There are 4 ways to get from Arashiyama to Bamboo forest by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Mishimatrain Kodama
5h 3mNight bus
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Mishima Station North Exitnightbus Wx3953
9h 38m¥4,424–13,203Drive 372.3 km
- Drive from Arashiyama to Bamboo forestcar 372.3 km
4h 18m¥6,472–9,348Train, fly
- Take the train from Katsura to Minamiibarakitrain
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
- Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Mishimatrain
- Take the train from 三島 Mishima to 修善寺 Shuzenjitrain
7h
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arashiyama to Bamboo forest is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Arashiyama to Bamboo forest is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Arashiyama station to Bamboo forest. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit and arriving at Shuzenji Onsen via Shuzenji Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Arashiyama to Bamboo forest. However, there are services departing from Saga-Arashiyama and arriving at 修善寺 Shuzenji via Kyoto and 三島 Mishima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Arashiyama and Bamboo forest is 399 km. The road distance is 372.3 km.
The best way to get from Arashiyama to Bamboo forest without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Arashiyama to Bamboo forest, including transfers.
Arashiyama to Bamboo forest bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit.
Arashiyama to Bamboo forest train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
Arashiyama to Bamboo forest bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Mishima Station North Exit.
What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Bamboo forest, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Mishima every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Mishima Station North Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,700–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kyoto to Mishima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Shin Yokohama to Mishima
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Katsura to Minamiibaraki
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥290–370
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 055-977-1201
- Website
- izuhakone.co.jp
Train from 三島 Mishima to 修善寺 Shuzenji
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.izuhakone.co.jp/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 三島 Mishima to 修善寺 Shuzenji
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥380–550
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Mishima Station North Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–12,000
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
- Relax (front area)
- ¥3,700–8,500
- Relax (back area)
- ¥3,700–8,500
- Economy
- ¥3,900–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Arashiyama to Bamboo forest train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Mishima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arashiyama to Bamboo forest is 372 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Arashiyama to Bamboo forest.
There are 910+ hotels available in Bamboo forest.