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How to get fromKyoto Tower to Philosopher's Walkby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto Tower to Philosopher's Walk by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train, line 203 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Shichijo to Demachiyanagitrain train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Demachiyanagi to Jodojibus bus 203
    38 min
    ¥491–548

  2. Line 17 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Jodojibus bus 17
    38 min
    ¥230

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto Tower to Philosopher's Walktaxi taxi 6.9 km
    9 min
    ¥2,900–3,500

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Kyoto Tower to Philosopher's Walkwalk walk 6.6 km
    1h 19m

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  • Distance: 9 km
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Kyoto Tower, Japan and Philosopher's Walk, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Jodoji every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 30 min.

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