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

The cheapest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Uji is to drive which costs ¥260 - ¥390 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Uji is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs ¥5500 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct train between Higashiyama-ku and Uji?

No, there is no direct train from Higashiyama-ku to Uji. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Uji via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Higashiyama-ku to Uji?

The distance between Higashiyama-ku and Uji is 18 km. The road distance is 15.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Uji without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs ¥500 - ¥650.

How long does it take to get from Higashiyama-ku to Uji?

It takes approximately 30 min to get from Higashiyama-ku to Uji, including transfers.

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

Higashiyama-ku to Uji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.

Where does the Higashiyama-ku to Uji train arrive?

Higashiyama-ku to Uji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Uji station.

Can I drive from Higashiyama-ku to Uji?

Yes, the driving distance between Higashiyama-ku to Uji is 15 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Higashiyama-ku to Uji.

Where can I stay near Uji?

There are 3960+ hotels available in Uji.

Higashiyama-ku to Uji - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Higashiyama-ku to Uji by train, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ujitrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
30 min
¥500–610
Drive 15.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Higashiyama-ku to Ujicar 15.4 km
19 min
¥268–387
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Higashiyama-ku to Ujitaxi 15.4 km
19 min
¥5,500–7,000
Train via Chushojima
1. Take the train from Gion-Shijo to Chushojimatrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
2. Take the train from Chushojima to Uji(Keihan)train [97827] Keihan Uji
31 min
¥552–683

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Distance: 17.8 km
Duration: 30 min

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Uji every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥270–380 and the journey takes 21 min.

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