Fushimi Inari Shrine To Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
How to Get from Fushimi Inari Taisha to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Trying to figure out how to get from the Fushimi Inari Shrine to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest? The train is your best option if you don’t have a rental car in Japan!
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There is no direct bus connection between Fushimi Inari Shrine and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, so you can travel between the two attractions by train, taxi, or car.
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Fushimi Inari to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove by Train
From the Inari Station just outside the Fushimi Inari Shrine, take the JR Nara Line to Kyoto Station. This train ride is just 4 minutes.
At Kyoto Station, you’ll have to change over to the JR Sagano Line, which will take you to the Saga Arashiyama Station. This train ride is 16 minutes (12 minutes if you catch a rapid train).
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From the Saga Arashiyama Station, the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is about a 10- to 12-minute walk.
There are frequent trains on both lines. Allowing for time to make the changeover at Kyoto Station, expect the travel time from Fushimi Inari to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove to be about 45 to 50 minutes.
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Fushimi Inari Shrine to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest by Taxi
Want to get from Fushimi Inari to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove quickly?
A taxi can get you there in about 15 minutes in normal traffic, but be warned that traffic jams are common.
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A taxi, while convenient, is also relatively expensive: the fare one way can be upwards of USD 25.00 (about 4,000 yen), depending on the exact start and stop points and the time of day. During periods of heavy traffic, you will end up paying more.
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