What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto Tower to Kiyomizu-dera?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto Tower to Kiyomizu-dera is to taxi which costs ¥1500 - ¥1900 and takes 5 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto Tower to Kiyomizu-dera?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto Tower to Kiyomizu-dera is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs ¥1500 - ¥1900.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto Tower and Kiyomizu-dera?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Kawaramachi Gojo. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Kyoto Tower to Kiyomizu-dera?

The distance between Kyoto Tower and Kiyomizu-dera is 4 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto Tower to Kiyomizu-dera without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto Tower to Kiyomizu-dera without a car is to line 17 bus which takes 34 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto Tower to Kiyomizu-dera?

The line 17 bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kawaramachi Gojo takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kyoto Tower to Kiyomizu-dera bus from?

Kyoto Tower to Kiyomizu-dera bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Kyoto Tower to Kiyomizu-dera bus arrive?

Kyoto Tower to Kiyomizu-dera bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Kawaramachi Gojo station.

Where can I stay near Kiyomizu-dera?

There are 3747+ hotels available in Kiyomizu-dera.

Kyoto Tower to Kiyomizu-dera - 3 ways to travel via line 17 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto Tower to Kiyomizu-dera by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 17 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kawaramachi Gojobus 17
34 min
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto Tower to Kiyomizu-derataxi 3.1 km
5 min
¥1,500–1,900
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kyoto Tower to Kiyomizu-derawalk 3.3 km
39 min

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Distance: 4.1 km
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Kyoto Tower, Japan and Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kawaramachi Gojo every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 6 min.

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