There are 5 ways to get from Philosopher's Walk to Uji by bus, train, subway, taxi, or car
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Line 203 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Jodoji to Demachiyanagibus 203
- Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Tofukujitrain
- Take the train from Tōfukuji to Ujitrain
56 min¥680–850Drive 17.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Philosopher's Walk to Ujicar 17.8 km
25 min¥309–446Subway, train
- Take the subway from Keage to Rokujizo(Subway)subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai
- Take the train from Rokujizō to Ujitrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
1h 2m¥398–496Line 17 bus, train
- Take the bus from Jodoji to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus 17
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ujitrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
1h 4m¥500–610Taxi
- Take the taxi from Philosopher's Walk to Ujitaxi 17.8 km
25 min¥6,500–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philosopher's Walk to Uji is to drive which costs ¥300 - ¥450 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Philosopher's Walk to Uji is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs ¥6500 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct train from Philosopher's Walk to Uji. However, there are services departing from Keage and arriving at Uji via Rokujizō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Philosopher's Walk and Uji is 22 km. The road distance is 17.8 km.
The best way to get from Philosopher's Walk to Uji without a car is to line 203 bus and train which takes 56 min and costs ¥650 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Philosopher's Walk to Uji, including transfers.
Philosopher's Walk to Uji train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, depart from Keage station.
Philosopher's Walk to Uji train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Rokujizo(Subway) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philosopher's Walk to Uji is 18 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Philosopher's Walk to Uji.
There are 3949+ hotels available in Uji.
What companies run services between Philosopher's Walk, Japan and Uji, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Philosopher's Walk to Uji. However, you can walk to Jodoji, take the line 203 bus to Demachiyanagi, walk to Demachiyanagi, take the train to Tofukuji, then take the train to Uji. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Philosopher's Walk to Uji via Keage, Rokujizo(Subway), and Rokujizō in around 1h 2m.
- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- keihan.co.jp
Train from Demachiyanagi to Tofukuji
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥200–270
- Website
- https://www.keihan.co.jp/travel/en/
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tōfukuji to Uji
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥250–350
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Rokujizō to Uji
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥120–180
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Uji
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥270–380
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- city.kyoto.lg.jp
Subway from Keage to Rokujizo(Subway)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥270–320
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- city.kyoto.lg.jp
Bus from Jodoji to Demachiyanagi
- Ave. Duration
- 7 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
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–8,000
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
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