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How to get fromImu Hotel Kyoto to Kinkaku-jiby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Imu Hotel Kyoto to Kinkaku-ji by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train, line 205 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Karasuma to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nishioji Shijo to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    35 min
    ¥393–430

  2. Line 205 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kawaramachi Matsubara to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    1h 22m
    ¥230

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Imu Hotel Kyoto to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 7 km
    9 min
    ¥2,900–3,500

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Imu Hotel Kyoto to Kinkaku-jiwalk walk 6.3 km
    1h 15m

  5. Line 203 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shijo Karasuma to Kitano Hakubaichobus bus 203
    49 min
    ¥230

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  • Distance: 11.2 km
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Imu Hotel Kyoto, Japan and Kinkaku-ji, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kawaramachi Matsubara to Kinkakuji Michi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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