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How to get fromIkebukuro to Yoshiwaraby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ikebukuro to Yoshiwara by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 鶯谷 Uguisudanitrain train Jy
    40 min
    ¥170–300
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hareza池袋 to 日本堤bus bus 草64
    47 min
    ¥210
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ikebukuro to Yoshiwarataxi taxi 10.1 km
    12 min
    ¥5,000–6,500
  4. Drive 10.1 km

    1. Drive from Ikebukuro to Yoshiwaracar car 10.1 km
    12 min
    ¥175–252
  5. Bus via 吉原大門

    1. Take the bus from Hareza池袋 to 吉原大門bus bus 草64
    47 min
    ¥210
  6. Bus via 竜泉

    1. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 竜泉bus bus 草63
    58 min
    ¥210

Ikebukuro to Yoshiwara by bus and foot

Calendar337Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan and Yoshiwara, Tokyo, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 鶯谷 Uguisudani every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170–300 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from Hareza池袋 to 日本堤 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 43 min.

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