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How to get fromGion-Shijō Station to Himeji Castleby bus, train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gion-Shijō Station to Himeji Castle by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 17 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus17 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to HimejitrainNozomi / ...
    1h 14m
    ¥3,830–6,730

  2. Drive 122.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gion-Shijō Station to Himeji Castlecar122.7 km
    1h 37m
    ¥2,088–3,016

  3. Line 17 bus, train via Kobe

    1. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus17 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Himejitrain
    1h 28m
    ¥5,930–9,430

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Gion-Shijō Station, Japan and Himeji Castle, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Gion-Shijō Station to Himeji Castle. However, you can walk to Shijo Kawaramachi, take the line 17 bus to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, walk to Kyōto, take the train to Himeji, then walk to Himeji Castle. Alternatively, you can drive from Gion-Shijō Station to Himeji Castle in around 1h 37m.

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