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

The cheapest way to get from Meiji Shrine to Yanaka is to drive which costs ¥160 - ¥240 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Meiji Shrine to Yanaka is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Meiji Shrine and Yanaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Meiji Shrine to Yanaka. However, there are services departing from 北参道 and arriving at 千駄木三丁目 via 池袋駅東口. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Meiji Shrine and Yanaka?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 原宿 Harajuku and arriving at 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Meiji Shrine to Yanaka?

The distance between Meiji Shrine and Yanaka is 14 km. The road distance is 10.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Meiji Shrine to Yanaka without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs ¥260 - ¥400.

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

The train from 原宿 Harajuku to 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori takes 24 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Meiji Shrine to Yanaka bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 北参道 station.

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

Meiji Shrine to Yanaka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 原宿 Harajuku station.

Train or bus from Meiji Shrine to Yanaka?

The best way to get from Meiji Shrine to Yanaka is to train which takes 36 min and costs ¥260 - ¥400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥418 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Meiji Shrine to Yanaka bus arrive?

Meiji Shrine to Yanaka bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 池袋駅東口 station.

Where does the Meiji Shrine to Yanaka train arrive?

Meiji Shrine to Yanaka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori station.

Can I drive from Meiji Shrine to Yanaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Meiji Shrine to Yanaka is 10 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Meiji Shrine to Yanaka.

Where can I stay near Yanaka?

There are 13034+ hotels available in Yanaka.

Meiji Shrine to Yanaka - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Meiji Shrine to Yanaka by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 原宿 Harajuku to 西日暮里 Nishi-Nipporitrain Jy
36 min
¥260–400
Drive 10.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Meiji Shrine to Yanakacar 10.4 km
14 min
¥160–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from 北参道 to 池袋駅東口bus 池８６ / ...
2. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 千駄木三丁目bus 草６３
1h 25m
¥418
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Meiji Shrine to Yanakataxi 10.4 km
14 min
¥5,000–6,500
Subway
1. Take the subway from 明治神宮前〈原宿〉 Meiji-jingumae to 千駄木 Sendagisubway C
37 min
¥200–240

Meiji Shrine to Yanaka by foot and train

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Distance: 14.1 km
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Meiji Shrine, Japan and Yanaka, Tokyo, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 原宿 Harajuku to 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥260–400 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Meiji Shrine to 千駄木三丁目 via 北参道 and 池袋駅東口 in around 1h 25m.

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