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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto University to Kinkaku-ji by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 203 bus, line 205 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hyakumanben to Kitano Hakubaichobus bus 203
    2. Take the bus from Kitano Hakubaicho to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    37 min
    ¥460

  2. Line 203 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hyakumanben to Senbon Imadegawabus bus 203
    45 min
    ¥230

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto University to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 6 km
    9 min
    ¥2,600–3,100

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kyoto University to Kinkaku-jiwalk walk 5.9 km
    1h 11m

  5. Line 203 bus via Kitano Hakubaicho

    1. Take the bus from Hyakumanben to Kitano Hakubaichobus bus 203
    45 min
    ¥230

  6. Line 205 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kawaramachi Imadegawa to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    1h 33m
    ¥230

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  • Distance: 7.8 km
  • Duration: 37 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Kyoto University to Kinkaku-ji via Hyakumanben, Kitano Hakubaicho, and Kinkakuji Michi in around 37 min.

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