jiinRTokwaRALWAYBUS / ■ Guide to routes■Arashiyama Densha Kido■ (Arashiyama Electric ■Randen■. Since starting, Randen trams have been HakubachoUniversityToRyoanMyoshnNarutakSatuesho-maeKatabiranotsuitano-itsumeikanjijijiUtanoOmuro-NnnaShngawaKurumazakRokuonijo-Omyaji jijijiArisugawa-jiiijiiiiiiiiiijii KiIArashyamaSaNshoSanoYamanouchRanden-TenKakonoyashiroUzumasa-KoryunaRanden-SagaTrams run on Kyoto■s only tramline, along which are many scenic and historic places spanning ancient times to recent years.Arashiyama / SaganoA route which connects Shijo-Omiya with Kyoto■s popular sightseeing area ■Arashiyama■.Old temples which are World Cultural Heritage Sites are dotted along the line, as well as ancient and famous templesfrom the Heian dynasty to the Muromachi period. Change to the Arashiyama Main Line at Katabiranotsuji.This area boasts Togetsukyo bridge and the Bamboo Forest of Sagano, as well as many famous temples. Its abundant nature in each season is also an attraction. Many tourists from all over Japan and overseas visit this area.Right next to Arashiyama StationKakuyuzan Hodo-ji Temple was established by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu to pray for the prolongation of his life. It is said that Rokuoin was given its name (literally “deer ruler temple”) because a group of wild deer appeared when it was built as the Hodo-ji temple founder’s resting place. Hodo-ji Temple was destroyed by fire in the Onin War, but Rokuoin was restored and shows its ancient form even today. The beauty of its maples also draws many visitors.About 4 min. on foot from Rokuoin StationNinna-ji Temple is a Monzeki temple whose construction was ordered by Emperor Koko and saw completion under Emperor Uda. It is also known as “Kyu-Omuro-Gosho”. The temple is famous for its grounds with their many highlights, its delicate, beautiful main building, and its late-blooming cherry blossoms, “omuro-zakura”.About 3 min. on foot from Omuro-Ninnaji StationAshikaga Takauji founded this temple. The temple was the Ashikaga dynasty’s funeral temple, and many shoguns are buried there. The temple has two gardens in which lay two ponds, “fuyo-chi” and “shinji-ike”, said to have been created by Muso Soseki. Between these gardens lies Hokyoin pagoda, the tomb of Ashikaga Takauji.About 5 min. on foot from Tojiin Ritsumeikan University StationArashiyama Main LineKitano LineInformationThe temple was founded by Ashikaga Takauji to pray for the repose of Emperor Go-Daigo’s soul. It has many places worth seeing, including the Sogenchi Pond Garden, a designated special historical and scenic spot, that was created by Muso Soseki, the first chief priest of the temple.Right next to Arashiyama StationA movie theme park in the area of Uzumasa, the birthplace of Japanese movies. Tour period drama filming, and experience the world of period dramas through outdoor sets, events, and park attractions! The ninja shows and character shows are also popular.About 5 min. on foot from Uzumasa-Koryuji StationAbout 2 min. on foot fromSatsueisho-mae Station (Satsueisho-guchi)The temple was established when Emperor Hanazono donated his own imperial villa to found a Zen temple and made Kanzan Egen the founding monk. There are forty-six minor temples in the huge grounds. On the ceiling of the lecture hall is a picture of cloud and dragon done by Kano Tan'yu.About 3 min. on foot from Myoshinji StationThis is the head shrine of all Japanese Temmangu Shrines which worship the god of scholarship, Sugawara no Michizane. It is known as one of the leading picturesque places in Kyoto. In spring the ume (Japanese apricot) garden is opened to the public and in fall it is the turn of the maple garden. On the 25th of every month there is a fair, and many visitors flock to the shrine.About 5 min. on foot from Kitano-Hakubaicho StationThis shrine is dedicated to Kiyohara no Yorinari, a Confucian scholar from the late Heian period. The popular spiritual hot spot “kiyome no yashiro” (purification shrine) and the entertainment shrine in the grounds are also visited by many entertainers.Right next to Kurumazaki-jinja StationNijo-jo Castle is a flatland castle that was built as a base of the Tokugawa shogunate. Since then major repairs have been carried out on it. It has important cultural assets, including national treasure Ninomaru Palace, “Otemon” main gate and “sumi yagura” turrets, and Honmaru Palace. The garden of Ninomaru is a national designated special scenic spot.On foot or by bus from Shijo-Omiya StationFrom Randen-Tenjingawa Station, take the Subway Tozai Line to Nijojo-mae and alightHosokawa Katsumoto founded Ryoan-ji Temple. The temple’s rock garden, which is formed by fifteen stones and white sand, is very famous. The Stone Water-Basin, said to be Mito Mitsukuni’s contribution, and the fall foliage of Kyoyo-chi Pond are also popular.About 7 min. on foot from Ryoanji StationThis temple is a branch temple of Shokoku-ji Temple. The golden pavilion of the reliquary hall is famous, so the temple is called Kinkaku-ji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion). After Ashikaga Yoshimitsu’s death, the building was transformed from a villa into the temple, with Muso Kokushi as the founder.About 15 min. on foot from Kitano-Hakubaicho StationTram Railway), and people affectionately called it a part of the history of Kyoto, and they are now the only trams left in Kyoto.Randen is the nickname of the Keifuku trams.The Arashiyama Line started service in 1910 as the 29Rokuoin TempleNinna-ji TempleToji-in TempleTenryu-ji TempleToei Kyoto Studio ParkMyoshin-ji TempleKitano Temmangu ShrineArashiyama Main LineKitano LineKurumazaki-jinja ShrineNijo-jo CastleRyoan-ji TempleKinkaku-ji Temple (Rokuon-ji)
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