[2025 Kyoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Nejirimampo (Keage Tunnel) (Updated May)

This is a small tunnel and the remains of the old railway line near Shogunzuka and Keage Station. Manpo is a word that means tunnel, and Nejirimanpo means a twisted tunnel. There are remains of the railway line nearby, and in the autumn there were quite a lot of people visiting. You can also continue on the trekking course to Mt. Daimonji. There are several shrines within a short walk, and the station is nearby, so it's easy to do sightseeing.

\\Tourist Spots// "Nejirimanpo" is a twisted tunnel located near Keage Station. It has the atmosphere of a tunnel built in the Meiji era, and is recommended for sightseeing as it is a shortcut to Nanzenji Temple. Facility Name: Nejirimanpo Admission Fee: Free #Historic Sites #Kyoto #Autumn Leaf Viewing #Autumn Leaf Spots #Kyoto Sightseeing

"Manpo" is an old word meaning tunnel, and Nejiri Manpo is a pedestrian tunnel that runs under the Keage Incline. I passed through it on my way to Nanzenji Temple. If you look closely, you will see that the bricks are stacked in a spiral shape, which is said to be to increase strength. This tunnel allows you to see the technology of the Meiji period. [Name] Nejiri Manpo (Keage Tunnel) [Location] Higashikonoza-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City [Access] About 2 minutes walk from Exit 1 of Keage Station on the subway About 5 minutes walk from Okazaki Hoshoji-cho on the city bus [Other] Free stroll Visited: May 2024 #Travel with me #Kyoto #Kyoto sightseeing #Nanzenji Temple #Historic sites

Nejirimanpo in the Keage area is a tunnel that crosses under the Keage Incline. The bricks are stacked in a spiral shape, making it look like a vortex. It welcomes you to the Nanzenji area while experiencing the atmosphere of the Meiji era. It is a short tunnel about 2 meters long, but it is a structure with great historical value and a tasteful atmosphere. Facility name 📍Nejirimanpo Address 📍 Higashikomonoza-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Visiting hours 📍24 hours Access 📍 ・About 0 minutes walk from Keage Station Exit 1 ・About 13 minutes walk from Higashiyama (Kyoto Prefecture) Station Exit 1 ・About 20 minutes walk from Sanjo Keihan Station Exit 1 (subway) #Sakura2024#Domestic travel #japan #Solo travel #Girls trip #Couple trip #Kyoto #Kyoto sightseeing #Kyoto trip #Historical sites #Travel to experience historical culture #Nejirimanpo