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How to get fromKawaguchiko to Gionby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kawaguchiko to Gion by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kawaguchiko to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus Resort Express
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    5h 24m

  2. Drive 358 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kawaguchiko to Gioncar car 358 km
    4h 11m
    ¥6,211–8,972

  3. Train, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsukitrain train
    2. Take the train from 大月 Ōtsuki to 八王子 Hachiōjitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hachioji to Shin-Yokohamatrain train
    4. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane HND - ITM
    5. Take the train from Minami-ibaraki to Kyoto-kawaramachitrain train
    7h 14m
    ¥15,219–24,841

  4. Bus, train, line 205 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Mishima Station Southbus bus
    2. Take the train from Mishima to Kyototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Shijo Kawaramachibus bus 205
    6h 32m

  5. Bus, train to Narita International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane NRT - ITM
    7h 9m
    ¥19,140–46,127

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

Calendar217Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,175Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 385.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Kawaguchiko, Japan and Gion, Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kawaguchiko to Gion. However, you can take the bus to Meitetsu Bus Center, walk to Nagoya, take the train to Kyoto, walk to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, then take the line 17 bus to Shijo Kawaramachi. Alternatively, you can drive from Kawaguchiko to Gion in around 4h 11m.

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