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How to get fromKinkaku-ji to Himeji Castleby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Himeji Castle by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 205 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kyoto Stationbus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Kyoto to Himejitrain train Hikari / ...
    2h 54m

  2. Line 205 bus, train via Kobe #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Nishioji Shijobus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Hankyuusaiin Eki to Ōsakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain train
    5h 31m
    ¥1,890–2,630

  3. Line 205 bus, train via Kobe

    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kyoto Stationbus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Sumatrain train
    3. Take the train from Sanyosuma to Sanyohimejitrain train
    4h 37m
    ¥2,130–3,130

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus bus H
    4h 38m
    ¥3,630–6,530

  5. Drive 126.4 km

    1. Drive from Kinkaku-ji to Himeji Castlecar car 126.4 km
    1h 42m
    ¥2,188–3,160

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  • Distance: 140.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kinkaku-ji to Himeji Castle via Kinkakuji Michi, Kyoto Station, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 4h 38m.

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