What is the cheapest way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kamo shrines?

The cheapest way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kamo shrines is to line 205 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kamo shrines?

The fastest way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kamo shrines is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ¥2000 - ¥2500.

Is there a direct bus between Kinkaku-ji and Kamo shrines?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kinkakuji Michi and arriving at Kitaoji Bus Terminal. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Kinkaku-ji to Kamo shrines?

The distance between Kinkaku-ji and Kamo shrines is 6 km.

How do I travel from Kinkaku-ji to Kamo shrines without a car?

The best way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kamo shrines without a car is to line 205 bus which takes 44 min and costs ¥230.

How long does it take to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kamo shrines?

The line 205 bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kitaoji Bus Terminal takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Kinkaku-ji to Kamo shrines bus from?

Kinkaku-ji to Kamo shrines bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kinkakuji Michi station.

Where does the Kinkaku-ji to Kamo shrines bus arrive?

Kinkaku-ji to Kamo shrines bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Kitaoji Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Kamo shrines?

There are 3749+ hotels available in Kamo shrines.

Kinkaku-ji to Kamo shrines - 3 ways to travel via line 205 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kamo shrines by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 205 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kitaoji Bus Terminalbus 205
44 min
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Kamo shrinestaxi 4.4 km
6 min
¥2,000–2,500
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kinkaku-ji to Kamo shrineswalk 4.2 km
50 min

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Distance: 5.9 km
Duration: 44 min

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

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kitaoji Bus Terminal every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 10 min.

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