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How to get fromArashiyama to Gionby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Arashiyama 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 / ...
    17 min
    ¥358–452

  2. Drive 9.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arashiyama to Gioncar car 9.7 km
    13 min
    ¥168–243

  3. Line 203 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nishioji Oike to Gionbus bus 203
    21 min
    ¥230

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Giontaxi taxi 9.7 km
    13 min
    ¥3,800–4,600

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Katsuratrain train [105349] Hankyu Arashiyama
    2. Take the train from Katsura to Kyoto-kawaramachitrain train Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    24 min
    ¥351–450

  6. Train, line 203 bus

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

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  • Distance: 9.3 km
  • Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Gion, Kyoto, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Nishioji Oike to Gion every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Kyoto-kawaramachi via Katsura in around 24 min.

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