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

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

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  1. Line 203 bus, train via Nishinokyo Enmachi

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

  2. Drive 11.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto University to Arashiyamacar car 11.2 km
    15 min
    ¥196–282

  3. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Sanjotrain train
    2. Take the subway from Sanjokeihan to Nijo(Kyoto)subway subway
    3. Take the train from Nijō to Saga-Arashiyamatrain train
    43 min
    ¥600–765

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto University to Arashiyamataxi taxi 11.2 km
    15 min
    ¥4,400–5,500

  5. Line 203 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hyakumanben to Nishioji Sanjobus bus 203
    2. Take the train from Nishiojisanjo to Arashiyama(Tramway)train train [165821] Randen Arashiyama / ...
    57 min
    ¥431

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  • Distance: 10.4 km
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Kyoto University, Japan and Arashiyama, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto University to Arashiyama. However, you can walk to Hyakumanben, take the line 203 bus to Nishinokyo Enmachi, walk to Emmachi, then take the train to Saga-Arashiyama. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kyoto University to Saga-Arashiyama via Demachiyanagi, Sanjo, Sanjokeihan, Nijo(Kyoto), and Nijō in around 43 min.

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