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How to get fromArashiyama to Kinkaku-jiby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Arashiyama to Kinkaku-ji 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 Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 7.5 km
    9 min
    ¥3,100–3,700

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Arashiyama to Kinkaku-jiwalk 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 Kinkaku-ji, Japan?

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

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