There are 6 ways to get from Arashiyama to Kennin-ji by subway, bus, train, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Uzumasatenjingawa to Sanjokeihansubway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
24 min¥230–280Drive 10 km
cheapest- Drive from Arashiyama to Kennin-jicar 10 km
14 min¥174–251Line 203 bus
- Take the bus from Nishioji Oike to Shijo Keihan Maebus 203
24 min¥230Train
- 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 / ...
37 min¥383–433Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Kennin-jitaxi 10 km
14 min¥3,900–4,800Train, line 203 bus
- Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Shijoomiyatrain [165977] Randen Arashiyama
- Take the bus from Shijo Omiya to Shijo Keihan Maebus 203
46 min¥480
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arashiyama to Kennin-ji is to drive which costs ¥170 - ¥250 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Arashiyama to Kennin-ji is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs ¥3900 - ¥4800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nishioji Oike and arriving at Shijo Keihan Mae. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Uzumasatenjingawa and arriving at Sanjokeihan. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
The distance between Arashiyama and Kennin-ji is 7 km. The road distance is 10 km.
The best way to get from Arashiyama to Kennin-ji without a car is to subway which takes 24 min and costs ¥230 - ¥280.
The subway from Uzumasatenjingawa to Sanjokeihan takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Arashiyama to Kennin-ji bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Nishioji Oike station.
Arashiyama to Kennin-ji train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, depart from Uzumasatenjingawa station.
The best way to get from Arashiyama to Kennin-ji is to line 203 bus which takes 24 min and costs ¥230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥380 - ¥440 and takes 37 min.
What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Kennin-ji, Japan?
Kyoto City Subway operates a subway from Uzumasatenjingawa to Sanjokeihan every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230–280 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Nishioji Oike to Shijo Keihan Mae every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 19 min.
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- city.kyoto.lg.jp
Subway from Uzumasatenjingawa to Sanjokeihan
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–280
- 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 Shijo Keihan Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
Bus from Shijo Omiya to Shijo Keihan Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
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- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,800
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 Kennin-ji bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Shijo Keihan Mae station.
Arashiyama to Kennin-ji train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Sanjokeihan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arashiyama to Kennin-ji is 10 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Arashiyama to Kennin-ji.
There are 3745+ hotels available in Kennin-ji.