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How to get fromKyoto to Hiei-zanby train, cable car, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Hiei-zan by train, cable car, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Train, cable car

    best
    1. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Yase-Hieizanguchitrain train Eizan / ...
    2. Take the cable car from Cable Yase Station to Cable Hiei Stationcablecar cable car Eizan Cable
    38 min
    ¥820

  2. Drive 18.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Hiei-zancar car 18.5 km
    31 min
    ¥321–464

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Hiei-zantaxi taxi 18.5 km
    31 min
    ¥6,500–8,500

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Kyoto to Hiei-zanwalk walk 11.4 km
    2h 16m

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  • Distance: 7.1 km
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Hiei-zan, Shiga, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Hiei-zan. However, you can take the train to Yase-Hieizanguchi, walk to Cable Yase Station, then take the vehicle to Cable Hiei Station. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Hiei-zan.

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