What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji is to subway which costs ¥210 - ¥250 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ¥1800 - ¥2200.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Higashi Hongan-ji?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi and arriving at Kyoto Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Higashi Hongan-ji?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Marutamachi and arriving at Gojo. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji?

The distance between Kyoto and Higashi Hongan-ji is 3 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs ¥210 - ¥250.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji?

The subway from Marutamachi to Gojo takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji bus from?

Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji train from?

Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, depart from Marutamachi station.

Where does the Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji bus arrive?

Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Kyoto Station.

Where does the Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji train arrive?

Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Gojo station.

Where can I stay near Higashi Hongan-ji?

There are 3747+ hotels available in Higashi Hongan-ji.

Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji - 4 ways to travel via subway, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-ji by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Marutamachi to Gojosubway K: Karasuma
14 min
¥210–250
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-jitaxi 3.8 km
6 min
¥1,800–2,200
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kyoto to Higashi Hongan-jiwalk 4 km
48 min
Line 205 bus
1. Take the bus from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi to Kyoto Stationbus 205
14 min
¥230

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Distance: 3 km
Duration: 14 min

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

Kyoto City Subway operates a subway from Marutamachi to Gojo every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210–250 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi to Kyoto Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 7 min.

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