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How to get fromKinkaku-ji to Kyoto Towerby bus, train, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Kyoto Tower by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 205 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kyoto Stationbus bus 205
    41 min
    ¥230

  2. Line 203 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kitano Hakubaicho to Nishinokyo Enmachibus bus 203
    2. Take the train from Emmachi to Kyōtotrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    45 min
    ¥360–430

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Kyoto Towertaxi taxi 8.2 km
    11 min
    ¥3,300–4,000

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kinkaku-ji to Kyoto Towerwalk walk 8 km
    1h 35m

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  • Distance: 13.6 km
  • Duration: 41 min

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

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kyoto Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 32 min.

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