What is the cheapest way to get from Bamboo Forest to Uji?

The cheapest way to get from Bamboo Forest to Uji is to drive which costs ¥400 - ¥600 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bamboo Forest to Uji?

The fastest way to get from Bamboo Forest to Uji is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs ¥8500 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct train between Bamboo Forest and Uji?

No, there is no direct train from Bamboo Forest to Uji. However, there are services departing from Saga-Arashiyama and arriving at Uji via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Bamboo Forest to Uji?

The distance between Bamboo Forest and Uji is 29 km. The road distance is 23.2 km.

How do I travel from Bamboo Forest to Uji without a car?

The best way to get from Bamboo Forest to Uji without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥470 - ¥700.

How long does it take to get from Bamboo Forest to Uji?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Bamboo Forest to Uji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bamboo Forest to Uji train from?

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

Where does the Bamboo Forest to Uji train arrive?

Bamboo Forest to Uji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Bamboo Forest to Uji?

Yes, the driving distance between Bamboo Forest to Uji is 23 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Bamboo Forest to Uji.

Where can I stay near Uji?

There are 3963+ hotels available in Uji.

Bamboo Forest to Uji - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bamboo Forest to Uji by train, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Kyōtotrain Sagano Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Ujitrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
1h 25m
¥474–663
Drive 23.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bamboo Forest to Ujicar 23.2 km
29 min
¥402–580
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bamboo Forest to Ujitaxi 23.2 km
29 min
¥8,500–11,000

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Distance: 29.4 km
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Bamboo Forest, Kyoto, Japan and Uji, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Bamboo Forest to Uji via Saga-Arashiyama and Kyōto in around 1h 25m.

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