<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Sanjusangendo Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjusangendo.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.sanjusangendo.jp\/<\/a>\u3000\u3000\u306a\u3069<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Tofukuji Station<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Tofukuji Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/tofukuji.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/tofukuji.jp\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mitera Sennyuji Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/mitera.org\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/mitera.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Fushimi-inari Station<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine <a href=\"https:\/\/inari.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/inari.jp\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Uji Station (Keihan Uji Line)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Byodoin Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.byodoin.or.jp\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.byodoin.or.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ujigami Shrine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.Ujigamijinja.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ujikamijinja.jp\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Uji River <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Looking at it all like this, you can see that Kyoto really has a lot of famous places!<br \/>\nNext, I&#8217;ll introduce the areas that are served by multiple train lines, and which trains are recommended to get there!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor3\" style=\"color: #609c66;\">Hankyu and Keihan are the best way to get to Kyoto&#8217;s most popular downtown areas\u2014Kawaramachi and Gion!<\/h2>\n<h3>[What is Kyoto\u2019s Kawaramachi?]<\/h3>\n<p>Ask anyone and they\u2019ll probably tell you Kawaramachi is the busiest area in Kyoto. The area features a few different hotspots with a unique atmosphere all their own. Shinkyogoku street is popular with the younger crowd. Pontocho has a deep history and the narrowness of the alley gives it a mysterious air. Nishiki Market is famous as Kyoto&#8217;s kitchen, because so many foods are sold there. Kawaramachi is bustling from morning to night, after all it is Kyoto&#8217;s premier shopping district.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img06.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img06-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img06-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Major sightseeing spots in and around Kawaramachi <\/h4>\n<p>Pontocho\/Shinkyogoku\/Teramachi\/Nishiki Market\/Kiyamachi, etc.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 3% 5%; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h4>Which train is the best way to get to Kawaramachi?<\/h4>\n<p><b>Hankyu<\/b>\u3000\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<br \/>\n\u3000When you leave Kyoto-kawaramachi Station, you&#8217;re right in the middle of Shijo Kawaramachi.<br \/>\n<b>Keihan<\/b>\u3000\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<br \/>\n\u3000Walk from Gion-shijo Station across the beautiful Kamo River and you&#8217;re in the heart of Kawaramachi. It\u2019s an easy and quick walk from the station.<br \/>\n<b>JR<\/b>\u3000\u2606<br \/>\n\u3000There is no JR station anywhere near Kawaramachi, so to get there you\u2019d have to transfer to the Kyoto Municipal Subway. Alternatively, you could take a bus or taxi from a JR station.\n<\/div>\n<h3>[What is Kyoto\u2019s Gion area?]<\/h3>\n<p>Gion features Hanamikoji, which is popular for its traditional machiya houses giving the neighborhood a distinctly Kyoto style atmosphere. Gion Shirakawa is also located here, which has charming stone-paved streets that run next to the Shirakawa River. Because the area is lined in the traditional and beautiful architecture of  Kyoto-style machiya houses and stylish restaurants, the area is distinctly refined. It is often described with the word <em>hannari<\/em>, meaning elegant. If you&#8217;re lucky, you might even see maikos strolling down the street!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img07.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img07-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img07-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Major sightseeing spots in and around Gion<\/h4>\n<p>Hanamikoji\/Gion Shirakawa\/Gion Tatsumibashi, etc.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 3% 5%; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h4>Which train is the best way to get to Gion?<\/h4>\n<p><b>Keihan<\/b>\u3000\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<br \/>\n\u3000Gion is just a few steps away from Gion-Shijo Station. This is the absolute closest station to the Gion area.