There are 4 ways to get from Shosei-en Garden to Philosopher's Walk by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train, line 203 bus
best- Take the train from Shichijo to DemachiyanagiKeihan Main Line Ltd. Exp. / ...
- Take the bus from Demachiyanagi to Jodoji203
37 min¥429–492Line 17 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shiokoji Takakura to Jodoji17
43 min¥230Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shosei-en Garden to Philosopher's Walk6.2 km
8 min¥2,600–3,200Walk
- Take the foot from Shosei-en Garden to Philosopher's Walk6 km
1h 11m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shosei-en Garden to Philosopher's Walk is to line 17 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Shosei-en Garden to Philosopher's Walk is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs ¥2600 - ¥3200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shiokoji Takakura and arriving at Jodoji. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Shosei-en Garden and Philosopher's Walk is 9 km.
The best way to get from Shosei-en Garden to Philosopher's Walk without a car is to train and line 203 bus which takes 37 min and costs ¥420 - ¥500.
It takes approximately 37 min to get from Shosei-en Garden to Philosopher's Walk, including transfers.
Shosei-en Garden to Philosopher's Walk bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Shiokoji Takakura station.
Shosei-en Garden to Philosopher's Walk bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Jodoji station.
There are 3101+ hotels available in Philosopher's Walk.
What companies run services between Shosei-en Garden, Japan and Philosopher's Walk, Japan?
Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Shiokoji Takakura to Jodoji every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 29 min.
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- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- keihan.co.jp
Train from Shichijo to Demachiyanagi
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥190–270
- Website
- https://www.keihan.co.jp/travel/en/
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp
Bus from Demachiyanagi to Jodoji
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
Bus from Shiokoji Takakura to Jodoji
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,200
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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