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How to get fromKinkaku-ji to Torokko Saga-ekiby bus, train, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Torokko Saga-eki 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. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Torokko Saga-ekitaxi taxi 7 km
    9 min
    ¥2,900–3,500

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kinkaku-ji to Torokko Saga-ekiwalk walk 6.8 km
    1h 21m

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  • Distance: 7.4 km
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Kinkaku-ji, Japan and Torokko Saga-eki, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kinkaku-ji to Torokko Saga-eki. However, you can walk to Kitano Hakubaicho, take the line 203 bus to Nishinokyo Enmachi, walk to Emmachi, then take the train to Saga-Arashiyama. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kinkaku-ji to Saga-Arashiyama via Kinkakuji Michi, Kitaoji Bus Terminal, Kitaoji, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 57 min.

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