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How to get fromArashiyama to Hiei-zanby train, cable car, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Arashiyama to Hiei-zan by train, cable car, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, cable car

    best
    1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Nijōtrain train
    2. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Yase-Hieizanguchitrain train
    3. Take the cablecar from Cable Yase Station to Cable Hiei Stationcablecar cable car
    1h 7m
    ¥1,428–1,582

  2. Drive 26 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arashiyama to Hiei-zancar car 26 km
    41 min
    ¥448–646

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Hiei-zantaxi taxi 26 km
    41 min
    ¥9,500–12,000

  4. Line 203 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Demachiyanagibus bus 203
    2. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Yase-Hieizanguchitrain train Eizan / ...
    1h 15m
    ¥1,166–1,211

  5. Train, line 203 bus

    1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Nishiojisanjotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nishioji Sanjo to Demachiyanagibus bus 203
    3. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Yase-Hieizanguchitrain train
    1h 32m
    ¥1,251

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 18.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Hiei-zan, Shiga, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Arashiyama to Hiei-zan. However, you can take the train to Nijō, walk to Nijo(Kyoto), take the subway to Sanjokeihan, walk to Sanjo, take the train to Demachiyanagi, take the train to Yase-Hieizanguchi, walk to Cable Yase Station, then take the vehicle to Cable Hiei Station. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Hiei-zan.

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