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How to get fromNanzen-ji to Kinkaku-jiby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Nanzen-ji to Kinkaku-ji by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway, line 205 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Keage to Nishiojioikesubway subway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nishioji Oike to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    44 min
    ¥471–504

  2. Line 203 bus via Okazaki Jinja Mae

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Okazaki Jinja Mae to Kitano Hakubaichobus bus 203
    1h 12m
    ¥230

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nanzen-ji to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 8.6 km
    12 min
    ¥3,500–4,200

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Nanzen-ji to Kinkaku-jiwalk walk 8.5 km
    1h 41m

  5. Line 203 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kinrin Shako-mae to Kitano Hakubaichobus bus 203
    1h 2m
    ¥230

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  • Distance: 12.7 km
  • Duration: 44 min

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

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Okazaki Jinja Mae to Kitano Hakubaicho every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 38 min.

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