What is the cheapest way to get from Heian Shrine to Ginkaku-ji?

The cheapest way to get from Heian Shrine to Ginkaku-ji is to line 203 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Heian Shrine to Ginkaku-ji?

The fastest way to get from Heian Shrine to Ginkaku-ji is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs ¥1200 - ¥1500.

Is there a direct bus between Heian Shrine and Ginkaku-ji?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kumano Jinja Mae and arriving at Kinrin Shako-mae. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Heian Shrine to Ginkaku-ji?

The distance between Heian Shrine and Ginkaku-ji is 4 km.

How do I travel from Heian Shrine to Ginkaku-ji without a car?

The best way to get from Heian Shrine to Ginkaku-ji without a car is to line 203 bus which takes 32 min and costs ¥230.

How long does it take to get from Heian Shrine to Ginkaku-ji?

The line 203 bus from Kumano Jinja Mae to Kinrin Shako-mae takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Heian Shrine to Ginkaku-ji bus from?

Heian Shrine to Ginkaku-ji bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kumano Jinja Mae station.

Where does the Heian Shrine to Ginkaku-ji bus arrive?

Heian Shrine to Ginkaku-ji bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Kinrin Shako-mae station.

Where can I stay near Ginkaku-ji?

There are 3748+ hotels available in Ginkaku-ji.

Heian Shrine to Ginkaku-ji - 3 ways to travel via line 203 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Heian Shrine to Ginkaku-ji by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 203 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kumano Jinja Mae to Kinrin Shako-maebus 203
32 min
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Heian Shrine to Ginkaku-jitaxi 2.2 km
3 min
¥1,200–1,500
Walk
1. Take the walk from Heian Shrine to Ginkaku-jiwalk 3 km
35 min

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Distance: 3.7 km
Duration: 32 min

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

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kumano Jinja Mae to Kinrin Shako-mae every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 7 min.

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