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How to get fromArashiyama to Ginkaku-jiby bus, train, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Arashiyama to Ginkaku-ji by bus, train, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 203 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Jodojibus bus 203
    50 min
    ¥346–391

  2. Drive 12.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arashiyama to Ginkaku-jicar car 12.9 km
    17 min
    ¥223–322

  3. Train, subway, line 203 bus

    1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Nijōtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Nijo(Kyoto) to Higashiyama(Kyoto)subway subway
    3. Take the bus from Higashiyama Niomon to Kinrin Shako-maebus bus 203
    56 min
    ¥588–682

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Ginkaku-jitaxi taxi 12.9 km
    17 min
    ¥4,900–6,000

  5. Train, line 203 bus

    1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Nishiojisanjotrain train [165977] Randen Arashiyama / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nishioji Sanjo to Jodojibus bus 203
    1h 7m
    ¥431

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  • Distance: 15.4 km
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Ginkaku-ji, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Jodoji every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 26 min.

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