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How to get fromKyoto Tower to Ginkaku-jiby bus, train, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto Tower to Ginkaku-ji by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 17 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Ginkakuji Michibus bus 17
    42 min
    ¥230

  2. Train, line 203 bus

    1. Take the train from Shichijo to Demachiyanagitrain train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Demachiyanagi to Ginkakuji Templebus bus 203
    43 min
    ¥491–548

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto Tower to Ginkaku-jitaxi taxi 7.1 km
    9 min
    ¥2,900–3,600

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kyoto Tower to Ginkaku-jiwalk walk 7.1 km
    1h 25m

  5. Line 17 bus via Jodoji

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Jodojibus bus 17
    44 min
    ¥230

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  • Distance: 8.7 km
  • Duration: 42 min

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

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Ginkakuji Michi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 28 min.

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