What is the cheapest way to get from Shijō Street to Nijō Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Shijō Street to Nijō Castle is to subway which costs ¥210 - ¥250 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shijō Street to Nijō Castle?

The fastest way to get from Shijō Street to Nijō Castle is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs ¥1900 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct bus between Shijō Street and Nijō Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gion and arriving at Shijo Omiya. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Shijō Street and Nijō Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sanjokeihan and arriving at Nijojomae. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Shijō Street to Nijō Castle?

The distance between Shijō Street and Nijō Castle is 4 km.

How do I travel from Shijō Street to Nijō Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Shijō Street to Nijō Castle without a car is to subway which takes 25 min and costs ¥210 - ¥250.

How long does it take to get from Shijō Street to Nijō Castle?

The subway from Sanjokeihan to Nijojomae takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Shijō Street to Nijō Castle bus from?

Shijō Street to Nijō Castle bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Gion station.

Where do I catch the Shijō Street to Nijō Castle train from?

Shijō Street to Nijō Castle train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, depart from Sanjokeihan station.

Where does the Shijō Street to Nijō Castle bus arrive?

Shijō Street to Nijō Castle bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Shijo Omiya station.

Where does the Shijō Street to Nijō Castle train arrive?

Shijō Street to Nijō Castle train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Nijojomae station.

Where can I stay near Nijō Castle?

There are 3748+ hotels available in Nijō Castle.

Shijō Street to Nijō Castle - 4 ways to travel via subway, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Shijō Street to Nijō Castle by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Sanjokeihan to Nijojomaesubway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
25 min
¥210–250
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shijō Street to Nijō Castletaxi 4 km
5 min
¥1,900–2,300
Walk
1. Take the walk from Shijō Street to Nijō Castlewalk 3.9 km
46 min
Line 203 bus
1. Take the bus from Gion to Shijo Omiyabus 203
33 min
¥230

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Distance: 4 km
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Shijō Street, Japan and Nijō Castle, Japan?

Kyoto City Subway operates a subway from Sanjokeihan to Nijojomae every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210–250 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Gion to Shijo Omiya every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 11 min.

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