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

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

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  1. Train, line 205 bus via Emmachi

    best
    1. Take the train from Uji to Kyōtotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Emmachitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Waratenjin-maebus bus 205
    55 min
    ¥630–804

  2. Drive 21.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Uji to Kinkaku-jicar car 21.3 km
    26 min
    ¥371–535

  3. Train, line 205 bus

    1. Take the train from Uji to Kyōtotrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    1h 5m
    ¥500–604

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Uji to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 21.3 km
    26 min
    ¥7,500–9,500

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  • Distance: 25.9 km
  • Duration: 55 min

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

There is no direct connection from Uji to Kinkaku-ji. However, you can take the train to Kyōto, take the train to Emmachi, walk to Nishinokyo Enmachi, take the line 205 bus to Waratenjin-mae, then walk to Kinkaku-ji. Alternatively, you can take a train from Uji to Kinkaku-ji via Kyōto, Kyoto Station, and Kinkakuji Michi in around 1h 5m.

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