What is the cheapest way to get from Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji?

The cheapest way to get from Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji is to train and line 205 bus which costs ¥340 - ¥400 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji?

The fastest way to get from Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥2900 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct train between Randen-Saga and Kinkaku-ji?

No, there is no direct train from Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji. However, there are services departing from Randen-Saga and arriving at Tojiin Ritsumeikan University via Katabiranotsuji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji?

The distance between Randen-Saga and Kinkaku-ji is 10 km.

How do I travel from Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji without a car?

The best way to get from Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji without a car is to train and line 205 bus which takes 29 min and costs ¥340 - ¥400.

How long does it take to get from Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji?

It takes approximately 29 min to get from Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji train from?

Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji train services, operated by Keifuku Electric Railroad, depart from Randen-Saga station.

Where does the Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji train arrive?

Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji train services, operated by Keifuku Electric Railroad, arrive at Katabiranotsuji station.

Where can I stay near Kinkaku-ji?

There are 3748+ hotels available in Kinkaku-ji.

Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji - 5 ways to travel via train, line 205 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, line 205 bus
best
1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Emmachitrain Sagano Line Local / ...
2. Take the bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Kinkakuji Michibus 205
29 min
¥346–391
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-jitaxi 7 km
9 min
¥2,900–3,500
Walk
1. Take the walk from Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-jiwalk 7 km
1h 24m
Train, line 205 bus via Nishiojisanjo
1. Take the train from Randen-Saga to Nishiojisanjotrain [165977] Randen Arashiyama / ...
2. Take the bus from Nishioji Sanjo to Kinkakuji Michibus 205
39 min
¥418
Train
1. Take the train from Randen-Saga to Katabiranotsujitrain [165977] Randen Arashiyama / ...
2. Take the train from Katabiranotsuji to Tojiin Ritsumeikan Universitytrain [166250] Randen Kitano
48 min

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Distance: 9.9 km
Duration: 29 min

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

You can take a train from Randen-Saga to Kinkaku-ji via Katabiranotsuji and Tojiin Ritsumeikan University in around 48 min.

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