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How to get fromArashiyama to Golden Templeby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Arashiyama to Golden Temple by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train, line 205 bus

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    1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Emmachitrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    24 min
    ¥346–391

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Golden Templetaxi taxi 7.5 km
    9 min
    ¥3,100–3,700

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Arashiyama to Golden Templewalk walk 7.4 km
    1h 28m

  4. Train, line 205 bus via Nishiojisanjo

    1. Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Nishiojisanjotrain train [165977] Randen Arashiyama / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nishioji Sanjo to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    40 min
    ¥431

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  • Distance: 9.5 km
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Golden Temple, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Arashiyama to Golden Temple. However, you can take the train to Emmachi, walk to Nishinokyo Enmachi, take the line 205 bus to Kinkakuji Michi, then walk to Golden Temple. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Golden Temple.

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