What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku is to line 205 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs ¥2200 - ¥2700.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto Imperial Palace and Higashiyama-ku?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kojinguchi and arriving at Kawaramachi Matsubara. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto Imperial Palace and Higashiyama-ku?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jingu-Marutamachi and arriving at Gion-Shijo. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku?

The distance between Kyoto Imperial Palace and Higashiyama-ku is 3 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku without a car is to line 205 bus which takes 15 min and costs ¥230.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku?

The line 205 bus from Kojinguchi to Kawaramachi Matsubara takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku bus from?

Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kojinguchi station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku train from?

Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, depart from Jingu-Marutamachi station.

Train or bus from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku?

The best way to get from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku is to line 205 bus which takes 15 min and costs ¥230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥240 - ¥310 and takes 17 min.

Where does the Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku bus arrive?

Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Kawaramachi Matsubara station.

Where does the Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku train arrive?

Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, arrive at Gion-Shijo station.

Where can I stay near Higashiyama-ku?

There are 3752+ hotels available in Higashiyama-ku.

Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku - 5 ways to travel via train

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-ku by bus, taxi, or train

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Line 205 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kojinguchi to Kawaramachi Matsubarabus 205
15 min
¥230
Line 205 bus, line 203 bus
1. Take the bus from Kojinguchi to Shijo Kawaramachibus 205
2. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Gionbus 203
27 min
¥460
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Higashiyama-kutaxi 5 km
7 min
¥2,200–2,700
Train
1. Take the train from Jingu-Marutamachi to Gion-Shijotrain Keihan Main Line Semi-Express / ...
17 min
¥240–310
Line 203 bus
1. Take the bus from Karasuma Imadegawa to Gionbus 203
49 min
¥230

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Distance: 3.1 km
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Kyoto Imperial Palace, Japan and Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kojinguchi to Kawaramachi Matsubara every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Keihan Electric Railway operates a train from Jingu-Marutamachi to Gion-Shijo every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥240–310 and the journey takes 3 min.

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