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Tokyo to Kyoto: how to get there

The cheapest way is the Nozomi Shinkansen (reserved): 14,170 to 14,370 JPY (about $90) per person, about 2 h 15 min.

HowFareTime
Nozomi Shinkansen (reserved)14,170 to 14,370 JPY
per person		2 h 15 min

Fares checked with operators and recent guides on 2026-10-09. Dollar figures use today's reference rate. Taxi and flight prices move with traffic and season.

Temples and old streets. About 2 h 15 min from Tokyo by Shinkansen.

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