There are 6 ways to get from Arashiyama to Higashiyama-ku by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Nijōtrain Sagano Line Local / ...
- Take the subway from Nijo(Kyoto) to Higashiyama(Kyoto)subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
19 min¥358–452Drive 11.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Arashiyama to Higashiyama-kucar 11.2 km
14 min¥195–281Line 203 bus
- Take the bus from Nishioji Oike to Gionbus 203
21 min¥230Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Higashiyama-kutaxi 11.2 km
14 min¥4,400–5,500Train
- Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Saitrain [165977] Randen Arashiyama / ...
- Take the train from Hankyuusaiin Eki to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
29 min¥383–433Train, line 203 bus
- Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Shijoomiyatrain [165977] Randen Arashiyama
- Take the bus from Shijo Omiya to Gionbus 203
42 min¥480
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arashiyama to Higashiyama-ku is to line 203 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Arashiyama to Higashiyama-ku is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs ¥4400 - ¥5500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nishioji Oike and arriving at Gion. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
No, there is no direct train from Arashiyama to Higashiyama-ku. However, there are services departing from Saga-Arashiyama and arriving at Higashiyama(Kyoto) via Nijo(Kyoto). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Arashiyama and Higashiyama-ku is 10 km. The road distance is 11.2 km.
The best way to get from Arashiyama to Higashiyama-ku without a car is to train and subway which takes 19 min and costs ¥350 - ¥460.
It takes approximately 19 min to get from Arashiyama to Higashiyama-ku, including transfers.
Arashiyama to Higashiyama-ku bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Nishioji Oike station.
Arashiyama to Higashiyama-ku train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Saga-Arashiyama station.
The best way to get from Arashiyama to Higashiyama-ku is to line 203 bus which takes 21 min and costs ¥230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥380 - ¥440 and takes 29 min.
What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Higashiyama-ku, 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(Tramway) to Kyouto Kawaramachi via Sai and Hankyuusaiin Eki in around 29 min.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Saga-Arashiyama to Nijō
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥130–200
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- city.kyoto.lg.jp
Subway from Nijo(Kyoto) to Higashiyama(Kyoto)
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥220–260
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
- Phone
- 075-801-2511
- Website
- keifuku.co.jp
Train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Sai
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥223
- Website
- https://www.keifuku.co.jp/
Train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Shijoomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥250
- Website
- https://www.keifuku.co.jp/
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Hankyuusaiin Eki to Kyouto Kawaramachi
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥160–210
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- city.kyoto.lg.jp
Bus from Nishioji Oike to Gion
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
Bus from Shijo Omiya to Gion
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–5,500
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arashiyama to Higashiyama-ku bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Gion station.
Arashiyama to Higashiyama-ku train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nijō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arashiyama to Higashiyama-ku is 11 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Arashiyama to Higashiyama-ku.
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