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How to get fromOsaka to Lake Biwa Museumby train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Lake Biwa Museum by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Ogotoonsentrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ogotoonsen to Lake Biwa Museumtaxi taxi
    1h 13m
    ¥5,959–7,839

  2. Drive 70.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Osaka to Lake Biwa Museumcar car 70.1 km
    1h 6m
    ¥1,216–1,757

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Osaka to Lake Biwa Museumtaxi taxi 70.1 km
    1h 6m
    ¥26,000–31,000

  4. Train, taxi via Hieizansakamoto

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Hieizansakamototrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Hieizansakamoto to Lake Biwa Museumtaxi taxi
    1h 15m
    ¥6,909–9,279

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 73.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Lake Biwa Museum, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Osaka to Lake Biwa Museum. However, you can take the train to Kyōto, take the train to Ogotoonsen, then take the taxi to Lake Biwa Museum. Alternatively, you can drive from Osaka to Lake Biwa Museum in around 1h 6m.

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