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How to get fromKinkaku-ji to Ginkaku-jiby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Ginkaku-ji by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 205 bus, line 203 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kawaramachi Imadegawabus bus 205
    2. Take the bus from Kawaramachi Imadegawa to Jodojibus bus 203 / ...
    50 min
    ¥460

  2. Line 203 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Senbon Imadegawa to Ginkakuji Templebus bus 203
    55 min
    ¥230

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Ginkaku-jitaxi taxi 7.4 km
    10 min
    ¥3,100–3,700

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kinkaku-ji to Ginkaku-jiwalk walk 7.6 km
    1h 30m

  5. Line 203 bus via Kitano Hakubaicho

    1. Take the bus from Kitano Hakubaicho to Jodojibus bus 203
    56 min
    ¥230

  6. Line 203 bus via Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

    1. Take the bus from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine to Jodojibus bus 203
    57 min
    ¥230

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  • Distance: 11.7 km
  • Duration: 50 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Kinkaku-ji to Ginkaku-ji via Kinkakuji Michi, Kawaramachi Imadegawa, and Jodoji in around 50 min.

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