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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto Tower to Kinkaku-ji by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train, line 205 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Emmachitrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    28 min
    ¥368–421

  2. Line 205 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Karasuma Nanajo to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    43 min
    ¥230

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto Tower to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 8.4 km
    11 min
    ¥3,400–4,100

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kyoto Tower to Kinkaku-jiwalk walk 8 km
    1h 35m

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  • Distance: 11.4 km
  • Duration: 28 min

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

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Karasuma Nanajo to Kinkakuji Michi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 34 min.

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