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How to get fromKyoto Tower to Bamboo Forestby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto Tower to Bamboo Forest by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Saga-Arashiyamatrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    1h
    ¥200–290

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto Tower to Bamboo Foresttaxi taxi 11.6 km
    16 min
    ¥4,500–5,500

  3. Drive 11.6 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto Tower to Bamboo Forestcar car 11.6 km
    16 min
    ¥201–289

  4. Line 205 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Nishioji Shijobus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Sai to Arashiyama(Tramway)train train [165821] Randen Arashiyama / ...
    1h 47m
    ¥453

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  • Distance: 14.6 km
  • Duration: 1h

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Saga-Arashiyama every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥200–290 and the journey takes 13 min.

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