Judy Leung Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 I'm visiting Kyoto at the moment and i'd like to start exploring around 5am in the morning but seems there are no buses/trains at that time. What time do trains or buses start running in Kyoto? Or should I take a taxi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Station Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Most trains and buses start running between 5am and 6am. The first bus from Kyoto Station to Kinkaku-ji departs at 5:34am. https://www.kyotostation.com/taking-a-bus-in-kyoto/ The first Keihan Train from Demachiyanagi Station departs at 5:00am. https://www.kyotostation.com/the-keihan-main-line-keihan-electric-railway/ The first Kyoto Subway train going north departs from Kyoto Station at 5:27am. https://www.kyotostation.com/kyoto-subway-lines/ On Hankyu Line towards Arashiyama the first train from Kawaramachi Station departs at 5:00am. https://www.kyotostation.com/the-hankyu-kyoto-main-line-for-katsura-arashiyama-osaka-kobe/ Please note that these departure times are for weekdays. Weekends may have a different schedule. You can always check the schedule on Google Maps, select your departure, destination, and depart at date and time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akdrv Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 If you need to get there before the first trains/buses start running, you can definitely take a taxi. Uber and Grab are available in Kyoto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
