Access to Takao

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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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

JR Bus

Kyoto City Bus

TEL.075-822-9152 
Adults: 520 yen; Children: 260 yen 
#8 Karasuma Shijo (about 1 hour) to Takao

Kyoto City Bus

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.

Kyoto Bus