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How to get fromGinkaku-ji to Lake Biwaby bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 203 bus, subway, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kinrin Shako-mae to Higashiyama Niomonbus bus 203
    2. Take the subway from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Yamashinasubway subway
    3. Take the train from Yamashina to Otsukyotrain train
    56 min
    ¥590–680

  2. Line 17 bus, train via Otsukyo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jodoji to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus 17
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Otsukyotrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    1h 4m
    ¥440–530

  3. Line 17 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jodoji to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus 17
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Zezetrain train [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
    1h 1m
    ¥450–540

  4. Drive 53.3 km

    1. Drive from Ginkaku-ji to Shigacar car 53.3 km
    57 min
    ¥918–1,326

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ginkaku-ji to Shigataxi taxi 53.3 km
    57 min
    ¥22,000–27,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 14.3 km
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Ginkaku-ji, Japan and Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Ginkaku-ji to Lake Biwa. However, you can walk to Kinrin Shako-mae, take the line 203 bus to Higashiyama Niomon, walk to Higashiyama(Kyoto), take the subway to Yamashina, walk to Yamashina, then take the train to Otsukyo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ginkaku-ji to Zeze via Jodoji, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, and Kyōto in around 1h 1m.

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