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How to get fromKyoto Imperial Palace to Arashiyamaby subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Arashiyama by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Marutamachi to Kyotosubway subway K: Karasuma
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Saga-Arashiyamatrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    40 min
    ¥424–545

  2. Drive 9.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Arashiyamacar car 9.3 km
    13 min
    ¥162–235

  3. Line 203 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Karasuma Imadegawa to Nishinokyo Enmachibus bus 203
    2. Take the train from Emmachi to Saga-Arashiyamatrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    41 min
    ¥340–400

  4. Line 205 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Furitsui-Idai Hospital to Nishioji Sanjobus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Nishiojisanjo to Arashiyama(Tramway)train train [165821] Randen Arashiyama / ...
    1h 28m
    ¥431

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Arashiyamataxi taxi 9.3 km
    13 min
    ¥3,700–4,500

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 15 km
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Kyoto Imperial Palace, Japan and Arashiyama, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Arashiyama. However, you can walk to Marutamachi, take the subway to Kyoto, walk to Kyōto, then take the train to Saga-Arashiyama. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Saga-Arashiyama via Karasuma Imadegawa, Nishinokyo Enmachi, and Emmachi in around 41 min.

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