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How to get fromHimeji to Arashiyamaby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Himeji to Arashiyama by train or car

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  1. Train via Osaka

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kyototrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Saga-Arashiyamatrain train
    1h 22m

  2. Drive 122.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Himeji to Arashiyamacar car 122.5 km
    1h 39m
    ¥2,125–3,069

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    1h 23m

  4. Train via Nishinomiya

    1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Ashiyatrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    2. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train A: Special Rapid Service
    2h 28m
    ¥2,173–3,109

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  • Distance: 133.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Arashiyama, Japan?

You can take a train from Himeji to Saga-Arashiyama via Shin Osaka, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 1h 22m.

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