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How to get fromArashiyama to Kurama-deraby train, subway, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Arashiyama to Kurama-dera by train, subway, taxi, car, or bus

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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 25m

  2. Drive 19 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arashiyama to Kurama-deracar car 19 km
    26 min
    ¥330–477

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Kurama-derataxi taxi 19 km
    26 min
    ¥7,000–8,500

  4. Line 203 bus, train via Nishinokyo Enmachi

    1. Take the bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Demachiyanagibus bus 203
    2. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Kuramatrain train [165591] Eizan Electric Railway Kurama
    1h 33m

  5. Line 203 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nishioji Sanjo to Demachiyanagibus bus 203
    2. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Kuramatrain train [165591] Eizan Electric Railway Kurama
    1h 50m

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  • Distance: 25.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Kurama-dera, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Arashiyama to Kurama-dera. 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 Kurama-dera. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Kurama-dera.

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