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How to get fromKyoto Imperial Palace to Gionby bus or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Gion by bus or taxi

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  1. Line 205 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kojinguchi to Shijo Kawaramachibus bus 205
    15 min
    ¥230

  2. Line 205 bus, line 203 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kojinguchi to Shijo Kawaramachibus bus 205
    2. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Gionbus bus 203
    27 min
    ¥460

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Giontaxi taxi 4 km
    5 min
    ¥1,900–2,300

  4. Line 203 bus

    1. Take the bus from Karasuma Imadegawa to Gionbus bus 203
    49 min
    ¥230

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  • Distance: 2.6 km
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Kyoto Imperial Palace, Japan and Gion, Kyoto, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kojinguchi to Shijo Kawaramachi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 7 min.

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