What is the cheapest way to get from Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-ji?

The cheapest way to get from Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-ji is to line 205 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-ji?

The fastest way to get from Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-ji is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs ¥2900 - ¥3600.

Is there a direct bus between Samurai and Ninja Museum and Kinkaku-ji?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shijo Kawaramachi and arriving at Kinkakuji Michi. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-ji?

The distance between Samurai and Ninja Museum and Kinkaku-ji is 12 km.

How do I travel from Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-ji without a car?

The best way to get from Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-ji without a car is to train and line 205 bus which takes 34 min and costs ¥390 - ¥440.

How long does it take to get from Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-ji?

It takes approximately 34 min to get from Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-ji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-ji bus from?

Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-ji bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Shijo Kawaramachi station.

Where does the Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-ji bus arrive?

Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-ji bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Kinkakuji Michi station.

Where can I stay near Kinkaku-ji?

There are 3748+ hotels available in Kinkaku-ji.

Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-ji - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-ji by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, line 205 bus
best
1. Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
2. Take the bus from Nishioji Shijo to Kinkakuji Michibus 205
34 min
¥397–436
Line 205 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kinkakuji Michibus 205
1h 12m
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-jitaxi 7.1 km
14 min
¥2,900–3,600
Walk
1. Take the walk from Samurai and Ninja Museum to Kinkaku-jiwalk 6.9 km
1h 22m

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Distance: 11.8 km
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Samurai and Ninja Museum, Japan and Kinkaku-ji, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kinkakuji Michi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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