Kyoto Side Trips
Kyoto is a place full of Japanese flavor, and at the same time, it is also the flourishing place of the Japanese flower ceremony and tea ceremony, which is called "Real Japan". It is not difficult to see from the map that Kyoto can be said to be a hub city connecting the eastern and western parts of Japan. It is surrounded by cities such as Osaka, Nara, Nagoya, and Kobe. If you have ample travel time, you can plan a trip to cities surrounding Kyoto in addition to visiting Kyoto. The different environments, different places of interest, and eating habits will bring you different travel experiences.
Kyoto has a well-developed transportation system. In addition to the Shinkansen, there are two subways, the Karasuma Line and Tozai Line. There are also six types of trams and other means of transportation, such as the Keifu Tram, Keihan Tram, and the Hankyu Tram. You can also consider our private transfer service, where we drop you off and pick you up from door to door. Our drivers are strictly selected and we will definitely provide you with the best price and first-class car rental service. Here are some tips for a Kyoto side trip as a reference. If you want to book the best side trip from Kyoto, please contact our travel agency for more information.
Trip to Osaka from Kyoto
The first place to recommend you is Osaka, Japan's second-largest city, 26 kilometers away from Kyoto, known as the Kitchen of Japan. You can take the Sanyo Main Line New Express from Osaka Station, Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station, about half an hour by car. Osaka has many highlights like shopping, food, parent-child travel, city views, classic architecture, and more. Osaka Castle Park, Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, Dotonbori, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel, Shitennoji Temple, Universal Studios Japan, etc, to name a few are all must-see attractions located in Osaka.
Trip to Nara from Kyoto
Nara is located in the middle of Osaka and Kyoto, 23 kilometers away from Kyoto. It has a longer history than Kyoto, a thousand-year-old capital. Nara Station can be reached directly from Kyoto Station by JR or subway. Nara has many ancient temples, shrines, and has the title of being the Shrine Capital. Here is a classic course for a day trip in Nara: Kofukuji Temple to Kasugataisha Shrine, to Nara Park, to Naramachi. If you have extra time, you can also go to Todai-ji Temple, Nigatsu-do Temple, Mount Wakakusa, to name a few, as there are many other attractions.
Trip to Kobe from Kyoto
Kobe is located in the Kansai region of Japan. It is an important port city in the western part of Honshu Island. It is also a very important industrial and commercial town in the Keihan-Shin economic circle. There are several direct Nozomi trains and one direct Hikari train between Kyoto Station and Shin-Kobe Station. Kobe has exotic architecture and famous Kobe beef dishes, and the night view of Kobe is fascinating. Arima Onsen, one of Japan's three most famous hot spring town is located in the Kobe area. Kobe's classic day trip includes visiting the Port of Kobe, Kitano-cho, Arima Onsen, Mount Rokko, and Ikuta Shrine.
Trip to Himeji from Kyoto
Himeji City is the second-largest city in Hyogo Prefecture after Kobe City as its tourism industry is developed. It takes one and a half hours to travel from Kyoto to Himeji by JR. Himeji Castle, a world cultural heritage known as the National Treasure of Japan is seated here. The Shoshazan Engyoji Temple in the west is also well known and attracts many tourists every year. If you have extra time, you can also visit the Kokoen Garden, Himeji Castle, and other attractions.
Trip to Uji-shi from Kyoto
Uji city is located in the southern part of Kyoto, Japan, about 25 kilometers from downtown Kyoto. Uji is famous for the World Heritage Byodoin Temple and Uji Matcha. Uji River flows through the city, with beautiful mountains, rivers, and rich fishery resources. It is the heart of Uji and one of Japan's famous tourist attractions. Ujigami Shrine is the oldest shrine building in Japan and an important cultural relic in Japan, built during the Kamakura period. The Tale of Genji Museum and Mimurotoji Temple are also popular spots for tourists for those who live in Japan or visitors from around the world.
