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How to get fromFushimi Inari-taisha to Kinkaku-jiby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fushimi Inari-taisha to Kinkaku-ji by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 205 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Inari to Kyōtotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Emmachitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Waratenjin-maebus bus 205
    44 min
    ¥453–559

  2. Drive 11.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fushimi Inari-taisha to Kinkaku-jicar car 11.7 km
    16 min
    ¥204–294

  3. Line 205 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    54 min
    ¥323–359

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fushimi Inari-taisha to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 11.7 km
    16 min
    ¥4,500–5,500

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  • Distance: 14.2 km
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto, Japan and Kinkaku-ji, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji Michi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 37 min.

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