What is the cheapest way to get from Gion to Uji?

The cheapest way to get from Gion to Uji is to drive which costs ¥260 - ¥390 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gion to Uji?

The fastest way to get from Gion to Uji is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs ¥5500 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct train between Gion and Uji?

No, there is no direct train from Gion to Uji. However, there are services departing from Gion-shijo and arriving at Ogura via Kintetsu-Tambabashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Gion to Uji?

The distance between Gion and Uji is 13 km. The road distance is 15.5 km.

How do I travel from Gion to Uji without a car?

The best way to get from Gion to Uji without a car is to train via Kintetsu-Tambabashi which takes 25 min and costs ¥450 - ¥600.

How long does it take to get from Gion to Uji?

It takes approximately 25 min to get from Gion to Uji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gion to Uji train from?

Gion to Uji train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, depart from Gion-shijo station.

Where does the Gion to Uji train arrive?

Gion to Uji train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, arrive at Tambabashi station.

Can I drive from Gion to Uji?

Yes, the driving distance between Gion to Uji is 16 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Gion to Uji.

Where can I stay near Uji?

There are 3352+ hotels available in Uji.

Gion to Uji - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Gion to Uji by train, taxi, car, or subway

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 Kintetsu-Tambabashi
best
1. Take the train from Gion-shijo to Tambabashitrain Keihan Main Line Ltd. Exp. / ...
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Tambabashi to Oguratrain B: Kyoto Line Local / ...
25 min
¥452–580
Drive 15.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Gion to Ujicar 15.5 km
19 min
¥267–385
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gion to Ujitaxi 15.5 km
19 min
¥5,500–7,000
Train
1. Take the train from Tōfukuji to Ujitrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
31 min
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Sanjokeihan to Rokujizo(Subway)subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai
2. Take the train from Rokujizō to Ujitrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
37 min

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 13 km
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Gion, Kyoto, Japan and Uji, Japan?

You can take a train from Gion-shijo to Ogura via Tambabashi and Kintetsu-Tambabashi in around 25 min.

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