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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Kyōtotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Ogotoonsentrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ogotoonsen to Sanzen-intaxi taxi
    1h 8m
    ¥7,044–8,763

  2. Drive 24.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arashiyama to Sanzen-incar car 24.1 km
    34 min
    ¥416–600

  3. 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 21m
    ¥3,801–4,501

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Sanzen-intaxi taxi 24.1 km
    34 min
    ¥8,500–11,000

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  • Distance: 48.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Arashiyama to Sanzen-in. However, you can take the train to Kyōto, take the train to Ogotoonsen, then take the taxi to Sanzen-in. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Sanzen-in via Nishiojisanjo, Nishioji Sanjo, Demachiyanagi, Demachiyanagi, and Yase-Hieizanguchi in around 1h 21m.

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