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How to get fromArashiyama to Kitano Tenmangu Shrineby train, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Arashiyama to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine by train, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Katabiranotsuji to Kitanohakubaichotrain train [166250] Randen Kitano
    16 min
    ¥250

  2. Train via Saga-Arashiyama

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Emmachitrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    23 min
    ¥110–170

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Kitano Tenmangu Shrinetaxi taxi 7 km
    8 min
    ¥2,900–3,500

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Arashiyama to Kitano Tenmangu Shrinewalk walk 6.5 km
    1h 18m

  5. Train, line 203 bus

    1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Emmachitrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Kitano Tenmangu Shrinebus bus 203
    18 min
    ¥346–391

  6. Train, line 203 bus via Nishioji Sanjo

    1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Nishiojisanjotrain train [165977] Randen Arashiyama / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nishioji Sanjo to Kitano Tenmangu Shrinebus bus 203
    35 min
    ¥431

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  • Distance: 4.2 km
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Japan?

Keifuku Electric Railroad operates a train from Katabiranotsuji to Kitanohakubaicho every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥250 and the journey takes 11 min.

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