What is the cheapest way to get from Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle is to line 203 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle?

The fastest way to get from Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥2400 - ¥2900.

Is there a direct bus between Kiyomizu-dera and Nijō Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gion and arriving at Shijo Omiya. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Kiyomizu-dera and Nijō Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Keage and arriving at Nijojomae. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle?

The distance between Kiyomizu-dera and Nijō Castle is 6 km.

How do I travel from Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle without a car is to line 203 bus which takes 53 min and costs ¥230.

How long does it take to get from Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle?

The line 203 bus from Gion to Shijo Omiya takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle bus from?

Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Gion station.

Where do I catch the Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle train from?

Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, depart from Keage station.

Where does the Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle bus arrive?

Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Shijo Omiya station.

Where does the Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle train arrive?

Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Nijojomae station.

Where can I stay near Nijō Castle?

There are 3748+ hotels available in Nijō Castle.

Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle - 4 ways to travel via line 203 bus, taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castle by bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Line 203 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gion to Shijo Omiyabus 203
53 min
¥230
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Keage to Nijojomaesubway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
55 min
¥220–260
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castletaxi 5.4 km
9 min
¥2,400–2,900
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kiyomizu-dera to Nijō Castlewalk 5.4 km
1h 5m

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Distance: 6.1 km
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto, Japan and Nijō Castle, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Gion to Shijo Omiya every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Subway operates a subway from Keage to Nijojomae every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥220–260 and the journey takes 9 min.

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