There are 4 ways to get from Philosopher's Walk to Kyoto by bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 203 bus
best- Take the bus from Jodoji to Karasuma Imadegawabus 203
17 min¥230Taxi
- Take the taxi from Philosopher's Walk to Kyototaxi 5.1 km
7 min¥2,300–2,800Walk
- Take the foot from Philosopher's Walk to Kyotowalk 4.6 km
55 minLine 17 bus
- Take the bus from Jodoji to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus 17
36 min¥230
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philosopher's Walk to Kyoto is to line 203 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Philosopher's Walk to Kyoto is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs ¥2300 - ¥2800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jodoji and arriving at Karasuma Imadegawa. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between Philosopher's Walk and Kyoto is 4 km.
The best way to get from Philosopher's Walk to Kyoto without a car is to line 203 bus which takes 17 min and costs ¥230.
The line 203 bus from Jodoji to Karasuma Imadegawa takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Philosopher's Walk to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Jodoji station.
Philosopher's Walk to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Karasuma Imadegawa station.
There are 3729+ hotels available in Kyoto.
What companies run services between Philosopher's Walk, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Jodoji to Karasuma Imadegawa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 12 min.
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- city.kyoto.lg.jp
Bus from Jodoji to Karasuma Imadegawa
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
Bus from Jodoji to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–2,800
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide


