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How to get fromArashiyama to Kifune Shrineby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Arashiyama to Kifune Shrine 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
    2. Take the subway from Nijo(Kyoto) to Sanjokeihansubway subway
    3. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Kuramatrain train
    1h 51m

  2. Drive 19.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arashiyama to Kifune Shrinecar car 19.3 km
    27 min
    ¥336–485

  3. Train, line 203 bus via Nishinokyo Enmachi

    1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Emmachitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Demachiyanagibus bus 203
    3. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Kuramatrain train
    1h 59m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Kifune Shrinetaxi taxi 19.3 km
    27 min
    ¥7,000–9,000

  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 Kuramatrain train
    2h 16m

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  • Distance: 27.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Kifune Shrine, Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Arashiyama to Kifune Shrine. 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 Kurama, then walk to Kifune Shrine. Alternatively, you can take a train from Saga-Arashiyama to Kifune Shrine via Emmachi, Nishinokyo Enmachi, Demachiyanagi, Demachiyanagi, and Kurama in around 1h 59m.

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