Northern Kyoto City 
Upstream from the Takano River, which flows northeast of Kyoto City, the Yase and Ohara districts offers beautiful mountain scenery throughout the four seasons. There are also many historic temples located throughout the area.
The top of Mt. Hiei is surrounded by the sacred atmosphere of the World Heritage Site Enryaku-ji Temple and is the most magnificent scenic area in Kyoto City.
How to get to this area
Tips
From Eiden Demachiyanagi Station, the popular sightseeing train “Hiei,” with its retro car body design, runs once an hour. The area around Yase-Hieizanguchi Station, the last stop of the train, is a relaxing place with the clear flow of the Takano River and groves of maple trees.
