Japanese Scenic Train Ride Experience in Kyoto ★ ONLY in JAPAN

Japanese trains are famous around the world for their style, comfort and speed. In the countryside of Kyoto though, you may not have speed, but you do comfort and style. The Eizan Electric Railway starting at Demachiyanagi Station is a 94 year old line that is evolving fast. Since commuters are decreasing, Keihan Railways has changed the way it designs its trains to attract more tourists.
The plan is working and the Eizan Line is super cool.
The trains are all “One man” one person operated trains where the driver is also the conductor, taking tickets and payment before letting passengers off. They’re the ultimate multitaskers!
In September 2018, a strong typhoon damaged a lot of the Kansai region including Kyoto and the Eizan Line suffered heavy damage. The line was suspended for 90 days, the longest in its history. What’s impressive is that the entire company pitched in to help from the technical staff and construction to the office workers at headquarters. It’s a great example of teamwork in Japan and a reason why the Eizan line is so beloved.
There are many interesting stops on the Eizan line worth checking out.
We’ll stop at:
★ DEMACHIYANAGI STATION
The first station with change to the Keihan Line express for Osaka and Kiyomizudera, Gion, Central Kyoto
★ ICHIJOJI STATION
It’s known as Kyoto’s Ramen Town! There are 36 shops serving some of the city’s best!
★ KURAMA STATION
You can hike around Mount Kurama and Kurama Temple or head to Kurama Onsen for a dip in the closest hot spring to Kyoto city. It takes 40 minutes to reach Kurama from central Kyoto.
Get the Discount Osaka-Kyoto SIGHTSEEING pass
▶︎ www.keihan.co.jp/travel/en/
Keihan Railways sells tourist passes for 1500 yen ($14.00) from Kyoto Tower. It’s also sold in Osaka at the airport and in town.
For foreign residents of Japan like me, there’s a 1-day train pass for the Eizan line for 1000 yen ($9.50) that lets you jump on and off. You can get this pass at Demachiyanagi Station.
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[@NoshAbroad]

Proving once again that John & Only in Japan is the best "ワンマン” show on KZbin! NHK's "Japan Railway Journal" better watch out! But seriously, it is fun to see videos on rail passes other than the JR Pass. Japan has MANY of these regional tickets. One could dedicate a series to exploring these regional passes. Additionally, tourists can get these passes at a great discount without the need to pre-purchase. (The JR pass must be purchased before leaving to Japan and it's quite expensive.) These regional passes often come in 1, 2 and 3 day unlimited travel varieties and can can be purchased at the station after showing your passport.

[@thenextgen6599]

heck yeah noshi!!!

[@lostinhorizon8341]

You can now purchase JR Pass in Japan but it's more expensive.

[@NoshAbroad]

@@lostinhorizon8341 Was that made permanent? I heard it was part of a trial that was ending this month. Also I believe it was sonly available for the main "JR Rail Pass" and not the regional passes for areas like JR East, JR Kansai or JR Hokkaido.

[@MMTB616]

Studying the various local passes for my planned visit from Australia in May 2019!

[@NoshAbroad]

@@MMTB616 be sure and check out the Hankyu pass if you will be in the kyoto / osaka area

[@VishnuKamath]

With much Love from India. Japan is truly an epitome of how a society should be, Modernized yet root in their traditions and discipline.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

This may be Kyoto's hidden jewel for visitors! Very few international tourists here. Leave me a comment below and I'll pin the best on to the top. Keihan Railways so very kind to give us access inside the rail network for us to see in Kyoto's countryside. They're the best option for getting around Kansai from Osaka to Tokyo if you don't have a JR Rail Pass and I'm very thankful for their time and help! -John

[@brokenoho]

Hey love your videos but I have really quick and maybe to personal question. Do you have to pay for all these excursions, do you solicit free stays or meals? I'm sure some places are offering you free experiences for the exposure but I was just wondering about the feasibility of running such a high-end travel channel on KZbin. Thanks for content!

[@melaniejaneprocter5529]

Hi John thanks for taking us with you, very interesting loved the hot springs at the end. 😀😍👍👍👍👍

[@brokenoho]

@@Eli-eh8zt thanks for the quick reply!

[@thenextgen6599]

this train is awesome!.i wish malaysia could have the same like this-jann on instagram (@techcrazygeek)

[@tama07ums]

It's doesn't show on my feed

[@StrumentoGearon]

The Japanese really took their train and train service to the next level.

[@bstr-ey6wl]

try Switzerland...

[@zombiasnow15]

Japan and Switzerland are the best of the best for almost anything you can think of and More!!

