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How to get fromKyoto University to Gionby bus, train, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto University to Gion by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 203 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hyakumanben to Demachiyanagibus bus 203
    2. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Gion-Shijotrain train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    14 min
    ¥480–540

  2. Line 203 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kumano Jinja Mae to Gionbus bus 203
    21 min
    ¥230

  3. Line 17 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hyakumanben to Kawaramachi Sanjobus bus 17
    18 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto University to Giontaxi taxi 2.9 km
    3 min
    ¥1,800–2,200

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kyoto University to Gionwalk walk 3 km
    36 min

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Gion-Shijotrain train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    16 min
    ¥250–310

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  • Distance: 4 km
  • Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Kyoto University, Japan and Gion, Kyoto, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Hyakumanben to Kawaramachi Sanjo every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Keihan Electric Railway operates a train from Demachiyanagi to Gion-Shijo every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥250–310 and the journey takes 3 min.

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