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It's basically just a hop, skip and a jump from Kyoto to Osaka but the variety of train lines and routes throws many a traveller into a bit of a tizzy. We break your options down for you and tell you why you shouldn't take the Shinkansen! Jump to: (1) JR Kyoto Line (2) Hankyu Kyoto Line (3) Hankyu special sightseeing train GARAKU (4) Keihan Line (5) Why you shouldn't take the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Osaka (6) FAQs Kyoto Station is an end terminal for the JR Kyoto Line. JR Ky

Everything you need to know about this classic Kanto-Kansai route If you are planning a trip along Japan's iconic Golden Route, the Tōkaidō Shinkansen is your fastest, most comfortable option. The Tōkaidō route runs between Tokyo and Osaka with stops in major cities such as Yokohama, Nagoya and - especially interesting for tourists - Kyoto. Now, we have covered most of the basics in our article on Taking the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto , so click on that link to read all a

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Tokyo to Kyoto is one of Japan’s most iconic journeys — and the best way to make it is on the Shinkansen, Japan’s world-famous bullet train. Covering roughly 450 kilometres in as little as two hours and twenty minutes, this high-speed route connects the nation’s modern capital with its ancient one in comfort and style. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you . Jump to: (1)

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There are around 50,000 taxis in Tokyo alone. They're a bit spendy but can be your saviour in a transportation tight-spot. So, you've...

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