[@bryanrogersurl]

The train from Kyoto to Takayama was gorgeous - love scenic train videos. Well done!!

[@jason_from_canada]

I love how the seasons are a big part of everything in Japan, including the trains! The train going along the track surrounded by the colors on the trees was so beautiful! A trainspotters paradise! I spotted a Kevin Riley on one of them too! 😉😁 Thoroughly enjoyable John! 🙏

[@OktaviaVon]

Those trains must be nice to ride when it rains. The water gently falling on the windows..

[@keshabarretto]

Ahh, that imagery made me feel instantly relaxed, and really sleepy. Haha

[@eizendragon5141]

Sounds like an anime episode. I love it

[@CherubicDevilry]

Lovely image ,that 🥰

[@zombiasnow15]

Yes! I agree, it would be amazingly soothing! Stay Safe

[@yukiko2001]

I travel in Japan with you !! Thank you so much 🇯🇵 Hello from Belgium 🇧🇪

[@2otaku643]

Ok...I have watched it... twice even. I love these trains.. omg, the oval faced one is gorgeous. I would go the japan just to ride the trains. Seriously, I would.

[@0907hy]

Thank you for featuring Kyoto. I live in Kyoto and love Japanese culture. I hope those who watch this video go to Kyoto and enjoy the culture, nature, food in Kyoto.

[@lexmorata5246]

0907hy i love fushimi inari in kyoto.

[@CheeseOnEverything]

We just came back from there and had an amazing time! Went everywhere in Japan, check out the vlogs!

[@hunterleighton4011]

Your channel has proven to me why I MUST visit Japan in my lifetime. Keep up the amazing and hard work showing the best parts of an amazing country! Much love

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

I have never been to Japan, but the more I see of the railways, the more I definitely want to go. Thanks for a great video.

[@moshimoshi.yusuke]

日本に興味を持ってくれてありがとうございます。 Thank you for your interest in Japan.

[@Epic_Venture]

Must say John, You have really out done your self this time! Keep up the Amazing work! Its people like you that get folks interested in Japan!

[@trevorrandom]

I've actually driven this train in a Nintendo DS game Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey to Kyoto ☺ ♥ 🇯🇵

[@GrinFlash007]

Me too, in the game Virtua Cop 2

[@Luscious3174]

Reminds me of the two Japanese routes in Microsoft Train Simulator.

[@tones4e1]

Ya, It’s a Nintendo 3DS game by sonic powered. This train it’s shown in a HK movie too, but I forget which movie.

[@jrc3757]

Podrías por favor hacer un video del Shinkansen??

[@WhiteCamry]

Virtually actually. FTFY.

[@mrhouzef.]

I took this train to go to Kurama Onsen without knowing the beauty of it beforehand. It really has a Ghibli atmosphere to it and I strongly advise you to take it especially for the Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi fans. Great video and thank you for helping others discover this line !

[@artisan137]

Just a few days ago I stumbled upon your channel and want to say that this is the best thing that could happen to me, since my childhood I love Japan and their culture, technological progress together with upbringing, perseverance and hard work makes them in my eyes the ideal people, who love their homeland. This is just a small part of what I can convey through my comment. Also my thanks to John for a very beautiful, incredibly interesting job, each video is shot and edited as a Hollywood blockbuster ! My respect to You !!! And finally even such a simple boy from Afghanistan as I watch anime and read manga xD

[@CheeseOnEverything]

I also just came back from Japan and what an amazing place! Did a series of vlogs on it if you're interested in checking it out.

[@roy_hks]

IDris Amiri Japan isn’t technologically advanced compared to a lot of other western countries tho?

[@zombiasnow15]

I can agree and understand all that you mean about the Japanese people and the country!❤️

[@nickrees5079]

This is the sort of content I want to see ! When I visit Kyoto area this is the sort of thing I will do, just ride a train there and back

[@triatharva]

This is a video worth the wait I feel like the live streams are growing and I love it Hope you keep making these awsome videos😀😁👍👌

[@lorenzpehlingjr.5922]

I am a fan and I worked for a railroad for 43 years and a long time of the rails. Thank you for another trip I enjoyed a great deal.

[@bttrade6286]

It's amazing that no matter where you go, it's so clean and neat in Japan and there is no garbage or gum or spits on the ground. Being there is truly like being in a different world.

[@gato7908]

Japanese have a way of performing the most routine mundane tasks extremely efficiently without looking or sounding the least bit bored

[@rajeshvaidya3659]

Nice video. I lived in Japan for 15 years and then started my own tour company called hikari-partners. I take JR pass and ride all types of trains. My clients love it. It is the only company in india who only travels to Japan.

