When you talk about Japan, it’s about skyscrapers,
technologically-advanced equipment, high-tech gadgets, heavy industries, famous
cars and appliances, gaming consoles, etc., but outside the busy-streets and
work-driven Tokyo city is a culturally-rich, laidback lifestyle, a museum
itself in the central part of Honshu Island, KYOTO! It shouldn't be missed out.
Kyoto is the home of the country’s Emperor for more than
1000years (794-1868), UNESCO World Heritage Site, roughly 2000 temples and
shrines, museums, castles and the famous Maiko (Geisha) entertainers in Gion
Street.
It is located 458km from the capital Tokyo but the fastest
Shinkansen bullet train (Nozomi train) can reach your destination in 2hrs and
20min. Needless to say, the speed and convenience of the train would equate to
its price at around ¥14,000 for a one-way ride (Php6,000 or US$140). From
Osaka, cultural city of Japan is just 55km, and its connected by several
transport services – Shinkansen, Rapid trains, Subway lines, Buses, and taxes.
There should be no problem connecting between these 2 cities because
transportation is very convenient in Japan. Just be cautious in choosing your
mode of transportation, it might just cost you few hundred bucks! For more information on transportation to Kyoto: Access to Kyoto
In our case, however, we came from Nagano prefecture and to
save few bucks, we opted for the 7 hrs 16min overnight bus to Kyoto. But like what I
said, its hassle-free! The bus left Nagano at 22:49H and arrived at Kyoto
Station at exactly 06:05H. Travel Tip: Make sure to be in the station minutes before
your scheduled trip since public transportation leaves on the dot. Consider the
walking time to the platform/exact bus location. Not even a minute of late is
tolerated there J
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| Kyoto Station Bus Stop |
