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How to get fromArashiyama Station (Hankyu) to Gionby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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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 Sanjokeihansubway subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
    36 min
    ¥358–452

  2. Drive 9.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arashiyama Station (Hankyu) to Gioncar car 9.5 km
    13 min
    ¥164–237

  3. Train, line 203 bus via Shijo Omiya

    1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Shijoomiyatrain train [165977] Randen Arashiyama
    2. Take the bus from Shijo Omiya to Gionbus bus 203
    53 min
    ¥480

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arashiyama Station (Hankyu) to Giontaxi taxi 9.5 km
    13 min
    ¥3,800–4,500

  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
    48 min
    ¥415–458

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  • Distance: 10.8 km
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Arashiyama Station (Hankyu), Japan and Gion, Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Arashiyama Station (Hankyu) to Gion. However, you can walk to Saga-Arashiyama, take the train to Nijō, walk to Nijo(Kyoto), then take the subway to Sanjokeihan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Arashiyama Station (Hankyu) to Gion via Arashiyama(Tramway), Shijoomiya, and Shijo Omiya in around 53 min.

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