Discover Tranquility at Shinkyogoku Park

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, set your GPS to the address 538 Nakanocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8042. From the Kyoto countryside, head towards the city center. Depending on your starting point, you may take Route 1 or Route 162, both leading to central Kyoto. Look for signs directing you to Nakagyo Ward. There is limited parking available near Shinkyogoku Park, so be prepared to park in nearby public parking lots, which may charge a fee (typically around 300-500 yen per hour).

• Train

  For those using public transportation, the nearest train station is Karasuma Station on the Karasuma Line. From various locations in the Kyoto countryside, take a local train to reach Karasuma Station. Once you arrive at Karasuma Station, exit and head towards the Shijo Street exit. Walk straight for about 10 minutes until you reach Shinkyogoku Park, which is located on Nakanocho Street. Make sure to check the train schedules in advance as they may vary, and a one-way ticket from rural areas to Karasuma Station typically costs between 200-600 yen.

• Bus

  If you're opting for the bus, head to the nearest bus stop that serves routes to central Kyoto. You can take a Kyoto City Bus towards Shijo-Kawaramachi. Disembark at the Shijo-Kawaramachi stop, which is about a 5-minute walk from Shinkyogoku Park. Follow the signs towards Nakanocho Street. Bus fares vary based on distance, but a typical fare is around 230 yen. Be sure to have exact change or a prepaid IC card for convenience.