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How to get fromKinkaku-ji to Nijō Castleby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Nijō Castle by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 205 bus, subway

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    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 Nijojomaesubway subway
    45 min
    ¥650–720

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Nijō Castletaxi taxi 4.1 km
    6 min
    ¥1,900–2,300

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kinkaku-ji to Nijō Castlewalk walk 5.2 km
    1h 2m

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  • Distance: 9 km
  • Duration: 45 min

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

There is no direct connection from Kinkaku-ji to Nijō Castle. However, you can walk to Kinkakuji Michi, take the line 205 bus to Kitaoji Bus Terminal, walk to Kitaoji, take the subway to Karasuma Oike, take the subway to Nijojomae, then walk to Nijō Castle. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Nijō Castle.

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