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How to get fromUniversal Studios Japan to Bamboo Forestby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Bamboo Forest by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train
    4. Take the train from Kyōto to Saga-Arashiyamatrain train
    2h 10m
    ¥1,047–1,515

  2. Train via Hankyuusaiin Eki

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain train
    3. Take the train from Sai to Arashiyama(Tramway)train train
    2h 35m
    ¥830–1,048

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus J
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    3h 4m
    ¥1,898–2,630

  4. Drive 55.4 km

    1. Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Bamboo Forestcar car 55.4 km
    1h 4m
    ¥961–1,388

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Bamboo Foresttaxi taxi 55.4 km
    1h 4m
    ¥20,000–25,000

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  • Distance: 64.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Bamboo Forest, Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Bamboo Forest via Universal-city, Nishikujō, Ōsaka, Kyōto, and Saga-Arashiyama in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Bamboo Forest via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Kyōto, and Saga-Arashiyama in around 3h 4m.

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