This shrine is almost symbolic of summer in Kyoto as it deeply related to Gion Festival. It is mostly barrier-free and easily accessible to wheelchair users. We recommend Yasaka Shrine for a sunny day. Please see below for information in English on the barrier-free route.
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: Yasaka ShrineAddress: 605-0073 Kyoto Higashiyama-ku Gion-cho Kitagawa 625Telephone Number: 075-561-6155Opening Hours: 24 hours (administrative office: 9:00am - 5:00pm)Closed: N/AGeneral Admission Fee: FreeDiscount for those with Disabilities: N/AHome Page URL: https://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/
Japanese website: top right corner icon enable to switch in EnglishAccessNearest Station/Bus Stop: Kyoto City Bus, Route #206 , Gion Bus StopDistance from Nearest Station/Bus Stop: a few hundred metersApproximate travel time from station/bus stop: 5 minute walk from the Bus Stop - AccessabilitySuitable in All Weather: Not good for rainy days, All outdoorsEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 30 minutesParking for those with Disabilities: NoMultlingual Guidance Available: N/AMap of Wheelchair accessible paths Available: NoBasic Information for AccessabilityStep into Entrance of Facility(Height): YesWheelchair accessible Entryway option(Slope): Yes, 6° slopeElevator: 1, To universal restroom of Tokiwa ShindenNursing Room Available: NoneFirst Aid Room: NoneBabysitting/Childcare: NoneSensory Room: NonePrayer Room: NoneService Dogs Allowed: YesRentalsWheelchair Rental: NoBaby Buggy/Stroller Rental: NoAudio Guide Rental: NoOther Available Rentals: No
- Parking AreaMap from Parking to Facility Availale: N/AMultilingual Guide Map of Parking Area Available: N/ASurface type of Parking Area: N/AParking Area Facility with covered Roof Path: N/ADistance from Parking Area to an Indoor Facility: N/AParking Attendants Available: YesInformation for those with Physical DisabilitiesParking Space for those with Disabilities Available: NoSteps on Pathway from Parking Area to Entryway: NoneVehicle Available to Drive up to Entryway for drop off: Yes, parking of Tokiwa Shinden available only for dropping off
- ToiletRestroom Entryway Width: 84 cmToilet Stall Entryway Width: No Information AvailableWestern Style Toilets Available: YesWestern style Toilets with Handrails Available: Yes, L bar styleAvailability of heated bidet: NoneToilet Information for those with Physical DisabilitiesToilet stall for those with Physical Disabilites: AvailableDoor Style: Sliding DoorDoor Width: 84 cmHandrail Available: L bar style & adjustable U bar styleWarm Water Bidet Available: YesOstomate-compatible facilities: NoneUniversal Changing bed(for adults): NoneEmergency Alert Button in Stall: NoneFor Young ChildrenBaby Chair in Restroom stalls: NoDiaper Changing Bed: AvailableFor the Visually ImpairedAudio Guide Available: NoBraille Guide, Braille Map Available: NoToilet for Seeing Eye Dog Available: No
Wheelchair Accessibility from nearest station/bus stop |
Wheelchair Accessibility at facility |
RestroomsParking |
Elevator |
- Paths & Walkways at FacilityUneven surfaces on Paths: Some, cobblestone pathsStairs at Facility: Steps at several pointsAccessibility Path around Steps: Detour walkway from the south via Tokiwa ShindenPathway Surfaces: Most paths cobblestone or stone pavementInaccessible Areas to those with physical disabilities: NoneRest Area: No Information AvailableBraille Ground Blocks : NoneBraile Exhibit Guide Information: NoneOther difficult to traverse areas: Places with some steps or cobblestone path on the way may not accessible for wheelchair usersCondition of Stairways at FacilityWheelchair Stairlift Available: NoHandrail Available: No Information AvailableBraille Labelled Handrails: No
- EscalatorsEscalator: NoneAudio Guidance to Escalator Available: N/AElevatorsNumber of Elevators Available: 1, in Tokiwa ShindenWidth Inside Elevator: No Information AvailableDoor Width: No Information AvailableWheelchair Accessible Control Panel: YesRear-view Mirror in Elevator: YesAudio guidance at Destination Floors: NoBraille on Control Panel: YesVisual Display of Destination Floor: No Information AvailableMultilingual Guidance: NoMultilingual Control Panel: No
- Accommodations for Different Needs at FacilitySupport & Guidance Available: NoneFacilities & Exhibits that are accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Most areasAreas not accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: NoneAudio Guide Available: NoDisplays/Exhibits made for the Visually impaired & Blind: NoneDisplays/Exhibits made for the Hearing impaired & Deaf: NoneSpeech to Text Conversion Available: NoneMultilingual Displays: Some English and Chinese availableMultilingual Audio Guide, Headset Audio Guide Available: NoneAccommodations provided by StaffStaff trained to accommodate those with Physical Dissabilities: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Visually Impaired & Blind: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Hearing Impairments & Deaf: NoStaff can use Sign Language: NoMultilingual Staff Available: Yes, English
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Thank you for visiting our site. With our nationally licensed guide's network, we have become known as one of the best DMCs in Japan as well. If your clients are looking for personable and tailor-made private tours, we offer you a special tour as per your request. Contact us