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WHEN TO GO
Kyoto is crowded in the cherry-blossom (late March to early April) and autumn foliage (November) seasons; be
sure to advance book your accommodation.
Arriving in Kyoto
Kansai International Airport
Haruka
airport express trains run direct to Kyoto in 75
minutes for ¥2980; limousine buses run direct to Kyoto in 90 minutes for ¥2500; shared
taxis run to Kyoto in about 90 minutes for ¥3500.
Osaka Itami Airport
Limousine buses run to Kyoto Station and various hotels in Kyoto
in about 55 minutes and cost ¥1280. Shared taxis cost ¥2300.
Shinkansen from Tokyo
Shinkansen
run from Tokyo to Kyoto in two hours and 43
minutes for ¥13,220.