What is the cheapest way to get from Sensō-ji to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Sensō-ji to Kyoto is to night bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sensō-ji to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Sensō-ji to Kyoto is to fly and bus which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Sensō-ji and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Sensō-ji to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from 東武浅草駅前 and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Sensō-ji and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Sensō-ji to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from 浅草 Asakusa and arriving at Kyoto via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Sensō-ji to Kyoto?

The distance between Sensō-ji and Kyoto is 481 km. The road distance is 461.5 km.

How do I travel from Sensō-ji to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Sensō-ji to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sensō-ji to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Sensō-ji to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sensō-ji to Kyoto bus from?

Sensō-ji to Kyoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where do I catch the Sensō-ji to Kyoto train from?

Sensō-ji to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Sensō-ji to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Sensō-ji to Kyoto is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥13000 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Sensō-ji to Kyoto bus arrive?

Sensō-ji to Kyoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Sensō-ji to Kyoto train arrive?

Sensō-ji to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Sensō-ji to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Sensō-ji to Kyoto is 462 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Sensō-ji to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3748+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Sensō-ji to Kyoto - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Sensō-ji to Kyoto by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 18m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
9h 25m
¥3,377–12,177
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Asakusa Station to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatenightbus Flying Sneaker
8h 20m
¥4,000–8,000
Drive 461.5 km
1. Drive from Sensō-ji to Kyotocar 461.5 km
5h 6m
¥7,988–11,538
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 10m
¥13,510–20,998
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from 京成上野 Keisei-Ueno to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 26m
¥17,112–36,189
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the subway from 浅草 Asakusa to 泉岳寺 Sengakujisubway
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
4h 53m
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from 浅草 Asakusa to 泉岳寺 Sengakujisubway
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 35m
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 京成上野 Keisei-Ueno to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane NRT - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 45m

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 481.5 km
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Sensō-ji, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 48m.

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