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How to get fromUniversal Studios Japan to Kiyomizu-deraby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Kiyomizu-dera by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Kyobashi(Osaka)

    best
    1. Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nishikujō to Kyōbashitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Gion-Shijotrain train
    1h 49m
    ¥707–965

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    2h 4m
    ¥627–825

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus J
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    2h 36m
    ¥1,698–2,340

  4. Drive 55.8 km

    1. Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Kiyomizu-deracar car 55.8 km
    55 min
    ¥966–1,396

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Kiyomizu-derataxi taxi 55.8 km
    55 min
    ¥21,000–25,000

  6. Train via Kiyomizu-Gojo

    1. Take the train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Kiyomizu-Gojotrain train Keihan Main Line / ...
    2h 13m
    ¥727–965

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  • Distance: 59.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Kiyomizu-dera via Universal-city, Nishikujō, Kyobashi(Osaka), and Gion-Shijo in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Kiyomizu-dera via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, and Kawaramachi Gojo in around 2h 36m.

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