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How to get fromPhilosopher's Walk to Kinkaku-jiby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Philosopher's Walk 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 Jodoji to Kitano Hakubaichobus bus 203
    2. Take the bus from Kitano Hakubaicho to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    42 min
    ¥460

  2. Line 203 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jodoji to Senbon Imadegawabus bus 203
    50 min
    ¥230

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Philosopher's Walk to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 7.3 km
    11 min
    ¥3,000–3,700

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Philosopher's Walk to Kinkaku-jiwalk walk 7.3 km
    1h 27m

  5. Line 203 bus via Kitano Hakubaicho

    1. Take the bus from Jodoji to Kitano Hakubaichobus bus 203
    50 min
    ¥230

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  • Distance: 9.3 km
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Philosopher's Walk, Japan and Kinkaku-ji, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Philosopher's Walk to Kinkaku-ji via Jodoji, Kitano Hakubaicho, and Kinkakuji Michi in around 42 min.

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