What is the cheapest way to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto is to subway which costs ¥210 - ¥250 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ¥1900 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct bus between Higashi Hongan-ji and Kyoto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyoto Station station and arriving at Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Mae. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Higashi Hongan-ji and Kyoto?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gojo and arriving at Marutamachi. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto?

The distance between Higashi Hongan-ji and Kyoto is 3 km.

How do I travel from Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs ¥210 - ¥250.

How long does it take to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto?

The subway from Gojo to Marutamachi takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto bus from?

Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kyoto Station.

Where do I catch the Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto train from?

Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, depart from Gojo station.

Where does the Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto bus arrive?

Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Mae station.

Where does the Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto train arrive?

Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Marutamachi station.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

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Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto - 4 ways to travel via subway, taxi, foot, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyoto by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Gojo to Marutamachisubway K: Karasuma
14 min
¥210–250
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyototaxi 4.2 km
6 min
¥1,900–2,400
Walk
1. Take the walk from Higashi Hongan-ji to Kyotowalk 4 km
48 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Maebus 205
14 min
¥230

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Distance: 3 km
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Higashi Hongan-ji, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

Kyoto City Subway operates a subway from Gojo to Marutamachi every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210–250 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station to Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Mae every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 7 min. Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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