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

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

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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 27m

  2. Drive 12 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kinkaku-ji to Kurama-deracar car 12 km
    18 min
    ¥208–300

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Kurama-derataxi taxi 12 km
    18 min
    ¥4,600–6,000

  4. 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 31m

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  • Distance: 21.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Kinkaku-ji to Kurama-dera. However, you can walk to Kinkakuji Michi, take the line 205 bus to Aoibashi Nishizume, walk to Demachiyanagi, take the train to Kurama, then walk to Kurama-dera. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Kurama-dera.

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