Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Japan (Jul11) Day 8: Kyoto *part 1*

Day 8: Arashiyama (Bamboo groves), Scenic "Romantic" train, Kinkakuji

Go to Kyoto Part 2

Took early morning train from Kyoto station to Saga Arashiyama station.
JR Saga Arashiyama station
Before we left the station for the nearby bamboo groves, we walked to the Scenic train ticketing counter (located in the building next to the JR Saga Arashiyama station) to purchase our Scenic train tickets for the departure that's 1hr later.  That should give us enough time to walk to Bamboo groves and walk back here to board the train.


Map of the area

While walking from the Saga Arashiyama station direction, you will come across this building. The entrance to the bamboo grove is along a small path next to this building. 

Entrance to the bamboo grove


A shrine in the midst of the Bamboo grove






Scenic Train (entire journey took about 35mins for 1 way)
Boarding the Scenic "Romantic" Train.



2nd station



3rd station







Last station of the Scenic train








After walking for about 10mins from the Scenic train station, we finally arrived at the JR station to take JR train (Saga line) back to Kyoto station


Train schedule


The train door won't open at every stop. If you see this light on, press button to open the door if you want to alight.
Lunch at Kyoto station before heading for Kinkakuji




Go to Kyoto Part 2

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