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How to get fromArashiyama to Kyoto Imperial Palaceby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Arashiyama to Kyoto Imperial Palace by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Kyōtotrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    2. Take the subway from Kyoto to Marutamachisubway subway K: Karasuma
    35 min
    ¥424–543

  2. Drive 9.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arashiyama to Kyoto Imperial Palacecar car 9.8 km
    13 min
    ¥170–245

  3. 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 Karasuma Imadegawabus bus 203
    38 min
    ¥346–391

  4. Train, line 205 bus

    1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Nishiojisanjotrain train [165977] Randen Arashiyama / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nishioji Sanjo to Furitsui-Idai Hospitalbus bus 205
    1h 2m
    ¥431

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Kyoto Imperial Palacetaxi taxi 9.8 km
    13 min
    ¥3,900–4,700

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  • Distance: 15 km
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Kyoto Imperial Palace, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Arashiyama to Kyoto Imperial Palace. However, you can take the train to Kyōto, walk to Kyoto, take the subway to Marutamachi, then walk to Kyoto Imperial Palace. Alternatively, you can take a train from Saga-Arashiyama to Kyoto Imperial Palace via Emmachi, Nishinokyo Enmachi, and Karasuma Imadegawa in around 38 min.

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