[@_aidid]

I can pass days by watching Japanese train videos without becoming ennui

[@dcallan812]

The colours in Autumn look fantastic, thanks for sharing your life in Japan with us.

[@nathanielwong1716]

Hey John, Man this episode was Nostalgic, Visited the area in 2015, in the last 3 minutes I have photographs of the exact places you took your shots in, its really surreal! Glad to see some improvements to the lines, though Kurama Onsen, Station and the place itself hasn't changed much. Thank you for the emotional ride! 😆

[@nassirk]

Yay! New video! Thank you John!!

[@SadhuBiochemist]

The calmness makes it beautiful and popular.

[@uropepe]

I really cannot wait for my next visit to Kyoto - best wishes from 🇩🇪

[@nealschmitt570]

John, Discovered your ONLY in JAPAN KZbin channel in recommendations two days ago and I will look forward to watching many of your videos. As a rail fan for more than 60 years I found your train video to be both educational and highly entertaining. I have been fortunate to ride the rails in various countries and I enjoy visiting train stations and museums dedicated to the history of trains. Here in the USA there are many opportunities to connect with the spectacular vista of the American landscape via trains. Thanks for you professionalism and dedication to exploring the beautiful country of Japan.

[@SckMyDikk]

いつもありがとうございます！ 毎回楽しみに見てます

[@rampage199125]

Great video! Thank you for posting.

[@cybeam1]

Such a gorgeous area!!! The Hiei is outstanding! It's definitely on my to-do list. Thanks a lot for the amazing report and especially for stressing the incredible achievement of the whole Keihan Railway staff fixing the terrible damage of Jebi!

[@AdmiralSnackbarz]

Great content as always!

[@dernayro]

I LOVE your professional style! With interviews and background-informations, keep it up ;-)

[@mimii3000]

I actually bought those passes for the Keihan line when we traveled to Osaka and Kyoto earlier this year. It came in handy as our accommodations were near Kiyomizu-Gojo station. After i bought those passes i found out they have a "Premium Car" which has reserved seating and an attendant tending to passengers. It was not very expensive to upgrade, just maybe 600 yen along with our passes. It made for a nice comfortable ride from Yodoyabashi station in Osaka to Kiyomizu-Gojo station in Kyoto. I was dreading boarding a crowded local train and having to deal with luggage. The attendant even stored our luggage for us and as we got off at our stop, he wrote a note to let us know where to find an elevator in the station so we wouldnt have to climb the stairs with our luggage! Such service! After watching this video, I wished we had ventured further up along the Keihan line past Demachiyanagi on the Eizan! On my to do list next time! Thanks for the great video!

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Right! I saw that premium car and heard it was super reasonable To upgrade. Love that - taking everyday normal stuff to the highest level. The extra service is a very nice touch! Keihan went the distance here. They’re very proud of their company and should be. Beautiful trains and service.

[@kefumna]

Really enjoyed. Thank you.

[@Dragonslayero99]

So nice to rewatch old experiences. I've been to Kyoto literally a dozen times and to Kurama some 8 times and this really brings back memories as it is now some 5 years since my previous visit. Thanks for making this video!

[@callmemaybe3114]

Woooh! Love it! 😍😍😍

[@JennyAnimation]

I went to Japan on October 2018 and March 2019. I'll be returning in November this year

[@dru1894]

Lucky you! I can’t wait to go back!

[@CheeseOnEverything]

Check out my vlogs on things to do!

[@LIFE2STARS]

Great video as always!

[@lookout4design]

love this episode !!!!!!! thank you for sharing this !!

[@dectel257]

Love these videos ♥️.

[@TonyPadgett]

I really like how you blend in and not seem like a tourist or just focus on yourself or how different the Japanese culture is. Keep up the great work!

[@WastedSunRise]

So excited, I got the live notification on Instagram! Love love love your videos

[@erzamoon715]

I love this episode so much! Great work, John!

[@saihils1561]

I'm glad for the uploads recently.

[@tsaikoboy]

japan is so clean! amazing people and culture

[@bcrispchannel]

Great vid!

[@Sakura_gaoo]

Thank you so much John ! Back in Japan in November & focuses on Kansai, this gem tour is now added on my trip 😍

[@allisoncroft3143]

Thank you John for this amazing report .

[@AgusSJati]

This brings tons of memories... Love Kyoto...

[@saxzphone]

What a beautiful train ride, I nearly went on this train, but I did not have time. I only had two weeks in Japan, so I packed all the popular sites together. This is such a fantastic video production and a beautiful flow to each scene, just like the Japanese countryside.

