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How to get fromKyoto to Hōryū-jiby train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Hōryū-ji by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Kintetsukoriyama

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nishinokyotrain train Limited Express
    2. Take the train from Kōriyama to Hōryūjitrain train Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
    1h 49m
    ¥1,649–2,024

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    1h 52m
    ¥881–1,227

  3. Drive 53.5 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Hōryū-jicar car 53.5 km
    53 min
    ¥926–1,337

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Hōryū-jitaxi taxi 53.5 km
    53 min
    ¥20,000–24,000

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  • Distance: 51.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Hōryū-ji, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Hōryū-ji via Nishinokyo, Kintetsukoriyama, Kōriyama, and Hōryūji in around 1h 49m.

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