What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Philosopher's Walk?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Philosopher's Walk is to line 203 bus via Kinrin Shako-mae which costs ¥230 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Philosopher's Walk?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Philosopher's Walk is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs ¥2000 - ¥2500.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station and Philosopher's Walk?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shijo Keihan Mae and arriving at Kinrin Shako-mae. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Philosopher's Walk?

The distance between Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station and Philosopher's Walk is 4 km.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Philosopher's Walk?

The line 203 bus from Shijo Keihan Mae to Kinrin Shako-mae takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Philosopher's Walk bus from?

Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Philosopher's Walk bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Shijo Keihan Mae station.

Where does the Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Philosopher's Walk bus arrive?

Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Philosopher's Walk bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Kinrin Shako-mae station.

Where can I stay near Philosopher's Walk?

There are 3752+ hotels available in Philosopher's Walk.

Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Philosopher's Walk

Q: How do I travel from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Philosopher's Walk without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Philosopher's Walk without a car is to line 203 bus via Kinrin Shako-mae which takes 23 min and costs ¥230.

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Philosopher's Walk by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Line 203 bus via Kinrin Shako-mae
best
1. Take the bus from Shijo Keihan Mae to Kinrin Shako-maebus 203
23 min
¥230
Train, line 203 bus
1. Take the train from Gion-Shijo to Demachiyanagitrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
2. Take the bus from Demachiyanagi to Jodojibus 203
23 min
¥483–538
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Philosopher's Walktaxi 4.5 km
5 min
¥2,000–2,500
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Philosopher's Walkwalk 4.2 km
50 min
Line 203 bus
1. Take the bus from Shijo Keihan Mae to Jodojibus 203
54 min
¥230
Line 203 bus #2
1. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Jodojibus 203 / ...
58 min
¥230

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Distance: 4.3 km
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station, Japan and Philosopher's Walk, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Shijo Keihan Mae to Kinrin Shako-mae every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 15 min.

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