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How to get fromShimogamo Shrine to Lake Biwaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Shimogamo Shrine to Lake Biwa by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 205 bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Mae to Kyoto Stationbus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Otsukyotrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    40 min
    ¥440–530

  2. Drive 55.9 km

    1. Drive from Shimogamo Shrine to Shigacar car 55.9 km
    59 min
    ¥963–1,391

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimogamo Shrine to Shigataxi taxi 55.9 km
    59 min
    ¥23,000–28,000

  4. Line 205 bus, train via Zeze

    1. Take the bus from Shimogamo Jinja Mae to Kyoto Stationbus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Zezetrain train [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
    59 min
    ¥450–540

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  • Distance: 21.8 km
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Shimogamo Shrine, Japan and Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Shimogamo Shrine to Lake Biwa. However, you can walk to Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Mae, take the line 205 bus to Kyoto Station, walk to Kyōto, then take the train to Otsukyo. Alternatively, you can drive from Shimogamo Shrine to Shiga in around 59 min.

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