Driving around Kyoto in a BMW - Trivia about Kyoto's roads, etc.
Published on Aug 15, 2019
First ropeway
Let me preface this by saying that on this day, "To get to Demachiyanagi, go up Horikawa Dori, Karasuma Dori, or Kawabata Dori.I had a bit of trouble with the "I'm in a hurry," but I wasn't in a hurry and I had time.Kawabata Dori along Kamogawa Dori to feel Kyoto(Heavy traffic)I decided to go from(Sorry for the local stuff.)
As we approached the center of Kyoto City, the number of cars increased and the number of "stops and starts" increased dramatically.Unexpectedly, manual operation in traffic jams was not difficult at all.In the case of the BMW 320i, the clutch was light and easy to operate, making it rather enjoyable to drive from start to finish.
If this is how it's going to be, I might as well be in traffic at all (laughs).
We finally arrived at Demachiyanagi Station, about 20 minutes later than originally planned, after passing through the traffic jam on Kawabata-dori. From there, we transferred to the Eizan Electric Railway to go to the cable station. We usually travel by car, but it is nice to take a local train once in a while.
The children seemed to enjoy themselves.
As for the ropeway, there is no air conditioning in the car.(Power saving measures?)I was quite sweaty, but I was happy because I had a panoramic view of the city of Kyoto and had a rare experience.
It was hotter than expected at the summit, albeit cooler than at the base.I wiped off my sweat and strolled around, saying, "It's so hot!Well, I usually travel by car, so I need to sweat like this once in a while (laughs).
According to a blog reader, there was also a way to go up the Hieizan driveway, park at the parking lot at the top of the mountain, and walk to the ropeway station at the top of the mountain.
I see...
The Hieizan Driveway is said to fill up quickly in the parking lot on sunny evenings, and I have long been interested in this driveway, but the tolls are a bit expensive.(840 yen for the nearest round trip from the Tanodani toll booth)
But now that I've been there, I'd like to go there the next time I have the chance. Not only Hiei, but there seem to be quite a few good roads in the northern part of Kyoto city, so I would like to explore them and capture them on video.
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I'm reacting to the local nets.
North of Kyoto, I like R367 for a relaxing drive. I imagine it is through a cedar forest. It is great if you have time to go around the northern end of Lake Biwa.
R162 is also nice. But the entrance from the city may be crowded since it is a tourist area.
If you want to go around from R367, you should take F40 to the west and turn onto F38.
If you want to go for a short drive without going far, it is easy to take the Shiga Crossing Road (F30) from Kita-Shirakawa to the entrance of the Hieizan Driveway and make a U-turn. This is the course I take to prevent my parents' car from running out of battery power. There are no traffic lights once you pass Betsuto-cho (just be careful of the stop sign at the Shifushi-cho T-junction!) ). There are also buses running along the route, and it is also a commuting route for the residents of Hieidaira, but it is a mountain road with a lot of variety.
If you prefer not to take the mountain road, how about taking R367 through Yase, turning left at F40, enjoying the drive around Shizuhara, and returning to Iwakura (or going the other way)?
I am looking forward to Mina's video.
PorscheDreamer.
Oh thank you!
I am very happy to receive your detailed information.
I'll run next time!
Hanabatai, I haven't heard that in a long time (laughs).
I remember going there in junior high school for forest school or something, and it was very beautiful, but
The road is narrow, isn't it?
Driving roads in Kyoto are largely unexplored by me.
I thought it would be a very fun road to go on in a Boxster.
Thank you!