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

The cheapest way to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castle is to train which costs ¥110 - ¥160 and takes 36 min.

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Nijō Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyōto and arriving at Nijō. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Higashi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castle?

The distance between Higashi Hongan-ji and Nijō Castle is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castle without a car is to subway which takes 27 min and costs ¥400 - ¥470.

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

It takes approximately 27 min to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castle, including transfers.

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

Higashi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castle bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

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

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

Train or bus from Higashi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castle?

The best way to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castle is to train which takes 36 min and costs ¥110 - ¥160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 39 min.

Where does the Higashi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castle bus arrive?

Higashi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castle bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, arrive at Nijō Station.

Where does the Higashi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castle train arrive?

Higashi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castle train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Karasuma Oike station.

Where can I stay near Nijō Castle?

There are 3749+ hotels available in Nijō Castle.

Higashi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castle by subway, taxi, foot, train, or bus

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Gojo to Karasuma Oikesubway K: Karasuma
2. Take the subway from Karasumaoike to Nijojomaesubway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
27 min
¥409–468
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nijōtrain Sagano Line Local / ...
36 min
¥110–160
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Higashi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castletaxi 3.8 km
5 min
¥1,800–2,200
Walk
1. Take the walk from Higashi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castlewalk 3.9 km
47 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Nijō Stationbus
39 min

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Distance: 4.1 km
Duration: 27 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Higashi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castle via Gojo, Karasumaoike, and Nijojomae in around 27 min. Alternatively, West Japan JR Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Nijō Station hourly, and the journey takes 10 min.

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