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How to get fromKinkaku-ji to Kurama Stationby bus, train, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kurama Station by bus, train, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 205 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Aoibashi Nishizumebus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Kuramatrain train [165591] Eizan Electric Railway Kurama
    1h 10m

  2. Drive 11.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kinkaku-ji to Kurama Stationcar car 11.5 km
    17 min
    ¥200–288

  3. Line 205 bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kitaoji Bus Terminalbus bus 205
    2. Take the subway from Kitaoji to Kokusaikaikansubway subway
    3. Take the train from Hachiman-Mae(Kyoto) to Kuramatrain train
    1h 15m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Kurama Stationtaxi taxi 11.5 km
    17 min
    ¥4,500–5,500

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  • Distance: 20 km
  • Duration: 1h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Kinkaku-ji to Kurama Station. However, you can walk to Kinkakuji Michi, take the line 205 bus to Aoibashi Nishizume, walk to Demachiyanagi, then take the train to Kurama. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kinkaku-ji to Kurama via Kinkakuji Michi, Kitaoji Bus Terminal, Kitaoji, Kokusaikaikan, and Hachiman-Mae(Kyoto) in around 1h 15m.

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