What is the cheapest way to get from Nijō Castle to Golden Temple?

The cheapest way to get from Nijō Castle to Golden Temple is to line 205 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Nijō Castle to Golden Temple?

The fastest way to get from Nijō Castle to Golden Temple is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ¥1900 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct bus between Nijō Castle and Golden Temple?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taishi-michi and arriving at Kinkakuji Michi. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Nijō Castle to Golden Temple?

The distance between Nijō Castle and Golden Temple is 9 km.

How do I travel from Nijō Castle to Golden Temple without a car?

The best way to get from Nijō Castle to Golden Temple without a car is to subway and line 205 bus which takes 35 min and costs ¥440 - ¥470.

How long does it take to get from Nijō Castle to Golden Temple?

It takes approximately 35 min to get from Nijō Castle to Golden Temple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nijō Castle to Golden Temple bus from?

Nijō Castle to Golden Temple bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Taishi-michi station.

Where does the Nijō Castle to Golden Temple bus arrive?

Nijō Castle to Golden Temple bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Kinkakuji Michi station.

Where can I stay near Golden Temple?

There are 3747+ hotels available in Golden Temple.

Nijō Castle to Golden Temple - 4 ways to travel via subway, and line 205 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Nijō Castle to Golden Temple by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway, line 205 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Nijojomae to Nishiojioikesubway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
2. Take the bus from Nishioji Oike to Kinkakuji Michibus 205
35 min
¥441–469
Line 205 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taishi-michi to Kinkakuji Michibus 205
51 min
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nijō Castle to Golden Templetaxi 4.1 km
6 min
¥1,900–2,300
Walk
1. Take the walk from Nijō Castle to Golden Templewalk 5.3 km
1h 3m

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Distance: 8.9 km
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Nijō Castle, Japan and Golden Temple, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Taishi-michi to Kinkakuji Michi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 11 min.

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