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How to get fromKinkaku-ji to Tō-jiby bus, train, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Line 205 bus via Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Mae

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Shimogamo Jinja Maebus bus 205
    2. Take the bus from Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Mae to Toji Michibus bus 205
    41 min
    ¥460

  2. Line 205 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Toji Michibus bus 205
    1h 3m
    ¥230

  3. Line 203 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kitano Hakubaicho to Nishinokyo Enmachibus bus 203
    2. Take the train from Emmachi to Umekōji-Kyōtonishitrain train Sagano Line Local
    1h 2m
    ¥330–390

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Tō-jitaxi taxi 8.5 km
    11 min
    ¥3,400–4,100

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kinkaku-ji to Tō-jiwalk walk 8.1 km
    1h 37m

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  • Distance: 14.9 km
  • Duration: 41 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Kinkaku-ji to Tō-ji via Kinkakuji Michi, Shimogamo Jinja Mae, Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Mae, and Toji Michi in around 41 min.

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