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How to get fromKinkaku-ji to Higashiyama(Kyoto)by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 7 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Higashiyama(Kyoto) by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 205 bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kitaoji Bus Terminalbus bus 205
    2. Take the subway from Kitaoji to Karasuma Oikesubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Karasumaoike to Higashiyama(Kyoto)subway subway
    39 min
    ¥660–730

  2. Line 205 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kawaramachi Sanjobus bus 205
    48 min
    ¥230

  3. Line 205 bus via Kyotoshiyakushomae

    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kawaramachi Sanjobus bus 205
    42 min
    ¥430–470

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Higashiyama(Kyoto)taxi taxi 7.7 km
    10 min
    ¥3,100–3,800

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kinkaku-ji to Higashiyama(Kyoto)walk walk 7.5 km
    1h 29m

  6. Line 203 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Kitano Hakubaicho to Nishioji Oikebus bus 203
    2. Take the subway from Nishiojioike to Higashiyama(Kyoto)subway subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
    43 min
    ¥460–500

  7. Line 205 bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kyoto Shiyakusho Maebus bus 205
    50 min
    ¥230

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  • Distance: 9.2 km
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Kinkaku-ji, Japan and Higashiyama(Kyoto), Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kawaramachi Sanjo every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 29 min.

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