Access to Takao
This page introduces information on access from three major cities (Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe) and other areas.
A temporary bus service will operate during the light-up period. If you are coming by car, please use a paid parking lot around the venue or the Takao parking lot on Arashiyama-Takao Parkway.
Discount benefits
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Information on one-day (and two-day) Kyoto Sightseeing Passes
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Information on JR Bus’s Takao Unlimited-ride Pass
By Train
JR Kyoto Station (Kintetsu Kyoto Station)
Take the JR Sagano Line and get off at Hanazono Station (about 10 minutes if taking a taxi)Take the JR bus (about 50 minutes) to Yamashiro Takao, Makinoo, and Toganoo
Osaka Station
Take the JR Kyoto Line (about 27 minutes by Special Rapid Service) and get off at Kyoto Station
Sannomiya Station
Take the JR Kobe Line and JR Kyoto Line (about 50 minutes by Special Rapid Service) and get off at Kyoto Station
Nara Station
Take the JR Nara Line (about 47 minutes by Special Rapid Service) and get off at Kyoto Station
Tokaido Shinkansen
Nozomi Superexpress (2 hours 14 minutes) Tokyo → Kyoto
Nozomi Superexpress (36 minutes) Nagoya → Kyoto
Sanyo Shinkansen
Nozomi Superexpress (2 hours 42 minutes) Hakata → Kyoto
Nozomi Superexpress (1 hour 32 minutes) Hiroshima → Kyoto
Nozomi Superexpress (57 minutes) Okayama → Kyoto
Saga-Arashiyama Station
Enjoy a trip to the end of the line on a retro Torokko train with a unique conductor’s guide.
Subway Tozai Line Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station
【A temporary bus service will operate during the light-up period.】
JR Hanazono Station (Departure): 15:30, 16:30, and 17: 30 (via Subway Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station)
Subway Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station (Departure from Exit 1): 15:40, 16:40, and 17:40 (three times)
* In November: Departure at 16:30 from JR Hanazono Station (via Subway Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station)Subway Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station (Departure from Exit 1): 16:40 (only one)
By Bus
JR Bus
Kyoto Sales Office TEL.075-672-2851
Adults: 520 yen; Children: 260 yen
Take the bus from JR Kyoto Ekimae bus stop (in front of Central Exit) (about 40 minutes via. Shijo Omiya) to Yamashiro Takao, Makinoo, and Toganoo
* Extra buses will be operated on the same route during the season of red autumn leaves
Kyoto City Bus
TEL.075-822-9152
Adults: 520 yen; Children: 260 yen
#8 Karasuma Shijo (about 1 hour) to Takao
Temporary Bus Service
A temporary bus service will leave Hankyu Arashiyama Station on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays during the season of red autumn leaves.