There are 3 ways to get from Shimogamo Shrine to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove by bus, taxi, or car
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Line 205 bus
best- Take the bus from Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Mae to Nishinokyo Enmachibus 205
1h 15m¥340–400Drive 11.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Shimogamo Shrine to Arashiyama Bamboo Grovecar 11.5 km
15 min¥200–289Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimogamo Shrine to Arashiyama Bamboo Grovetaxi 11.5 km
15 min¥4,500–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimogamo Shrine to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is to drive which costs ¥200 - ¥290 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Shimogamo Shrine to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs ¥4500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimogamo Shrine to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. However, there are services departing from Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Mae and arriving at Nishinokyo Enmachi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Shimogamo Shrine and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is 27 km. The road distance is 11.5 km.
The best way to get from Shimogamo Shrine to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove without a car is to line 205 bus which takes 1h 15m and costs ¥340 - ¥400.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Shimogamo Shrine to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, including transfers.
Shimogamo Shrine to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Mae station.
Shimogamo Shrine to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Nishinokyo Enmachi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimogamo Shrine to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is 12 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Shimogamo Shrine to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
There are 3775+ hotels available in Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
What companies run services between Shimogamo Shrine, Japan and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Japan?
Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Mae to Nishinokyo Enmachi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 42 min.
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
Bus from Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Mae to Nishinokyo Enmachi
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–5,500
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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