There are 4 ways to get from Chion-in to Saihō-ji by train, taxi, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
- Take the train from Hankyuusaiin Eki to Matsuotaishatrain Hankyu Arashiyama Line
54 min¥347–436Drive 10.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Chion-in to Saihō-jicar 10.4 km
14 min¥181–261Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chion-in to Saihō-jitaxi 10.4 km
14 min¥4,100–4,900Line 203 bus, train
- Take the bus from Gion to Nishioji Shijobus 203
- Take the train from Hankyuusaiin Eki to Matsuotaishatrain Hankyu Arashiyama Line
58 min¥410–460
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chion-in to Saihō-ji is to drive which costs ¥180 - ¥270 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Chion-in to Saihō-ji is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs ¥4100 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct train from Chion-in to Saihō-ji. However, there are services departing from Kyouto Kawaramachi and arriving at Matsuotaisha via Hankyuusaiin Eki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Chion-in and Saihō-ji is 13 km. The road distance is 10.4 km.
The best way to get from Chion-in to Saihō-ji without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs ¥340 - ¥440.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Chion-in to Saihō-ji, including transfers.
Chion-in to Saihō-ji train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, depart from Kyouto Kawaramachi station.
Chion-in to Saihō-ji train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, arrive at Hankyuusaiin Eki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chion-in to Saihō-ji is 10 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Chion-in to Saihō-ji.
There are 3776+ hotels available in Saihō-ji.
What companies run services between Chion-in, Japan and Saihō-ji, Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Chion-in to Saihō-ji via Kyouto Kawaramachi, Hankyuusaiin Eki, and Matsuotaisha in around 54 min.
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Hankyuusaiin Eki
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥160–210
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Hankyuusaiin Eki to Matsuotaisha
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥180–230
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Hankyuusaiin Eki to Matsuotaisha
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥180–230
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
Bus from Gion to Nishioji Shijo
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–4,900
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
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