Even a world heritage site, the shrine is quiet and tranquility. Maybe it is not known well or it is far away from the central railway station or city centre?
I visited the shrine on a Saturday and was surprised to see it was so quiet. You will have relaxing and peace times with fresh air. Then Japanese experiences add.
Unusual roundabout in Kyoto (actually whole in Japan)
Kamigamo Shrine
The beautiful Kamo River is flown around the Shrine. The river bank pavements around there are quiet too and are good places to walk. You will enjoy the quiet suburb visit and some nature stuffs. And surprisingly it takes only twenty minutes to the closet subway station of Kitaoji.
Kamo River Pavements
Duck on the Kamo River
Buses run frequently to Kamigamo Shrine from Kyoto Station and City Centre (Shijo Kawaramachi / Shijo Karasuma).
Catch Route 9 bus from Kyoto Station and get off at Kamigamo Misono Bridge and cross the bridge to the shrine. Bus services are available every 10 minutes in the day time.
Alternative Route 4 buses will take you to the shrine directly from Kyoto Station and Shijo Kawaramachi.
Route 46 buses are running every 12 minutes in the day time from Gion, Shijo Kawaramachi and Nijo Station.
