Umekoji Park, a great family spot with abundant facilities near Kyoto Station

Kyoto Umekoji Park is located directly opposite JR Umekoji Kyoto West Station. It only takes one stop and about two minutes to get there from Kyoto Station. The train runs frequently, with one train every 15 minutes, which is very convenient. The entrance to the park is right outside the station, which is especially friendly to families with children or strollers.

The entire park has a large area with large lawns, playground facilities, walking trails, and many shade trees to escape the heat. The "City Tram Square" in the park has a display of many retired Kyoto City Tram carriages, some of which have been converted into indoor seating and resting spaces. Children can enter and exit freely, which is also suitable for taking photos.

"Suzaku Garden" is a quieter corner of the park. It is a typical Japanese landscape with flowing water, stone lanterns, maple trees and wooden bridges. You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons without tickets, especially the autumn red leaves season.

The "Kyoto Aquarium" next to it is one of the most popular facilities. The penguins, sea otters, stingrays, etc. in the aquarium are all loved by children. The exhibition area is not large, but the flow is clear, the display density is high, and there will be small interactive activities, which is suitable for parents and children to stroll together.

There are also convenient and high-quality accommodations around. It is only one stop away from Kyoto and you can get away from the crowds and add more quiet holiday atmosphere. In terms of hotels, in addition to the already highly recommended "Umekoji Royal Park Hotel", which is only a few minutes away from the park entrance, for travelers who want to find a strong sense of design and novel accommodation, you can also consider Portel Hotel, which is also located around the park and about a five-minute walk away. The environment is quiet and the visual style is modern, which is suitable for couples and light travel style customers.

Overall, Umekoji Park combines an aquarium, museum, city electricity display, garden and large lawn, plus a variety of surrounding accommodation and dining options. It is a parent-child attraction where you can stay for a whole day without getting bored.

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Post by Smokeyjoe | Jul 27, 2025