What is the cheapest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace is to line 203 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace?

The fastest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs ¥2600 - ¥3100.

Is there a direct bus between Higashiyama-ku and Kyoto Imperial Palace?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gion and arriving at Karasuma Imadegawa. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Higashiyama-ku and Kyoto Imperial Palace?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gion-Shijo and arriving at Jingu-Marutamachi. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

How far is it from Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace?

The distance between Higashiyama-ku and Kyoto Imperial Palace is 3 km.

How do I travel from Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace without a car?

The best way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs ¥240 - ¥310.

How long does it take to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace?

The train from Gion-Shijo to Jingu-Marutamachi takes 2 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace bus from?

Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Gion station.

Where do I catch the Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace train from?

Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, depart from Gion-Shijo station.

Train or bus from Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace?

The best way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace is to train which takes 16 min and costs ¥240 - ¥310. Alternatively, you can line 203 bus, which costs ¥230 and takes 49 min.

Where does the Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace bus arrive?

Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Karasuma Imadegawa station.

Where does the Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace train arrive?

Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, arrive at Jingu-Marutamachi station.

Where can I stay near Kyoto Imperial Palace?

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Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palace by train, bus, taxi, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gion-Shijo to Jingu-Marutamachitrain Keihan Main Line / ...
16 min
¥240–310
Line 203 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gion to Karasuma Imadegawabus 203
49 min
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Higashiyama-ku to Kyoto Imperial Palacetaxi 6 km
8 min
¥2,600–3,100
Line 203 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Gion to Shijo Karasumabus 203
2. Take the subway from Shijo to Marutamachisubway K: Karasuma
25 min
¥430–470

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Distance: 2.6 km
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan and Kyoto Imperial Palace, Japan?

Keihan Electric Railway operates a train from Gion-Shijo to Jingu-Marutamachi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥240–310 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Gion to Karasuma Imadegawa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 39 min.

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