Best connection Tokyo - Kyoto
I'll travel to Tokyo during the first 2 weeks of November.
What's the fastest and not too much expensive way to reach Kyoto from Tokyo?
As reported here: a Shinkansen ticket form Tokyo to Kyoto is around 13,200 yen.
I also discovered that Japanican offers a two ways plus a night in a 3 star hotel single room for 25,900 yen (in November).
Do you know whether an economic two way ticket exist or not? Otherwise, do you know better connections?
Best Answer
The fastest way is by Shinkansen - anything else is much slower.
No, flying will be just a tiny bit slower, but also cheaper. This is especially true if one arrives at NRT and wants to go to Kyoto immediately. Then just hop on a Peach or Jetstar flight to KIX, and take the Haruka to Kyoto (with the massive discount offered by the Icoca & Haruka package). This may even be faster than N'EX + Shinkansen, and will certainly be much cheaper.
From central Tokyo, it will be less immediately advantageous, since flights from Haneda are a lot more expensive (and going to Narita costs both time and money), but it's a tradeoff. It comes out slightly cheaper, but also significantly slower.
For overnight buses, see Willer Express.
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What is the best way to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto?
The shinkansen (bullet train) is the best way to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto. It takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes and costs Y13,080 between Tokyo and Kyoto(non-reserved seat). You don't need to reserve seats on the shinkansen if you travel outside of peak travel hours and outside of peak travel seasons.How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Kyoto by bullet train?
Tokyo and Kyoto are connected with each other by the JR Tokaido Shinkansen. Nozomi trains require about 140 minutes to reach Kyoto from Tokyo, Hikari trains about 160 minutes and Kodama trains about four hours.Can I use Japan Rail Pass from Tokyo to Kyoto?
Getting from Tokyo to Kyoto with the Japan Rail Pass is easy. You should take the Shinkansen Hikari bullet train from either Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station in central Tokyo, and arrive at Kyoto Station. Three trains run on the Tokaido Shinkansen line: Nozomi, Hikari, and Kodama.Is Tokyo or Kyoto better?
If you prefer big cities, modern technology, nightlife and a huge selection of restaurants, Tokyo is for you. If you're after temples, shrines, garden, geisha and hiking, Kyoto is for you. If you've got 4 or more days in Japan, you should see both.The Kyoto Connection - Blinded by the lights of Tokyo
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