What is the cheapest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Ginkakuji Temple?

The cheapest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Ginkakuji Temple is to line 17 bus which costs ¥228 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Ginkakuji Temple?

The fastest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Ginkakuji Temple is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ¥2100 - ¥2600.

Is there a direct bus between Higashiyama-ku and Ginkakuji Temple?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shijo Kawaramachi and arriving at Ginkakuji Michi. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Higashiyama-ku to Ginkakuji Temple?

The distance between Higashiyama-ku and Ginkakuji Temple is 5 km.

How do I travel from Higashiyama-ku to Ginkakuji Temple without a car?

The best way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Ginkakuji Temple without a car is to line 17 bus which takes 19 min and costs ¥228.

How long does it take to get from Higashiyama-ku to Ginkakuji Temple?

The line 17 bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Ginkakuji Michi takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Higashiyama-ku to Ginkakuji Temple bus from?

Higashiyama-ku to Ginkakuji Temple bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Shijo Kawaramachi station.

Where does the Higashiyama-ku to Ginkakuji Temple bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ginkakuji Temple?

There are 3748+ hotels available in Ginkakuji Temple.

Higashiyama-ku to Ginkakuji Temple - 5 ways to travel via line 17 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Higashiyama-ku to Ginkakuji Temple by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 17 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Ginkakuji Michibus 17
19 min
¥228
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Higashiyama-ku to Ginkakuji Templetaxi 4.7 km
6 min
¥2,100–2,600
Walk
1. Take the walk from Higashiyama-ku to Ginkakuji Templewalk 3.9 km
47 min
Line 203 bus
1. Take the bus from Gion to Kinrin Shako-maebus 203
22 min
¥230
Line 203 bus via Kinrin Shako-mae
1. Take the bus from Gion to Kinrin Shako-maebus 203
23 min
¥230

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Distance: 4.8 km
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan and Ginkakuji Temple, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Ginkakuji Michi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥228 and the journey takes 19 min.

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