What is the cheapest way to get from Tō-ji to Ginkakuji Temple?

The cheapest way to get from Tō-ji to Ginkakuji Temple is to line 17 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Tō-ji to Ginkakuji Temple?

The fastest way to get from Tō-ji to Ginkakuji Temple is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ¥3600 - ¥4300.

Is there a direct bus between Tō-ji and Ginkakuji Temple?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Ginkakuji Michi. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Tō-ji to Ginkakuji Temple?

The distance between Tō-ji and Ginkakuji Temple is 9 km.

How do I travel from Tō-ji to Ginkakuji Temple without a car?

The best way to get from Tō-ji to Ginkakuji Temple without a car is to line 17 bus which takes 49 min and costs ¥230.

How long does it take to get from Tō-ji to Ginkakuji Temple?

The line 17 bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Ginkakuji Michi takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Tō-ji to Ginkakuji Temple bus from?

Tō-ji to Ginkakuji Temple bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Tō-ji to Ginkakuji Temple bus arrive?

Tō-ji to Ginkakuji Temple bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Ginkakuji Michi station.

Where can I stay near Ginkakuji Temple?

There are 3748+ hotels available in Ginkakuji Temple.

Tō-ji to Ginkakuji Temple - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 17 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Tō-ji to Ginkakuji Temple by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Line 17 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Ginkakuji Michibus 17
49 min
¥230
Train, line 203 bus
1. Take the train from Toji to Kintetsu-Tambabashitrain
2. Take the train from Tambabashi to Demachiyanagitrain
3. Take the bus from Demachiyanagi to Ginkakuji Templebus 203
52 min
¥753–876
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tō-ji to Ginkakuji Templetaxi 8.9 km
11 min
¥3,600–4,300
Walk
1. Take the walk from Tō-ji to Ginkakuji Templewalk 8.3 km
1h 39m

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Distance: 9.2 km
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Tō-ji, Japan and Ginkakuji Temple, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Ginkakuji Michi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 28 min.

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