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How to get fromKyoto Imperial Palace to Nijō Castleby bus, subway, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Nijō Castle by bus, subway, or taxi

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  1. Line 205 bus, subway

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    1. Take the bus from Kojinguchi to Kawaramachi Sanjobus bus 205
    2. Take the subway from Kyotoshiyakushomae to Nijojomaesubway subway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
    32 min
    ¥440–470

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Nijō Castletaxi taxi 2.7 km
    3 min
    ¥1,400–1,700

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  • Distance: 4.7 km
  • Duration: 32 min

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

There is no direct connection from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Nijō Castle. However, you can walk to Kojinguchi, take the line 205 bus to Kawaramachi Sanjo, walk to Kyotoshiyakushomae, take the subway to Nijojomae, then walk to Nijō Castle. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Nijō Castle.

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