Shimogamo Shrine is an historical Shinto shrine in Kyoto.This famously beautiful shrine is mostly barrier-free and easily accessible to wheelchair users. The shrine is located at the junction of the Takano and Kamo rivers. It is surrounded by the Tadasu no Mori, a forest which was preserved over the centuries and contains trees that are up to 600 years old. We recommend Shimogamo Shrine for a sunny day. Please see below for information in English on the shrine.
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: Shimogamo ShrineAddress: 59 Shimogamo Izumigawa-cho, Sakyo-ku,KyotoTelephone Number: 075-781-0010Opening Hours: 6:00-17:00(Maybe change due to Buddhist Memorial Services)
Oidono Hall: 10:00 - 16:00Closed: Open Year RoundGeneral Admission Fee: Free
Fee for the Oidono Hall: Adult(High school student and over): 500 JPY
Junior high school student and under: FreeDiscount for those with Disabilities: NoHome Page URL: https://www.shimogamo-jinja.or.jp/english/AccessNearest Station/Bus Stop: Shimogamo jinjya mae bus stop, Kyoto city bus(No.4 or 205) from Kyoto stationDistance from Nearest Station/Bus Stop: 170mApproximate travel time from station/bus stop: 3 minute walk - AccessabilitySuitable in All Weather: Not good for rainy days, All outdoorsEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 30-40 minutesParking for those with Disabilities: NoneMulitlingual Guidance Available: NoMap of Wheelchair accesible paths Available: NoBasic Information for AccessabilityStep into Entrance of Facility(Height): 1.5cm high,3 stepsWheelchair accessible Entryway option(Slope): 6° slopeElevator: NoneNursing Room Available: NoneFirst Aid Room: NoneBabysitting/Childcare: NoneSensory Room: NonePrayer Room: NoneService Dogs Allowed: YesRentalsWheelchair Rental: Yes at the shrine officeBaby 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: Paved roadParking Area Facility with covered Roof Path: NoDistance from Parking Area to an Indoor Facility: Right next to the shrineParking Attendents Available: NoInformation for those with Physical DisabilitiesParking Space for those with Disabilities Available: NoSteps on Pathway from Parking Area to Entryway: Small stepVehicle Available to Drive up to Entryway for drop off: No
- ToiletRestroom Entryway Width: 100 cmToilet Stall Entryway Width: 53 cmWestern Style Toilets Available: YesWestern style Toilets with Handrails Available: Yes, L bar styleAvailability of heated bidet: NoToilet Information for those with Physical DisabilitiesToilet stall for those with Physical Disabilites: AvailableDoor Style: Sliding DoorDoor Width: 100 cmHandrail Available: YesWarm Water Bidet Available: NoOstomate-compatile facilities: NoUniversal Changing bed(for adults): NoEmmergency Alert Button in Stall: NoFor Young ChildrenBaby Chair in Restroom stalls: YesDiaper Changing Bed: NoFor the Visually ImpairedAudio Guide Available: NoBraille Guide, Braille Map Available: Yes,someToilet for Seeing Eye Dog Available: No
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- FacilityLayout plan of buliding available/Map: YesWheelchair accesible: YesType of Door: Sliding doorWidth of Doorway: Over 2mStairsways present: YesStaircase information/ Step Height: 10cm high/ 3steps at the entranceMethods of avoiding steps for wheelchair users: NoneWidth of aisles in building: NoneAvailability of tactile floor plans and models to show facilities: NonePossibly Hazardous Areas: NoneAvailability of Braille blocks at entrances and exits, elevator, stairs, etc: N/AOther information: N/APaths & Walkways at FacilityUneven surfaces on Paths: Some, cobblestone pathsStairs at Facility: Steps at several pointsAccesibility Path around Steps: NoPathway Surfaces: Most paths cobblestone or gravel pathsInaccesible Areas to those with physical disabilities: Mitarashi PondRest Area: Yes, Free rest area availableBraille Ground Blocks : NoneBraile Exhibit Guide Information: NoneOther difficult to traverse areas: NoneCondition of Stairways at FacilityWheelchair Stairlift Available: NoHandrail Available: NoBraille Labelled Handrails: No
- Accomodations for Different Needs at FacilitySupport & Guidance Available: N/AFacilities & Exhibits that are accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: N/AAreas not accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Mitarashi PondAudio Guide Available: N/ADisplays/Exhibits made for the Visually impaired & Blind: N/ADisplays/Exhibits made for the Hearing impaired & Deaf: N/ASpeech to Text Conversion Available: N/AMultilingual Displays: N/AMultilingual Audio Guide, Headset Audio Guide Available: N/AAccommodations provided by StaffStaff trained to accommodate those with Physical Dissabilities: N/AStaff trained to accommodate the Visually Impaired & Blind: N/AStaff trained to accomodate the Hearing Impairments & Deaf: N/AStaff can use Sign Language: N/AMultilingual Staff Available: N/A
- EscalatorsEscalator: NoneAudio Guidance to Escalator Available: N/AElevatorsNumber of Elevators Available: NoWidth 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