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How to get fromNara-shi to Lake Biwa Canalby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Nara-shi to Lake Biwa Canal by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Nara to Rokujizōtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Rokujizo(Subway) to Yamashinasubway subway
    3. Take the train from Keihanyamashina to Kamisakaemachitrain train
    1h 33m
    ¥1,039–1,350

  2. Drive 44.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nara-shi to Lake Biwa Canalcar car 44.4 km
    47 min
    ¥769–1,111

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus T
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    3h 17m
    ¥3,188–3,855

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nara-shi to Lake Biwa Canaltaxi taxi 44.4 km
    47 min
    ¥16,000–20,000

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    1h 39m
    ¥871–1,217

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  • Distance: 47.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Nara-shi, Japan and Lake Biwa Canal, Japan?

You can take a bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Lake Biwa Canal via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Kyōto, and Otsukyo in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nara to Kyōto every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥650–950 and the journey takes 56 min.

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