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How to get fromTHE BLOSSOM KYOTO to Kinkaku-jiby subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from THE BLOSSOM KYOTO to Kinkaku-ji by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train

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  1. Subway, line 205 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Gojo to Karasuma Oikesubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Karasumaoike to Nishiojioikesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Nishioji Oike to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    37 min
    ¥649–718

  2. Line 205 bus via Karasuma Nanajo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Karasuma Nanajo to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    54 min
    ¥230

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from THE BLOSSOM KYOTO to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 7.7 km
    10 min
    ¥3,200–3,800

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from THE BLOSSOM KYOTO to Kinkaku-jiwalk walk 7.3 km
    1h 27m

  5. Train, line 205 bus

    1. Take the train from Karasuma to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nishioji Shijo to Waratenjin-maebus bus 205
    42 min
    ¥393–430

  6. Train, line 205 bus via Nishinokyo Enmachi

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Emmachitrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Waratenjin-maebus bus 205
    44 min
    ¥368–421

  7. Line 205 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kawaramachi Gojo to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    1h 13m
    ¥230

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  • Distance: 10.9 km
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between THE BLOSSOM KYOTO, Japan and Kinkaku-ji, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Karasuma Nanajo to Kinkakuji Michi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 34 min.

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