Camellia, Kyoto

Name: Camellia
Address: 349-12 Masuyacho Kodaijiminamidori Shimogawara-higashiiru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0826, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-525-3238

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Camellia (address: 349-12 Masuyacho Kodaijiminamidori Shimogawara-higashiiru, Higashiyama-ku) is a place located in Kyoto (Kyoto urban prefecture) and belongs to the category of classes and workshops.

It is situated at an altitude of 233 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 34°59'55"N latitude and 135°46'52"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Camellia is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Higashiyama Yasui (bus, 6 min walk), Gion-shijo (train, 16 min walk), Higashiyama (metro, 20 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Yasaka-no-to Pagoda (temple, 3 min walk), Ryōzen Kannon (buddhist architecture, 3 min walk), Yasaka Kōshin-dō (temple, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 34°59'55"N, 135°46'52"E

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349-12 Masuyacho Kodaijiminamidori Shimogawara-higashiiru, Higashiyama-kuKyoto 605-0826 Japan

Contact

+81 75-525-3238

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Camellia open?

Camellia is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Camellia?

Nearby attractions include Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, Kyoto (3 min walk), Ryōzen Kannon, Kyoto (3 min walk), Yasaka Kōshin-dō, Kyoto (3 min walk), Ryozen Museum of History, Kyoto (4 min walk).

How to get to Camellia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Camellia:

Bus

Higashiyama Yasui • Lines: 18 (6 min walk)
Kiyomizu-michi • Lines: 100, 18 (7 min walk)

Train

Gion-shijo (16 min walk)
Kiyomizu-gojo (19 min walk)

Metro

Higashiyama • Lines: T (20 min walk)
Keage • Lines: T (22 min walk)