There are 3 ways to get from Gion to Mikata Five Lakes by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kiyama(Fukui)train [29343] JR Obama / ...
3h 1m¥6,690–8,730Drive 82.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Gion to Mikata Five Lakescar 82.5 km
1h 37m¥1,431–2,067Bus
- Take the bus from Fukakusa to Tsuruga ICbus
- Take the bus from 敦賀駅 to 美浜駅前bus 若狭線 / ...
5h 10m¥8,531–11,518
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gion to Mikata Five Lakes is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Gion to Mikata Five Lakes is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Gion to Mikata Five Lakes. However, there are services departing from Fukakusa and arriving at 美浜駅前 via 敦賀駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Gion to Mikata Five Lakes. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Kiyama(Fukui) via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Gion and Mikata Five Lakes is 129 km. The road distance is 82.5 km.
The best way to get from Gion to Mikata Five Lakes without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Gion to Mikata Five Lakes, including transfers.
Gion to Mikata Five Lakes bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Fukakusa station.
Gion to Mikata Five Lakes train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Gion to Mikata Five Lakes is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Gion, Kyoto, Japan and Mikata Five Lakes, Japan?
You can take a bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Mikata Five Lakes via Kyoto Station, Kyōto, Tsuruga, and Kiyama(Fukui) in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gion-Shijo to Mikata Five Lakes via Ryukokudai-Mae-Fukakusa, Fukakusa, Tsuruga IC, 敦賀駅, and 美浜駅前 in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Kiyama(Fukui)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥360–500
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Fukakusa to Tsuruga IC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
- Phone
- 0778-21-0700
- [email protected]
- Website
- fukutetsu.jp
Bus from 敦賀駅 to 美浜駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥170–700
- Schedules at
- fukutetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Gion to Mikata Five Lakes bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Tsuruga IC station.
Gion to Mikata Five Lakes train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gion to Mikata Five Lakes is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Gion to Mikata Five Lakes.
There are 60+ hotels available in Mikata Five Lakes.