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

The cheapest way to get from Golden Temple to Gion is to line 205 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Golden Temple to Gion is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ¥4000 - ¥4800.

Is there a direct bus between Golden Temple and Gion?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kinkakuji Michi and arriving at Shijo Kawaramachi. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Golden Temple to Gion?

The distance between Golden Temple and Gion is 11 km.

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

The best way to get from Golden Temple to Gion without a car is to line 205 bus which takes 37 min and costs ¥230.

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

The line 205 bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Shijo Kawaramachi takes 30 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Golden Temple to Gion bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kinkakuji Michi station.

Where does the Golden Temple to Gion bus arrive?

Golden Temple to Gion bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Shijo Kawaramachi station.

Where can I stay near Gion?

There are 3775+ hotels available in Gion.

Golden Temple to Gion - 4 ways to travel via line 205 bus, and line 203 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Golden Temple to Gion by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Line 205 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Shijo Kawaramachibus 205
37 min
¥230
Line 203 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Kitano Hakubaicho to Nishioji Oikebus 203
2. Take the subway from Nishiojioike to Sanjokeihansubway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
41 min
¥470–490
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Golden Temple to Giontaxi 8 km
11 min
¥4,000–4,800
Walk
1. Take the walk from Golden Temple to Gionwalk 7.7 km
1h 32m

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Distance: 10.6 km
Duration: 37 min

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

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Shijo Kawaramachi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 30 min.

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