There are 4 ways to get from Shijo Karasuma to Arashiyama by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 203 bus
best- Take the bus from Shijo Karasuma to Nishioji Oikebus 203
14 min¥230Drive 8.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Shijo Karasuma to Arashiyamacar 8.2 km
11 min¥142–204Train
- Take the train from Shijoomiya to Arashiyama(Tramway)train [165821] Randen Arashiyama
36 min¥250Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shijo Karasuma to Arashiyamataxi 8.2 km
11 min¥3,300–4,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shijo Karasuma to Arashiyama is to drive which costs ¥140 - ¥210 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Shijo Karasuma to Arashiyama is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ¥3300 - ¥4000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shijo Karasuma and arriving at Nishioji Oike. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shijoomiya and arriving at Arashiyama(Tramway). Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
The distance between Shijo Karasuma and Arashiyama is 4 km. The road distance is 8.2 km.
The best way to get from Shijo Karasuma to Arashiyama without a car is to line 203 bus which takes 14 min and costs ¥230.
The line 203 bus from Shijo Karasuma to Nishioji Oike takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Shijo Karasuma to Arashiyama bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Shijo Karasuma station.
Shijo Karasuma to Arashiyama train services, operated by Keifuku Electric Railroad, depart from Shijoomiya station.
The best way to get from Shijo Karasuma to Arashiyama is to line 203 bus which takes 14 min and costs ¥230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥250 and takes 36 min.
What companies run services between Shijo Karasuma, Japan and Arashiyama, Japan?
Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Shijo Karasuma to Nishioji Oike every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Keifuku Electric Railroad operates a train from Shijoomiya to Arashiyama(Tramway) every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥250 and the journey takes 24 min.
- Phone
- 075-801-2511
- Website
- Keifuku Electric Railroad
Train from Shijoomiya to Arashiyama(Tramway)
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥250
- Website
- Keifuku Electric Railroad
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
Bus from Shijo Karasuma to Nishioji Oike
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,000
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
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More Questions & Answers
Shijo Karasuma to Arashiyama bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Nishioji Oike station.
Shijo Karasuma to Arashiyama train services, operated by Keifuku Electric Railroad, arrive at Arashiyama(Tramway) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shijo Karasuma to Arashiyama is 8 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Shijo Karasuma to Arashiyama.
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