Kyoto Transportation

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      What a cool experience !!!!
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  • Very comfortable !!!!!
      Very comfortable !!!!!
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  • Almost every 10 minutes !!!!
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City Buses

City Buses, Kyoto

 41 Reviews  Getting to all the site in Kyoto looks almost impossible at first, but after buying a all day transportation pass getting to the sites become a breeze ....... All day passes come in 2 cards .......a... 

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Shinkansen

Shinkansen, Kyoto

 26 Reviews  After spending 5 days in Kyoto we were off to Tokyo about 230 miles to the northwest ...... and taking the Bullet train the "Shinkansen" is one of the coolest experiences I have ever taken ......... 

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Trains

Trains, Kyoto

 23 Reviews  We'll getting to Kyoto from Osaka is suppose to be a breeze according to all the tour books .... but in reality it's not as easy as it comes out to be !!!! It's not difficult but not easy !!!!! First... 

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Subway

Subway, Kyoto

 15 Reviews  The subway is very modern and convenient. Having a sightseeing day pass let you go all over town very quickly and visit the different landmarks scatered around town. Otherwise, you will always have to... 

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Taxis

Taxis, Kyoto

 8 Reviews  * Since May 17, 2002 the Shinpuhkan is also operating the new Velo Taxi - bicycle taxis imported from and based on those running in Berlin. No Velo taxis run during February and March otherwise they... 

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Highway Bus

Highway Bus, Kyoto

 4 Reviews  Most short-stay visitors will use the trains, but those looking to save money, especially on long-distance travel, can do so by taking a highway bus! Because it is such a popular destination, buses... 

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Bicycle

Bicycle, Kyoto

 6 Reviews  Kyoto offers so much to see and explore that you have to find the best way of transportation not to hurt your budget. Bicycle is a cheap and convenient way to travel around Kyoto. You can rent... 

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Rickshaws

Rickshaws, Kyoto

 6 Reviews  Riksha's are available in some places but not that common, maybe more in the torist area's temples and small streets I saw those which can be somehow nice adventure for a short ride. However, it was... 

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Air Travel

Air Travel, Kyoto

 8 Reviews  Itami (ITM) is closer to Kyoto based on the experiences of myself and my fellow tour group members this past November. Until Kansai (KIX) opened it was the main airport in the region. Most flights... 

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Bamboo Groves cart

Bamboo Groves  cart, Kyoto

 hebaemam Says:  a 3000 en for 20 mins ride .... a healthy young man wearing speciall clothes pulling a car along the bamboo grooves road......... well when i just think of it... 

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Kyoto by foot

Kyoto by foot, Kyoto

 Gili_S Says:  By no means I do not mean that you can go everywhere and see all this city only by foot. But being more of a traditional city and not such industrial center... 

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Traffica Kyo Card

Traffica Kyo Card, Kyoto

 muratkorman Says:  If bicycle is not a good option for you, then you need to use metro and bus combinations to reach your destination in Kyoto. Traffica Kyo Card is available from... 

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Buy the Kyoto Sightseeing Card

Buy the Kyoto Sightseeing Card, Kyoto

 joiwatani Says:  If you use the city bus or the subway several times in Kyoto City, it is best to buy the Sightseeing Card because it is cheaper. The Sightseeing card is 1,200... 

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Kyoto Sightseeing Card

Kyoto Sightseeing Card, Kyoto

 Gryphon25 Says:  The Sightseeing card allows you to use the Kyoto City Bus, Kyoto Bus and Kyoto subway line as many times as you want. It is very usefully and I recommend you... 

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Purchase bus-subway pass

Purchase bus-subway pass, Kyoto

 SLLiew Says:  To avoid the hassle of trying to predetermine your fare, correct change and waiting in line, you can purchase a one day or two day unlimited tourist pass for... 

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JR Kyoto Station

JR Kyoto Station, Kyoto

 Restless-in-kl Says:  At JR Kyoto station, you can find almost everything. Hope this list is helpful.1. Kyoto Tourist Information- go to Level 9 of Isetan Departmental Store for... 

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I'm here

I'm here, Kyoto

 huggy93 Says:  Already shared a few of my insights of getting to Kyoto... so all that's left to show you in this transportation tip, is this photo was taken at the point that... 

