What is the cheapest way to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion?

The cheapest way to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion is to line 205 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion?

The fastest way to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs ¥1500 - ¥1900.

Is there a direct bus between Higashi Hongan-ji and Gion?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karasuma Nanajo and arriving at Shijo Kawaramachi. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion?

The distance between Higashi Hongan-ji and Gion is 3 km.

How do I travel from Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion without a car?

The best way to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion without a car is to line 205 bus which takes 15 min and costs ¥230.

How long does it take to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion?

The line 205 bus from Karasuma Nanajo to Shijo Kawaramachi takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion bus from?

Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Karasuma Nanajo station.

Where does the Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion bus arrive?

Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Shijo Kawaramachi station.

Where can I stay near Gion?

There are 3127+ hotels available in Gion.

Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion - 5 ways to travel via line 205 bus, taxi, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion by bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 205 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Karasuma Nanajo to Shijo Kawaramachi205
15 min
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion3 km
4 min
¥1,500–1,900
Walk
1. Take the foot from Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion2.7 km
32 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shijo Kawaramachi17 / ...
19 min
¥230
Line 205 bus, line 203 bus
1. Take the bus from Karasuma Nanajo to Shijo Kawaramachi205
2. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Gion203
27 min
¥460

Higashi Hongan-ji to Gion by foot and bus

3045Weekly Services

19 minAverage Duration

¥230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.4 km
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Higashi Hongan-ji, Japan and Gion, Kyoto, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Karasuma Nanajo to Shijo Kawaramachi every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 11 min.

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