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Jishu Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Maruyama Park and more — 5 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 · 5

Jishu Shrine

Kyoto Start here

The matchmaking shrine in the grounds of Kiyomizu-dera.

Getting there
Gion-shijo Stn · 24 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kyoto

Kyoto's landmark temple, known for the wooden stage of its main hall.

Getting there
Kiyomizu-gojo Stn · 24 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

Maruyama Park

Kyoto

Kyoto's oldest park, east of Yasaka Shrine and famous for its cherry trees.

Getting there
Higashiyama Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Yasaka Shrine

Kyoto

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

Toei Kyoto Studio Park

Kyoto

A theme park built around a working period-drama film set.

Getting there
Uzumasa-Koryuji Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students

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