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How to get fromTenryū-ji to Gionby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Randen-Tenjingawatrain train [165977] Randen Arashiyama / ...
    2. Take the subway from Uzumasatenjingawa to Sanjokeihansubway subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
    32 min

  2. Drive 10 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tenryū-ji to Gioncar car 10 km
    14 min
    ¥174–251

  3. Train, line 203 bus via Nishinokyo Enmachi

    1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Emmachitrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Gionbus bus 203
    49 min
    ¥346–391

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tenryū-ji to Giontaxi taxi 10 km
    14 min
    ¥4,000–4,800

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Saitrain train [165977] Randen Arashiyama / ...
    35 min
    ¥383–433

  6. Train, line 203 bus

    1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Shijoomiyatrain train [165977] Randen Arashiyama
    2. Take the bus from Shijo Omiya to Gionbus bus 203
    48 min
    ¥480

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  • Distance: 9.7 km
  • Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Tenryū-ji, Japan and Gion, Kyoto, Japan?

Keifuku Electric Railroad operates a train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Sai every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥223 and the journey takes 19 min.

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