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How to get fromKyoto to Mount Shosha Ropewayby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Mount Shosha Ropeway by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Himejitrain train Super Hakuto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Shoshazan Ropewaybus bus
    2h 14m
    ¥2,219–2,970

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oomiya to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishidaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain train
    4h 34m
    ¥1,951–2,649

  3. Drive 128.9 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Mount Shosha Ropewaycar car 128.9 km
    1h 46m
    ¥2,240–3,236

  4. Train, bus via Osaka

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Shoshazan Ropewaybus bus
    2h 16m
    ¥2,259–3,179

  5. Train, bus via Himeji

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Himejitrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Shoshazan Ropewaybus bus
    2h 51m

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  • Distance: 137.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Mount Shosha Ropeway, Japan?

You can take a train from Oomiya to Mount Shosha Ropeway via Ōsaka, Osaka-Umeda, Nishidai(Hyogo), Sanyohimeji, Himeji Station, and Shoshazan Ropeway in around 4h 34m.

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