Rome2Rio

How to get fromArashiyama to Rurikō-inby train, bus, taxi, or car

Find Transport to Rurikō-in

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Arashiyama to Rurikō-in by train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Nijōtrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    2. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Yase-Hieizanguchitrain train Eizan / ...
    49 min
    ¥878–1,032

  2. Drive 16.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arashiyama to Rurikō-incar car 16.9 km
    22 min
    ¥294–424

  3. Line 203 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Demachiyanagibus bus 203
    2. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Yase-Hieizanguchitrain train Eizan / ...
    56 min
    ¥616–661

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Rurikō-intaxi taxi 16.9 km
    22 min
    ¥6,000–8,000

  5. Train, line 203 bus

    1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Nishiojisanjotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nishioji Sanjo to Demachiyanagibus bus 203
    3. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Yase-Hieizanguchitrain train
    1h 13m
    ¥701

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arashiyama to Rurikō-in.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17.7 km
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Rurikō-in, Japan?

You can take a train from Saga-Arashiyama to Rurikō-in via Nijō, Nijo(Kyoto), Sanjokeihan, Sanjo, Demachiyanagi, and Yase-Hieizanguchi in around 49 min.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides