Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Kyoto and Arashiyama.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 8 km | 11min |
| 🚲 Bike | 8 km | 33min |
| 🚶 On foot | 8 km | 1h 40min |
Road distance, driving time and the route below are computed by our routing engine. Fuel cost assumes ~8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L (regular gasoline, e-Stat national average 2025).
About this route
The distance from Kyoto (Kyoto) to Arashiyama (Kyoto) is 7 km in a straight line, or 8 km by road. A car trip takes about 11min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥120. The full driving directions are shown below.
Driving directions · Kyoto → Arashiyama
- ↑Continue onto 出水通り
- →Turn right onto 小川通
- →Turn right onto 下立売通
- ←Turn left onto 堀川通38
- →Turn right onto 丸太町通187
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Turn sharp left
- ↑Continue onto 丸太町通187
- ←Turn left onto 宇多野嵐山山田線29
- 🏁Arrive at destination
Distances from Kyoto
Distances from Arashiyama
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Kyoto to Arashiyama?
About 8 km by road (7 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Kyoto to Arashiyama?
About 11min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥120 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).