Trip to Omihachiman from Kyoto
Omihachiman is 31 kilometers from Kyoto. It is gradually becoming a commercial city due to its proximity to Kyoto and the advantages brought by the east-west transportation line and Lake Biwa water system. Omihanchiman's Lake Biwa is Japan's largest lake and has made Omihachiman an ancient water city. In the spring, during the cherry blossom season, this water city is even more beautiful. If you have extra time, you can visit attractions such as Azichi-ji, Sakura Kinrin Park, Former Nishikawa Residence, Himure Hachimangu Shrine, Omishonin Street, and more.
Kyoto is a place full of Japanese flavor, and at the same time, it is also the flourishing place of the Japanese flower ceremony and tea ceremony, which is called "Real Japan". It is not difficult to see from the map that Kyoto can be said to be a hub city connecting the eastern and western parts of Japan. It is surrounded by cities such as Osaka, Nara, Nagoya, and Kobe. If you have ample travel time, you can plan a trip to cities surrounding Kyoto in addition to visiting Kyoto. The different environments, different places of interest, and eating habits will bring you different travel experiences.
Kyoto has a well-developed transportation system. In addition to the Shinkansen, there are two subways, the Karasuma Line and Tozai Line. There are also six types of trams and other means of transportation, such as the Keifu Tram, Keihan Tram, and the Hankyu Tram. You can also consider our private transfer service, where we drop you off and pick you up from door to door. Our drivers are strictly selected and we will definitely provide you with the best price and first-class car rental service. Here are some tips for a Kyoto side trip as a reference. If you want to book the best side trip from Kyoto, please contact our travel agency for more information.
Trip to Osaka from Kyoto
The first place to recommend you is Osaka, Japan's second-largest city, 26 kilometers away from Kyoto, known as the Kitchen of Japan. You can take the Sanyo Main Line New Express from Osaka Station, Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station, about half an hour by car. Osaka has many highlights like shopping, food, parent-child travel, city views, classic architecture, and more. Osaka Castle Park, Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, Dotonbori, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel, Shitennoji Temple, Universal Studios Japan, etc, to name a few are all must-see attractions located in Osaka.
Trip to Nara from Kyoto
Nara is located in the middle of Osaka and Kyoto, 23 kilometers away from Kyoto. It has a longer history than Kyoto, a thousand-year-old capital. Nara Station can be reached directly from Kyoto Station by JR or subway. Nara has many ancient temples, shrines, and has the title of being the Shrine Capital. Here is a classic course for a day trip in Nara: Kofukuji Temple to Kasugataisha Shrine, to Nara Park, to Naramachi. If you have extra time, you can also go to Todai-ji Temple, Nigatsu-do Temple, Mount Wakakusa, to name a few, as there are many other attractions.
Trip to Kobe from Kyoto
Kobe is located in the Kansai region of Japan. It is an important port city in the western part of Honshu Island. It is also a very important industrial and commercial town in the Keihan-Shin economic circle. There are several direct Nozomi trains and one direct Hikari train between Kyoto Station and Shin-Kobe Station. Kobe has exotic architecture and famous Kobe beef dishes, and the night view of Kobe is fascinating. Arima Onsen, one of Japan's three most famous hot spring town is located in the Kobe area. Kobe's classic day trip includes visiting the Port of Kobe, Kitano-cho, Arima Onsen, Mount Rokko, and Ikuta Shrine.
Trip to Himeji from Kyoto
Himeji City is the second-largest city in Hyogo Prefecture after Kobe City as its tourism industry is developed. It takes one and a half hours to travel from Kyoto to Himeji by JR. Himeji Castle, a world cultural heritage known as the National Treasure of Japan is seated here. The Shoshazan Engyoji Temple in the west is also well known and attracts many tourists every year. If you have extra time, you can also visit the Kokoen Garden, Himeji Castle, and other attractions.
