What is the cheapest way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine?

The cheapest way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is to bus which costs ¥230 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine?

The fastest way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs ¥1100 - ¥1500.

Is there a direct bus between Kinkaku-ji and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kinkakuji Michi and arriving at Kitano Hakubaicho. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Kinkaku-ji to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine?

The distance between Kinkaku-ji and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 43 km.

How do I travel from Kinkaku-ji to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine without a car?

The best way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥230.

How long does it take to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine?

The bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kitano Hakubaicho takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Kinkaku-ji to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine bus from?

Kinkaku-ji to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kinkakuji Michi station.

Where does the Kinkaku-ji to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine bus arrive?

Kinkaku-ji to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Kitano Hakubaicho station.

Where can I stay near Kitano Tenmangu Shrine?

There are 3748+ hotels available in Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.

Kinkaku-ji to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kitano Hakubaichobus 205
1h 35m
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Kitano Tenmangu Shrinetaxi 2 km
2 min
¥1,100–1,500
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kinkaku-ji to Kitano Tenmangu Shrinewalk 2.1 km
25 min

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Distance: 43.3 km
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Kinkaku-ji, Japan and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kitano Hakubaicho every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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