<br \/>\n<b>Hankyu<\/b>\u3000\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<br \/>\n\u3000Exit Kyoto-kawaramachi Station and cross the Kamo River to reach the Gion area. It&#8217;s only a 2\u20133 minute walk.<br \/>\n<b>JR<\/b>\u3000\u2606<br \/>\n\u3000JR doesn\u2019t have a station anywhere near Gion, so to get there you\u2019d have to transfer to the Kyoto Municipal Subway. Alternatively, you could take a bus or taxi from a JR station.\n<\/div>\n<h3>Kawaramachi and Gion are right next door from each other!<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img08.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img08-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img08-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Kawaramachi area and the Gion area are located on opposite sides of the Kamo River. They\u2019re neighbors! It only takes about 2 minutes to walk between Hankyu Kyoto-kawaramachi Station and Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. So it doesn\u2019t make a big difference whether you use the Hankyu or Keihan trains to get here.<br \/>\nSo, the most logical thing to do would be to choose between the two, depending on where you are traveling from. Let\u2019s take a look at Osaka for a minute, to see which trains are the most convenient from where.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img09.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img09-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img09-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hankyu&#8217;s Osaka Umeda Station is located right in the middle of Kita, Osaka\u2019s main downtown district located in the North part of the city. It\u2019s also known as Umeda and Osaka Station area. If you are in this part of town, definitely choose the Hankyu Railway to get to Kyoto. The Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line also connects directly to Hankyu, so if you are starting from a station on this subway line, the Hankyu would be a good choice to get to Kyoto.<\/p>\n<p>Keihan&#8217;s Yodoyabashi and Kyobashi Stations are near Kita too. So if these stations are more convenient for you, hope on the Keihan for an easy trip to Kyoto.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor4\" style=\"color: #609c66;\">Keihan is convenient to get to Higashiyama. So is Hankyu!<\/h2>\n<h3>[What is Kyoto\u2019s Higashiyama area?]<\/h3>\n<p>Higashiyama is well-known from all its appearances on TV and in magazines. The most famous destination in Higashiyama is Kiyomizu-dera Temple, famous for its <em>Kiyomizu-no-butai<\/em> wooden stage and the roads that lead up to it\u2014Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka. There are a number of other tourist attractions you\u2019ll want to visit at least once, like the Yasaka Pagoda, which makes a gorgeous picture in the surrounding streetscape, and Yasaka Koshin-do, with its colorful hanging monkeys that really pop in photos.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img10-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img10-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Major tourist spots in and around Higashiyama<\/h4>\n<p>Chion-in Temple \/ Yasaka-jinja Shrine \/ Maruyama Park \/ Kodai-ji Temple \/ Ninenzaka \/ Sannenzaka \/ Kiyomizu-dera Temple \/ Kennin-ji Temple \/ Yasui Konpirag\u016b Shrine \/ Yasaka Pagoda (Hokan-ji Temple) etc.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 3% 5%; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h4>Which train is the best way to get to Higashiyama?<\/h4>\n<p><b>Keihan<\/b>\u3000\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<br \/>\n\u3000Gion-Shijo Station is the nearest station to Higashiyama&#8217;s tourist spots. It\u2019s the most convenient for visiting the many famous places in the area.<br \/>\n<b>Hankyu<\/b>\u3000\u2606\u2606\u2606<br \/>\n\u3000Higashiyama is within walking distance of Kyoto-kawaramachi Station. So if you are coming from the Kita area of Osaka, (Osaka Station or Umeda) I recommend you take the Hankyu.<br \/>\n<b>JR<\/b>\u3000\u2606<br \/>\n\u3000There is no JR station near Higashiyama, so you will need to use a bus or taxi to get there.\n<\/div>\n<h3>The best way to explore the Higashiyama area is to use the nearest Keihan or Hankyu station and stop at various places along the way to Higashiyama.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img11-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img11-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple website, the leading tourist attraction in Higashiyama, the recommended way to get here is to take the Kyoto City Bus to the Gojozaka stop or the Keihan Bus to the Kiyomizu-michi stop. From there it says it&#8217;s a 10-minute walk. And while that may be the shortest walking distance to get to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, I think you\u2019re missing out if you take this route. There are many attractions in the Higashiyama area, so it would be a waste to skip them!