If you want to go to major sightseeing spots in Kyoto, it is convenient to take a bus from the Kyoto Station bus terminal.
However,the Kyoto Station bus terminal is always crowded with tourists. Especially, many tourists line up for buses to popular tourist spots.In such cases, you may end up on a crowded bus, and in some cases, you may not even be able to get on the bus.
This page should list the destination you wish to reach and the location of the bus stop/bus station.At that bus stop, there may be several buses that will take you to your destination but on different routes. If you are not sure which bus to take, just ask the staff stationed at the bus terminal.
Bus Stop Map (Kyoto Station-Karasuma Exit Side)
At this bus terminal, most buses are city buses, but JR Bus, Kyoto Bus, Keihan Bus, Keihan Kyoto Kotsu Bus, Tankai Bus, and Highway Bus also depart from and arrive at this bus terminal, although the number of services is smaller.
Major sightseeing spots & Bus Stop
| Destination | Bus Stop |
| Arashiyama,Sagano | C5,C6 |
| Kamigamo-jinja Shrine | A2,B1 |
| Kiyomizu-dera Temple | D2 (Always crowded) D1 (Sat.,Sun.,Holidays Only) |
| Kyoto City Zoological Garden | A1,D2 |
| Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art | A1,D1,D2 |
| Kyoto Aquarium | B3,C2,JR3 |
| Kyoto Railway Museum | B3 |
| Kinkakuji Temple | B3 |
| Ginkakuji Temple | A1,A2,D1 |
| Kozanji Temple | JR3 |
| Kodaiji Temple | D2 |
| Koke-dera Temple(Saihoji Temple) | C6 |
| Sanjusangendo Temple | D2 |
| Shijo Kawaramachi | A1,A2 |
| Shimogamo-jinja Shrine | A2 |
| Chion-in Temple | D2 |
| Tenryuji Temple | C5,C6 |
| Toji Temple | C1,C4 |
| Tofukuji Temple | D2 |
| Nanzenji Temple | A1 |
| Eikando Temple | A1 |
| Ninnaji Temple | D3 |
| Nishihonganji Temple | B1,C5,C6 |
| Nijo-jo Castle | B1,B2 |
| Nishiki Market | A1 |
| Higashihonganji Temple | A1,C5,D3 |
| Fushimi-inari Shrine | C4 |
| Heian-jingu Shrine | A1,D1,D2 |
| Yasaka-jinja Shrine | D1,D2 |
