Kyoto Station Central Exit to Bamboo Forest : 11 km, 16 min Bus & Car Cheapest Way to Travel

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Kyoto Station Central Exit, Japan → Bamboo Forest, Japan

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Route Navigator Kyoto Station Central Exit - Bamboo Forest

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Continue onto 塩小路通

塩小路通, 181 м

181 м

Turn right onto 新町通

新町通, 232 м

232 м

Turn left onto 七条通

七条通, 342 м

342 м

Turn right onto 堀川通

堀川通, 1 km 759 м

1 km 759 м

Keep left

2 km 447 м

Train operators

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

0570-00-2486

Website:

jr-odekake.net/

Train from Kyōto to Saga-Arashiyama

Ave. Duration:

13 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto Station Central Exit to Bamboo Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto Station Central Exit to Bamboo Forest is to drive which costs $1.09 - $1.74 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto Station Central Exit to Bamboo Forest?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto Station Central Exit to Bamboo Forest is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $27.17 - $33.70 .

Is there a direct train between Kyoto Station Central Exit and Bamboo Forest?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyōto and arriving at Saga-Arashiyama. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Kyoto Station Central Exit to Bamboo Forest?

The distance between Kyoto Station Central Exit and Bamboo Forest is 14 km. The road distance is 10.6 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto Station Central Exit to Bamboo Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto Station Central Exit to Bamboo Forest without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto Station Central Exit to Bamboo Forest?

The train from Kyōto to Saga-Arashiyama takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kyoto Station Central Exit to Bamboo Forest train from?

Kyoto Station Central Exit to Bamboo Forest train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.

Where does the Kyoto Station Central Exit to Bamboo Forest train arrive?

Kyoto Station Central Exit to Bamboo Forest train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Saga-Arashiyama station.

Can I drive from Kyoto Station Central Exit to Bamboo Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto Station Central Exit to Bamboo Forest is 11 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Kyoto Station Central Exit to Bamboo Forest.

Where can I stay near Bamboo Forest?

There are 2790+ hotels available in Bamboo Forest. Prices start at $27.27 per night.

Gion

35°00′13″N 135°46′30″E / 35°N 135°E / 35; 135

Katsura Imperial Villa

The Katsura Imperial Villa or Katsura Detached Palace (桂離宮, Katsura Rikyū; Japanese pronunciation: ) is an Imperial residence with associated gardens and outbuildings in the western suburbs of Kyoto, Japan. Located on the western bank of the Katsura River in Katsura, Nishikyō-ku, the Villa is 8km distant from the main Kyoto Imperial Palace. The villa and gardens are nationally recognized as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

The Kyōto Imperial Palace (京都御所, Kyōto-gosho) is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace, while the preservation of the Kyoto Imperial Palace was ordered in 1877. Today, the grounds are open to the public, and the Imperial Household Agency hosts public tours of the buildings several times a day.

Bamboo Forest

Arashiyama is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty.

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