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getting kyoto

getting kyoto, Kyoto

 quime Says:  From Tokyo more than 100 super express shinkansen trains (we called the Bullet Train) leave daily, (3 to 4 hrs) for about 135 USD one waythere are buses and... 

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Fly to Osaka and catch a bus

Fly to Osaka and catch a bus, Kyoto

 Skibbe Says:  Fly to Osaka and catch a bus from the airport. Clean, quiet 30 minute ride.It's a good city to bicycle. You can rent bicycles at a place at the southern exit of... 

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Kyoto no densha Eki

Kyoto no densha Eki, Kyoto

 LeDragon Says:  The Kyoto train station is a spectacular exemple of modern architecture. It's a pretty strange huge building, a feast of steal and glass, with a huge hall,... 

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JR Kyoto Station

JR Kyoto Station, Kyoto

 heywinks Says:  The easiest way for travellers to get to Kyoto is by train. Japan Railways is the fastest. JR Kyoto Station was rebuilt in 1997 by Japanese architect Hiroshi... 

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Train Station

Train Station, Kyoto

 davidlop Says:  Kyoto, as any other big city in Japan, is very well connected by an efficient railway network. When you arrive, you just wonder what will you find outside: the... 

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Kyoto Station

Kyoto Station, Kyoto

 stmlnyc Says:  Kyoto is so much more relaxed and quaint than Tokyo. Getting there isn't too difficult albeit a bit pricey.It takes about 2.5 to 3.5 hours via the JR Shinkansen... 

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Kyoto station

Kyoto station, Kyoto

 tompt Says:  When you are already in Japan it is easy to reach Kyoto by train. If you arrive at the JR Kyoto station you will see a nice piece of modern architecture. It was... 

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JR Rail station

JR Rail station, Kyoto

 PartyRambo Says:  Kyoto was capital of Japan for about a millenium before moving to Edo (which was renamed Tokyo).Back then, one travelled by foot, horse or carriage, but today,... 

Top 3 Hotels in Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

 6 Reviews and 478 Opinions  We stayed 3 nights at Kyoto Granvia Hotel from Feb. 27 to Mar 1, 2008. We paid Yen 17,600 per night,... 

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Hyatt Regency Kyoto

 1 Review and 332 Opinions  This hotel is situated a seven minutes taxi ride from the train station (about 7-800 yen) and five... 

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The Westin Miyako Kyoto

 5 Reviews and 369 Opinions  First thing when you enter this hotel is that you notice is that it has a small front desk area for... 

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 Kyoto Station is the main station from Kyoto and the place where you arrive and leave by JR. The station itself is also worth a visit. The architectur is quite... 

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Q:  Hi there, I’d try online booking for Shimizu Ryokan near the JR Kyoto station for dates: 8, 9 & 10 Jun. But it's fully book.... 

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A: I stayed at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto which is about a 10 min walk from the station (I walked directly form there) and was quite happy with commodities and price. 

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Kyoto is a must see for every tourist in Japan!

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 Kyoto is one of the most beautiful places I have been. So, if you are interested in going to Japan, you must consider going to Kyoto City. Plan to stay there for at least three days to be able to... 

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Cultural Capital Kyoto

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 Kyoto became the nation's capital in 794, ushering in the Heian Period. The city was modeled after the Chinese capital Chang-an in a grid and called Heian-kyo. Toji Temple (East Temple) and Saiji... 

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WORLD OF ITS OWN (Kyoto,Nara,Osaka,Himeji & Kobe)

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 I*T*I*N*E*R*A*R*Y DAY 1 Kyoto (Kiyomizu Dera Temple and Gion Area) DAY 2 Kyoto (Sanjusangendo Temple, Heian Shrine, Nanjenji, Ginkajuji Temple and Karawamachi Area) DAY 3 Kyoto (Kinkajuji Temple,... 

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Kyoto

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 In July 2009 we visited Kyoto for few days and had wonderful time exploring this city and its major sites. To most sites you can just walk or take a short bus trip, join me in a city tour as I walk...... 

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KYOTO - THE HEART OF JAPAN

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 In my opinion Kyoto is one of the most magnificent cities is the world - from what Ive seen so far! Its a beautiful vibrant city where modern life meets old traditional Japan. Twice I have been to... 

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