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How to get fromKinkaku-ji to Nanzen-jiby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 7 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Nanzen-ji by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 205 bus, subway via Kitaoji Bus Terminal

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kitaoji Bus Terminalbus bus 205
    2. Take the subway from Kitaoji to Karasuma Oikesubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Karasumaoike to Keagesubway subway
    50 min
    ¥660–740

  2. Line 203 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine to Kinrin Shako-maebus bus 203
    1h 4m
    ¥230

  3. Line 205 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kawaramachi Sanjobus bus 205
    2. Take the subway from Kyotoshiyakushomae to Keagesubway subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
    54 min
    ¥440–480

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Nanzen-jitaxi taxi 8.8 km
    12 min
    ¥3,500–4,300

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kinkaku-ji to Nanzen-jiwalk walk 8.5 km
    1h 41m

  6. Line 203 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Kitano Hakubaicho to Nishioji Oikebus bus 203
    2. Take the subway from Nishiojioike to Keagesubway subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
    54 min
    ¥470–510

  7. Line 203 bus via Okazaki Jinja Mae

    1. Take the bus from Kitano Hakubaicho to Okazaki Jinja Maebus bus 203
    1h 12m
    ¥230

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  • Distance: 11.1 km
  • Duration: 50 min

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

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine to Kinrin Shako-mae every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 23 min.

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