Memories of a slope that has become a national treasure - A tribute to Kyoto Incline
Memories of the highest peak that has become a national treasure - gathering at Kyoto Incline
On August 27, 2025, good news arrived on a quiet slope in Kyoto.
Along with the Nanzenji Suirokaku, the Keage Incline was designated a national treasure.
A stone-paved scenic railway that conveys the spirit of the Meiji era
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The passage of time engraved in gratitude
An incline is a railway that carries boats uphill on carts.
Completed in 1889, it was approximately 582 meters long and was once known as the longest railway in the world.
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The intersection of water and prayer - Nanzenji Suirokaku
Nanzenji Aqueduct, located above the incline, has also been designated a national treasure.
The rows of brick arches blend beautifully with the tranquility of the Zen temple.
As a branch of the Lake Biwa Canal, it has continued to bring life to the city of Kyoto.
Its existence is the crystallization of the aesthetics of Meiji civil engineer Tanabe Sakuro and his prayers for the reconstruction of Kyoto.
With WABISUKE's gaze
At WABISUKE, we stand at the crossroads of tradition and innovation,
We believe that beauty is something that transcends time and touches people's hearts.
The ruts carved into the cobblestones of the
A trace of Kyoto's determination to connect to the future through water
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Recommendations for strolling
Go through the "Nejirimanpo" tunnel that starts from Keage Station,
Pass under the Suirokaku and climb the incline.
The journey is short, only about 2.5km,
It will be a time that resonates deeply in your heart.
Cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn.
This journey changes with the seasons,
Please try walking with the sensibility of WABISUKE.