Directions to Ben’s Guesthouse KYOTO

Here are directions to our guesthouse!

By Train + Bus (by train from Kyoto to Nijo, then bus from Nijo)

We recommend this method as the fastest if you have an included train fare to Nijo station (i.e. JR Rail Pass, or bullet train ticket, with inclusive fare to Nijo).  If Kyoto to Nijo station will be a separate fare for you, please follow the directions below via bus direct from Kyoto station.

From Kyoto Station, take the JR San-in Line, aka Kameoka and Sonobe Line (platforms #31, #32, or #33, usually #32 at Kyoto Station), to ‘Nijo’ station (二条駅). It should be the 2nd station for regular trains or the 1st station for the express train.  Limited express (not regular express) trains require an extra fee so don’t get on those trains. Exit the ticket gates and turn left towards the East roundabout/drop-off point. Walk on the left side of the roundabout towards the intersection/stoplight. When you get to the light you should see a bus stop on the left side.

From that ‘Nijo’ station bus stop, you may take any of the following bus numbers:

After crossing the intersection, turn right (westbound). Please proceed straight through the “Kitano shopping arcade” on the left side of the street. The distance to the property is about 320 meters/1000 feet. Cross at the next intersection/stoplight, and we are located about five buildings down on the left hand side.

By Bus (direct from Kyoto station)

Here is a link to the PDF version of the Kyoto City bus map in case you would like to print it out prior to arrival:
https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/comm/routemap.html

If you come from Kyoto Station, please get on bus No. 6 or No. 206 “Kitaoji Buses Garage Line” from the bus stop A3 of Bus terminal in front of Kyoto Station Front Entrance.

The bus runs approximately every 15-30 minutes.

From Kyoto station, get off at the 14th bus stop ‘sen-bon-naka-dachi-uri’ (千本中立売).

Bus #50 departing from Kyoto station bus stop B2 will also take you to ‘sen-bon-naka-dachi-uri’ (千本中立売).

Stepping off the bus, head to the left (Southbound) and cross the intersection in front of you. After crossing the intersection, turn right (Westbound). Please proceed straight through the “Kitano shopping arcade” on the left side of the street. The distance to the property is about 320 meters/1000 feet. Cross at the next intersection/stoplight, and we are located about five buildings down on the left hand side.

***** Taxi *****

If you decide to take a taxi from Kyoto Station, it costs approximately 2000-2500 yen (varies depending on traffic conditions).

The easiest way to explain to the taxi driver is to have you taken to the ‘shi-chee-hon-matsu-naka-dachi-uri’ (七本松中立売) intersection. The guesthouse is located about five buildings west of the southwest corner of that intersection. The entrance faces a small little park/square across the street (has a phone booth).

Parking around Ben’s Guesthouse Kyoto

Here are the closest paid parking lots to our guesthouse.

タイムズ一観音町
800 yen per day. About a 1 minute walk from the guesthouse. This one is located on a narrow one-way street and may be difficult to access depending on which direction you are coming from.

亀パーキング
1100-1500 yen per day. Located on the shopping arcade street. About a 3 minute walk from the guesthouse.

105 Ichibanchō Parking
1000-1300 yen per day (except for the 25th of every month and during the new years holidays). This is across the street from the closest convenience store to the guesthouse. About a 2 minute walk from the guesthouse.

タイムズ上七軒第2
700 yen per day. The cheapest in the neighborhood but is a 4-minute walk from the guesthouse.

*Please note prices may change without notice. Always confirm on the price sign prior to parking in the lot.

Kansai airport to Kyoto station

We do not have a pick-up service, but there is a shuttle service from Kansai airport to mostly anywhere in Kyoto offered by MK Taxi called ‘Sky Gate Shuttle.’ Please see this link for more information.
https://www.mk-group.co.jp/english/shuttle_kyoto.html

Here are other transportation options from Kansai Airport to Kyoto station. Either of the train options are recommended but the bus also runs often and offers early and late departures.

JR Haruka Limited Express Train

2,850 yen for non-reserved seating
3,370 yen for reserved seating
(approx 80 mins.)

Departs approx every 30 minutes from Kansai Airport (operates daily from approx 7am to 10pm).
https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/travel/shopping/access/train.html

JR Regular Train Service

1,880 yen (approx 100 mins.)

Take the JR Kansai Airport Rapid Service train to Osaka station (approx 70 mins,). From Osaka station, take the JR Tokaido or JR Kyoto line to Kyoto (approx 30 mins.). Departs approx every 15 minutes from Kansai airport (operates daily from approx 6am to 11:30pm).
https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/travel/shopping/access/train.html

Airport Bus Service to Kyoto Station

2,250 yen (approx 88 mins. from Terminal 1, 103 mins. from Terminal 2)

Buses depart roughly every 20 minutes. Departures for Kyoto are from bus stop #8 at Terminal 1, or bus stop #2 from Terminal 2.
https://www.okkbus.co.jp/en/timetable/KY/#from

Flat-fare Taxi Service

15,000-17,000 yen per vehicle (approx 85 mins.)

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Please see this page for a recap of the information above.
https://www.kyotostation.com/traveling-between-kyoto-and-kansai-international-airport/