Park / Green Space Spots in Around Kyoto Station Area

  • Umekoji Park
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Kankijichou 56-3
    A park located on the former site of the Japan Freight Railway Company Umekoji Station that was built to commemorate the 1,200th anniversary of the foundation of Heiankyo, the ancient capital of Japan. The parks spacious 13.7 hectare grounds include a lawn surrounded by flowers and trees, a riverbed where families can play in the shallow waters, and a forest designed to recreate an animal biotope. The park is also used for a variety of events. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, a nostalgic street car operates in the park between the Hazesaku Yume and Shiden plazas. Kyoto’s first aquarium was opened in the park in 2012, and one of the largest railroad museums in Japan was also opened here in 2016. Walk 15 minutes west from Kyoto Station.

    This is surely a beautiful and serene park in Kyoto. On our way to the Railway Museum (see my review earlier for this place too), we passed by this park. Although it was 12.30pm, it wasnt sunny or...

  • Katsuragawa Ryokuchi
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Minami-ku Kisshointsutsumisotocho
  • Nishi Shiokoji Kubo Park
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Nishishichijonishikubocho
  • Umekoji Park Suzaku Yume Hiroba
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    Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Kankijicho 56-3
  • Umekouji Kouen shidenhiroba
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Kankijichou 56-3
  • Kuzehashinishitume Park
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    Kyoto Pref. Kyoutoshi Minami-ku Kuzekawaharachou
  • Kusebashi Higashizume Park
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Minami-ku Kisshoinishiharanishinohirakicho
  • Facing East Park
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Minami-ku Kamitobanishiuracho
  • Karahashisaiji Park
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Minami-ku Karahashisaijicho
  • Kotoku Park
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Chudojimyobucho
  • Kamitoba Park
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Minami-ku Kamitobabutsugenjicho
  • Tonoda Park
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Minami-ku Higashikujoshimotonodacho
  • Tonomori Park
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Minami-ku Kamitobatonomorikamikawara
  • Kisshoin Park
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Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.

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