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Popular Transportation | Miscellaneous Transportation Tips | All Tips (138) Another convenient way of travelling within Kyoto is of course the use of the efficient subway network. Subway travel is more expensive than the bus though. There are two subway lines in Kyoto, the Karasuma Line which runs from south to north along Karasumadori ("Karasuma Street") and stops at JR Kyoto Station, and the newer Tozai Line which runs from east to west and crosses the Karasuma Line at the intersection of Karasumadori and Oikedori. FEE : Adults 200 Yen -320 Yen,Children 100 Yen - 160 Yen Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/MetroWebsite: http://www.city.kyoto.jp/kotsu/
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The VERY best way to travel around Kyoto is by bus. Many of the best attractions in Kyoto are not situated near subway stations, while its bus system is not only extensive but also extremely easy to navigate. Many bus lines starts at Kyoto Station, looping around the city with many of the city's sights on its route. Bus 100 is a great example stopping at/near Kiyomizu Temple, Ginkakuji, Yasaka Shrine, and the Gion area. TIPS: 1. First thing you need to arm yourself with is a 1-day bus ticket which cost 500yen that lets you travel all day, hopping on and off. A single trip already cost 220yen, so the ticket more than pays for itself. If I am sightseeing in Kyoto for 3 days, I usually buy 3 bus tickets ahead of time and validate them on my first bus trip of each day. 2. A Kyoto city bus map is the most useful thing you can ever have. The user-friendly map with illustrations, shows colored coded bus routes and tells you which bus goes to which tourist attractions/sights. It is also very easy to figure out what bus to transfer to, to get to where you want to go. Tickets and map can be obtain from the bus terminal office immediately outside Kyoto Station. AT THE BUS STOP: 1. Get in line. Everyone does. 2. Kyoto buses are almost always on time. At every bus stop, you will find timetables with arrival times indicated, as well as electronic boards that tells you if the bus is 5 or 1 mins away. ON THE BUS: 1. Enter through the back door and find a seat. If not, standing space then. 2. Because Kyoto is such a popular tourist destination, the announcements for each stop is broadcast in Japanese and English. The Japanese also installed electronic signboards that flash the destinations in both languages. You can't miss your stop. As your stop nears, just hit one of the many purple "alight" buttons situated on the bus. 3. Exit through the front. For first trip of the day, the bus driver will validate the date on the ticket. After that, just flash & show the driver the ticket for the rest of the day. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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We used the Kansai Thru Pass when we were in Kansai Area. This pass is very useful when travelling in the Kansai Area. It is inclusive of all intercity train networks in the Kansai Area (except the JR lines) and city subways and city buses (except for Nara for example). There are 2 types, 1 the 2-day pass (3800 Yen) and the other, 3-day pass (5000 Yen). What is good about this Pass is that you do not need to travel on consecutive days. You will only validate your pass on the day which you are using. The Pass is useful if you travel within the Kansai Area for further distances. For instance, from Kyoto to Osaka, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, etc. This Pass was definitely useful and it even comes with discount coupons. For instance, we saved quite a bit on our entrance fee to Himeji Castle and Kobe Tower. Note : Study the map carefully and check out the gray portions as some cities do not allow for bus travel using the Kansai Pass, for instance, Nara City. You can purchase it from the Kansai International Airport if you arrive there. Leave a Comment Theme: TrainWebsite: http://www.surutto.com/conts/ticket/3dayeng/index.html
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