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How to get fromKyoto to Randen-Sagaby train, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Randen-Saga by train, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Emmachi to Saga-Arashiyamatrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    11 min
    ¥110–170

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Randen-Sagataxi taxi 7.8 km
    11 min
    ¥3,200–3,900

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Kyoto to Randen-Sagawalk walk 7.7 km
    1h 32m

  4. Train via Kyōto

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

  5. Train via Shijoomiya

    1. Take the train from Shijoomiya to Randen-Sagatrain train [165821] Randen Arashiyama
    22 min
    ¥250

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  • Distance: 4.9 km
  • Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Randen-Saga, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Emmachi to Saga-Arashiyama every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥110–170 and the journey takes 7 min.

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