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Kamigamo Shrine, Sanjo Ohashi Bridge, Ninna-ji Temple and more — 9 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 · 9

Kamigamo Shrine

Kyoto Start here

One of Kyoto's oldest shrines, a World Heritage site known for its conical sand mounds.

Getting there
Kitayama Stn · 25 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
LAIDBACKERS-レイドバッカーズ-

Sanjo Ohashi Bridge

Kyoto

The bridge over the Kamo river at the end of the old Tokaido road.

Getting there
Sanjo 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

Ninna-ji Temple

Kyoto

A World Heritage Shingon temple known for its late-blooming Omuro cherries.

Getting there
Omuro-Ninnaji Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

Kyoto Tower

Kyoto

The 131-metre tower in front of Kyoto Station.

Getting there
Kyōto Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No tripods or selfie sticks

Shijo Kawaramachi Bus Stop

Kyoto

The bus stop at Kyoto's busiest shopping crossroads.

Getting there
Kyoto Kawaramachi Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Residential area — people live here

Kyoto Takashimaya

Kyoto

A shop in Kyoto.

Getting there
Kyoto Kawaramachi Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — レイドバッカーズ 「京都高島屋」

Nishiki Tenmangu Torii

Kyoto

A torii gate in Kyoto.

Getting there
Kyoto Kawaramachi Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — レイドバッカーズ 「錦天満宮鳥居」

Demachiyanagi No. 1 Crossing

Kyoto

A railway crossing in Kyoto.

Getting there
Demachiyanagi Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — レイドバッカーズ 「出町柳1号踏切」

Ginkaku-ji

Kyoto

A temple in Kyoto.

Getting there
Keage Stn · 38 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — レイドバッカーズ 「東山慈照寺」

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