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How to get fromKinkaku-ji to Karasumaoikeby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Karasumaoike 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 K: Karasuma
    30 min
    ¥450–490

  2. Line 205 bus

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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Karasumaoiketaxi taxi 5.7 km
    8 min
    ¥2,500–3,000

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kinkaku-ji to Karasumaoikewalk walk 5.6 km
    1h 7m

  5. Line 205 bus via Kawaramachi Sanjo

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

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  • Distance: 7.3 km
  • Duration: 30 min

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

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 27 min.

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