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World Heritage Site: Shimogamo Shrine and Kamomioya Shrine

Access and temple grounds map

Shimogamo Shrine (Kamo Mioya Shrine)

59 Shimogamo Izumigawacho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, 606-0807

For those coming by train or bus

For those coming by car

Map for those coming by car

Route for passenger cars

  • From Kyoto East Interchange

From the Kyoto Higashi Interchange on the Expressway, follow Sanjo-dori, pass in front of the Westin Miyako Kyoto and go straight until you reach Kawaramachi-dori. Turn right at the Sanjo Kawaramachi-dori intersection and continue straight (approximately 10 minutes). Cross Aoibashi Bridge and after crossing it, turn right at the fourth traffic light (there will be a Lawson on your left).

  • From Kyoto Minami Interchange

Head north on National Route 1 (until Horikawa) → turn right at Horikawa Gojo (until Kawaramachi) → turn left at Kawaramachi Gojo (follow the road for a while) → after crossing Aoibashi Bridge, turn right at the fourth traffic light (there is a Lawson on the left) and it is immediately there.

*For tourist buses, cross Aoi Bridge and turn right at the second traffic light after crossing (there is a gas station on the right). Immediately on the left there is a bus entrance with a chain gate. Please contact us using the intercom on the right of that.

  • taxi

From Kyoto Station to Shimogamo Shrine: 2,000 to 3,000 yen (approx. 20 minutes)
*Parking is on the west side of the shrine [West Parking Lot].

Map for those coming by train or bus

Route for those travelling on foot

Route for large buses

From Kyoto Station / Hankyu Kawaramachi Station

  • Subway (Karasuma Line)

From Kyoto Station to Kitaoji Station, take city bus no. 1 or 205 (about 25 minutes) from Kitaoji Station to Shimogamo Jinja-mae (or Tadasu-no-mori-mae).

  • City bus

From Kyoto Station to Shimogamo Shrine (or Tadasu-no-Mori), take city bus number 4 or 205

  • Transfer to JR Keihan Demachiyanagi Station

Transfer from Kyoto Station → JR Nara Line: Kyoto Station - Tofukuji Station → Transfer (Keihan: To Demachiyanagi Station) → Keihan Tofukuji Station - Demachiyanagi Station → 12 minutes walk: Shimogamo Shrine

  • From Hankyu Kawaramachi Station

5 minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station → Keihan Gion-Shijo Station - Demachiyanagi Station → 12 minute walk: Shimogamo Shrine

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