What is the cheapest way to get from Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama?

The cheapest way to get from Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama is to line 203 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama?

The fastest way to get from Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs ¥4700 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Nanzen-ji and Arashiyama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Okazaki Jinja Mae and arriving at Nishioji Oike. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Nanzen-ji and Arashiyama?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Keage and arriving at Uzumasatenjingawa. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama?

The distance between Nanzen-ji and Arashiyama is 8 km. The road distance is 12.1 km.

How do I travel from Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama without a car?

The best way to get from Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama without a car is to subway which takes 25 min and costs ¥250 - ¥290.

How long does it take to get from Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama?

The subway from Keage to Uzumasatenjingawa takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama bus from?

Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Okazaki Jinja Mae station.

Where do I catch the Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama train from?

Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, depart from Keage station.

Where does the Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama bus arrive?

Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Nishioji Oike station.

Where does the Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama train arrive?

Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Uzumasatenjingawa station.

Can I drive from Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama?

Yes, the driving distance between Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama is 12 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama.

Where can I stay near Arashiyama?

There are 3769+ hotels available in Arashiyama.

Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 203 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Nanzen-ji to Arashiyama by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Keage to Uzumasatenjingawasubway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
25 min
¥250–290
Drive 12.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nanzen-ji to Arashiyamacar 12.1 km
16 min
¥208–301
Line 203 bus
1. Take the bus from Okazaki Jinja Mae to Nishioji Oikebus 203
43 min
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nanzen-ji to Arashiyamataxi 12.1 km
16 min
¥4,700–6,000
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Keage to Nijo(Kyoto)subway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
2. Take the train from Nijō to Saga-Arashiyamatrain Sagano Line Local / ...
38 min
¥363–465
Subway, train via Randen-Tenjingawa
1. Take the subway from Keage to Uzumasatenjingawasubway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
2. Take the train from Randen-Tenjingawa to Arashiyama(Tramway)train [165821] Randen Arashiyama / ...
46 min

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Distance: 7.9 km
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Nanzen-ji, Japan and Arashiyama, Japan?

Kyoto City Subway operates a subway from Keage to Uzumasatenjingawa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥250–290 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Okazaki Jinja Mae to Nishioji Oike every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 31 min.

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