i’m moving to kyoto around february or march next year. the nearest line to my company is keihan main line. are there any recommendations near keihan main line for areas to move in?
Higashiyama and Hyakumanben are both lovely areas, the latter is full of cheap eats and students as it’s close to Kyoto University.
I really like the Fushimi Momoyama area (near express station Chushojima). Lots of convenient shopping and fairly good variety of restaurants, some nice and pretty nature spots to walk along some rivers, it’s also near the Kintetsu line that can lead to the Karasuma subway.
Depends on what you want to do here. I am a student, I live in the western area of the city, and i think its annoying because its 45 minutes from everything. After having lived here for 3 months, i would advice living near the central station, just north of it if possible.
That way you have a clear walking path, subway, bussens and so on to most things, and maybe 15-20 mins traveling to all sites, instead of 45 mins- 1.5hours depending on what you are going to do.
living further south along the Keihan line would probably be best Cheaper and closer to work. I live south of Kyoto station near th Keihan line and it’s still 40 minutes from home to Iwashimizu-hachimangu station. Probably around Chushojima would be best for you
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Tambabashi/Fushimi-Momoyama/Chushojima is a great area. Convenient local shopping and easy station access. I think this is one of Kyoto’s best areas in terms of livability. Apartment rental prices aren’t terrible either.
The neighborhoods just north and south of Reisen-dori, between the Kamogawa and Heian Shrine. Reisen- dori is lined with cherry trees. Lovely during Sakura season.
The areas south of the station are a bit suburban boring and blech, and can even be grotty and greasy, but for your commuting needs you should probably look for the best in that area. The northeast around Hyakumanben is by far the nicest and coolest area to live in, but that is a pretty long train ride to your work.
You’ll need to decide if you prefer to live nicer and commute long, or choose a shorter commute. It is only one single train ride and a short cycle or walk. Good luck.
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Higashiyama and Hyakumanben are both lovely areas, the latter is full of cheap eats and students as it’s close to Kyoto University.
I really like the Fushimi Momoyama area (near express station Chushojima). Lots of convenient shopping and fairly good variety of restaurants, some nice and pretty nature spots to walk along some rivers, it’s also near the Kintetsu line that can lead to the Karasuma subway.
Depends on what you want to do here. I am a student, I live in the western area of the city, and i think its annoying because its 45 minutes from everything. After having lived here for 3 months, i would advice living near the central station, just north of it if possible.
That way you have a clear walking path, subway, bussens and so on to most things, and maybe 15-20 mins traveling to all sites, instead of 45 mins- 1.5hours depending on what you are going to do.
living further south along the Keihan line would probably be best Cheaper and closer to work. I live south of Kyoto station near th Keihan line and it’s still 40 minutes from home to Iwashimizu-hachimangu station. Probably around Chushojima would be best for you
Demachiyanagi for everrrrrrrr
Tambabashi/Fushimi-Momoyama/Chushojima is a great area. Convenient local shopping and easy station access. I think this is one of Kyoto’s best areas in terms of livability. Apartment rental prices aren’t terrible either.
The neighborhoods just north and south of Reisen-dori, between the Kamogawa and Heian Shrine. Reisen- dori is lined with cherry trees. Lovely during Sakura season.
The areas south of the station are a bit suburban boring and blech, and can even be grotty and greasy, but for your commuting needs you should probably look for the best in that area. The northeast around Hyakumanben is by far the nicest and coolest area to live in, but that is a pretty long train ride to your work.
You’ll need to decide if you prefer to live nicer and commute long, or choose a shorter commute. It is only one single train ride and a short cycle or walk. Good luck.