Came across this attraction on a whim while all the way in Kyoto admiring Mt. Hiei. Once I saw the cable car ride was available I dropped my plans for the day and made my way over to check it out.
Despite the weather being chilly during my visit (and the snow falling once I was left on foot to further summit) I had the best time and highly recommend putting the time toward a visit if you are in the area! The views are spectacular, you could spend a whole day admiring the temples and...
Read moreConsidered as the longest funicular in Japan. This is one of the transportation options to reach Hieizan and Enryaku-ji. An alternative is taking the bus.
From the upper station, it's around 8-10 minutes walk to...
Read moreSuch a nice cable car climbing to the mountain, can see the tunnel and Biwako on the way. The station staffs are old, they are...
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