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How to get fromGion to Kamigamo Shrineby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Gion to Kamigamo Shrine by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Shijo to Kitayamasubway subway K: Karasuma
    37 min
    ¥240–280

  2. Line 205 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kitaoji Bus Terminalbus bus 205
    1h 38m
    ¥230

  3. Line 203 bus, line 205 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gion to Kitano Hakubaichobus bus 203
    2. Take the bus from Kitano Hakubaicho to Kitaoji Bus Terminalbus bus 205
    1h 12m
    ¥460

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gion to Kamigamo Shrinetaxi taxi 7.4 km
    11 min
    ¥3,000–3,700

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Gion to Kamigamo Shrinewalk walk 7.2 km
    1h 26m

  6. Line 203 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Gion to Shijo Karasumabus bus 203
    2. Take the subway from Shijo to Kitayamasubway subway K: Karasuma
    49 min
    ¥470–510

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  • Distance: 8.1 km
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Gion, Kyoto, Japan and Kamigamo Shrine, Japan?

Kyoto City Subway operates a subway from Shijo to Kitayama every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥240–280 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gion to Kamigamo Shrine via Kitano Hakubaicho and Kitaoji in around 1h 12m.

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