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How to get fromKyoto to Kumano Hongū Taishaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Kumano Hongū Taisha by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kii-Tanabetrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kii-Tanabe to Kumano Hongū Taishataxi taxi
    4h 28m
    ¥24,076–29,337

  2. Drive 167.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Kumano Hongū Taishacar car 167.7 km
    2h 37m
    ¥2,905–4,196

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Yamato-Yagitrain train Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Yamato Yagi Station to Kumano Hongu Taisha Maebus bus
    6h 59m
    ¥7,009–7,337

  4. Train, bus via Tanabe

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kii-Tanabetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Hongu Taisha-maebus bus
    6h 45m
    ¥4,976–7,337

  5. Train, bus via Tanabe #2

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Osaka to Tanabebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Hongu Taisha-maebus bus
    7h 47m
    ¥5,576–8,937

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 263.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kumano Hongū Taisha, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Kumano Hongū Taisha. However, you can take the train to Ōsaka, take the train to Kii-Tanabe, then take the taxi to Kumano Hongū Taisha. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyōto to Kumano Hongū Taisha via Yamato-Yagi, Yamato Yagi Station, and Kumano Hongu Taisha Mae in around 6h 59m.

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