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How to get fromHirakata to Kinkaku-jiby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, subway, line 205 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hirakatashi to Sanjotrain train
    2. Take the subway from Sanjokeihan to Nishiojioikesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Nishioji Oike to Waratenjin-maebus bus 205
    1h 5m
    ¥819–940

  2. Drive 29.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hirakata to Kinkaku-jicar car 29.3 km
    38 min
    ¥508–734

  3. Train, line 205 bus

    1. Take the train from Hirakatashi to Kiyomizu-Gojotrain train Keihan Main Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kawaramachi Gojo to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    1h 53m
    ¥612–696

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hirakata to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 29.3 km
    38 min
    ¥11,000–14,000

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  • Distance: 37.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Hirakata to Kinkaku-ji. However, you can take the train to Sanjo, walk to Sanjokeihan, take the subway to Nishiojioike, walk to Nishioji Oike, take the line 205 bus to Waratenjin-mae, then walk to Kinkaku-ji. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hirakatashi to Kinkaku-ji via Kiyomizu-Gojo, Kawaramachi Gojo, and Kinkakuji Michi in around 1h 53m.

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