[@ardianworld4129]

Oh my this looks absolutely fantastic!

[@jbranaway]

because of this show, I had my first solo travel in Japan, in all the Kansai areas last Nov 2017 and have watched all their videos too :) always a good time watching your videos to reminisce my experience in japan. this year, i'm planning to visit Japan again. :)

[@KyleWelsby]

Thanks for this, I have added this as a must see in Kyoto when I visit next.

[@asaadjamil9170]

Thanks JD Very thankful to you for the work you do.

[@kikimiyazaki9700]

John well done for the great work again! I’m not surprised that your works attract many high profile professionals in media and films👍 Thank you for all your work to present the beautiful suburban Kyoto and its unique traditional culture🙌💖✨

[@kawainessa]

this was a really good episode

[@kakusei3672]

Love watching your videos, thanks for making it kid friendly

[@kimb.6519]

Love the video. Thanks John!

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Thank you Kim! 🚞

[@ianmedium]

What a happy chap the presenter is, made it a pleasure to watch, thank you.

[@omertahircelik]

Beautiful scenery and nice production thank you for sharing this!

[@yun3ro]

Thanks for sharing, love the video

[@ebook3]

This is beautiful, thanks for showing this to us John 🤗❤

[@kawagoejapan]

thank you for existing information!

[@epsospremium6088]

Beautiful train. It looks very clean. *Even the stations are clean* as possible. Japan looks as if it has no dirt or dust. Nice for travel !

[@BuzzSargent]

Thanks for the nice journey on some very neat trains. Rural and Natural areas of Japan are worth seeing. Happy Trails

[@CreatureNights]

Here from the Instagram notification squad to say hello from Portland, Oregon. Lovely to learn about the trains for my future trip to Japan! Great video.

[@bcrispchannel]

Nice vid! ...that I still need to watch as you just published it! I know it will be awesome as always!

[@ZalyQQ]

this is my favourite video!

[@hkpcnair]

Another great video from you. love ur videos Love japan

[@lillyvonshtup7314]

Absolutely beautiful scenery..love all the brightly coloured buses and trains..and that inevitable snack that turns up!

[@xenofalcon]

I have to instantly like your video's John. You always produce quality content and deserve it.

[@thealderadoshow9331]

There's so many amazing train rides in Japan that I've learnt about. I really want to experience some of them one day.

[@ep1547lv]

Super enjoyable video, John ! Production values are awesome ! Camera, editing, graphics, interviews & subtitles, incidental music...☆☆☆☆☆

[@peters1127]

Thank You for a very entertaining and informative Video.

[@federicomaisch6812]

Thank you for sharing

[@user-dz4tu2yu4p]

splendid! I feel your affection to Japan through your you tube. I am glad that Japan's fascination is introduced to the world by your magical explanation. Thank you for your devoting guide.

[@emilioolan5160]

John awesome vídeo I really enjoy it.

[@erickg3508]

Thanks for the video! great editing as usual and very interesting.

[@SilkyC]

So much wonderful knowledge with John and his team about Japan. Really cool to see Kyoto's country side!

[@964jasper]

Great vid John

[@dindaaini]

Very very good and informative video!

[@Player00Noob]

Love your videos

[@MsCoralyang]

One of my favorite experiences of visiting Japan. Highly recommend!

[@TheSkoot1234]

Those trains look fun!

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Superb vlog 😄 getting caught up on all your vlogs !

[@dannosdive8552]

WOW! Just WOW! Thanks John....

[@alexshozo]

Instagram Squad! Excited for watching the episode as always!

[@sarbuck355]

Very Nice ! Thank you

[@yamabushi_nate7825]

Oh man I loved this video, love the trains! Awesome job

[@CheeseOnEverything]

We just came back from Japan and rode the Sagano railway, check out my vlogs if you're interested!

[@nhr3107]

I love Japanese train! I love Kyoto! I love you Japan! Much love from Malaysia!

[@banemcmusic]

I love your videos! The quality is astronomical!

[@Stevepaul1968]

Another great show, and wishing I was there to see it all myself, so beautiful, leaves me wanting to see more, and looking forward to the next one

[@Supermanuel27]

Another amazing video! I miss japan so much.

[@blessing6699]

I love Japan, because they always maintain the culture despite the progress that has progressed

[@user-zt5ds4em1k]

日本人から見ても大変素晴らしいビデオだと思います。 これからの活動も応援しています。頑張って下さい！

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

A great display once again John! 🙌

[@skywatcher651]

I love your channel, bro. It is always fun to see the videos that you make.