What is the cheapest way to get from Arashiyama to Nijō Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Arashiyama to Nijō Castle is to train which costs ¥130 - ¥200 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Arashiyama to Nijō Castle?

The fastest way to get from Arashiyama to Nijō Castle is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs ¥2900 - ¥3600.

Is there a direct train between Arashiyama and Nijō Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Saga-Arashiyama and arriving at Nijō. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Arashiyama to Nijō Castle?

The distance between Arashiyama and Nijō Castle is 8 km.

How do I travel from Arashiyama to Nijō Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Arashiyama to Nijō Castle without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs ¥130 - ¥200.

How long does it take to get from Arashiyama to Nijō Castle?

The train from Saga-Arashiyama to Nijō takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Arashiyama to Nijō Castle train from?

Arashiyama to Nijō Castle train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Saga-Arashiyama station.

Where does the Arashiyama to Nijō Castle train arrive?

Arashiyama to Nijō Castle train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nijō station.

Where can I stay near Nijō Castle?

There are 3747+ hotels available in Nijō Castle.

Arashiyama to Nijō Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Arashiyama to Nijō Castle by train, subway, taxi, or foot

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Train
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1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Nijōtrain Sagano Line Local / ...
28 min
¥130–200
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Randen-Tenjingawatrain [165977] Randen Arashiyama / ...
2. Take the subway from Uzumasatenjingawa to Nijojomaesubway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
31 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Nijō Castletaxi 7.1 km
10 min
¥2,900–3,600
Walk
1. Take the walk from Arashiyama to Nijō Castlewalk 8.4 km
1h 40m
Train via Shijoomiya
1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Shijoomiyatrain [165977] Randen Arashiyama
47 min
¥250

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Distance: 7.8 km
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Nijō Castle, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Saga-Arashiyama to Nijō every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥130–200 and the journey takes 8 min.

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