After visiting Mount Hiei, I highly recommend stopping by Ogoto Onsen for a day-use hot spring experience. It’s a great way to relax after a full day of sightseeing, and you can also enjoy the views of Lake Biwa.
Since the hot spring area is a little far from the station, the free shuttle bus is very useful. It runs on schedule and is especially convenient for independent travelers.
Ogoto Onsen | Review by 金己田
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Eizan Cable and Eizan Ropeway
Enjoy breathtaking views and easy connection from the ropeway and cable car that take you to the summit of Mt. Hiei from Yase in Kyoto.
從京都前往比叡山，最有趣的方式就是利用叡山電鐵，從出町柳車站出發，先坐上觀光列車「ひえい」，抵達八瀨後，再步行前往叡山登山纜車的車站。登山纜車沿著山坡一路爬升，約9分鐘後抵達空中纜車站，接著換乘空中纜車前往比叡山頂。
雖然前往延曆寺需要多次轉乘，但整段路程就像闖關一樣，一路上不僅可以搭乘多種交通工具，我特別喜歡叡山電鐵的塗裝，採用墨綠色與金色的搭配，沉穩且時尚。
因為下山後還要前往滋賀觀光，這次購買了比叡山フリーパス，雖然省下的金額不多，但勝在便利性，一票在手通行無阻。 -
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Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park
Located in Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture, Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park is a breathtaking viewpoint that overlooks Amanohashidate, one of Japan's Three Scenic Views. Situated on the slopes of Mt. Nariai at an altitude of 130 meters, the park is easily accessible via the Amanohashidate Cable Car or lift from Fuchu Station.
Amanohashidate has two famous observation decks. While researching beforehand, I thought the view from View Land looked closer to how I had imagined Amanohashidate. However, since my transportation pass included the cable car fare to Kasamatsu Park, I started my first visit here.
From the observation deck, Amanohashidate stretches straight across the water. From this angle, the view is known as the “Rising Dragon View” because the sandbar looks like a dragon soaring into the sky.
Kasamatsu Park was less crowded than expected. There are several platforms for viewing Amanohashidate upside down between your legs, so there was basically no wait. There’s also a shop next to the cable car station where you can browse before heading back down. -
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Tsu Station
A major station on the JR Central Kisei Main Line, located in the center of Tsu City, the capital of Mie Prefecture. In addition to JR, it is also a transportation hub served by the Kintetsu Nagoya Line and the Ise Railway Ise Line. With multiple rail lines converging here, it plays an important role in supporting efficient travel within the prefecture and beyond.
Since I was visiting Ise Jingu, I decided to stay near Tsu Station and used the station several times over a few days. Tsu Station serves both Kintetsu and JR and is medium-sized. Most of the shops inside are restaurants, but there’s also a drugstore and a 100-yen shop. The convenience store near the Kintetsu ticket gates sells milk and tea drinks exclusive to Mie, so don’t forget to grab a bottle before heading to the platform!
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