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Kyoto Access
There are three major ways to go to Kyoto. Most of the first visitors to the new places, they tend to feel some anxiety. Especially when you visit the places of different language.
Here, I show you the three major Kyoto accesses. For the details, Please check Kyoto Travel Guidebook for the First Visitors. It guides you to Kyoto smoothly with less problems!
Where is Kyoto?
Kyoto is located in western part of Japan. We call the western part as KANSAI. Other famous cities such as Osaka, Kobe, and Nara are also included in the KANSAI member. You may notice KANSAI is also used as airport name. Yes, you are right! Now you know the meaning of KANSAI. On the other hand, we call the eastern part of Japan as KANTOU. Generally speaking in Japan, KANSAI has its own culture, and the people are very friendly and have much humor. But inside KANSAI too, each city has its own culture, and the people are different.
Among them, Kyoto has its own unique culture, and the Kyoto pepole also have different features.
How you can go to Kyoto? ( Kyoto Access Comparison)
Here I show you the comparison of the three major accesses to Kyoto. Please select your preferable one.
| Speed (time) | Cost | Comfort | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) JR(HARUKA) | 72 to 85 min. Running Every 15 min. | JPY2,980(non-reserved) JPY3,490(reserved) JPY4.220 (reserved upper class) | Better | It's rather expensive, but t is the fastest and the most comfort. |
| (2) Limousine Bus | 105min. Running Every 30 min. | JPY2,300 | Good | Compared with JR, it takes longer time. And due to traffic conditions, the time may differ. But it's less expensive. If you want to save money, it's better. |
| (3) Shuttle Taxi | About 100min. or more (Depending on your destination) | JPY3,500 | Good | Several passengers ride on the same taxi, together and the taxi brings them directly to each destination. If your HOTEL is not near the Kyoto station, it might be better and save money. But you need to reserve by phone or the internet beforehand. |
JR Haruka
How to ride on Haruka / Haruka schedule to Kyoto station
Limousine BusHow to ride on airport limousine bus / limousine bus schedule to Kyoto station
Shuttle TaxiAvailable shuttle taxi service
After Arriving at Kyoto StationKyoto station map/ List of hotels with shuttle bus service at Kyoto Station
