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How to get fromUniversal Studios Japan to Lake Biwaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Lake Biwa by train, bus, or car

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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
    4. Take the train from Kyōto to Zezetrain train
    1h 23m
    ¥1,067–1,535

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchibus bus Direct Express Kyoto
    1h 49m
    ¥1,110–1,200

  3. Drive 102 km

    1. Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Shigacar car 102 km
    1h 40m
    ¥1,772–2,559

  4. 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 21m
    ¥1,908–2,640

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  • Distance: 62.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Zeze via Universal-city, Nishikujō, Ōsaka, and Kyōto in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, Keihan Bus operates a bus from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥900 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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