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How to get fromArashiyama to Universal Studios Japanby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Arashiyama to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Kyōtotrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train Thunderbird / ...
    1h 22m
    ¥1,049–1,513

  2. Train via Hankyuusaiin Eki

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Saitrain train [165977] Randen Arashiyama / ...
    2. Take the train from Hankyuusaiin Eki to Ōsakatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    1h 50m
    ¥828–1,053

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Hotel Keihan Universal Towerbus bus Direct Express Kyoto
    2h 35m
    ¥1,104–1,183

  4. Drive 54.4 km

    1. Drive from Arashiyama to Universal Studios Japancar car 54.4 km
    57 min
    ¥946–1,367

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Universal Studios Japantaxi taxi 54.4 km
    57 min
    ¥20,000–25,000

  6. Bus via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus bus J
    2h 46m
    ¥2,004–2,633

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  • Distance: 60.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?

You can take a train from Saga-Arashiyama to Universal Studios Japan via Kyōto, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, Keihan Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Hotel Keihan Universal Tower once daily. Tickets cost ¥900 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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