What is the cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku?

The cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 10h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku?

The fastest way to get from Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Asakusa and Higashiyama-ku?

No, there is no direct bus from Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku. However, there are services departing from 隅田公園 and arriving at Shijo Kawaramachi via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Asakusa and Higashiyama-ku?

No, there is no direct train from Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku. However, there are services departing from 浅草 Asakusa and arriving at Kyoto via 秋葉原 Akihabara and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku?

The distance between Asakusa and Higashiyama-ku is 483 km. The road distance is 459.8 km.

How do I travel from Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku without a car?

The best way to get from Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku bus from?

Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where do I catch the Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku train from?

Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku?

The best way to get from Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥13000 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku bus arrive?

Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku train arrive?

Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku?

Yes, the driving distance between Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku is 460 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku.

Where can I stay near Higashiyama-ku?

There are 3742+ hotels available in Higashiyama-ku.

Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Asakusa to Higashiyama-ku by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 14m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
9h 40m
¥3,397–12,197
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Tokyo Skytree Town mae to Sanjō Keihan-ekinightbus Kyoto
10h 32m
¥6,000–8,500
Drive 459.8 km
1. Drive from Asakusa to Higashiyama-kucar 459.8 km
5h 3m
¥7,984–11,533
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the train from Minamiibaraki to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain
4h 13m
¥13,560–20,966
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Juusantrain
3. Take the train from Juusan to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain
5h 10m
¥11,750–29,266
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3. Take the train from Minamiibaraki to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain
4h 48m
¥16,617–35,470
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 39m
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
3. Take the train from Juusan to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain
5h 45m
¥19,207–38,347

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

217Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483.2 km
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Asakusa, Japan and Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 48m.

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