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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Sagano by bus, train, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 203 bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Kitano Hakubaicho to Nishinokyo Enmachibus bus 203
    2. Take the train from Emmachi to Saga-Arashiyamatrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    42 min
    ¥340–400

  2. 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 Kyotosubway subway
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Saga-Arashiyamatrain train
    57 min
    ¥670–810

  3. Line 205 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Nishioji Sanjobus bus 205
    1h 46m
    ¥418

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Saganotaxi taxi 6.6 km
    8 min
    ¥2,800–3,400

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kinkaku-ji to Saganowalk walk 6.7 km
    1h 20m

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  • Distance: 7.4 km
  • Duration: 42 min

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

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Nishioji Sanjo every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 1h 16m.

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