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

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Kurama to Demachiyanagitrain train
    2. Take the subway from Sanjokeihan to Misasagisubway subway
    3. Take the train from Misasagi to Kamisakaemachitrain train
    2h 4m

  2. Drive 25.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kifune Shrine to Lake Biwa Canalcar car 25.6 km
    33 min
    ¥444–641

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kifune Shrine to Lake Biwa Canaltaxi taxi 25.6 km
    33 min
    ¥9,000–12,000

  4. 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 Otsukyotrain train
    2h 33m

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  • Distance: 31.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Kifune Shrine to Lake Biwa Canal. However, you can walk to Kurama, take the train to Demachiyanagi, take the train to Sanjo, walk to Sanjokeihan, take the subway to Misasagi, walk to Misasagi, take the train to Kamisakaemachi, then walk to Lake Biwa Canal. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Lake Biwa Canal.

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