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How to get fromHeian Shrine to Kinkaku-jiby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Heian Shrine to Kinkaku-ji by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway, line 205 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Nishiojioikesubway subway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nishioji Oike to Waratenjin-maebus bus 205
    47 min
    ¥462–494

  2. Line 203 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kumano Jinja Mae to Kitano Hakubaichobus bus 203
    1h 7m
    ¥230

  3. Line 203 bus, line 205 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kumano Jinja Mae to Kitano Hakubaichobus bus 203
    2. Take the bus from Kitano Hakubaicho to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    59 min
    ¥460

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Heian Shrine to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 7.1 km
    10 min
    ¥2,900–3,600

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Heian Shrine to Kinkaku-jiwalk walk 7.5 km
    1h 30m

  6. Line 205 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    1h 35m
    ¥230

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  • Distance: 11.8 km
  • Duration: 47 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Heian Shrine to Kinkaku-ji via Kumano Jinja Mae, Kitano Hakubaicho, and Kinkakuji Michi in around 59 min.

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