Trip to Uji-shi from Kyoto
Uji city is located in the southern part of Kyoto, Japan, about 25 kilometers from downtown Kyoto. Uji is famous for the World Heritage Byodoin Temple and Uji Matcha. Uji River flows through the city, with beautiful mountains, rivers, and rich fishery resources. It is the heart of Uji and one of Japan's famous tourist attractions. Ujigami Shrine is the oldest shrine building in Japan and an important cultural relic in Japan, built during the Kamakura period. The Tale of Genji Museum and Mimurotoji Temple are also popular spots for tourists for those who live in Japan or visitors from around the world.
Trip to Omihachiman from Kyoto
Omihachiman is 31 kilometers from Kyoto. It is gradually becoming a commercial city due to its proximity to Kyoto and the advantages brought by the east-west transportation line and Lake Biwa water system. Omihanchiman's Lake Biwa is Japan's largest lake and has made Omihachiman an ancient water city. In the spring, during the cherry blossom season, this water city is even more beautiful. If you have extra time, you can visit attractions such as Azichi-ji, Sakura Kinrin Park, Former Nishikawa Residence, Himure Hachimangu Shrine, Omishonin Street, and more.
Kyoto Side Trips
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
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What cities can I visit around Kyoto?If you have plenty of travel time, many cities around Kyoto are worth visiting. For example, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Himeji, Uji-shi, Omihachiman, etc are a few cities. If you do not know how to plan the trip, Japan Holiday will provide you with 1, 2, or 3-day tours with itineraries and prices.
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I want to go to Osaka, a city around Kyoto. What are the attractions to visit in Osaka?Osaka Castle Park, Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, Dotonbori, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel, Shitennoji Temple, Universal Studios Japan, to name a few, are all must-see attractions in Osaka.
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After visiting Kyoto, I want to go to nearby cities, is it convenient to go to Osaka?Osaka is the second-largest city in Japan, 26 kilometers from Kyoto. It can be reached by a half-hour drive from Osaka Station, Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station by Sanyo Main Line. Osaka has many highlights which include shopping, food, family travel, city view, classical architecture, etc. It is highly recommended that you visit Osaka.
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I want to go to Nara, a city around Kyoto, is there anything I can do?We recommend a classic day trip itinerary in Nara, visiting the Kofuku-ji Temple, Kasugataisha Shrine, Nara park, and Naramachi. If you have extra time, you can go to Todai-ji Temple, Nigatsu-do Temple, Mount Wakausa, and other attractions that you may be interested in.
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I want to visit Kobe, a city around Kyoto, is transportation convenient?There are several direct Nozomi trains and one direct Hikari train between Kyoto Station and Shin-Kobe Station. The transportation is very convenient. Kobe's beef dishes, the night view, and the Arima Onsen are all popular in Kobe if you have time to visit.
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Are there any spots to recommend in Himeji, a city around Kyoto?Himeji has a well-developed tourism industry, including the World Cultural Heritage of Himeji Castle, and the Western Shoshazan Engyoji Temple is also popular, attracting many tourists every year. If you have extra time, you can also visit Kokoen Garden, Himeji Castle, and other attractions.
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Is Uji-shi, a city around Kyoto worth visiting?Uji city is known as the World Heritage Byodoin Temple and Uji Matcha and is one of Japan's famous tourist attractions. Ujigami Shrine is the oldest shrine building in Japan. The Tale of Genji Museum and Mimurotoji Temple are also popular spots for tourists for the locals and visitors.
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Where else in Kyoto is it suitable for cherry blossom viewing during the spring?Omihachiman is an ancient water city around Kyoto. In the spring, during the cherry blossom season, this water city is even more beautiful. If you have extra time to spare, you can visit attractions such as Azichi-jo, Sakura Kinrin Park, Former Nishikawa Residence, Himure Hachimangu Shrine, Omishonin Street, etc.
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