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How to get fromKifune Shrine to Lake Biwaby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kifune Shrine to Lake Biwa by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Kurama to Demachiyanagitrain train
    2. Take the subway from Sanjokeihan to Yamashinasubway subway
    3. Take the train from Yamashina to Hieizansakamototrain train
    1h 57m

  2. Drive 27 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kifune Shrine to Hieizansakamotocar car 27 km
    37 min
    ¥469–677

  3. Train, line 205 bus

    1. Take the train from Kurama to Demachiyanagitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kawaramachi Imadegawa to Kyoto Stationbus bus 205
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Hieizansakamototrain train
    2h 19m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kifune Shrine to Hieizansakamototaxi taxi 27 km
    37 min
    ¥9,500–12,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 34.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Kifune Shrine, Kyoto, Japan and Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kifune Shrine to Lake Biwa. However, you can walk to Kurama, take the train to Demachiyanagi, take the train to Sanjo, walk to Sanjokeihan, take the subway to Yamashina, walk to Yamashina, then take the train to Hieizansakamoto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kifune Shrine to Hieizansakamoto via Kurama, Demachiyanagi, Kawaramachi Imadegawa, Kyoto Station, and Kyōto in around 2h 19m.

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