How to Get from Kyoto Station to Shijō-Ōmiya Station

Subway & Local Train・Taxi・City Bus

How Far Is It from Kyoto Station to Shijō-Ōmiya Station? How to Get from Kyoto Station to Shijō-Ōmiya Station?

The distance from Kyoto Station to Shijō-Ōmiya Station is approximately 3 km. The fastest option is a Taxi, taking about 11 minutes. For public transport, a subway and train connection (transfer at Shijo/Karasuma) is the most efficient choice, typically taking around 13-14 minutes.

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Reliable

Subway & Local Train

Transfer · 14m

¥360 - ¥440
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Quickest

Taxi

Direct · 11m

¥850 - ¥1,800
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Economical

City Bus

Direct · 30m

¥230
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Kyoto Station → Shijō-Ōmiya Station(Subway & Local Train)

Compare Prices to Get from Kyoto Station to Shijō-Ōmiya Station

Operators Price Duration Routes Features
Kyoto City Subway (Karasuma Line) ¥230 14m Kyoto Station -> Shijo Station Frequent departures Underground
Hankyu Railway ¥160 14m Karasuma Station -> Omiya Station Direct connectivity Easy transfer
Kyoto City Bus ¥230 30m Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate -> Shijo Omiya Fixed price No transfers

Compare Operators Between Kyoto Station and Shijō-Ōmiya Station

Train
Subway

Kyoto City Subway

Departure: Kyoto Station
Arrival: Shijo Station
Duration: 14m
Price: ¥230
Hankyu

Hankyu Railway

Departure: Karasuma Station
Arrival: Omiya Station
Duration: 14m
Price: ¥160
Bus
Bus

Kyoto City Bus

Departure: Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate
Arrival: Shijo Omiya
Duration: 30m
Price: ¥230
Taxi
Taxi

Local Taxi

Departure: Kyoto Station
Arrival: Shijō-Ōmiya Station
Duration: 11m
Price: ¥850 - ¥1,800

Kyoto Station to Shijō-Ōmiya Station Travel Tips

Use IC Cards

Use Suica, Pasmo, or Icoca cards for seamless transfers between subway and private rail lines.

Check Bus Frequency

Direct buses to Shijo-Omiya are less frequent than trains; check departure times at the Hachijo Gate.

Exit Strategy

Shijō-Ōmiya Station is adjacent to the Randen tram stop; look for exit 5 to reach street level quickly.

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Nijo Castle
Kyoto
| 0.1km from city center

With a stay at Hotel M’s Plus Shijo - Omiya, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, steps from Shijo Street and 13 minutes by foot from Nijō Castle. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Make yourself at home in one of the 164 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Nijo Castle
Kyoto
| 0.12km from city center

With a stay at Village Kyoto in Kyoto (Nakagyo Ward), you'll be steps from Shijo Street and 14 minutes by foot from Nijō Castle. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.

Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 81 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and in-room massages.

Nijo Castle
Kyoto
| 0.13km from city center

With a stay at Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-omiya, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, a short 7-minute walk from Mibu-dera and 14 minutes by foot from Nijō Castle. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Nishiki Market and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Yasaka Shrine.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 176 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.

Nijo Castle
Kyoto
| 0.17km from city center

With a stay at Fuga Bettei Shijo Omiya in Kyoto (Nakagyo Ward), you'll be steps from Shijo Street and 13 minutes by foot from Nijō Castle. This vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

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

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities.

Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles.

Nijo Castle
Kyoto
| 0.17km from city center

The [Raku Ayamiya] 5 Minutes Walk to Hankyu Shijo Omiy provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The [Raku Ayamiya] 5 Minutes Walk to Hankyu Shijo Omiy is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Kyoto.

The hotel is conveniently located a short 700m drive from Nijo Station. Transportation around the city is also convenient, with Nijō Metro Station within walking distance. Famous local attractions Ane-Bōjō Children’s Park, Nagi-jinja Shrine and Mibu-dera Temple, can all be reached with a short walk.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing.

Shijō-Ōmiya Station
Transit Station

Shijō-Ōmiya Station

A bustling transit hub in Kyoto, serving as a terminal for the Randen Arashiyama tram line and connecting to the underground Hankyu Kyoto Main Line. It is surrounded by restaurants, shops, and hotels.

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