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How to get fromKinkaku-ji to Yasaka Pagodaby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Yasaka Pagoda by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 205 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kawaramachi Matsubarabus bus 205
    52 min
    ¥230

  2. Line 205 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kitaoji Bus Terminalbus bus 205
    2. Take the subway from Kitaoji to Shijosubway subway K: Karasuma
    59 min
    ¥460–500

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Yasaka Pagodataxi taxi 8.9 km
    12 min
    ¥3,600–4,300

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kinkaku-ji to Yasaka Pagodawalk walk 8.6 km
    1h 42m

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  • Distance: 12.3 km
  • Duration: 52 min

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

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kawaramachi Matsubara every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 30 min.

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