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How to get fromDemachiyanagi to Hiei-zanby train, cable car, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Demachiyanagi to Hiei-zan by train, cable car, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train, cable car

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    1. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Yase-Hieizanguchitrain train Eizan / ...
    2. Take the cable car from Cable Yase Station to Cable Hiei Stationcablecar cable car Eizan Cable
    38 min
    ¥820

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Demachiyanagi to Hiei-zantaxi taxi 15.7 km
    28 min
    ¥6,000–7,500

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Demachiyanagi to Hiei-zanwalk walk 8.8 km
    1h 45m

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  • Distance: 7.1 km
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Demachiyanagi, Japan and Hiei-zan, Shiga, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Demachiyanagi to Hiei-zan. However, you can take the train to Yase-Hieizanguchi, walk to Cable Yase Station, then take the vehicle to Cable Hiei Station. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Hiei-zan.

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