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How to get fromKarasuma to Kinkaku-jiby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Karasuma to Kinkaku-ji by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 205 bus via Hankyuusaiin Eki

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nishioji Shijo to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    28 min
    ¥393–430

  2. Line 203 bus

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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karasuma to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 6.6 km
    8 min
    ¥2,800–3,300

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Karasuma to Kinkaku-jiwalk walk 6.4 km
    1h 17m

  5. Line 205 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    1h 18m
    ¥230

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  • Distance: 10.6 km
  • Duration: 28 min

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

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Nishioji Shijo to Kinkakuji Michi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 17 min.

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