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Yasaka Shrine, Shijo Ohashi Bridge, Fushimi Inari Taisha and more — 7 places you can visit, in Kyoto. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

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Many of these are shrines, schools and people’s streets. Read the conduct note before you go.

Locations · 7

Yasaka Shrine

Kyoto Start here

The shrine at the east end of Shijo-dori, known for the Gion Festival.

Getting there
Kyoto Kawaramachi Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Shijo Ohashi Bridge

Kyoto

The Shijo-dori bridge over the Kamo river, by the Minamiza theatre and Pontocho.

Getting there
Gion-shijo Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Keep your voice down

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Kyoto

The head shrine of all Inari shrines, with its tunnels of red torii climbing Mt. Inari.

Getting there
Inari Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Shorin-ji Temple

Kyoto

A temple in Maizuru.

Getting there
Matsuoodera Stn · 17 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
ガリレイドンナ

Shijo-Kawaramachi Crossing

Kyoto

The busiest crossing in Kyoto, where Shijo meets Kawaramachi.

Getting there
Kyoto-Kawaramachi Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — ガリレイドンナ

West Tower Gate, Yasaka Shrine

Kyoto

The vermilion tower gate closing the east end of Shijo-dori.

Getting there
Gion-shijo Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
アニメ旅 — ガリレイドンナ

Kamo River

Kyoto

A river in Kyoto.

Getting there
Gion-shijo Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
Sources
アニメ旅 — 鴨川

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