There are 4 ways to get from Gion to Bamboo forest by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Mishimatrain Kodama
4h 59mNight bus
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Mishima Station North Exitnightbus Wx3953
9h 40m¥4,570–10,150Drive 362.8 km
- Drive from Gion to Bamboo forestcar 362.8 km
4h 7m¥6,197–8,951Train, fly
- Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Minamiibarakitrain
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
- Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Mishimatrain
- Take the train from 三島 Mishima to 修善寺 Shuzenjitrain
7h 11m
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gion to Bamboo forest is to night bus which costs ¥4500 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Gion to Bamboo forest is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gion to Bamboo forest. However, there are services departing from Shijo Kawaramachi and arriving at Shuzenji Onsen via Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit and Shuzenji Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Gion to Bamboo forest. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 修善寺 Shuzenji via 三島 Mishima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Gion and Bamboo forest is 391 km. The road distance is 362.8 km.
The best way to get from Gion to Bamboo forest without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Gion to Bamboo forest, including transfers.
Gion to Bamboo forest bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit.
Gion to Bamboo forest train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
Gion to Bamboo forest bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Mishima Station North Exit.
What companies run services between Gion, Kyoto, Japan and Bamboo forest, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Mishima every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Mishima Station North Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,700–9,000 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport via Izumo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport via Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥44,000–95,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyoto to Mishima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Yokohama to Mishima
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Minamiibaraki
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥330–420
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 055-977-1201
- Website
- Izuhakone Railway
Train from 三島 Mishima to 修善寺 Shuzenji
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Izuhakone Railway
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 三島 Mishima to 修善寺 Shuzenji
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥380–550
- Website
- JR EAST
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Mishima Station North Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–9,000
- Website
- Willer Express
- Relax (front area)
- ¥3,700–8,500
- Relax (back area)
- ¥3,700–8,500
- Economy
- ¥3,900–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Gion to Bamboo forest train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Mishima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gion to Bamboo forest is 363 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Gion to Bamboo forest.
There are 850+ hotels available in Bamboo forest.