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There are 3 ways to get from Kurashiki to Fushimi Inari-taisha by train, bus or car

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Train  •  1h 49m

  1. Take the train from Kurashiki to Okayama
  2. Take the train from Okayama to Kyōto
  3. Take the train from Kyōto to Inari

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Bus  •  4h 27m

  1. Take the bus from Kurashiki to Kyōto Station Kyoto

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Drive  •  2h 45m

  1. Drive from Kurashiki to Fushimi Inari-taisha 217.1 km

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The cheapest way to get from Kurashiki to Fushimi Inari-taisha is to bus which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 27m.

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The fastest way to get from Kurashiki to Fushimi Inari-taisha is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs ¥5500 - ¥11000.

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No, there is no direct train from Kurashiki to Fushimi Inari-taisha. However, there are services departing from Kurashiki and arriving at Inari via Okayama and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

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The distance between Kurashiki and Fushimi Inari-taisha is 217 km. The road distance is 217.1 km.

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The best way to get from Kurashiki to Fushimi Inari-taisha without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs ¥5500 - ¥11000.

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It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Kurashiki to Fushimi Inari-taisha, including transfers.

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Kurashiki to Fushimi Inari-taisha train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Kurashiki station.

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The best way to get from Kurashiki to Fushimi Inari-taisha is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs ¥5500 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 27m.

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Kurashiki to Fushimi Inari-taisha train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Inari station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Kurashiki to Fushimi Inari-taisha is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Kurashiki to Fushimi Inari-taisha.

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  • Distance: 216.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Kurashiki, Japan and Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Kurashiki to Fushimi Inari-taisha via Okayama, Kyōto, and Inari in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, Ryobi Express operates a bus from Kurashiki to Kyōto Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3400 - ¥5500 and the journey takes 4h 7m.

Train operators
Japan Railways (JR)

Japan Railways operates a large proportion of Japan's main intercity routes, including the high-speed Shinkansen (bullet train) service and commuter rail service. Covering 1665 stations across 7458km, Japan Railways carries an average of 17 million passengers per day. Trains are clean, comfortable and punctual. There are several rail passes on offer for customers, such as the extremely popular national JR Pass and regional Hokkaido Pass, JR Kyushu Pass and JR West Pass, among others.

Contact Details
Phone
(050) 2016-1603
Train from Kurashiki to Okayama
Ave. Duration
19 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
¥290 - ¥390
Schedules at
https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
Website
https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Website
https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Website
https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
Website
https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kyōto to Inari
Ave. Duration
6 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
¥60 - ¥90
Schedules at
https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
Website
https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Website
https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Website
https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
Website
https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Japan Railways Shinkansen

Japan’s famous bullet trains, operated by Japan Rail, are known for their comfort, punctuality and efficiency. They run at speeds of up to 320km/h and connect most of the country’s major cities. Most shinkansen trains offer two classes – Ordinary and Green Car – although some also offer Gran Class (comparable to first class). Seat reservations can be made on all trains for a small fee, although it’s not mandatory apart from on a handful of routes.

Contact Details
Phone
050-2016-1603
Train from Okayama to Kyōto
Ave. Duration
58 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
¥5500 - ¥8500
Schedules at
https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
Website
https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Website
https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Website
https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
Website
https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Unreserved seat
¥5500 - ¥7500
Reserved seat
¥6500 - ¥8500
Green seat
¥8000 - ¥11000
Bus operators
Ryobi Express
Phone
0570-08-5050
Email
kousoku@ryobi-holdings.jp
Website
ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Kurashiki to Kyōto Station
Ave. Duration
4h 7m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
¥3400 - ¥5500
Schedules at
ryobi-holdings.jp
Book at
japanbusonline.com

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