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Kyoto Station >>> KIFUNE SHRINE
Recommended ways of access
  • TRAIN
    TRAIN
    20 min.
    BUS
    BUS
    30 min.
    50 min.
    ¥730
    Take Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line till the last stop. Then take Kyoto Bus #52 and change the bus at Kibuneguchi Eki Mae to #33.
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Kyoto Station >>> KURAMA TEMPLE
Recommended ways of access
  • TRAIN
    TRAIN
    20 min.
    BUS
    BUS
    25 min.
    45 min.
    ¥630
    Take Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line till the last stop, and then take Kyoto Bus to Kurama. The bus comes every 30 minutes in the daytime.
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Kyoto Station >>> SANZENIN TEMPLE
Recommended ways of access
  • BUS
    BUS
    70 min.
    WALK
    WALK
    10 min.
    80 min.
    ¥550
    Take Kyoto City Bus and get off at Ohara bus stop. It must be a day trip!
  • TRAIN
    TRAIN
    20 min.
    BUS
    BUS
    22 min.
    WALK
    WALK
    10 min.
    52 min.
    ¥640
    The buses to Ohara where Sanzen-in Temple is located depart every 20 minute.
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Kyoto Station >>> KINKAKUJI TEMPLE
Recommended ways of access
  • TRAIN
    TRAIN
    13 min.
    TAXI
    TAXI
    10 min.
    23 min.
    ¥1700
    Take Subway Karasuma Line to Kitaoji Station. You’ll find taxis soon!
  • BUS
    BUS
    50 min.
    ¥230 per each
    Easier and cheaper but it takes about an hour. It may take more time in high seasons!
Other ways of access
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    20 min.
    ¥2960
    You should go up a hill to get to Kinkaku-ji Temple so taking taxi is the easiest way for your body.
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Kyoto Station >>> DAITOKUJI TEMPLE
Recommended ways of access
  • BUS
    BUS
    45 min.
    ¥230 per each
    Take Kyoto City Bus #205 or #206 and get off at Daitokuji Mae bus stop.
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    20 min.
    ¥2800
    Daitokuji Temple is located a little far from town area so it’s better to visit some other spots around there.
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Kyoto Station >>> SHIMOGAMO SHRINE
Recommended ways of access
  • BUS
    BUS
    30 min.
    ¥230 per each
    Take Kyoto City Bus #205 then get off at Shimogamo Jinja Mae. The buses depart every 10 minutes!
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    20 min.
    ¥2480
    There are no drivers who don’t know where Shimogamo Shrine is located.
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Kyoto Station >>> SHISENDO TEMPLE
Recommended ways of access
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    20 min.
    ¥3440
    You had better show your driver some maps because Shisendo Temple is not so popular.
  • BUS
    BUS
    50min.
    ¥230 per each
    Ichijoji area where Shisendo Temple is located has been included in the flat fare route from 2016.
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Kyoto Station >>> GINKAKUJI TEMPLE
Recommended ways of access
  • BUS
    BUS
    37 min.
    WALK
    WALK
    10 min.
    47 min.
    ¥230 per each
    Kyoto City Bus #100 runs via Kiyomizu-michi which takes you to Kiyomizu Temple. So the buses might get crowded in the day time.
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    20 min.
    ¥2800
    Taking taxis is the easiest way to get to Ginkakuji Temp They take you to the entrance.
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Kyoto Station >>> RYOANJI TEMPLE
Recommended ways of access
  • TRAIN
    TRAIN
    10 min.
    BUS
    BUS
    23 min.
    33 min.
    ¥490
    After getting off at Imadegawa Station on Subway Karasuma Line, take Kyoto City Bus #59 and get off at Ryoanji Mae bus stop.
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    20 min.
    ¥3120
    The buses will get crowded in high seasons so taking taxi is the better way to move in Kyoto.
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Kyoto Station >>> KITANO TENMANGU
Recommended ways of access
  • BUS
    BUS
    30 min.
    ¥230 per each
    Kyoto City Bus #101 comes every 15 minutes.
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    20 min.
    ¥2480
    When you leave Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, it’s easy to catch a taxi in front of the gate.
Other ways of access
  • BIKE
    BIKE
    45 min.
    Traffic is busy, so we recommend that you go through the alleys. If you take the main road, please be careful with vehicles.
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Kyoto Station >>> HEIAN SHRINE
Recommended ways of access
  • BUS
    BUS
    26 min.
    ¥230 per each
    Kyoto City Bus #100 goes to the north along Kamo River. You’ll find such nice scenery.
  • BIKE
    BIKE
    50 min.
    Riding bicycle is the most suitable way to go around Okazaki Park where Heian Shrine is located.
Other ways of access
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    20 min.
    ¥2000
    It is the fastest way to go to Heian Shrine!
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Kyoto Station >>> NANZENJI TEMPLE
Recommended ways of access
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    20 min.
    ¥2160
    It is the easiest way. You can arrive right in front of Nanzen-ji Temple
  • BUS
    BUS
    35 min.
    WALK
    WALK
    10 min.
    45 min.
    ¥230 per each
    Kyoto City Bus #5 takes you to the nearest bus stop. It departs every 10 minute in the day time.
