Yasaka Shrine is one of Kyoto’s most lively spots ... has good ratings on your maps app. During our most recent visit, we ate at a local restaurant that served cold udon lunch sets and kakigori.

It’s a good idea to spend some time with Google Maps and the Japan Travel app ... towering Hokanji and the ancient Yasaka shrine. I’ll leave it to you whether or not to stop along the way ...

Similarly, you'll arrive at Gion, Yasaka Shrine, and Heian Jingu Shrine much quicker ... so the stops before and after Gojozaka will be different. A map outlining the bus stops around Kiyomizu-dera ...

This curated guide maps out 25 essential stores—from the vibrant Kawaramachi ... capital's fourth east-west avenue when Kyoto was known as Heian-Kyo, stretches from Yasaka Shrine in the east to ...