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Kyoto on the ground: getting around and what to see

Buses, trains and walking routes: how to get around Kyoto once you arrive, plus opening hours, neighbourhoods and the sights worth your first day.

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Spot

Fushimi Inari Shrine: hours, access and hiking the torii

Open 24/7 and free: how to reach Fushimi Inari from Kyoto Station, how long the torii gate loop takes and the quietest times to walk it on the day.

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