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How to get fromNishi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castleby bus, train, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Nishi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castle by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 205 bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Nanajo Omiya to Umekoji Koenbus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Umekōji-Kyōtonishi to Nijōtrain train Sagano Line Local
    37 min
    ¥515–590

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nishi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castletaxi taxi 3 km
    3 min
    ¥1,500–1,900

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Nishi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castlewalk walk 3.2 km
    38 min

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  • Distance: 5.5 km
  • Duration: 37 min

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

There is no direct connection from Nishi Hongan-ji to Nijō Castle. However, you can walk to Nanajo Omiya, take the line 205 bus to Umekoji Koen, walk to Umekōji-Kyōtonishi, take the train to Nijō, walk to Nijo(Kyoto), take the subway to Nijojomae, then walk to Nijō Castle. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Nijō Castle.

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