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tion of thatched-roof houses. En route, you can stop at the temple of Bujō-ji. While you
can reach all three by public transport, with a car you can hit all three and even do a quick
hike in Ashiu in one long day.
The Best…
Top Tip
Renting a car is easily the best way to explore this area. Unless there's snow on the
ground, the driving is pleasant and stress free.
Getting There & Away
Train/Bus
Take a train on the JR Sagano/Saiin line from Kyoto Station to Hiyoshi Station
(¥740, 55 minutes), then a bus from Hiyoshi to Kitamura (¥600, 50 minutes).
Car
The fastest road to Miyama-chō is Rte 162 (Shūzankaidō), but there is a lovely but
longer (two hours) option (routes 38/477) via Kurama and over Hanase-tōgei and Sasari-
tōge passes. This route is also good for getting to Bujō-ji.
Bus/Hiking
You can also get to Bujō-ji and Ashiu (but not Kitamura) via Kyoto bus 32
from Demachiyanagi Station. If you're only going to Bujō-ji, get off at Daihizan-guchi
bus stop (¥900, 90 minutes) and walk 2km east on the narrow road. If you're going to
Ashiu, continue to Hirogawara (¥1050, 110 minutes) and hike over Sasari-tōgei Pass.
From Hirogawara follow the road to the pass and then take the trail down to Ashiu (use
Shobunsha's Yama-to-Kogen series
Kitayama
map).
Need to Know
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Area Code
0771
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Distance from Kyoto
50km north
