
Visiting Kyoto for the First Time? Here's What to See and Do
Make the most of your first time in Kyoto, Japan, with our top tips.
Yasaka Shrine can be reached by public bus in Kyoto. It is located near the Gion bus stop, which can be reached from Kyoto Station on city buses number 100 or 206. By train, the closest stop is Gion Shijo Station. The shrine can also be reached by a beautiful 25-minute walk from Kiyomizudera.