What is the cheapest way to get from Nijō Castle to Arashiyama?

The cheapest way to get from Nijō Castle to Arashiyama is to train which costs ¥130 - ¥200 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Nijō Castle to Arashiyama?

The fastest way to get from Nijō Castle to Arashiyama is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs ¥2900 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct train between Nijō Castle and Arashiyama?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nijō and arriving at Saga-Arashiyama. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Nijō Castle to Arashiyama?

The distance between Nijō Castle and Arashiyama is 8 km.

How do I travel from Nijō Castle to Arashiyama without a car?

The best way to get from Nijō Castle to Arashiyama without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs ¥130 - ¥200.

How long does it take to get from Nijō Castle to Arashiyama?

The train from Nijō to Saga-Arashiyama takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Nijō Castle to Arashiyama train from?

Nijō Castle to Arashiyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nijō station.

Where does the Nijō Castle to Arashiyama train arrive?

Nijō Castle to Arashiyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Saga-Arashiyama station.

Where can I stay near Arashiyama?

There are 3769+ hotels available in Arashiyama.

Nijō Castle to Arashiyama - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Nijō Castle to Arashiyama by train, subway, taxi, or foot

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Train
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1. Take the train from Nijō to Saga-Arashiyamatrain Sagano Line Local / ...
28 min
¥130–200
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Nijojomae to Uzumasatenjingawasubway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
2. Take the train from Randen-Tenjingawa to Arashiyama(Tramway)train [165821] Randen Arashiyama / ...
37 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nijō Castle to Arashiyamataxi 7.1 km
10 min
¥2,900–3,500
Walk
1. Take the walk from Nijō Castle to Arashiyamawalk 8.4 km
1h 40m
Train via Shijoomiya
1. Take the train from Shijoomiya to Arashiyama(Tramway)train [165821] Randen Arashiyama
47 min
¥250

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Distance: 7.8 km
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Nijō Castle, Japan and Arashiyama, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nijō to Saga-Arashiyama every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥130–200 and the journey takes 8 min.

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