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How to get fromKyoto to Nishi Hongan-jiby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Subway, line 205 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Marutamachi to Kyotosubway subway K: Karasuma
    2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Nanajo Omiyabus bus 205
    21 min
    ¥454–485

  2. Line 205 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Mae to Nanajo Horikawabus bus 205
    26 min
    ¥230

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Nishi Hongan-jitaxi taxi 3.7 km
    5 min
    ¥1,700–2,200

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kyoto to Nishi Hongan-jiwalk walk 3.5 km
    42 min

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  • Distance: 6.7 km
  • Duration: 21 min

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

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Mae to Nanajo Horikawa every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 20 min.

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