Cable cars are great fun and the views are amazing.
Going up Mt Hiei was the highlight of my time in Kyoto.
I got the train to the end of the line then walked to the cable car. Bought a ticket at the ticket machine - which only takes cash. I then rode the rope car to the top. From there I walked to the other side of the mountain which was absolutely stunning forest. I only passed a few people. It was so lovely listening to the birds.
Beware: there is a small tunnel just past the tourist centre which can only be accessed by car or bus. So I had to wait for the bus to get through the tunnel and walk to the Cable car.
I rode the cable car down the other side. A bus takes you to the train station a short trip away. It was not so touristy at all and really quiet when I went on a Tuesday.
It is a stunning and easy walk and the cable cars a great fun.
Cable cars are great fun and the views are amazing.
Going up Mt Hiei was the highlight of my time in Kyoto.
I got the train to the end of the line then walked to the cable car. Bought a ticket at the ticket machine - which only takes cash. I then rode the rope car to the top. From there I walked to the other side of the mountain which was absolutely stunning forest. I only passed a few people. It was so lovely listening to the birds.
Beware: there is a small tunnel just past the tourist centre which can only be accessed by car or bus. So I had to wait for the bus to get through the tunnel and walk to the Cable car.
I rode the cable car down the other side. A bus takes you to the train station a short trip away. It was not so touristy at all and really quiet when I went on a Tuesday.
It is a stunning and easy walk and the cable cars a great fun.