Other ways of access
  • BIKE
    BIKE
    35 min.
    Full of natural scenery around Nanzen-ji Temple so it’s really refreshing to go around by bicycle!
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Kyoto Station >>> TOGETSUKYO
Recommended ways of access
  • TRAIN
    TRAIN
    16 min.
    ¥240 per each
    Take JR Sagano Line and get off at to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
  • BUS
    BUS
    43 min.
    ¥230 per each
    Kyoto City Bus #28 comes every 15 minutes.
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Kyoto Station >>> NIJO CASTLE
Recommended ways of access
  • BUS
    BUS
    18 min.
    ¥230 per each
    Kyoto City Bus #101 will take you to Nijo Castle.
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    10 min.
    ¥1520
    The easiest and the fastest way to get to Nijo Castle!
Other ways of access
  • TRAIN
    TRAIN
    13 min.
    ¥260
    TakeKyoto City Subway Karasuma Line and get off at Karasuma Oike station. Then change the train to Subway Tozai Line and get off at Nijo Station.
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Kyoto Station >>> IMPERIAL PALACE
Recommended ways of access
  • TRAIN
    TRAIN
    7 min.
    ¥260
    Take Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line to Marutamachi Station.
  • BIKE
    BIKE
    30 min.
    Just go straight Karasuma Street to the north. You can go around and park your bike in the garden Kyoto Imperial Palace.
Other ways of access
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    20 min.
    ¥2160
    If it’s a hot day, taking a taxis is the best way.
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Kyoto Station >>> YASAKA SHRINE
Recommended ways of access
  • BUS
    BUS
    21 min.
    ¥230 per each
    Kyoto City Bus #206 departs every 15 minutes from Kyoto Station. Get off at Gion bus stop.
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    10 min.
    ¥1520
    The time above is the shortest one if the road isn’t crowded.
Other ways of access
  • BIKE
    BIKE
    35 min.
    There are some useful bicycle parking lots near Yasaka Shrine.
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Kyoto Station >>> NISHIKI MARKET
Recommended ways of access
  • TRAIN
    TRAIN
    3 min.
    WALK
    WALK
    5 min.
    8 min.
    ¥210 per each
    Only 2 stops away from Kyoto Station by taking Subway Karasuma Line. The nearest to exit is #16.
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    10 min.
    ¥1200
    Tell your driver “I want to get to Takakura entrance of Nishiki Market!”. It is the best start to stroll in the market.
Other ways of access
  • WALK
    WALK
    35 min.
    It’s just a reference. If you are in rush, we don’t recommend it because there are many interesting things on your way.
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Kyoto Station >>> KIYOMIZU TEMPLE
Recommended ways of access
  • BUS
    BUS
    20 min.
    WALK
    WALK
    10 min.
    30 min.
    ¥230 per each
    Take Kyoto City Bus #206 and get off at Gojozaka stop. Then walk up some slopes to east for 10 minutes.
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    20 min.
    WALK
    WALK
    5 min.
    25 min.
    ¥1280
    We can’t get to the front gate of this temple by any vehicles. There are many slopes and on the road to Kiyomizu Temple.
Other ways of access
  • WALK
    WALK
    50 min.
    Far from Kyoto Station on foot but it’s not an unreasonable distance if you love to stroll. Let’s take Chawan-zaka route! It’s like a heaven of potteries.
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Kyoto Station >>> TOJI TEMPLE
Recommended ways of access
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    10 min.
    ¥720
    The easiest way to go to Toji Temple from Kyoto Station.
  • WALK
    WALK
    15 min.
    Not so far to walk. We recommend that you go via Fushimi Inari Otabisho. That shrine is a branch of Fushimi Inari Shrine!
Other ways of access
  • TRAIN
    TRAIN
    1 min.
    WALK
    WALK
    10 min.
    11 min.
    ¥150
    If you love trains, it’s a chance to get Kintetsu trains in Kyoto!
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Kyoto Station >>> KYOTO TOWER
Recommended ways of access
  • WALK
    WALK
    3 min.
    You’ll find Kyoto Tower at once when you exit Karasuma entrance of Kyoto Station.
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Kyoto Station >>> FUSHIMI INARI TAISHA
Recommended ways of access
  • TRAIN
    TRAIN
    5 min.
    ¥140
    Take JR Nara Line and get off at Inari Station. Be careful that the rapid trains don’t stop at the station, so be sure to catch the local trains!
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    10 min.
    ¥1520
    There is not much to see on the way to Fushimi Inari Shrine.If your goal of the day is visiting here, catch a taxi!
Other ways of access
  • BUS
    BUS
    15 min.
    ¥230 per each
    The buses to the shrine come every 30 minutes.
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Kyoto Station >>> BYODOIN TEMPLE
Recommended ways of access
  • TRAIN
    TRAIN
    17 min.
    WALK
    WALK
    10 min.
    27 min.
    ¥240
    Take Miyakoji rapid train of JR Nara Line. If you take local train, it takes twice as much.
Other ways of access
  • TAXI
    TAXI
    30 min.
    ¥5120
    There are some old and nice temples around Byodoin Temple.Visit on the same day!

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