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  • JugemJugem
    386 contributions
    Nice View Ohara
    I used this ropeway when I went to Mt. Hiei from Kyoto.
    Eizan Ropeway line is operated by Keifuku Electric Railroad Co.,Ltd.
    Rope Hiei station is just next to Cable Hiei Station.
    You can admire the view of Ohara from the square of the cable Hiei station.
    In addition, it seems that it will be canceled in winter.
    Review of: Hieizan Ropeway
    Written March 10, 2018
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  • Inspire48156921051
    2 contributions
    baggage
    The staff are so lovely and service is efficient. Reasonable price. Would definitely recommend for anyone needing their services.
    Review of: Kyoto MK
    Written September 14, 2023
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  • cp_0010
    Manama, Bahrain1,499 contributions
    Nice short journey
    Eizan train is a nice experience which is run by the Eizan Electric Company in the northern Kyoto. There are two Eizan Lines that run north from Demachiyanagi Station: the Eizan Main Line and the Kurama Line. The whole journey takes about 25 minutes and runs through the upper hilly area in Kyoto and forests. It is a nice scenic journey and many tourists do this.
    Review of: Eizan Electric Railway
    Written September 29, 2017
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  • Bell
    2 contributions
    Beautiful but don't take your luggage
    We rode the Kyo-train from Kawaramachi to Umeda as our means of travelling from Kyoto to Osaka. Having only used JR trains until that point, the Hankyu service was a little confusing but staff at the info office were very helpful. I don't recommend taking luggage on the train as there is no storage available and not enough room to place them near seats. I had assumed a train designed for tourists would accommodate luggage, but realise now that the 'sightseeing train' really is intended for short sightseeing trips.
    The train was really hot on the day we rode it. There doesn't seem to be ai-rconditioning, which is a shame.
    Otherwise it's a lovely initiative and well worth riding, especially for day trips to places like Arashiyama. The fact that it uses standard fares is a bonus for tourists, but also means that it can get quite crowded as there's no disincentive for locals not to ride it.
    Review of: Kyo-train
    Written May 22, 2019
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  • JugemJugem
    386 contributions
    Cable line boasting the largest altitude difference in Japan
    I used this cable line when I went to Mt. Hiei from Kyoto.
    Eizan Cable line is operated by Keifuku Electric Railroad Co.,Ltd.
    The cable line has a vertical spacing of 561 m, which is the largest in Japan.
    In addition, it seems that it will be canceled in winter.
    Review of: Eizan Cable
    Written March 8, 2018
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  • Bolansan
    Bathgate, UK302 contributions
    Fixed fare
    The train is a fixed fee and you pay when you get off. Nice trip through the residential part of kyoto with locals rather than tourists on the train.
    Review of: Keifuku Electric Railroad
    Written October 19, 2019
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  • Wingfield73
    Chiang Mai, Thailand939 contributions
    Save hassle
    Although there are only two subway lines in Kyoto the day pass - at 600 yen - is well worth buying and saves the hassle of searching for the ticket machines and taking fresh tickets for each trip. The subway itself is easy to navigate with each line colour-coded. Trains are clean, well maintained and it is a very quick way to get around the city. For the handicapped and wheel-chair users there are lifts everwhere
    Review of: Kyoto City Subway
    Written December 12, 2019
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  • Google T
    1 contribution
    Adjust your timing and your bus would be perfect
    Today I wait for bus 69 and its late for 10 minutes. I then missed the bus. I need wait another bus.
    Review of: Kyoto City Bus
    Written November 25, 2022
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  • Matt
    1 contribution
    Fantastic tour with Hiro!
    You must hire Hiro if you come to Kyoto! He was recommended by a friend who’s hired him twice before and he did not disappoint. He is kind, attentive, informative and funny and an all-around terrific tour guide who also speaks excellent English. I’ve been to Kyoto before and he showed us new places we’d never heard of, and it’s so convenient to have a driver take you around because Kyoto doesn’t have a robust metro in town. Definitely 5 out of 5 stars for Hiro.
    Review of: Kyoto Limousine
    Written February 2, 2023
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  • enjoyingtime
    Sydney, Australia21 contributions
    Great private vehicle tour guide
    Our family (two girls aged 6 and 10) wanted to see the main sites of Kyoto and booked 6 hours with Kimi. We visited the following sites and he provided us with an informative guide and ensured we were able to get some great photos, keeping in mind we have two kids.

    Tenryu-Ji temple
    Arashiyama bamboo Forest
    Fushimi inara taisha
    Otago nenbutsu-Ji
    Kinkakuji

    Helping everyone understand customs and other things including stopping for lunch too.

    Highly recommend, English was great, he was patient and the car was lovely and clean spacious and comfortable

    Thanks Kimi.
    Review of: Kimi Taxi
    Written May 16, 2019
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  • Bee_Traveled
    New York City, NY48 contributions
    Magical and Unforgettable Day in Beautiful Kyoto!
    I contacted Mr. Doi three weeks before our honeymoon to Japan! My husband and I realized how large Kyoto is and how each temple we wanted to visit is not close to one another. Hiring a guide & taxi was an amazing idea. There was only one problem. We were arriving during the height of Sakura (cherry blossom) season and Doi was completely booked. I wrote him back and told him that I was disappointed but understood due to high season in Kyoto and the fact that Japan has recently opened it's doors to foreigners since the pandemic. I also explained that I am partially disabled and could he suggest a colleague from another company. He immediately found another guide with a tax. Hiss friend Akira emailed me right away. I can't thank Mr. Doi enough for recommending his colleague Akira. I sent Akira a detailed list of places we wanted to visit and he took us all around Kyoto starting out in Arashiyama, we were supposed to end at the "Philosopher's Path" but we added on Fushimi-Inari as he told us that it would be very crowded the next day as it was the weekend. So he took us there and it was a fantastic day! We were able to see so much with Akira and he was so patient and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Doi if you want to see a lot and not worry about public transportation in Kyoto! The day was unforgettable, magical, and priceless
    Review of: Doi Taxi - Kyoto Private Taxi Tours in English
    Written May 1, 2023
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  • Quack H
    HONG KONG2,810 contributions
    Good means of getting around Kyoto
    Good means of getting around Kyoto. I usually buy a day ticket and you can hop on and off anytime any stops in Kyoto. Recommended!
    Review of: Kyoto Bus
    Written January 9, 2017
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