Honoring Japanese philosopher Nishida Kitaro, who used to stroll here on his commute to Kyoto University in the early 20th ...

The Kyo-Train Garaku is a themed sightseeing train on the Hankyu railway line between Kyoto and Osaka. Launched in March 2019, Garaku's six-car electric train is lavishly decorated in traditional ...

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