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How to get fromOsaka to Enryaku-jiby train, cable car, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Enryaku-ji by train, cable car, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, cable car

    best
    1. Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Demachiyanagitrain train
    2. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Yase-Hieizanguchitrain train
    3. Take the cable car from Cable Yase Station to Cable Hiei Stationcablecar cable car
    2h 7m
    ¥1,305–1,411

  2. Drive 66.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Osaka to Enryaku-jicar car 66.6 km
    1h 18m
    ¥1,155–1,669

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain train Thunderbird / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kyōto to Enryaku-jitaxi taxi
    58 min
    ¥8,119–10,359

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Osaka to Enryaku-jitaxi taxi 66.6 km
    1h 18m
    ¥24,000–30,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 61.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Enryaku-ji, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Osaka to Enryaku-ji. However, you can take the train to Demachiyanagi, take the train to Yase-Hieizanguchi, walk to Cable Yase Station, take the vehicle to Cable Hiei Station, then walk to Enryaku-ji. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kyōto then take the taxi to Enryaku-ji.

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