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

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

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  1. Subway, line 205 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Nijojomae to Nishiojioikesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Nishioji Oike to Kitano Hakubaichobus bus 205 / ...
    3. Take the train from Kitanohakubaicho to Ryoanjitrain train
    42 min

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Nijō Castle to Ryōan-jitaxi taxi 4.4 km
    7 min
    ¥2,000–2,500

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Nijō Castle to Ryōan-jiwalk walk 5.6 km
    1h 7m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nijō Station to Omuroninnajibus bus
    47 min

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  • Distance: 7.9 km
  • Duration: 42 min

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

West Japan JR Bus operates a bus from Nijō Station to Omuroninnaji hourly, and the journey takes 12 min.

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