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Traveling from Kyoto Station to Kinosaki Onsen
Kinosaki is a charming hot spring resort town on the Japan Sea coast with 1400 years of history. The town is incredibly picturesque, with beautifully preserved traditional architecture and a river lined with willows and cherry trees that runs through its center. One of the most famous spa resorts in Japan, Kinosaki is certainly the best one within easy reach of Kyoto. Read More
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Traveling Between Kyoto and Kansai International Airport
Our comprehensive guide to transportation between Kyoto and Kansai International Airport by train, bus, taxi and rental car. Read More
Buying Tickets at Kyoto Station
A step-by-step guide to buying tickets at Kyoto Station for JR West local trains, Kyoto subway lines, and shinkansen “bullet trains” for long distance journeys. Read More
The History of Kyoto Station
The story of Kyoto Station is a story of Kyoto’s progress through the modern era. Three Kyoto Stations were built before the current building, each showing a gradual increase in size and utility. Read More