The thatched roof (kayabuki) is a product of ancient wisdom, designed to endure the changing seasons with ease. As these traditional houses decline year by year, those remaining have become increasingly rare. Currently, this house is preserved through the cooperation…

Northern

This line connects steep slopes, sharp curves, and on-street tracks over a course of a total of 21.6 km…. Rising to meet Japan’s highest railway standards, guests are promised a safe and comfortable ride on Keihan Railways (Otsu Line). The…

Central

Koutoku-ji Temple is known for its connection to the Buddhist priest Rennyo and the famous story of “Katata Genbei’s Head.” It is said that long ago, when Rennyo visited Miidera Temple to retrieve a portrait of the sect’s founder, Shinran,…

North central

Sekisemimaru Shrine – Echoing Prayers for the Performing Arts at Osaka Pass – 【Highlights】 ・A highway shrine enshrined at the checkpoint of Osaka Pass, with deep ties to the old roads ・A sacred site for music and performing arts, dedicated…

Central

This mountain resort spreads out over a peak at an elevation of 1,100 m and is around 40 minutes from the Kyoto-Higashi Interchange. The all-glass ropeway car will take you to the mountaintop amidst picturesque scenery. The stylish Biwako Terrace…

Northern