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Photograph of Shichijo Entrance of Umekoji Park in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
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The big lawn west of the station. The aquarium and railway museum share the park. A family half-day — do not add Kinkaku-ji after lunch.
Best time
Morning or dusk. Cherry and maple seasons are their own crowds.
How to go
City bus or subway “梅小路京都西”. Tap ICOCA or PiTaPa. A city-bus day pass is bus only — not subway or JR.
Tips
- · The big lawn west of the station. The aquarium and railway museum share the park. A family half-day — do not add Kinkaku-ji after lunch.
- · One axis a day. Do not stack Higashiyama, Arashiyama, Fushimi, Kinkaku and Ginkaku.
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Walk or ride one stop. A new district is another day.
Kyoto Aquarium
Walk · 6min
Walk, same axis
Walk on to Kyoto Aquarium. The big lawn west of the station. The aquarium and railway museum share the park. A family half-day — do not add Kinkaku-ji after lunch.
Kyoto Railway Museum
Walk · 6min
Walk, same axis
Walk on to Kyoto Railway Museum. The big lawn west of the station. The aquarium and railway museum share the park. A family half-day — do not add Kinkaku-ji after lunch.
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