There are 3 ways to get from Shimogamo Shrine to Ginkakuji Temple by bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 205 bus, line 17 bus
best- Take the bus from Shimogamo Jinja Mae to Kawaramachi Imadegawabus 205
- Take the bus from Kawaramachi Imadegawa to Ginkakuji Michibus 17 / ...
16 min¥460Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimogamo Shrine to Ginkakuji Templetaxi 3 km
3 min¥1,500–1,900Walk
- Take the walk from Shimogamo Shrine to Ginkakuji Templewalk 2.7 km
31 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimogamo Shrine to Ginkakuji Temple is to line 205 bus and line 17 bus which costs ¥460 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Shimogamo Shrine to Ginkakuji Temple is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs ¥1500 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimogamo Shrine to Ginkakuji Temple. However, there are services departing from Shimogamo Jinja Mae and arriving at Ginkakuji Michi via Kawaramachi Imadegawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16 min.
The distance between Shimogamo Shrine and Ginkakuji Temple is 3 km.
The best way to get from Shimogamo Shrine to Ginkakuji Temple without a car is to line 205 bus and line 17 bus which takes 16 min and costs ¥460.
It takes approximately 16 min to get from Shimogamo Shrine to Ginkakuji Temple, including transfers.
Shimogamo Shrine to Ginkakuji Temple bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Shimogamo Jinja Mae station.
Shimogamo Shrine to Ginkakuji Temple bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Kawaramachi Imadegawa station.
There are 3748+ hotels available in Ginkakuji Temple.
What companies run services between Shimogamo Shrine, Japan and Ginkakuji Temple, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Shimogamo Shrine to Ginkakuji Michi via Shimogamo Jinja Mae and Kawaramachi Imadegawa in around 16 min.
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
Bus from Shimogamo Jinja Mae to Kawaramachi Imadegawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
Bus from Kawaramachi Imadegawa to Ginkakuji Michi
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,900
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide


