What is the cheapest way to get from Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko?

The cheapest way to get from Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko?

The fastest way to get from Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.

Is there a direct bus between Arashiyama and Kawaguchiko?

No, there is no direct bus from Arashiyama station to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta. via Chuodo Hachioji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Arashiyama and Kawaguchiko?

No, there is no direct train from Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Saga-Arashiyama and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Kyoto, 新横浜 Shin-Yokohama, 八王子 Hachiōji and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko?

The distance between Arashiyama and Kawaguchiko is 564 km. The road distance is 367.4 km.

How do I travel from Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko without a car?

The best way to get from Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko bus from?

Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyoto Station.

Where do I catch the Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko train from?

Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko?

The best way to get from Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥21000 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko bus arrive?

Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Chuodo Hachioji station.

Where does the Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko train arrive?

Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Yokohama station.

Can I drive from Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko?

Yes, the driving distance between Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko is 367 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko.

Where can I stay near Kawaguchiko?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Kawaguchiko.

Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj / ...
5h 31m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Kōfu Station South Exitnightbus Np281
9h 41m
¥5,404–16,983
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Chuodo Hachiojibus Twinkle
2. Take the bus from Chuodo Hachioji to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fuji-Goko
9h 29m
¥8,404–20,783
Drive 367.4 km
1. Drive from Arashiyama to Kawaguchikocar 367.4 km
4h 19m
¥6,328–9,140
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Mishimatrain Kodama
2. Take the bus from Mishima Station South to Kawaguchiko Stationbus Mishima Kawaguchiko Liner
6h 23m
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus
6h 28m
¥16,617–32,246
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus
7h 20m
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
3. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus
7h 11m
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ōtsukitrain
8h 4m
¥18,587–37,546

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,062Cheapest Price

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Distance: 563.6 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?

You can take a train from Saga-Arashiyama to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Kyōto, Kyoto, 新横浜 Shin-Yokohama, 八王子 Hachiōji, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Saga-Arashiyama to Kawaguchiko Sta. via Kyōto, Kyoto Station, and Chuodo Hachioji in around 9h 29m.

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