<br \/>\nIf you have the time to spare, I\u2019d recommend <span style=\"color: red;\">taking a stroll from Kyoto-kawaramachi Station or Gion-Shijo Station<\/span>!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor5\" style=\"color: #609c66;\">Take the Hankyu from Osaka to Arashiyama. It&#8217;s cheaper than JR!<\/h2>\n<h3>[What is Kyoto\u2019s Arashiyama Area?]<\/h3>\n<p>Arashiyama is located on the western side of Kyoto city. It\u2019s an area full of seasonal charms, like the cherry blossoms in spring and colorful foliage in autumn.This scenic part of the city has been a beloved destination for people in the former capital city since the time of Emperor Kanmu. It\u2019s full of famous places where Japanese people feel represent traditional Japan, such as Tenryu-ji Temple, Daikaku-ji Temple, Togetsu-kyo Bridge, and the famous bamboo forest path!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img12-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img12-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Major tourist spots in and around Arashiyama<\/h4>\n<p>Tenryuji Temple, Daikakuji Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Sagano Scenic Railway, etc.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 3% 5%; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h4>Which train is the best way to get to Arashiyama?<\/h4>\n<p><b>Hankyu<\/b>\u3000\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<br \/>\n\u3000It takes about 42 minutes to get to Arashiyama from Osaka Umeda Station. The fare is 410 yen so it\u2019s a good value.<br \/>\n<b>JR<\/b>\u3000\u2606\u2606\u2606<br \/>\n\u3000It takes about 45 minutes to get to Arashiyama from Osaka Station, and the fare is 990 yen. So it is more expensive than Hankyu.<br \/>\n<b>Keihan<\/b>\u3000\u00d7<br \/>\n\u3000There is no Keihan station near Arashiyama, so I don\u2019t recommended taking the Keihan to get to Arashiyama.<br \/>\n<small>*The times listed above exclude time to transfer trains and are approximate times for the Hankyu limited express trains and JR special rapid trains.<\/small>\n<\/div>\n<h3>JR is also a good option if you are heading to the Sagano Scenic Train and Toei Kyoto Studio Park, because the station is closer to both.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img13-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img13-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can use either Hankyu or JR to get to the Arashiyama area.<br \/>\nIf you take Hankyu, you need to transfer to the Hankyu Arashiyama Line at Katsura Station, which is on the Kyoto Line and runs between Osaka and Kyoto Station. If you opt for the JR, you need to transfer to the JR Sagano Line at Kyoto Station to get up to Arashiyama.<br \/>\nThe travel time is almost the same no matter which railway you choose, but the fare is overwhelmingly cheaper if you take the Hankyu! JR\u2019s Osaka Station and Hankyu\u2019s Osaka-umeda Station are very close to each other so it doesn\u2019t make much of a difference location-wise when you are getting on the train. But Hankyu\u2019s Osaka-umeda Station is the first station for this line, so there&#8217;s a better chance that you can get a seat when you board the train. These are all reasons why I recommend the Hankyu Railway to get to Arashiyama!<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, it may make sense to take the JR depending on where you are going in Arashiyama. You can take the Sagano Scenic Railway from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station and this tourist train is a popular way to enjoy the scenery of the Hozugawa Valley. If you walked here from Hankyu\u2019s Arashiyama Station it would take about 20 minutes. So if you are planning to ride this scenic train, it would be better to use the JR line.<br \/>\nAlso, if you plan to stop by Toei Kyoto Studio Park, you can walk there from Uzumasa Station on the JR Sagano Line. In which case, you could take Hankyu on the way to Arashiyama and ride JR on the way back!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor6\" style=\"color: #609c66;\">Keihan is a great way to get to Uji. But JR works too!<\/h2>\n<h3>[What is Kyoto\u2019s Uji area?]<\/h3>\n<p>Uji is a scenic city located south of downtown Kyoto, and is served by both JR and Keihan Electric Railways. It is a region where culture from the Heian period lives on and it was famously the setting for the Tale of Genji\u2019s Uji Chapters. The picture-perfect Byodo-in Temple is also incredibly well-known, as it is the temple depicted on Japan\u2019s 10 yen coin! There are other famous places in Uji as well, such as Ujigami Shrine, which is a registered World Heritage Site along with Byodo-in Temple. Plus Uji is a popular tourist area where you can enjoy gourmet food  and the many matcha shops.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img14-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img14-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Major tourist spots in and around Uji<\/h4>\n<p>Byodo-in Temple \/ Uji Shrine \/ Ujigami Shrine \/ Uji River \/ Mimuroto-ji Temple \/ The Tale of Genji Museum, etc.