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Originally Posted by katkwong
We're a family of 4 including a 16-month-old baby. We'll be visiting Kyoto for 9 days in early August. We have some questions regarding driving--
(1) We'll planning to have a couple of excursions, one to Kibune (Kurama) and another to Arashiyama. We're wondering whether it would be better for us to rent a car - how is parking and how would the traffic be outside Kyoto?
Renting a car would mean giving the baby a chance to nap on the long ride - he doesn't nap well except in cars (or in my arms!!  )
(2) On day 1, should we drive from the Osaka airport to Kyoto (Hyatt Regency)?
(3) Would it be REALLY insensible to drive INSIDE Kyoto? How bad is parking?
Thanks a lot!
Katherine |
When it comes to driving - I would say it depends on where you`re coming from and if you have experience driving in Japan.
For a lot of people, it seems that Japan is an extremely stressful driving experience - not to mention driving on the left instead of the right as is most common. Roads tend to be very narrow and road rules and manners may be considerably different from what you`re accustomed to.
I personally don`t think parking is usually all that bad - but it may be fairly pricey... Particularly in tourist areas.
You may find it a better value to do long distance travel by train and then the shorter bits by taxi.