What is the cheapest way to get from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama?

The cheapest way to get from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama is to drive which costs ¥170 - ¥260 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama?

The fastest way to get from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama is to subway which takes 14 min and costs ¥240 - ¥280.

Is there a direct bus between Higashiyama(Kyoto) and Arashiyama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Higashiyama Niomon and arriving at Nishioji Oike. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Higashiyama(Kyoto) and Arashiyama?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Higashiyama(Kyoto) and arriving at Uzumasatenjingawa. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama?

The distance between Higashiyama(Kyoto) and Arashiyama is 6 km. The road distance is 10.3 km.

How do I travel from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama without a car?

The best way to get from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs ¥240 - ¥280.

How long does it take to get from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama?

The subway from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Uzumasatenjingawa takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama bus from?

Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Higashiyama Niomon station.

Where do I catch the Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama train from?

Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, depart from Higashiyama(Kyoto) station.

Where does the Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama bus arrive?

Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Nishioji Oike station.

Where does the Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama train arrive?

Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Uzumasatenjingawa station.

Can I drive from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama?

Yes, the driving distance between Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama is 10 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama.

Where can I stay near Arashiyama?

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Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama - 6 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyama by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Uzumasatenjingawasubway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
14 min
¥240–280
Drive 10.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyamacar 10.3 km
14 min
¥177–256
Line 203 bus
1. Take the bus from Higashiyama Niomon to Nishioji Oikebus 203
30 min
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Arashiyamataxi 10.3 km
14 min
¥4,000–4,900
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Nijo(Kyoto)subway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
2. Take the train from Nijō to Saga-Arashiyamatrain Sagano Line Local / ...
26 min
¥355–455
Subway, train via Randen-Tenjingawa
1. Take the subway from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Uzumasatenjingawasubway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
2. Take the train from Randen-Tenjingawa to Arashiyama(Tramway)train [165821] Randen Arashiyama / ...
34 min

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Distance: 6 km
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Higashiyama(Kyoto), Japan and Arashiyama, Japan?

Kyoto City Subway operates a subway from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Uzumasatenjingawa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥240–280 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Higashiyama Niomon to Nishioji Oike every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 25 min.

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