There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Higashiyama-ku by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Kyobashi(Osaka)
best- Take the train from Nishikujō to Kyōbashitrain Ōsaka Loop Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Gion-Shijotrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
1h 24m¥707–965Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 36m¥627–825Bus
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus J
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 14m¥1,698–2,340Drive 56 km
- Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Higashiyama-kucar 56 km
55 min¥965–1,393Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Higashiyama-kutaxi 56 km
55 min¥21,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Higashiyama-ku is to train which costs ¥600 - ¥850 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Higashiyama-ku is to drive which takes 55 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios Japan to Higashiyama-ku. However, there are services departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at Shijo Kawaramachi via Osaka Airport and Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to Higashiyama-ku. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Gion-Shijo via Nishikujō and Kyobashi(Osaka). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Higashiyama-ku is 57 km. The road distance is 56 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Higashiyama-ku without a car is to train via Kyobashi(Osaka) which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥700 - ¥1000.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Universal Studios Japan to Higashiyama-ku, including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to Higashiyama-ku bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal Studios Japan to Higashiyama-ku train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nishikujō station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Higashiyama-ku is to train via Kyobashi(Osaka) which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥700 - ¥1000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2400 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Gion-Shijo via Universal-city, Nishikujō, and Kyobashi(Osaka) in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Shijo Kawaramachi via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi in around 2h 14m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nishikujō to Kyōbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥160–230
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
Train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Gion-Shijo
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥450–600
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Kyouto Kawaramachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥430–550
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–950
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- ¥21,000–25,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios Japan to Higashiyama-ku bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Universal Studios Japan to Higashiyama-ku train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōbashi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to Higashiyama-ku is 56 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Universal Studios Japan to Higashiyama-ku.
There are 3747+ hotels available in Higashiyama-ku.














