Train station • Fukuineshimotakamatsucho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0982, Japan
While Kyoto has many famous tourist spots, it also has lesser-known hidden gems. This time, we introduce Toba Kaido Station, quietly standing in the back alleys of Kyoto. Set apart from the bustling famous stations crowded with tourists, please fully enjoy the charm of this small station.
Toba Kaido Station is a station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line. When you disembark at the station building, you will find a tranquil residential area. There is hardly any feel of a tourist attraction in the atmosphere. Why not take a moment's break at this small station where even station attendants are usually absent?
The station premises attract attention with retro elements such as brick walls and wooden benches that retain the vestiges of the past. Although it opened in 1997, its nostalgic appearance gives a sense of its long history.
Due to its location, it provides great access to famous temples such as Daitoku-ji and To-ji, making it an ideal base for sightseeing in Kyoto. Additionally, as Toba Kaido itself was part of the old Tokaido road leading east, you can enjoy walking around Kyoto while feeling its history.
Visiting Toba Kaido Station guarantees appreciation of the local color and historical charm hidden in the back alleys of Kyoto. So, why not discover new charm from this small station on your next trip to Kyoto?