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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Ryōan-ji is to taxi which costs ¥2100 - ¥2600 and takes 7 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Ryōan-ji is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs ¥2100 - ¥2600.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Ryōan-ji?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kitanohakubaicho and arriving at Ryoanji. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

How far is it from Kyoto to Ryōan-ji?

The distance between Kyoto and Ryōan-ji is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Ryōan-ji without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs .

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

The train from Kitanohakubaicho to Ryoanji takes 2 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Kyoto to Ryōan-ji train services, operated by Keifuku Electric Railroad, depart from Kitanohakubaicho station.

Where does the Kyoto to Ryōan-ji train arrive?

Kyoto to Ryōan-ji train services, operated by Keifuku Electric Railroad, arrive at Ryoanji station.

Where can I stay near Ryōan-ji?

There are 3747+ hotels available in Ryōan-ji.

Kyoto to Ryōan-ji - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Ryōan-ji by train, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kitanohakubaicho to Ryoanjitrain [166148] Randen Kitano
13 min
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Ryōan-jitaxi 4.7 km
7 min
¥2,100–2,600
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kyoto to Ryōan-jiwalk 4.4 km
52 min

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Distance: 1.8 km
Duration: 13 min

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

Keifuku Electric Railroad operates a train from Kitanohakubaicho to Ryoanji every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 2 min.

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