What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-ji?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-ji is to line 17 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-ji?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-ji is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥2400 - ¥3000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto National Museum and Ginkaku-ji?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kawaramachi Gojo and arriving at Jodoji. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-ji?

The distance between Kyoto National Museum and Ginkaku-ji is 9 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-ji without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-ji without a car is to train and line 203 bus which takes 37 min and costs ¥490 - ¥550.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-ji?

It takes approximately 37 min to get from Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-ji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-ji bus from?

Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-ji bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kawaramachi Gojo station.

Where does the Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-ji bus arrive?

Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-ji bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Jodoji station.

Where can I stay near Ginkaku-ji?

There are 3752+ hotels available in Ginkaku-ji.

Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-ji - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-ji by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, line 203 bus
best
1. Take the train from Shichijo to Demachiyanagitrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
2. Take the bus from Demachiyanagi to Jodojibus 203
37 min
¥491–548
Line 17 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kawaramachi Gojo to Jodojibus 17
50 min
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-jitaxi 5.6 km
9 min
¥2,400–3,000
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kyoto National Museum to Ginkaku-jiwalk 5.9 km
1h 11m

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Distance: 8.9 km
Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Kyoto National Museum, Japan and Ginkaku-ji, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kawaramachi Gojo to Jodoji every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 24 min.

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