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How to get fromUji to Kōya Sanby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Uji to Kōya San by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Daimon Minami Chushajobus bus
    4h 4m
    ¥2,870–2,974

  2. Drive  96.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Uji to Kōya Sancar car 96.1 km
    1h 40m
    ¥1,462–2,112

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Uji to Naratrain train
    2. Take the train from Nara to Takada(Nara)train train
    3. Take the train from Takada(Nara) to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train train
    5h 16m
    ¥4,682–5,893

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  • Distance: 122.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Uji, Japan and Kōya San, Japan?

Keihan Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Daimon Minami Chushajo once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Uji to Kōya San via Nara, Takada(Nara), Hashimoto(Wakayama), Gokurakubashi, Gokurakubashi Station, and Kōyasan-eki in around 5h 16m.

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