How to Get from Nijo Station to Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kyoto City Subway・Kyoto City Bus・Taxi

How Far Is It from Nijo Station to Kiyomizu-dera Temple? How to Get from Nijo Station to Kiyomizu-dera Temple?

The distance from Nijo Station to Kiyomizu-dera Temple is approximately 8 km. The most efficient transit options involve a combination of the Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line and local Kyoto City Bus services, taking about 40–50 minutes depending on transfers and walking pace.

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Kyoto City Subway

Transfer · 40m - 50m

¥450
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Cheapest

Kyoto City Bus

Direct · 50m+

¥230
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Fastest

Taxi

Direct · 15m - 25m

¥2,300 - ¥2,900
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Nijo Station → Kiyomizu-dera Temple(Kyoto City Subway)

Compare Prices to Get from Nijo Station to Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Operators Price Duration Routes Features
Kyoto City Subway + Kyoto City Bus ¥450 40m - 45m Nijo Station -> Higashiyama Station (Subway) -> Kiyomizu-michi (Bus 206/202) Convenient Reliable frequency
Kyoto City Bus (Direct-ish) ¥230 50m+ Nijo Station (walk) -> Horikawa-Marutamachi -> Kiyomizu-michi (Bus 202) Budget-friendly No transfers
Subway + Keihan Railway ¥470 45m - 50m Nijo Station -> Sanjo-Keihan (Subway) -> Kiyomizu-Gojo (Keihan Line) Avoids road traffic Scenic walk

Compare Operators Between Nijo Station and Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Train & Subway
Subway

Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line

Departure: Nijo Station
Arrival: Higashiyama Station
Duration: 45m
Price: ¥220
Bus

Kyoto City Bus (Transfer)

Departure: Higashiyama-Sanjo
Arrival: Kiyomizu-michi
Duration: 45m
Price: ¥230

Nijo Station to Kiyomizu-dera Temple Travel Tips

Kyoto Sightseeing Pass

Consider a Subway & Bus One-day Pass if you plan to visit multiple locations, as it covers the transfer routes mentioned.

Peak Season Crowds

During cherry blossom (spring) and autumn leaf seasons, bus routes can face significant traffic delays. Use train/subway routes where possible.

Uphill Walking

Regardless of your transit drop-off point (Kiyomizu-michi or Kiyomizu-Gojo), be prepared for a 10–20 minute uphill walk to reach the temple entrance.

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Gion/Kiyomizu Temple
Kyoto
| 0.37km from city center

This small lodging accepts only 1 group per day. Guests can look forward to staying with their pet dogs as well. null

Gion/Kiyomizu Temple
Kyoto
| 0.37km from city center

A townhouse hotel located at the foot of Mt. Shimizu [Kyoto Inn Chizuru Bettei]

Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a World Heritage Site, and Kodai-ji Temple, which has a charming cobblestone street, are just a short walk from the facility.

There are many popular areas for sightseeing in Kyoto, such as Kenninji Temple, which is famous for the image of the Gods of Wind and Thunder, and Yasui Konpira , which is famous for matchmaking and severance. !

The Gion area and Yasaka are also nearby, so you can fully feel the atmosphere of the ancient capital around the facility.

Fully equipped, including a kitchen, spacious living room, and extremely comfortable bedroom, making it convenient for long-term stays.

Please enjoy a fulfilling stay in the ancient capital.

We look forward to welcoming everyone.

Gion/Kiyomizu Temple
Kyoto
| 0.37km from city center

This vacation home is centrally located in Kyoto, a 5-minute walk from Kodai-ji Temple and 8 minutes by foot from Kiyomizu Temple. This vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Yasaka Shrine and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Sanjusangen-do Temple.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Featured amenities include multilingual staff and laundry facilities.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and an oven. Your pillowtop bed comes with a down comforter. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a flat-screen television is provided for your entertainment.

Gion/Kiyomizu Temple
Kyoto
| 0.4km from city center

Welcome to [Shimizu Kozuki]

First Floor:

Serene Japanese garden

Spacious kitchen with modern amenities

Cozy bedroom with two single beds (2S)

One practical bathroom

Three restrooms

Staircase to the second floor

Second Floor:

Bedroom 1: Two bunk beds (4 beds)

Bedroom 2: Tatami bed (2S)

Bedroom 3: Tatami bed (2S)

Bedroom 4: Two bunk beds (4 beds)

Bedroom 5: One double bed

One bathroom

Two restrooms

Gion/Kiyomizu Temple
Kyoto
| 0.4km from city center

The quiet hotel on the hill of Higashiyama,Kyoto. The scenic hotel overlooks the Kyoto city.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Historical Temple

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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