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How to get fromUji to Ginkaku-jiby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Uji to Ginkaku-ji by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Uji to Tōfukujitrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    2. Take the train from Tofukuji to Demachiyanagitrain train Keihan Main Line
    1h 2m
    ¥740–907

  2. Drive 17.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Uji to Ginkaku-jicar car 17.6 km
    25 min
    ¥305–441

  3. Train, line 17 bus

    1. Take the train from Uji to Kyōtotrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Jodojibus bus 17
    1h 8m
    ¥500–604

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Uji to Ginkaku-jitaxi taxi 17.6 km
    25 min
    ¥6,500–8,000

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  • Distance: 23.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 2m

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

You can take a train from Uji to Ginkaku-ji via Tofukuji, Demachiyanagi, Demachiyanagi, and Jodoji in around 1h 2m.

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