Tokyo to Kyoto: The Fastest and Cheapest Ways to Travel
How do the different ways of getting from Tokyo to Kyoto stack up? Should you go with the Shinkansen (bullet train), buy a JR rail pass, go by bus or book a flight?
How do the different ways of getting from Tokyo to Kyoto stack up? Should you go with the Shinkansen (bullet train), buy a JR rail pass, go by bus or book a flight?
We break down the best options for your future travels.
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