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How to get fromKobe Port Tower to Kinkaku-jiby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kobe Port Tower to Kinkaku-ji by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train, line 205 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Kenchomae(Hyogo) to Shin-Kobe Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Emmachitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Waratenjin-maebus bus 205
    2h 5m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hanakuma to Juusantrain train Hankyu Kobe Line Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the train from Juusan to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    2h 14m
    ¥962–1,151

  3. Bus, line 205 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    3h 5m
    ¥2,213–2,700

  4. Drive 77 km

    1. Drive from Kobe Port Tower to Kinkaku-jicar car 77 km
    1h 13m
    ¥1,334–1,927

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kobe Port Tower to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 77 km
    1h 13m
    ¥27,000–33,000

  6. Train, line 205 bus

    1. Take the train from Motomachi to Kyōtotrain train JR Kyoto Line
    2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    2h 27m
    ¥1,366–1,806

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  • Distance: 83.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Kobe Port Tower, Japan and Kinkaku-ji, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Kobe Port Tower to Kinkaku-ji via Kobe Sannomiya Station, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Kyoto Station, and Kinkakuji Michi in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kobe Port Tower to Kinkaku-ji via Hanakuma, Juusan, Hankyuusaiin Eki, Nishioji Shijo, and Kinkakuji Michi in around 2h 14m.

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