Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Shimogyō-ku

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 205 bus

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

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Shimogyō-kutaxi taxi 5.9 km
    8 min
    ¥2,500–3,100

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kinkaku-ji to Shimogyō-kuwalk walk 5.9 km
    1h 11m

  4. Line 205 bus, subway

    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 bus from Kyoto Station to Nanajo Onmaedoribus bus 205
    47 min
    ¥700–750

  5. Line 205 bus via Nishioji Hanayacho

    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Nishioji Hanayachobus bus 205
    1h 15m
    ¥230

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kinkaku-ji to Shimogyō-ku.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 13.4 km
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Kinkaku-ji, Japan and Shimogyō-ku, 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.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides