Kyoto is very attractive because it is easy to access anywhere.
There are six types of trains and two types of trams in Kyoto.

• Kyoto Municipal Subway
• JR West
• Hankyu Railway
• Keihan Electric Railway
• Kintetsu Railways
• trolley train

If you take a train, you can go to a sightseeing spot smoothly without worrying about traffic jam.
It is very convenient as a means of transportation in limited travel time.
Two types of trams, Randen and Eiden, are not only a means of transportation for local Kyoto citizens, but also a means of transportation.
Ranzan-bound trains are popular for sightseeing, such as Randen for Arashiyama and Eiden for Kibune and Kurama.

The one-day pass that can be used by train is also sold by each transportation.
Please make use of it and enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto’s subway.

Kyoto Municipal Subway has two lines, the Tozai Line and the Karasuma Line, which are not affected by the weather.
It’s very convenient because you can act quickly!

You can change between Tozai Line and Karasuma Line at Karasuma Oike Station.
By the way, Karasuma of Karasuma Oike Station is called Karasuma. And I said, “Torimaru”
It will be very embarrassing, so please be careful.
The name of the place in Kyoto is very difficult and profound, so I will write about it in another article.

I made a subway map of Kyoto City.

Please check the details of the subway timetable on the website of Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau.

From JR Kyoto Station, the gateway to Kyoto, you can go to Tokyo not only in Kyoto City but also in other areas in the Kansai region and by Shinkansen (bullet train),
from there you can take the Sanyo Shinkansen to Hakata in the south and the Tokaido Shinkansen to the north. In addition,
Kyoto Station is a huge commercial facility with restaurants, department stores and various tenants, so you can enjoy not only riding trains but also shopping leisurely!
There are also souvenir shops, so if you forgot to buy a souvenir from Kyoto, it might be a good idea to look for it at Kyoto Station.

To find out about JR West in detail, the website called JR Odekake Net run by JR West is very convenient.

Hankyu Densha is a very convenient train to go from Rakuchu to Arashiyama and Takatsuki on the Rakusai side, and then to Osaka and Kobe.
Above all, I would like to recommend the one-day pass for Hankyu Railway!
No matter how many times you ride in a day in the section from Kyoto to Kobe,
if you use it many times a day for sightseeing, the one-day pass is very economical!
Admission is 1300 yen for adults and 650 yen for children (As of May 2020).
*You have to change trains to go to Kobe.
Please check the Hankyu Railway website for more information.

Keihan Electric Railway connects to Demachiyanagi Station in the Rakuhoku area,
to Osaka and Kyoto Municipal Subway in the south, and to Shiga in the east.
It is not possible to get on from Kyoto Station, so if you take Keihan Electric Railway from Kyoto Station,
it is convenient to take JR Nara Line and change trains at Tofukuji Station.
You can also take it from Shichijo Keihan station which is about 15 minutes walk from Kyoto station.
By the way, it is said that the image character “Okeihan” changes every three years.
The Keihan Group, which operates Keihan trains, also operates Kyoto Tower.
Because the Keihan Railway connects the Rakuhoku and Rakunan areas,
I want to visit the Rakuhoku area as well as Fushimi Inari Shrine and Byodo-in Temple in Uji in one day!
If you’re looking for something to do with your life, this might be the perfect solution.

Please check the Keihan Railway website for more information.

The Keifuku Electric Railroad is a streetcar called (Randen) which is popular among the locals of Kyoto.

Randen has two lines.

Arashiyama- Shijo-Omiya (Shijoomiya)
Katabiranotsuji – Myoshin-ji Temple

The flat rate is 220 yen for adults and 110 yen for children. (Children: 6 to 12 years old) (As of May 2020)
* The fee for bringing your belongings is 220 yen.

The retro body and the view from the car window are reminiscent of the good old days.
You can enjoy the travel time during your trip to Kyoto.

How about taking Randen to and from Arashiyama Station?

For more information about Randen, please visit the Keifuku Electric Railroad website.

Eizan Densha is a train called Eiden (EDEN!) that runs in the Rakuhoku, Kurama, and Hieizan directions, which are familiar to people.
Especially, I would like to recommend it from the window!
There is a tunnel of Momiji, and you can enjoy autumn leaves in early summer and autumn leaves in autumn.
*Please note that you can only see the Momiji Tunnel from the train window and cannot walk outside “SHRIEK!”.
You will get excited just by getting on the train “Kirara” and (picture on the right) which have large windows and you can enjoy the view!
In the Rakuhoku area of Kyoto, there are many quiet and natural sightseeing spots.

For more information on Eizan trains, please visit the Eizan Train website.

Finally, I will introduce the trolley train in Arashiyama! You can go from Saga Torokko Station to Kameoka Station.
It is a sightseeing train that runs slowly at a speed of about 25 km and you can enjoy the natural scenery.
I don’t have a chance to ride a train like this in my daily life, so it’s the best part of traveling!
If you are with children, how about making memories with your family. The photo shows Torokko Arashiyama Station. 

Now, I’ve given you a lot of information about trains in Kyoto. How was it? There are various means of transportation in Kyoto.
If you combine them well, you can go to your favorite place smoothly and cheaply.
Please make a memorable trip to Kyoto by using public transportation to the place you want to go!
If you like trains, there is the Kyoto Railway Museum about 20 minutes’ walk from Kyoto Station, so I recommend it.
I will introduce it in another article! Have a nice trip everyone!

*Information may change from time to time depending on the operating organization, so please check it yourself before using. Last Updated: May 2020