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How to get fromGinkaku-ji to Pontochōby bus, train, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Ginkaku-ji to Pontochō by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 203 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jodoji to Demachiyanagibus bus 203
    2. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Gion-Shijotrain train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    26 min
    ¥480–540

  2. Line 203 bus via Jodoji

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jodoji to Shijo Keihan Maebus bus 203
    1h 2m
    ¥230

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ginkaku-ji to Pontochōtaxi taxi 4.6 km
    6 min
    ¥2,100–2,500

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Ginkaku-ji to Pontochōwalk walk 4.7 km
    56 min

  5. Line 203 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kinrin Shako-mae to Shijo Keihan Maebus bus 203
    30 min
    ¥230

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  • Distance: 6.1 km
  • Duration: 26 min

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

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Jodoji to Shijo Keihan Mae every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 49 min.

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