What is the cheapest way to get from Minami-ku to Higashiyama-ku?

The cheapest way to get from Minami-ku to Higashiyama-ku is to subway and line 203 bus which costs ¥460 - ¥500 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Minami-ku to Higashiyama-ku?

The fastest way to get from Minami-ku to Higashiyama-ku is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs ¥2900 - ¥3600.

How far is it from Minami-ku to Higashiyama-ku?

The distance between Minami-ku and Higashiyama-ku is 7 km.

How do I travel from Minami-ku to Higashiyama-ku without a car?

The best way to get from Minami-ku to Higashiyama-ku without a car is to subway and line 203 bus which takes 23 min and costs ¥460 - ¥500.

How long does it take to get from Minami-ku to Higashiyama-ku?

It takes approximately 23 min to get from Minami-ku to Higashiyama-ku, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Higashiyama-ku?

There are 3752+ hotels available in Higashiyama-ku.

Minami-ku to Higashiyama-ku - 3 ways to travel via subway, and line 203 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Minami-ku to Higashiyama-ku by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway, line 203 bus
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1. Take the subway from Kuinabashi to Shijosubway K: Karasuma
2. Take the bus from Shijo Karasuma to Gionbus 203
23 min
¥463–494
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Minami-ku to Higashiyama-kutaxi 7.1 km
10 min
¥2,900–3,600
Walk
1. Take the walk from Minami-ku to Higashiyama-kuwalk 6.8 km
1h 22m

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Distance: 6.5 km
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Minami-ku, Kyoto, Japan and Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Minami-ku to Higashiyama-ku. However, you can take the subway to Shijo, walk to Shijo Karasuma, then take the line 203 bus to Gion. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Higashiyama-ku.

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