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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Pontochō by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 205 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Shijo Kawaramachibus bus 205
    40 min
    ¥230

  2. Line 205 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kitaoji Bus Terminalbus bus 205
    2. Take the subway from Kitaoji to Shijosubway subway K: Karasuma
    45 min
    ¥460–500

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Pontochōtaxi taxi 7.6 km
    10 min
    ¥3,100–3,800

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kinkaku-ji to Pontochōwalk walk 7.3 km
    1h 27m

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  • Distance: 10.9 km
  • Duration: 40 min

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

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Shijo Kawaramachi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 30 min.

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