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There are 7 ways to get from Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha by train, bus, night bus, car or plane

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Train via Tokyo  •  5h 37m

  1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Station Toki
  2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto Nozomi / ...

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Bus  •  11h 43m

  1. Take the bus from Toppara to Nagano
  2. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Fukakusa Kyoto

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Train  •  8h 22m

  1. Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko
  2. Take the train from Jōetsumyōkō to Kanazawa
  3. Take the train from Kanazawa to Kyoto

Night bus, train  •  9h 22m

  1. Take the night bus from Niigata Station to Meitetsu Bus Center
  2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto Nozomi / ...

Drive  •  5h 49m

  1. Drive from Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha 527.1 km

Train, fly to Osaka Itami  •  4h 41m

  1. Take the train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Niigata
  2. Fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) KIJ - ITM

Train, fly to Nagoya Airfield  •  4h 56m

  1. Take the train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Niigata
  2. Fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM) KIJ - NKM
  3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto

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The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha is to bus which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 11h 43m.

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The fastest way to get from Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs ¥13000 - ¥39000.

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No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha. However, there are services departing from Toppara and arriving at Fukakusa Kyoto via Nagano Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

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No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Inari via Niigata, Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

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The distance between Niigata and Fushimi Inari-taisha is 784 km. The road distance is 527.1 km.

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The best way to get from Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 5h 37m and costs ¥18000 - ¥28000.

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It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha, including transfers.

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Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Toppara station.

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Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Niigata station.

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The best way to get from Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha is to train via Tokyo which takes 5h 37m and costs ¥18000 - ¥28000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 11h 43m.

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Map of how to get from Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha.
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  • Distance: 784.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha via Niigata, Tōkyō Station, Kyōto, and Inari in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha via Nagano, Nagano Station, and Ryukokudai-Mae-Fukakusa in around 11h 43m.

Airlines
All Nippon Airways
Website
ana.co.jp
Flights from Niigata to Osaka Itami
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥13000 - ¥46000
Japan Airlines
Website
jal.com
Flights from Niigata to Osaka Itami
Ave. Duration
1h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥14000 - ¥38000
Flights from Niigata to Nagoya Airfield
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥10000 - ¥33000
Ibex Airlines
Website
ibexair.co.jp
Flights from Niigata to Osaka Itami
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥13000 - ¥44000
Fuji Dream
Website
fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Niigata to Nagoya Airfield
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥10000 - ¥33000
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen

Japan’s famous bullet trains, operated by Japan Rail, are known for their comfort, punctuality and efficiency. They run at speeds of up to 320km/h and connect most of the country’s major cities. Most shinkansen trains offer two classes – Ordinary and Green Car – although some also offer Gran Class (comparable to first class). Seat reservations can be made on all trains for a small fee, although it’s not mandatory apart from on a handful of routes.

Contact Details
Phone
050-2016-1603
Train from Niigata to Tōkyō Station
Ave. Duration
2h 8m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
¥7500 - ¥11000
Schedules at
https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
Website
https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Website
https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Website
https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
Website
https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Unreserved seat
¥7500 - ¥11000
Reserved seat
¥9000 - ¥11000
Green seat
¥11000 - ¥15000
Train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration
2h 17m
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
¥11000 - ¥16000
Schedules at
https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
Website
https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Website
https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Website
https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
Website
https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Unreserved seat
¥11000 - ¥16000
Reserved seat
¥13000 - ¥16000
Green seat
¥16000 - ¥22000
Train from Jōetsumyōkō to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration
1h 6m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
¥5000 - ¥7500
Schedules at
https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
Website
https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Website
https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Website
https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
Website
https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Unreserved seat
¥5000 - ¥7000
Reserved seat
¥6000 - ¥7500
Green seat
¥7500 - ¥10000
Train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
¥4400 - ¥6500
Schedules at
https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
Website
https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Website
https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Website
https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
Website
https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Unreserved seat
¥4400 - ¥6000
Reserved seat
¥5000 - ¥6500
Green seat
¥6500 - ¥9000
Japan Railways (JR)

Japan Railways operates a large proportion of Japan's main intercity routes, including the high-speed Shinkansen (bullet train) service and commuter rail service. Covering 1665 stations across 7458km, Japan Railways carries an average of 17 million passengers per day. Trains are clean, comfortable and punctual. There are several rail passes on offer for customers, such as the extremely popular national JR Pass and regional Hokkaido Pass, JR Kyushu Pass and JR West Pass, among others.

Contact Details
Phone
(050) 2016-1603
Train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko
Ave. Duration
2h 33m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
¥2700 - ¥3600
Schedules at
https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
Website
https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Website
https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Website
https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
Website
https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Niigata
Ave. Duration
13 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
¥110 - ¥160
Schedules at
https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
Website
https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Website
https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Website
https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
Website
https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
Website
https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Bus operators
Nagaden Bus
Phone
026-295-8008
Website
nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Toppara to Nagano
Ave. Duration
3h 4m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
¥3500
Schedules at
nagadenbus.co.jp
Alpico Group
Phone
0570-550-373
Website
alpico.co.jp
Bus from Nagano Station to Fukakusa Kyoto
Ave. Duration
7h 29m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
¥4500 - ¥8000
Schedules at
alpico.co.jp
Daytime Bus
¥4500 - ¥7500
Overnight Bus
¥4800 - ¥8000
Meitetsu Bus
Phone
052-582-5151
Website
meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Night bus from Niigata Station to Meitetsu Bus Center
Ave. Duration
7h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
¥5000 - ¥10000
Schedules at
meitetsu-bus.co.jp

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Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha bus services, operated by Alpico Group, arrive at Fukakusa Kyoto station.

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Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kyōto station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha is 527 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Niigata to Fushimi Inari-taisha.

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