What is the cheapest way to get from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-ji?

The cheapest way to get from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-ji is to line 203 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-ji?

The fastest way to get from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-ji is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs ¥3200 - ¥3900.

Is there a direct bus between Higashiyama(Kyoto) and Kinkaku-ji?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Higashiyama Niomon and arriving at Kitano Hakubaicho. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-ji?

The distance between Higashiyama(Kyoto) and Kinkaku-ji is 11 km.

How do I travel from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-ji without a car?

The best way to get from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-ji without a car is to subway and line 205 bus which takes 32 min and costs ¥460 - ¥500.

How long does it take to get from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-ji?

It takes approximately 32 min to get from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-ji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-ji bus from?

Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-ji bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Higashiyama Niomon station.

Where does the Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-ji bus arrive?

Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-ji bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Kitano Hakubaicho station.

Where can I stay near Kinkaku-ji?

There are 3752+ hotels available in Kinkaku-ji.

Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-ji - 5 ways to travel via subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-ji by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway, line 205 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Nishiojioikesubway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
2. Take the bus from Nishioji Oike to Kinkakuji Michibus 205
32 min
¥462–494
Line 203 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Higashiyama Niomon to Kitano Hakubaichobus 203
1h
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-jitaxi 7.8 km
10 min
¥3,200–3,900
Walk
1. Take the walk from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Kinkaku-jiwalk 7.5 km
1h 29m
Line 205 bus
1. Take the bus from Kawaramachi Sanjo to Kinkakuji Michibus 205
1h 21m
¥230

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Distance: 10.9 km
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Higashiyama(Kyoto), Japan and Kinkaku-ji, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Higashiyama Niomon to Kitano Hakubaicho every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 32 min.

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