There are 4 ways to get from Kōdai-ji to Philosopher's Walk by bus, taxi, or foot
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The cheapest way to get from Kōdai-ji to Philosopher's Walk is to line 203 bus via Kinrin Shako-mae which costs ¥230 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Kōdai-ji to Philosopher's Walk is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs ¥2000 - ¥2500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gion and arriving at Kinrin Shako-mae. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
The distance between Kōdai-ji and Philosopher's Walk is 5 km.
The best way to get from Kōdai-ji to Philosopher's Walk without a car is to line 203 bus via Kinrin Shako-mae which takes 31 min and costs ¥230.
The line 203 bus from Gion to Kinrin Shako-mae takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Kōdai-ji to Philosopher's Walk bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Gion station.
Kōdai-ji to Philosopher's Walk bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Kinrin Shako-mae station.
There are 3119+ hotels available in Philosopher's Walk.
What companies run services between Kōdai-ji, Japan and Philosopher's Walk, Japan?
Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Gion to Kinrin Shako-mae every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 13 min.
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- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- city.kyoto.lg.jp
Bus from Gion to Kinrin Shako-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
Bus from Gion to Jodoji
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
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- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,500
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
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