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How to get fromUniversal Studios Japan to Kyoto Tower Hotelby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Kyoto Tower Hotel by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train
    1h 8m
    ¥847–1,225

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchibus bus Direct Express Kyoto
    1h 19m
    ¥1,300–1,900

  3. Drive 53.6 km

    1. Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Kyoto Tower Hotelcar car 53.6 km
    52 min
    ¥929–1,341

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Kyoto Tower Hoteltaxi taxi 53.6 km
    52 min
    ¥20,000–24,000

  5. Bus via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal

    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 5m
    ¥1,698–2,340

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  • Distance: 50.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Kyoto Tower Hotel, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Kyoto Tower Hotel via Universal-city, Nishikujō, Ōsaka, and Kyōto in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, Keihan Bus operates a bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi 6 times a week. Tickets cost ¥900 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Willer Express also services this route once daily.

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