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How to get fromGion to Universal Studios Japanby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Gion to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Kyōbashi

    best
    1. Take the train from Gion-Shijo to Kyobashi(Osaka)train train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōbashi to Nishikujōtrain train Kansai Airport Rapid Service / ...
    1h 26m
    ¥710–925

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Ōsakatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    1h 30m
    ¥626–811

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus bus J
    2h 42m
    ¥2,230–2,780

  4. Drive  56.5 km

    1. Drive from Gion to Universal Studios Japancar car 56.5 km
    55 min
    ¥970–1,401

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gion to Universal Studios Japantaxi taxi 56.5 km
    55 min
    ¥25,000–30,000

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  • Distance: 57.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Gion, Kyoto, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?

You can take a train from Gion-Shijo to Universal Studios Japan via Kyōbashi, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Universal Studios Japan via Kyoto Station, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Universal Studios Japan in around 2h 42m.

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