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How to get fromKyoto to Benesse Houseby train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Benesse House by train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, bus, ferry via Osaka

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    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginzabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    4h 28m
    ¥3,635–5,075

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Unotrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    6h 8m

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayamabus bus Kyoto
    2. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry Uno – Kimura
    6h 28m
    ¥4,666–5,266

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Unocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry car ferry Uno – Naoshima
    3h 36m
    ¥4,072–8,056

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Uno to Kimuraferry ferry
    7h 19m
    ¥4,792–5,253

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 230.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Benesse House, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Benesse House. However, you can take the train to Shin-Ōsaka Station, walk to Shin Osaka, take the train to Okayama, walk to Okayama Sta., take the bus to Chikkoginza, walk to Uno, take the ferry to Kimura, then walk to Benesse House. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Marutamachi to Benesse House via Kyoto, Kyoto, Okayama, Uno, Uno, and Kimura in around 6h 8m.

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