There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain
- Take the train from Kyōto to Saga-Arashiyamatrain
1h 40m¥1,047–1,515Train via Hankyuusaiin Eki
cheapest- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain
- Take the train from Sai to Arashiyama(Tramway)train
2h 10m¥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 34m¥1,898–2,630Drive 54.7 km
- Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grovecar 54.7 km
1h 2m¥948–1,369Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grovetaxi 54.7 km
1h 2m¥20,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is to train via Hankyuusaiin Eki which costs ¥800 - ¥1100 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs ¥950 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove 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 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. 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 40m.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is 62 km. The road distance is 54.7 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Universal-city station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1900 - ¥2700 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove via Universal-city, Nishikujō, Ōsaka, Kyōto, and Saga-Arashiyama in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Kyōto, and Saga-Arashiyama in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Universal-city to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nishikujō to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
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
Train from Universal-city to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nishikujō to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- 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 Electric Railroad
Train from Sai to Arashiyama(Tramway)
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥223
- Website
- Keifuku Electric Railroad
- 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 2m
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–25,000
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 Bamboo Grove bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is 55 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Universal Studios Japan to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
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