Hello, I’m Risu, a blogger who loves to enjoy Kyoto without spending a lot of money!
This time I went to Keage Incline, a photogenic Kyoto landmark!
It was probably my first time walking on train tracks!
I felt the charming atmosphere of Kyoto.
- You can take amazing photos on the tracks!
- Experience nature with cherry blossoms and autumn leaves throughout the seasons!
- An area with many tourist attractions nearby!
What is Keage Incline?
First of all, what is the Keage Incline?
It’s a strange name, so at first you probably won’t know what it is.
Keage → place name
Incline → incline railway
In other words, it’s an incline railway in a place called Keage.
An incline railway is a railroad that transports cargo on an inclined road surface!
The inclined railway is 582m long and was the longest in the world at the time of its construction.
The line is now abandoned, and the public is free to walk along the tracks.
What’s more, in spring, cherry blossoms bloom on both sides of the tracks, making it the perfect place for cherry blossom viewing!
It was designated a national historic site in 1996, and is rich in nature, with cherry blossoms in the spring, autumn leaves in the fall, and fresh greenery in the summer.
It is a spot where you can feel both history and nature at the same time.
フォトジェニックなスポットとしても有名だね！
If you want to experience the atmosphere in a quiet environment, we recommend winter when there are fewer tourists!
- I want to take amazing photos!
- I want to experience Kyoto’s history!
- I want to enjoy cherry blossom viewing under the beautiful cherry blossoms!
- I want to see the autumn leaves in Kyoto!
- I want to go to a spot where I can feel nature!
Access to Keage Incline
If you take the train, it’s about a 7-minute walk from Keage Station on the Tozai Subway Line, or from Okazaki Hoshojicho Bus Stop.
There are many tourist spots in the area, such as Heian Shrine, Kyocera Museum of Art, and Nanzenji Temple, so it’s also recommended to walk from those areas!
The surrounding area is full of streets that let you feel the atmosphere of Kyoto, so it’s nice to start walking from anywhere.
It might be nice to take a stroll from around Gion!
However, there is no bicycle or car parking area, so if you are coming by bicycle or car, be sure to park in a nearby parking lot!
| address | 339 Higashikomonozacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City |
|---|---|
| access | 7 minutes walk from Keage Station on the Tozai Subway Line |
| time | 24hours |
| fee | free |
