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How to get fromShimogyō-ku to Kyotoby train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Shimogyō-ku to Kyoto by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tambaguchi to Nijōtrain train Sagano Line Local
    3 min
    ¥75–110
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nishioji Shijo to Senbon Imadegawabus bus 203
    15 min
    ¥230
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimogyō-ku to Kyototaxi taxi 4.9 km
    6 min
    ¥2,200–2,700
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Shimogyō-ku to Kyotowalk walk 4.7 km
    56 min
  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Kyoto to Imadegawasubway subway K: Karasuma
    10 min
    ¥230–270

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What companies run services between Shimogyō-ku, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tambaguchi to Nijō every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥75–110 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Nishioji Shijo to Senbon Imadegawa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 15 min. Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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