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How to get fromKyoto to Shimokitayamaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Shimokitayama by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kashiharajingu-maetrain train
    2. Take the train from Kashiharajingu-mae to Yoshinotrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Yoshino to Shimokitayamataxi taxi
    2h 56m
    ¥29,230–36,371

  2. Drive 141.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Shimokitayamacar car 141.9 km
    2h 22m
    ¥2,465–3,560

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Yamato-Yagitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Yamato Yagi Station to Uenojibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Uenoji to Shimokitayamataxi taxi
    6h 6m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 153.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shimokitayama, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Shimokitayama. However, you can take the train to Kashiharajingu-mae, take the train to Yoshino, then take the taxi to Shimokitayama. Alternatively, you can take the train to Yamato-Yagi, walk to Yamato Yagi Station, take the bus to Uenoji, then take the taxi to Shimokitayama.

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