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How to get fromShimogamo Shrine to Kinkaku-jiby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Shimogamo Shrine to Kinkaku-ji by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 205 bus, line 203 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimogamo Jinja Mae to Kawaramachi Imadegawabus bus 205
    2. Take the bus from Kawaramachi Imadegawa to Kitano Hakubaichobus bus 203
    3. Take the bus from Kitano Hakubaicho to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    42 min
    ¥690

  2. Line 205 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimogyoku Sogo Chosha Mae to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    1h 2m
    ¥230

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimogamo Shrine to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 5 km
    6 min
    ¥2,200–2,700

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Shimogamo Shrine to Kinkaku-jiwalk walk 4.5 km
    54 min

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  • Distance: 7.9 km
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Shimogamo Shrine, Japan and Kinkaku-ji, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Shimogamo Shrine to Kinkaku-ji via Shimogamo Jinja Mae, Kawaramachi Imadegawa, Kitano Hakubaicho, and Kinkakuji Michi in around 42 min.

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