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 3% 5%; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h4>Which train is the best way to get to Uji?<\/h4>\n<p><b>Keihan<\/b>\u3000\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<br \/>\n\u3000It takes about 51 minutes to get to Uji from Yodoyabashi Station and it costs 430 yen. That\u2019s less than half the price of JR, so it&#8217;s a good value.<br \/>\n<b>JR<\/b>\u3000\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<br \/>\n\u3000The ride takes about 45 minutes from Osaka Station and costs 990 yen. It&#8217;s a bit expensive, but it\u2019s convenient if you are departing from Osaka\u2019s Kita area.<br \/>\n<b>Hankyu<\/b>\u3000\u00d7<br \/>\n\u3000There is no Hankyu station in Uji, so it would not be a good option to get to Uji.<br \/>\n<small>*The times listed above exclude time to transfer trains and are approximate times for JR&#8217;s special rapid service and Miyakoji rapid service, and Keihan&#8217;s limited express service.<\/small>\n<\/div>\n<h3>You will need to transfer trains one time, whether you take JR or Keihan to get between Osaka and Uji.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img15-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img15-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To go from Osaka to Uji, take the JR to Kyoto Station and then transfer to the Nara Line. Or take the Keihan line and transfer to the Keihan Uji Line at Chushojima Station. Whether you take JR or Keihan, you\u2019ll have to make one transfer.<br \/>\nOnce you have arrived in Uji, there is some distance between the JR and Keihan stations. But it takes about 10 minutes to walk to Byodoin Temple from both. However, if you are planning to visit other famous places in Uji, the Keihan line is going to be closer.<br \/>\nTrain fare is 990 yen on the JR line and 430 yen on the Keihan line. So it is significantly cheaper to take the Keihan. To sum up, I recommend the Keihan line to travel between Osaka and Uji. However, and this is similar to what I wrote regarding Kawaramachi &#038; Gion, if you are in the Kita part of Osaka, Umeda etc, it might be more troublesome to get to a Keihan station at the start, in which case it is a good idea to take the JR.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img16-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img16-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>JR and Keihan Railway are in competing for passengers going to Fushimi Inari and Tofukuji Temple too!<\/h3>\n<p>On the way from Uji to Kyoto the JR and Keihan lines follow similar routes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img17-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/access-from-osaka-to-kyoto-img17-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you check a map, you can see that there are both JR and Keihan Electric Railway stations near Sennyuji Temple, Tofukuji Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, and Manpukuji Temple.<br \/>\nAnd if you compare the two, the results are essentially the same as what we found in the Uji area: Keihan Railway is cheaper and more cost-effective. However, some people may find JR to be faster and more convenient for places like Tofukuji Temple, which is near Kyoto Station.<br \/>\nWell, that\u2019s as far as I can get today on the subject of trains.<br \/>\nWhen you are in Kansai, you\u2019ll notice that while both Osaka and Kyoto are major cities in the Kansai region, each has its own unique atmosphere and traditions. When you are in Kansai, make time to visit both. And when you plan your train travel from Osaka to Kyoto, make sure you choose a route that is the most convenient and smooth.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi! I&#8217;m Natiyda and I\u2019m from Thailand. I came to Japan because I love the energy in Osaka. And while Osaka will always be my first choice, there are lots of other wonderful cities in the Kansai region to visit outside of Osaka. In particular, neighboring Kyoto is one of my favorite places to go [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":19914,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[209,239],"tags":[],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"author_id":"","author_name":"","author_image":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19896"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19896"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19896\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20388,"href":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19896\/revisions\/20388"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19914"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19896"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19896"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19896"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}