There are 5 ways to get from Shinsuizenji to Kumamoto Castle by bus, tram, taxi, or foot
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Bus via Misotenjin
best- Take the bus from Misotenjin to Torichosujibus Tokkyu Takachiho
14 minBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Suizenji Sta. Dori to Shiyakusho Maebus K3-3/T1-1：木山→県庁～上高橋→小島 / ...
16 min¥150–240Tram
- Take the tram from Shinsuizenji Station to Kumamoto Castle/City Halltram [145837] Kumamoto Tramway Route A / ...
19 min¥170Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shinsuizenji to Kumamoto Castletaxi 2.6 km
2 min¥1,400–1,700Walk
- Take the foot from Shinsuizenji to Kumamoto Castlewalk 2.9 km
34 min
Shinsuizenji to Kumamoto Castle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinsuizenji to Kumamoto Castle is to tram which costs ¥170 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Shinsuizenji to Kumamoto Castle is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs ¥1400 - ¥1700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Misotenjin and arriving at Torichosuji. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shinsuizenji Station station and arriving at Kumamoto Castle/City Hall. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
The distance between Shinsuizenji and Kumamoto Castle is 3 km.
The best way to get from Shinsuizenji to Kumamoto Castle without a car is to bus via Misotenjin which takes 14 min and costs .
The bus from Misotenjin to Torichosuji takes 4 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Shinsuizenji to Kumamoto Castle bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Misotenjin station.
Shinsuizenji to Kumamoto Castle train services, operated by Kumamoto Tramway, depart from Shinsuizenji Station.
Shinsuizenji to Kumamoto Castle bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Torichosuji station.
What companies run services between Shinsuizenji, Japan and Kumamoto Castle, Japan?
Sanko Bus operates a bus from Misotenjin to Torichosuji once daily, and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Kumamoto Tramway operates a vehicle from Shinsuizenji Station to Kumamoto Castle/City Hall every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170 and the journey takes 13 min.
- Website
- kotsu-kumamoto.jp
Tram from Shinsuizenji Station to Kumamoto Castle/City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥170
- Schedules at
- kotsu-kumamoto.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Misotenjin to Torichosuji
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Suizenji Sta. Dori to Shiyakusho Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
- Website
- kumamoto-toshibus.co.jp
Bus from Suizenji Sta. Dori to Shiyakusho Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥150–200
- Schedules at
- kumamoto-toshibus.co.jp
- Website
- kuma-bus.co.jp
Bus from Suizenji Sta. Dori to Shiyakusho Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥190–240
- Schedules at
- kuma-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 096-343-2552
- Website
- kumamotodentetsu.co.jp
Bus from Suizenji Sta. Dori to Shiyakusho Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥170–210
- Website
- https://www.kumamotodentetsu.co.jp/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 2 min
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,700
Asahi Taxi
- Phone
- +81 96-354-4188
- Website
- 354-4188.com
Kumamoto Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 96-369-6868
- Website
- kumamoto-kotsu.co.jp
Kumamoto Taxi
- Phone
- +81 96-379-2255
- Website
- kumataku.com
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