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How to get fromShijō Station to Ginkaku-jiby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Shijō Station to Ginkaku-ji by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 203 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Shijo Karasuma to Kinrin Shako-maebus bus 203
    34 min
    ¥230

  2. Subway, line 203 bus

    1. Take the subway from Shijo to Imadegawasubway subway K: Karasuma
    2. Take the bus from Karasuma Imadegawa to Jodojibus bus 203
    36 min
    ¥450–480

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shijō Station to Ginkaku-jitaxi taxi 5.9 km
    7 min
    ¥2,500–3,100

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Shijō Station to Ginkaku-jiwalk walk 5.8 km
    1h 9m

  5. Line 203 bus via Jodoji

    1. Take the bus from Shijo Karasuma to Jodojibus bus 203
    54 min
    ¥230

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  • Distance: 6 km
  • Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Shijō Station, Japan and Ginkaku-ji, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Shijo Karasuma to Kinrin Shako-mae every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 20 min.

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