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Getting around
If the bus is crowded, are there other access to the main sightseeing spots?
Depending on the season, it is expected that the main routes to and from Kyoto Station, Gojozaka -Gion, where Kiyomizu -dera temple is located, and Arashiyama will be crowded. Using a subway or other railway near the destination and taking a bus from there can avoid congestion, which can be reduced in travel time. In addition, it may be smooth if you avoid the crowded route and get off bus at one or two stops prior to your destination.
From Kyoto Station to Kiyomizu -dera temple:
Please consider the following courses to enjoy walking around?
・ Go to Tofukuji Station by JR Nara Line, and change to Keihan Railway (both stations are next to each other. Plese use Keihan railway bound for Demachiyanagi, get off at Kiyomizu Gojo station or Gion Shijo Station, and walk to Kiyomizu-dera temple.
・ Go to Karasuma Oike station by subway Karasuma Line, change to the Tozai Subway Line to Higashiyama Station. Walk south from there, you can head to Kiyomizu -dera temple through famous spots in Kyoto, such as the Shorenin, Chion -in, and Maruyama Park.
・ Go to the “Kawaramachi Matsubara” bus stop with #4, #17 or #205 city bus, and walk east to reach Kamogawa river, and cross the Matsubara Bridge and walk along Yasaka -dori, and walk to the Yasaka tower (Houkanji Temple), then walk to Kiyomizu-dera temple.
From Kyoto Station to Arashiyama:
Using JR Sagano line to Saga Arashiyama Station, or using Tozai Subway line to Uzumasa Tenjin River Station and change to Randen to Arashiyama.
From Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji Temple or Kitano Tenmangu Shrine>
Go to Imadegawa Station byKarasuma Line subway or JR "Enmachi" station, and then use the city bus to reduce travel time. There is hhe Kitaoji Bus Terminal is at the Kitaoji Station of the Karasuma Line subway, and several buses available to various places such as Kinkakuji, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, and Ginkakuji.
Bus route numbers at Kitaoji Bus Terminal, see following URL: https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/busdia/hyperdia/menu707.htm
From Kyoto Station to Kiyomizu -dera temple:
Please consider the following courses to enjoy walking around?
・ Go to Tofukuji Station by JR Nara Line, and change to Keihan Railway (both stations are next to each other. Plese use Keihan railway bound for Demachiyanagi, get off at Kiyomizu Gojo station or Gion Shijo Station, and walk to Kiyomizu-dera temple.
・ Go to Karasuma Oike station by subway Karasuma Line, change to the Tozai Subway Line to Higashiyama Station. Walk south from there, you can head to Kiyomizu -dera temple through famous spots in Kyoto, such as the Shorenin, Chion -in, and Maruyama Park.
・ Go to the “Kawaramachi Matsubara” bus stop with #4, #17 or #205 city bus, and walk east to reach Kamogawa river, and cross the Matsubara Bridge and walk along Yasaka -dori, and walk to the Yasaka tower (Houkanji Temple), then walk to Kiyomizu-dera temple.
From Kyoto Station to Arashiyama:
Using JR Sagano line to Saga Arashiyama Station, or using Tozai Subway line to Uzumasa Tenjin River Station and change to Randen to Arashiyama.
From Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji Temple or Kitano Tenmangu Shrine>
Go to Imadegawa Station byKarasuma Line subway or JR "Enmachi" station, and then use the city bus to reduce travel time. There is hhe Kitaoji Bus Terminal is at the Kitaoji Station of the Karasuma Line subway, and several buses available to various places such as Kinkakuji, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, and Ginkakuji.
Bus route numbers at Kitaoji Bus Terminal, see following URL: https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/busdia/hyperdia/menu707.htm