What is the cheapest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Nijō Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Nijō Castle is to line 203 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Nijō Castle?

The fastest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Nijō Castle is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ¥2200 - ¥2700.

Is there a direct bus between Higashiyama-ku and Nijō Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gion and arriving at Shijo Omiya. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Higashiyama-ku 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 Higashiyama-ku to Nijō Castle?

The distance between Higashiyama-ku and Nijō Castle is 4 km.

How do I travel from Higashiyama-ku to Nijō Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Nijō Castle without a car is to subway which takes 16 min and costs ¥210 - ¥250.

How long does it take to get from Higashiyama-ku 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 Higashiyama-ku to Nijō Castle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Higashiyama-ku to Nijō Castle train from?

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

Where does the Higashiyama-ku to Nijō Castle bus arrive?

Higashiyama-ku to Nijō Castle bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Shijo Omiya station.

Where does the Higashiyama-ku to Nijō Castle train arrive?

Higashiyama-ku 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.

Higashiyama-ku to Nijō Castle - 4 ways to travel via subway, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Higashiyama-ku 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 / ...
16 min
¥210–250
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Higashiyama-ku to Nijō Castletaxi 4.9 km
6 min
¥2,200–2,700
Walk
1. Take the walk from Higashiyama-ku to Nijō Castlewalk 4.7 km
56 min
Line 203 bus
1. Take the bus from Gion to Shijo Omiyabus 203
32 min
¥230

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Distance: 3.6 km
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 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 Gion to Shijo Omiya every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 11 min.

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