Rome2Rio

How to get fromYokohama to Kinkaku-jiby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Kinkaku-ji

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Yokohama to Kinkaku-ji by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    3h 30m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Yokohama Station YCAT to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchibus bus Jx225
    7h 2m
    ¥2,418–14,346

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Totsuka Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus night bus
    11h 29m
    ¥7,480–10,105

  4. Drive 442.8 km

    1. Drive from Yokohama to Kinkaku-jicar car 442.8 km
    5h 3m
    ¥7,664–11,070

  5. Train via Odawara

    1. Take the train from Yokohama to 小田原 Odawaratrain train Jt / ...
    2. Take the train from Odawara to Kyototrain train Kodama
    5h 48m

  6. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, train, line 205 bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane HND - ITM
    2. Take the train from Minamiibaraki to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nishioji Shijo to Waratenjin-maebus bus
    4h 18m
    ¥13,760–22,141

  7. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane HND - UKB
    2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    4h 55m

  8. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Yokohama to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane NRT - ITM
    5h 35m
    ¥17,558–35,181

  9. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane HND - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    4h 37m

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

Calendar217Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,121Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Yokohama to Kinkaku-ji.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 471.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Yokohama to Kyoto hourly, and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Yokohama Station YCAT to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,100–15,000 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers