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How to get fromHigashiyama(Kyoto) to Universal Studios Japanby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Kyōbashi

    best
    1. Take the train from Sanjo to Kyobashi(Osaka)train train
    2. Take the train from Kyōbashi to Nishikujōtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain train
    1h 35m
    ¥713–928

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Ōsakatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    1h 48m
    ¥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 55m
    ¥2,030–2,580

  4. Drive 57.5 km

    1. Drive from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Universal Studios Japancar car 57.5 km
    56 min
    ¥996–1,438

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Universal Studios Japantaxi taxi 57.5 km
    56 min
    ¥21,000–26,000

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  • Distance: 58.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Higashiyama(Kyoto), Japan and Universal Studios Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Universal Studios Japan via Sanjo, Kyōbashi, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Universal Studios Japan via Kawaramachi Sanjo, Kyoto Station, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Universal Studios Japan in around 2h 55m.

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