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How to get fromArashiyama to Pontochōby subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Arashiyama to Pontochō by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Uzumasatenjingawa to Sanjokeihansubway subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
    20 min
    ¥230–280

  2. Drive 9.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arashiyama to Pontochōcar car 9.3 km
    13 min
    ¥162–233

  3. Line 203 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nishioji Oike to Shijo Keihan Maebus bus 203
    21 min
    ¥230

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Pontochōtaxi taxi 9.3 km
    13 min
    ¥3,700–4,500

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Saitrain train [165977] Randen Arashiyama / ...
    2. Take the train from Hankyuusaiin Eki to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    31 min
    ¥383–433

  6. Train, line 203 bus

    1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Shijoomiyatrain train [165977] Randen Arashiyama
    2. Take the bus from Shijo Omiya to Shijo Keihan Maebus bus 203
    42 min
    ¥480

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  • Distance: 6.3 km
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Pontochō, Japan?

Kyoto City Subway operates a subway from Uzumasatenjingawa to Sanjokeihan every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230–280 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Nishioji Oike to Shijo Keihan Mae every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 19 min.

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