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How to get fromKifune Shrine to Kinkaku-jiby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 203 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kurama to Demachiyanagitrain train [165703] Eizan Electric Railway Kurama
    2. Take the bus from Demachiyanagi to Senbon Imadegawabus bus 203
    1h 59m

  2. Drive 12.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kifune Shrine to Kinkaku-jicar car 12.3 km
    18 min
    ¥214–309

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kifune Shrine to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 12.3 km
    18 min
    ¥4,800–6,000

  4. Train, line 205 bus

    1. Take the train from Kurama to Demachiyanagitrain train [165703] Eizan Electric Railway Kurama
    2. Take the bus from Kawaramachi Imadegawa to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    2h 34m

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  • Distance: 20.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Kifune Shrine, Kyoto, Japan and Kinkaku-ji, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kifune Shrine to Kinkaku-ji. However, you can walk to Kurama, take the train to Demachiyanagi, walk to Demachiyanagi, take the line 203 bus to Senbon Imadegawa, then walk to Kinkaku-ji. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Kinkaku-ji.

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