There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Akō Castle by train or car
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Train via Osaka
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain
- Take the train from Tegarayama Peace Park to Banshuakotrain
2h 24m¥2,319–3,409Drive 160.5 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Akō Castlecar 160.5 km
2h 4m¥2,454–3,545Train
- Take the train from Kyoto to Himejitrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Tegarayama Peace Park to Banshuakotrain Sanyouhonsen / ...
2h 59mTrain #2
- Take the train from Kyōto to Himejitrain Biwako Line Special Rapid Service / ...
- Take the train from Himeji to Banshuakotrain Sanyouhonsen / ...
3h 8m¥2,637–3,802
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Akō Castle is to train via Osaka which costs ¥2300 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Akō Castle is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Akō Castle. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Banshuako via Shin Osaka and Tegarayama Peace Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Kyoto and Akō Castle is 157 km. The road distance is 160.5 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Akō Castle without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 2h 24m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Kyoto to Akō Castle, including transfers.
Kyoto to Akō Castle train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
Kyoto to Akō Castle train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Akō Castle is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Kyoto to Akō Castle.
There are 69+ hotels available in Akō Castle.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Akō Castle, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Akō Castle via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Himeji, Tegarayama Peace Park, and Banshuako in around 2h 24m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Tegarayama Peace Park to Banshuako
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tegarayama Peace Park to Banshuako
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Himeji to Banshuako
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Osaka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyoto to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
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