What is the cheapest way to get from Philosopher's Walk to Yasaka Shrine?

The cheapest way to get from Philosopher's Walk to Yasaka Shrine is to line 203 bus via Kinrin Shako-mae which costs ¥230 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Philosopher's Walk to Yasaka Shrine?

The fastest way to get from Philosopher's Walk to Yasaka Shrine is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs ¥1900 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct bus between Philosopher's Walk and Yasaka Shrine?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kinrin Shako-mae and arriving at Gion. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Philosopher's Walk to Yasaka Shrine?

The distance between Philosopher's Walk and Yasaka Shrine is 4 km.

How do I travel from Philosopher's Walk to Yasaka Shrine without a car?

The best way to get from Philosopher's Walk to Yasaka Shrine without a car is to line 203 bus via Kinrin Shako-mae which takes 23 min and costs ¥230.

How long does it take to get from Philosopher's Walk to Yasaka Shrine?

The line 203 bus from Kinrin Shako-mae to Gion takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Philosopher's Walk to Yasaka Shrine bus from?

Philosopher's Walk to Yasaka Shrine bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kinrin Shako-mae station.

Where does the Philosopher's Walk to Yasaka Shrine bus arrive?

Philosopher's Walk to Yasaka Shrine bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Gion station.

Where can I stay near Yasaka Shrine?

There are 3747+ hotels available in Yasaka Shrine.

Philosopher's Walk to Yasaka Shrine - 4 ways to travel via line 203 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Philosopher's Walk to Yasaka Shrine by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 203 bus via Kinrin Shako-mae
best
1. Take the bus from Kinrin Shako-mae to Gionbus 203
23 min
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Philosopher's Walk to Yasaka Shrinetaxi 4.1 km
7 min
¥1,900–2,300
Walk
1. Take the foot from Philosopher's Walk to Yasaka Shrinewalk 3.6 km
43 min
Line 203 bus
1. Take the bus from Jodoji to Gionbus 203
59 min
¥230

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Distance: 4.4 km
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Philosopher's Walk, Japan and Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kinrin Shako-mae to Gion every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 12 min.

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