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How to get fromNijō Castle to Kurama-deraby subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nijō Castle to Kurama-dera by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Nijojomae to Sanjokeihansubway subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
    2. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Kuramatrain train [165591] Eizan Electric Railway Kurama
    1h 22m

  2. Drive 13.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nijō Castle to Kurama-deracar car 13.5 km
    19 min
    ¥233–337

  3. Line 203 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shijo Omiya to Demachiyanagibus bus 203
    2. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Kuramatrain train [165591] Eizan Electric Railway Kurama
    1h 55m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nijō Castle to Kurama-derataxi taxi 13.5 km
    19 min
    ¥5,000–6,500

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  • Distance: 19.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Nijō Castle, Japan and Kurama-dera, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Nijō Castle to Kurama-dera. However, you can walk to Nijojomae, take the subway to Sanjokeihan, walk to Sanjo, take the train to Demachiyanagi, take the train to Kurama, then walk to Kurama-dera. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nijō Castle to Kurama-dera via Shijo Omiya, Demachiyanagi, Demachiyanagi, and Kurama in around 1h 55m.

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