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How to get fromArashiyama to Nara-kenby train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Arashiyama to Nara-ken by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    1h 25m
    ¥854–1,233

  2. Drive 44.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arashiyama to Nara-shicar car 44.6 km
    48 min
    ¥775–1,119

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Nara-shitaxi taxi 44.6 km
    48 min
    ¥16,000–20,000

  4. Line 205 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nishioji Shijo to Toji Michibus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Toji to Yamato-Saidaijitrain train B: Kyoto Line Express / ...
    2h 39m
    ¥1,213–1,413

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  • Distance: 52.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Nara-ken, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Nara every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥650–950 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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