To reach Kyoto's sightseeing spots, it is quick and comfortable to first take a train, then change to a bus if necessary, or walk to your destination. Check out the recommended routes and whether coin lockers are available to make your trip a smooth one!

■Access from Kyoto Station
First, take the Karasuma Subway Line to Karasuma Oike Station.
At Karasuma Oike, transfer to the Tozai Subway Line and head towards Higashiyama Station. It takes about 15 minutes from Kyoto Station to Higashiyama Station.

If you are coming to Kyoto by JR, get off at Yamashina Station, the next stop of Kyoto Station, to avoid congestion. At Yamashina Station, transfer to the Tozai Subway Line and head towards Higashiyama Station. It takes about 8 minutes to arrive at Higashiyama Station.
From Higashiyama Station, go to the ground level and walk east on Sanjo-dori Street for about 5 minutes until you reach the Sanjo Jingu-michi intersection. Turn right there and head south on Jingu-michi.
From the Sanjo Jingu-michi intersection, a 3-minute walk will take you to Shoren-in Temple, and a 5-minute walk will take you to Chion-in Temple, making this area a beautiful area with many places of interest.
If you pass through the south side of Chion-in Temple, you will reach Maruyama Park. Yasaka-jinja Shrine is located to the west of Maruyama Park.

The No. 206 bus heading from Kyoto Station towards Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka-jinja Shrine travels through the most congested areas. Avoid using this bus during the tourist season, as there will be long lines and crowds from Kyoto Station, the starting point.

■Access from Shijo Kawaramachi 
It is within walking distance from the Shijo Kawaramachi intersection. As you head east along Shijo Street and cross the Kamo River, you will see the vermilion gate of Yasaka Shrine ahead of you. It takes about 13 minutes on foot.
Riding the bus can take an unexpected amount of time due to traffic congestion on Shijo-dori Street.