What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Meiji Shrine?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Meiji Shrine is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Meiji Shrine?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Meiji Shrine is to fly and train which takes 4h 50m and costs ¥16000 - ¥36000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Meiji Shrine?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Meiji Shrine?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Meiji Shrine. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 原宿 Harajuku via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Meiji Shrine?

The distance between Kyoto and Meiji Shrine is 494 km. The road distance is 452.5 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Meiji Shrine without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Meiji Shrine without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Meiji Shrine?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Kyoto to Meiji Shrine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Meiji Shrine bus from?

Kyoto to Meiji Shrine bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Meiji Shrine train from?

Kyoto to Meiji Shrine train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Meiji Shrine?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Meiji Shrine is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Kyoto to Meiji Shrine bus arrive?

Kyoto to Meiji Shrine bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kyoto to Meiji Shrine train arrive?

Kyoto to Meiji Shrine train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Meiji Shrine?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Meiji Shrine is 452 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Kyoto to Meiji Shrine.

Where can I stay near Meiji Shrine?

There are 12742+ hotels available in Meiji Shrine.

Kyoto to Meiji Shrine - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Kyoto to Meiji Shrine by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 38m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
7h 49m
¥3,200–12,000
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Sy263
9h 22m
¥4,500–16,000
Drive 452.5 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Meiji Shrinecar 452.5 km
4h 55m
¥7,850–11,339
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the subway from 大門 Daimon to 代々木 Yoyogisubway
4h 6m
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the subway from 大門 Daimon to 代々木 Yoyogisubway
4h 39m
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4h 50m
¥16,539–35,500
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
3. Take the subway from 大門 Daimon to 代々木 Yoyogisubway
4h 31m
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nishi Akashitrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 29m
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
4. Take the train from Ishioka to Shinagawatrain
5. Take the train from 品川 Shinagawa to 代々木 Yoyogitrain
6h 18m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

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Distance: 494.5 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Meiji Shrine, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 26m.

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