What is the cheapest way to get from Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle is to line 203 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle?

The fastest way to get from Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs ¥1800 - ¥2200.

Is there a direct bus between Heian Shrine and Nijō Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kumano Jinja Mae and arriving at Shijo Omiya. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Heian Shrine and Nijō Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Higashiyama(Kyoto) and arriving at Nijojomae. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle?

The distance between Heian Shrine and Nijō Castle is 5 km.

How do I travel from Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle without a car is to subway which takes 30 min and costs ¥210 - ¥250.

How long does it take to get from Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle?

The subway from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Nijojomae takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle bus from?

Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kumano Jinja Mae station.

Where do I catch the Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle train from?

Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, depart from Higashiyama(Kyoto) station.

Where does the Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle bus arrive?

Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Shijo Omiya station.

Where does the Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle train arrive?

Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Nijojomae station.

Where can I stay near Nijō Castle?

There are 3749+ hotels available in Nijō Castle.

Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle - 4 ways to travel via subway, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Heian Shrine to Nijō Castle by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Nijojomaesubway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
30 min
¥210–250
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Heian Shrine to Nijō Castletaxi 3.7 km
5 min
¥1,800–2,200
Walk
1. Take the walk from Heian Shrine to Nijō Castlewalk 4 km
48 min
Line 203 bus
1. Take the bus from Kumano Jinja Mae to Shijo Omiyabus 203
49 min
¥230

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Distance: 4.7 km
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Heian Shrine, Japan and Nijō Castle, Japan?

Kyoto City Subway operates a subway from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Nijojomae every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210–250 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kumano Jinja Mae to Shijo Omiya every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 17 min.

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