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How to get fromKyoto to Lake Biwa Museumby train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Lake Biwa Museum by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ogotoonsentrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ogotoonsen to Lake Biwa Museumtaxi taxi
    37 min
    ¥5,345–6,978

  2. Drive 29.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Lake Biwa Museumcar car 29.4 km
    34 min
    ¥510–737

  3. Train, taxi via Hieizansakamoto

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Hieizansakamototrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Hieizansakamoto to Lake Biwa Museumtaxi taxi
    39 min
    ¥6,296–8,411

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Lake Biwa Museumtaxi taxi 29.4 km
    34 min
    ¥10,000–13,000

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  • Distance: 34.4 km
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Lake Biwa Museum, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Lake Biwa Museum. However, you can take the train to Ogotoonsen then take the taxi to Lake Biwa Museum. Alternatively, you can take the train to Hieizansakamoto then take the taxi to Lake Biwa Museum.

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