Kamigamo Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Kyoto.This famously beautiful shrine is mostly barrier-free and easily accessible to wheelchair users. We recommend Kamigamo Shrine for a sunny day. Please see below for information in English on the shrine.
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: Kamo Wakeikazuchi Jinja (Kamigamo Shrine)Address: 339 Kamigamo-motoyama, kita-ku, Kyoto-cityTelephone Number: 075-781-0011Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00(Reception hours)Closed: Open Year RoundGeneral Admission Fee: FreeDiscount for those with Disabilities: N/AHome Page URL: https://www.kamigamojinja.jp/en/AccessNearest Station/Bus Stop: Bus #4 Bus stop: Kamigamo Jinja MaeDistance from Nearst Station/Bus Stop: In front of the bus stopApproximate travel time from station/bus stop: 1 minute
- AccessabilitySuitable in All Weather: Not good for rainy days, Mostly outdoorsEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 30-40 min (building and garden)Parking for those with Disabilities: Available, see photosMulitlingual Guidance Available: NoMap of Wheelchair accesible paths Available: NoBasic Information for AccessabilityStep into Entrance of Facility(Height): NoneWheelchair accessable Entryway option(Slope): N/AElevator: N/ANursing Room Available: YesFirst Aid Room: YesBabysitting/Childcare: NoSensory Room: NoPrayer Room: NoService Dogs Allowed: N/ARentalsWheelchair Rental: Yes,1Baby Buggy/Stroller Rental: NoAudio Guide Rental: NoOther Available Rentals: No
- Parking AreaMap from Parking to Facility Availale: NoneMultilingual Guide Map of Parking Area Available: N/ASurface type of Parking Area:
Public parking: Asphalt
Disabled parking spaces: Ground is not pavedParking Area Facility with covered Roof Path: NoDistance from Parking Area to an Indoor Facility: 200mParking Attendants Available: Yes, call the staff by intercomInformation for those with Physical DisabilitiesParking Space for those with Disabilities Available: YesSteps on Pathway from Parking Area to Entryway: NoVehicle Avaible to Drive up to Entryway for drop off: No - Toilet Information for those with Physical DisabilitiesToilet stall for those with Physical Disabilites: Available,2Door Style: Sliding DoorDoor Width: 86 cmHandrail Available: L bar style & adustable U bar styleWarm Water Bidet Available: N/AOstomate-compatile facilities: YesUniversal Changing bed(for adults): NoEmmergency Alert Button in Stall: NoFor Young ChildrenBaby Chair in Restroom stalls: YesDiaper Changing Bed: YesFor the Visually ImpairedAudio Guide Available: N/ABraille Guide, Braille Map Available: NoToilet for Seeing Eye Dog Available: No
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- FacilityLayout plan of building available/Map: Yes(Brochure)Wheelchair accessible: Yes (Main sanctuary and the Romon gate have stairs)Type of Door: No doorWidth of Doorway: No doorStairways present: Main sanctuary: stairs with many steps, Romon gate:3 stepsStaircase information/ Step Height: N/AMethods of avoiding steps for wheelchair users: NoneWidth of aisles in building: N/AAvailability of tactile floor plans and models to show facilities: Brochure(in Japanese)Possibly Hazardous Areas: some spots have steps and stairsAvailability of Braille blocks at entrances and exits, elevator, stairs, etc: NoPaths & Walkways at FacilityUneven surfaces on Paths: Gravel, stone pavedStairs at Facility: Main sanctuary and the Romon gate have stairsAccesibility Path around Steps: NoPathway Surfaces: Most paths are gravel, stone pavedInaccessible Areas to those with physical disabilities: Main sanctuary and the Romon gateRest Area: NoneBraille Ground Blocks : NoneBraile Exhibit Guide Information: NoneOther difficult to traverse areas: N/ACondition of Stairways at FacilityWheelchair Stairlift Available: NoHandrail Available: Almost all stairs have handrailsBraille Labelled Handrails: No
- Accomodations for Different Needs at FacilitySupport & Guidance Available: NoFacilities & Exhibits that are accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: N/AAreas not accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Main sanctuary and the Romon gateAudio Guide Available: NoDisplays/Exhibits made for the Visually impaired & Blind: NoDisplays/Exhibits made for the Hearing impaired & Deaf: NoSpeech to Text Conversion Available: NoMultilingual Displays: Yes, English brochureMultilingual Audio Guide, Headset Audio Guide Available: NoAccommodations provided by StaffStaff trained to accommodate those with Physical Dissabilities: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Visually Impaired & Blind: NoStaff trained to accomodate the Hearing Impairments & Deaf: NoStaff can use Sign Language: NoMultilingual Staff Available: No
- EscalatorsEscalator: NoneAudio Guidance to Escalator Available: N/AElevatorsNumber of Elevators Available: NoneWidth Inside Elevator: N/ADoor Width: N/AWheelchair Accesible Control Panel: N/ARear-view Mirror in Elevator: N/AAudio guidance at Destination Floors: N/ABraille on Control Panel: N/AVisual Display of Destination Floor: N/AMultilingual Guidance: N/AMultilingual Control Pannel: N/A