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How to get fromKinkaku-ji to Ujiby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Uji by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 205 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kyoto Stationbus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Ujitrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    1h 8m
    ¥500–610

  2. Drive 21.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kinkaku-ji to Ujicar car 21.8 km
    26 min
    ¥379–548

  3. Line 203 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kitano Hakubaicho to Nishinokyo Enmachibus bus 203
    2. Take the train from Emmachi to Kyōtotrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Ujitrain train
    1h 10m
    ¥630–810

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Ujitaxi taxi 21.8 km
    26 min
    ¥8,000–10,000

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  • Distance: 28.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Kinkaku-ji to Uji. However, you can walk to Kinkakuji Michi, take the line 205 bus to Kyoto Station, walk to Kyōto, then take the train to Uji. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kinkaku-ji to Uji via Kitano Hakubaicho, Nishinokyo Enmachi, Emmachi, and Kyōto in around 1h 10m.

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