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How to get fromArashiyama Station (Hankyu) to Chion-inby train, subway, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Arashiyama Station (Hankyu) to Chion-in by train, subway, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Nijōtrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    2. Take the subway from Nijo(Kyoto) to Higashiyama(Kyoto)subway subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
    47 min
    ¥358–452

  2. Drive 10.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arashiyama Station (Hankyu) to Chion-incar car 10.9 km
    16 min
    ¥190–274

  3. Train, subway via Randen-Tenjingawa

    1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Randen-Tenjingawatrain train [165977] Randen Arashiyama / ...
    2. Take the subway from Uzumasatenjingawa to Higashiyama(Kyoto)subway subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
    48 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arashiyama Station (Hankyu) to Chion-intaxi taxi 10.9 km
    16 min
    ¥4,300–5,500

  5. Train, line 203 bus

    1. Take the train from Matsuotaisha to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain train Hankyu Arashiyama Line
    2. Take the bus from Nishioji Shijo to Gionbus bus 203
    58 min
    ¥415–458

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  • Distance: 12.1 km
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Arashiyama Station (Hankyu), Japan and Chion-in, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Arashiyama Station (Hankyu) to Chion-in. However, you can walk to Saga-Arashiyama, take the train to Nijō, walk to Nijo(Kyoto), take the subway to Higashiyama(Kyoto), then walk to Chion-in. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Arashiyama Station (Hankyu) to Chion-in via Arashiyama(Tramway), Randen-Tenjingawa, Uzumasatenjingawa, and Higashiyama(Kyoto) in around 48 min.

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