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How to get fromYamashina-eki to Kinkaku-jiby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Yamashina-eki to Kinkaku-ji by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, line 205 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Yamashina to Nishiojioikesubway subway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai
    2. Take the bus from Nishioji Oike to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    39 min
    ¥499–535

  2. Drive 12.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yamashina-eki to Kinkaku-jicar car 12.3 km
    17 min
    ¥213–308

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Yamashina-eki to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 12.3 km
    17 min
    ¥4,700–6,000

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  • Distance: 15.5 km
  • Duration: 39 min

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

There is no direct connection from Yamashina-eki to Kinkaku-ji. However, you can take the subway to Nishiojioike, walk to Nishioji Oike, take the line 205 bus to Kinkakuji Michi, then walk to Kinkaku-ji. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Kinkaku-ji.

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