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How to get fromNijō Castle to Higashi Hongan-jiby subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Nijō Castle to Higashi Hongan-ji by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train

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  1. Subway, line 205 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Nijojomae to Kyotoshiyakushomaesubway subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kawaramachi Sanjo to Kyoto Stationbus bus 205
    25 min
    ¥440–468

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nijō to Kyōtotrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    36 min
    ¥110–160

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nijō Castle to Higashi Hongan-jitaxi taxi 3.8 km
    5 min
    ¥1,800–2,200

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Nijō Castle to Higashi Hongan-jiwalk walk 3.9 km
    47 min

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  • Distance: 6.8 km
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Nijō Castle, Japan and Higashi Hongan-ji, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nijō to Kyōto every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥110–160 and the journey takes 5 min.

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