What is the cheapest way to get from Gion to Ginkakuji Temple?

The cheapest way to get from Gion to Ginkakuji Temple is to line 17 bus which costs ¥191 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gion to Ginkakuji Temple?

The fastest way to get from Gion to Ginkakuji Temple is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs ¥1900 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct bus between Gion and Ginkakuji Temple?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kawaramachi Sanjo and arriving at Ginkakuji Michi. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Gion to Ginkakuji Temple?

The distance between Gion and Ginkakuji Temple is 4 km.

How do I travel from Gion to Ginkakuji Temple without a car?

The best way to get from Gion to Ginkakuji Temple without a car is to line 17 bus which takes 16 min and costs ¥191.

How long does it take to get from Gion to Ginkakuji Temple?

The line 17 bus from Kawaramachi Sanjo to Ginkakuji Michi takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Gion to Ginkakuji Temple bus from?

Gion to Ginkakuji Temple bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kawaramachi Sanjo station.

Where does the Gion to Ginkakuji Temple bus arrive?

Gion to Ginkakuji Temple bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Ginkakuji Michi station.

Where can I stay near Ginkakuji Temple?

There are 3747+ hotels available in Ginkakuji Temple.

Gion to Ginkakuji Temple - 5 ways to travel via train, line 17 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Gion to Ginkakuji Temple by bus, taxi, foot, or train

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Line 17 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kawaramachi Sanjo to Ginkakuji Michibus 17
16 min
¥191
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gion to Ginkakuji Templetaxi 4 km
4 min
¥1,900–2,300
Walk
1. Take the foot from Gion to Ginkakuji Templewalk 3.5 km
42 min
Train, line 203 bus
1. Take the train from Gion-Shijo to Demachiyanagitrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
2. Take the bus from Demachiyanagi to Ginkakuji Templebus 203
17 min
¥483–538
Line 203 bus
1. Take the bus from Gion to Kinrin Shako-maebus 203
22 min
¥230

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Distance: 4.1 km
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Gion, Kyoto, Japan and Ginkakuji Temple, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kawaramachi Sanjo to Ginkakuji Michi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥191 and the journey takes 16 min.

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