There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Saga-Arashiyamatrain Sagano Line Local / ...
1h 26m¥1,047–1,515Train via Hankyuusaiin Eki
cheapest- Take the train from Ōsaka to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
- Take the train from Sai to Arashiyama(Tramway)train [165821] Randen Arashiyama / ...
1h 59m¥830–1,048Bus
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus J
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 20m¥1,898–2,630Drive 53.8 km
- Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyamacar 53.8 km
1h¥936–1,352Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyamataxi 53.8 km
1h¥20,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama is to train via Hankyuusaiin Eki which costs ¥800 - ¥1100 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama is to drive which takes 1h and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama station. However, there are services departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at Kyoto Station Hachijou gate via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Saga-Arashiyama via Nishikujō, Ōsaka and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Arashiyama is 61 km. The road distance is 53.8 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama, including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1900 - ¥2700 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Arashiyama, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Saga-Arashiyama via Universal-city, Nishikujō, Ōsaka, and Kyōto in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Saga-Arashiyama via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Kyōto in around 2h 20m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Saga-Arashiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥200–290
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Hankyuusaiin Eki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥410–550
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 075-801-2511
- Website
- keifuku.co.jp
Train from Sai to Arashiyama(Tramway)
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥223
- Website
- https://www.keifuku.co.jp/
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–950
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–24,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama is 54 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama.
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