What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Gion?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Gion is to line 205 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Gion?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Gion is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs ¥1800 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Gion?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Furitsui-Idai Hospital and arriving at Kawaramachi Gojo. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Gion?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nijojomae and arriving at Higashiyama(Kyoto). Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Kyoto to Gion?

The distance between Kyoto and Gion is 3 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Gion without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Gion without a car is to subway which takes 7 min and costs ¥210 - ¥250.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Gion?

The subway from Nijojomae to Higashiyama(Kyoto) takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Gion bus from?

Kyoto to Gion bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Furitsui-Idai Hospital station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Gion train from?

Kyoto to Gion train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, depart from Nijojomae station.

Where does the Kyoto to Gion bus arrive?

Kyoto to Gion bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Kawaramachi Gojo station.

Where does the Kyoto to Gion train arrive?

Kyoto to Gion train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Higashiyama(Kyoto) station.

Where can I stay near Gion?

There are 3731+ hotels available in Gion.

Kyoto to Gion - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 205 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Gion by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Nijojomae to Higashiyama(Kyoto)subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
7 min
¥210–250
Line 205 bus
1. Take the bus from Furitsui-Idai Hospital to Kawaramachi Gojobus 205
9 min
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Giontaxi 3.9 km
5 min
¥1,800–2,300
Walk
1. Take the foot from Kyoto to Gionwalk 3.7 km
44 min
Subway, line 203 bus
1. Take the subway from Marutamachi to Shijosubway K: Karasuma
2. Take the bus from Shijo Karasuma to Gionbus 203
17 min
¥438–467

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Distance: 2.8 km
Duration: 7 min

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

Kyoto City Subway operates a subway from Nijojomae to Higashiyama(Kyoto) every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210–250 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Furitsui-Idai Hospital to Kawaramachi Gojo every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 9 min.

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