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How to get fromKinkaku-ji to Kawaguchikoby bus, train, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kawaguchiko by bus, train, night bus, car, or plane

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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 Shin Yokohamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Shin-Yokohama to Hachiojitrain train Jh
    4. Take the train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 大月 Ōtsukitrain train Co
    5. Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain train Fj
    6h 22m

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Kōfu Station South Exitnightbus night bus Np281
    10h 36m
    ¥5,430–16,930

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Chuodo Hachiojibus bus Twinkle
    2. Take the bus from Chuodo Hachioji to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus bus Fuji-Goko
    10h 2m
    ¥8,430–20,730

  4. Drive 364.5 km

    1. Drive from Kinkaku-ji to Kawaguchikocar car 364.5 km
    4h 18m
    ¥6,321–9,130

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Mishimatrain train Kodama
    2. Take the bus from Mishima Station South to Kawaguchiko Stationbus bus Mishima Kawaguchiko Liner
    7h 11m

  6. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Hankyuusaiin Eki to Minamiibarakitrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    3. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus bus
    7h 13m
    ¥16,860–32,510

  7. Line 205 bus, train, train to Kobe, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kyoto Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain train
    4. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane UKB - HND
    5. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus bus
    7h 46m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

Calendar210Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 566.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kinkaku-ji to Kawaguchiko Sta. via Kinkakuji Michi, Kyoto Station, Kyoto Station, and Chuodo Hachioji in around 10h 2m.

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