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How to get fromGion to Byōdō-inby train, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Gion to Byōdō-in by train, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train via Chushojima

    best
    1. Take the train from Gion-Shijo to Chushojimatrain train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the train from Chushojima to Uji(Keihan)train train [97827] Keihan Uji
    41 min
    ¥552–683

  2. Drive 16 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gion to Byōdō-incar car 16 km
    20 min
    ¥278–401

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gion to Byōdō-intaxi taxi 16 km
    20 min
    ¥6,000–7,500

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Gion-Shijo to Tofukujitrain train Keihan Main Line Semi-Express / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōfukuji to Ujitrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    41 min
    ¥502–657

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Sanjokeihan to Rokujizo(Subway)subway subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai
    2. Take the train from Rokujizō to Ujitrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    47 min
    ¥411–510

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  • Distance: 17.5 km
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Gion, Kyoto, Japan and Byōdō-in, Japan?

You can take a train from Gion-Shijo to Byōdō-in via Chushojima and Uji(Keihan) in around 41 min.

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