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How to get fromHimeji to Kinkaku-jiby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Himeji to Kinkaku-ji by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 205 bus via Osaka

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    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train Sakura
    2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    1h 45m
    ¥1,498–1,990

  2. Drive 126.4 km

    1. Drive from Himeji to Kinkaku-jicar car 126.4 km
    1h 40m
    ¥2,190–3,163

  3. Train, line 205 bus

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    1h 46m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Ōsakatrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    3h 4m
    ¥1,940–2,584

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  • Distance: 138.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a train from Higashi-Himeji to Kinkaku-ji via Ōsaka, Hankyuusaiin Eki, Nishioji Shijo, and Kinkakuji Michi in around 3h 4m.

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