Comfortable access to major tourist destinations

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!

Kurama/Kibune

■Access from Kyoto Station

Take the JR Nara Line to Tofukuji Station, which is one stop away. The ride takes about 3 minutes.

At Tofukuji Station, transfer to the Keihan Railway and head to the final stop, Demachiyanagi Station. It takes about 12 minutes to Demachiyanagi Station.

Exit the north ticket gate of Demachiyanagi Station and head to Demachiyanagi Station on the Eizan Railway (Eiden). The Eizan Railway train station is located above ground.

[When heading to Kurama]

Take the Eizan Railway Kurama Line to Kurama Station. The ride from Demachiyanagi Station to Kurama Station on the Eizan Railway takes about 30 minutes.

After getting off at the last stop, Kurama Station, it is only about a 5-minute walk to Kurama-dera Temple.

Kurama is located in the mountainous area of northern Kyoto City.

If you take the Kyoto Bus Route 52 from Kokusaikaikan(Kyoto International Conference Center) Station to Kurama, you will need to pay a transit fare, as you will be crossing the area covered by the Subway & Bus 1-day Pass along the way.

[When heading to Kibune]

As with the Kurama route above, take the Eizan Railway Kurama Line and get off at Kibuneguchi Station. The ride from Demachiyanagi Station to Kibuneguchi Station on the Eizan Railway takes about 28 minutes.

From the bus stop in front of Kibuneguchi Station, transfer to Kyoto Bus No. 33 and go to the Kibune bus stop, which will take you right there. The bus ride takes about 7 minutes.

The area between Kibuneguchi-ekimae and Kifune Shrine is not covered by the Subway & Bus 1-day Pass.

From Kyoto Station, you can take the Subway Karasuma Line to Kokusaikaikan (Kyoto International Conference Center) Station, and from there you can take the Kyoto Bus No. 52 to Kibuneguchi Station or Kurama Station.

■Access from Shijo Kawaramachi (Keihan Gion-shijo Station)

From Keihan Gion-shijo Station, head for the last stop, Demachiyanagi Station. It takes about 7 minutes to arrive.

After that, the route will be the same as the one above [When heading to Kurama] and [When heading to Kibune].