How to Travel from

Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Kyoto Ritsurin Garden

Cheapest

By car (231 km)

2 h 56 min

231 km.

from $12

Other

Rideshare

2 h 56 min

231 km.

from $8.79

Train

2 h 48 min

174 km.

from $84.57

Train, bus via Kobe, Train, bus via Kobe

4 h 9 min

174 km.

from $52.24

Train, Bus

5 h 17 min

174 km.

from $66.22

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:

050-2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Kyōto to Okayama

Ave. Duration:

56 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$43.19–$63.52

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$19.06–$27.95

Train from Kyōto to Sannomiya

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$19.06–$27.95

Train from Kyoto to Ōsaka

Ave. Duration:

30 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$13.97–$22.87

Japan Railways (JR)

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html

Train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$9.53–$13.97

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

0570-00-2486

Website:

jr-odekake.net/

Train from Kyōto to Sannomiya

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Train from Kyoto to Ōsaka

Ave. Duration:

49 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Bus operators

JR Shikoku Bus

Website:

jr-shikokubus.co.jp/

Bus from Kyōto to Ritsurin

Ave. Duration:

3h 33m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$38.96

Bus from Sannomiya BT to Ritsurin

Ave. Duration:

2h 43m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$34.72

Takamatsu Express

Website:

footbus.co.jp/

Bus from Ōsaka to Ritsurin

Ave. Duration:

3h 47m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$34.72

What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden is to drive which costs $23.91 - $35.87 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $45.65 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Ritsurin Garden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto and arriving at Ritsurin Koenmae. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Ritsurin Garden?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Ritsurinkoen-Kitaguchi via Okayama and Takamatsu(Kagawa). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden?

The distance between Kyoto and Ritsurin Garden is 270 km. The road distance is 231.8 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $45.65 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden bus from?

Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Kyōto station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden train from?

Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $45.65 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.34 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden bus arrive?

Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Ritsurin Koenmae station.

Where does the Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden train arrive?

Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden.

Where can I stay near Ritsurin Garden?

There are 430+ hotels available in Ritsurin Garden. Prices start at $18.90 per night.

Chichu Art Museum

The Chichu Art Museum (地中美術館, Chichū Bijutsukan) (literally 'art museum in the earth') is a museum built directly into a southern portion of the island of Naoshima in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was designed by architect Tadao Ando and opened to the public on July 18, 2004.

Teshima Art Museum

The Teshima Art Museum (豊島美術館, Teshima Bijitsukan) hosts a single piece of artwork and is located on the island of Teshima, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, in the Seto Inland Sea. It is operated by the Benesse Foundation. The architect is Ryue Nishizawa (co-founder of SANAA). The museum building is made of a freestanding concrete shell which is 25 cm-thick, 40 by 60 meters, and 4 meters at its highest point.

Yashima-ji

Yashima-ji (屋島寺) is a Shingon temple in Yashima, a lava plateau to the northeast of Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. A branch temple of Ninna-ji in Kyoto, it is the eighty-fourth temple on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. It is said to have been founded as a Ritsu school temple by Ganjin in 754, and to have been converted by Kōbō Daishi. The 5x5 bay irimoya-zukuri tiled Hondō (1618) has been designated an Important Cultural Property. A Heian period wooden seated statue of Senjū Kannon and the temple bell (1223) are also Important Cultural Properties. There is a museum of temple treasures and items relating to the Battle of Yashima.

Five ways to Travel from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Japan Railways Limited Express

Japan Railways (JR)

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Bus operators

JR Shikoku Bus

Takamatsu Express

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden?

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden?

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Ritsurin Garden?

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Ritsurin Garden?

How far is it from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden?

How do I travel from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden without a car?

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden?

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden bus from?

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden train from?

Train or bus from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden?

Where does the Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden bus arrive?

Where does the Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden train arrive?

Can I drive from Kyoto to Ritsurin Garden?

Where can I stay near Ritsurin Garden?